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It was an honour to part of our nation’s biggest annual running event, the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2015. Furthermore, it was during this event in the preceding years, 2012 and 2014, where I achieved some of my running goals.

However, I wasn’t running this time. Instead, I was a volunteer.

For a long time, I’ve desired to contribute to the running community through volunteering. Therefore, this came as an appropriate opportunity to volunteer my relevant (albeit relatively little) experience. Together with some friends, I joined the First Aid team for SCMS.

As I was stationed just around the junction of Fullerton Road and Esplanade Drive, this meant full marathoners passed by early into their race (5+km) and all categories would merge into that area as they completed their last few hundred metres of their respective races. I loved seeing runners progress through a race – emotions ranging initially from joy and excitement to harsh determination towards the conclusion. I knew too well from experience that it was a journey that would grow exponentially more challenging as the distance covered progressed (and let’s not forget Heartbreak Bridge).

Back to my task at hand (quite literally…), the first aid we offered was multidimensional. Understandably, our utmost priority was physiological stability, yet psychological encouragement was another tool we had. From the common and benign muscle cramps that most marathoners know too well (I too remember them), to perhaps potentially more severe conditions of dehydration, electrolyte imbalances or heat injuries (oh the sun wasn’t of any help at all), we did our best to recognise and relieve.

Some snapshots below.

42km lead
The leader in the distance (in more ways than one).
42km Singaporean
Dr Mok – our first Singaporean.
Wheelchair lead
10km wheelchair leaders.
10km leaders stride for stride.
10km leaders stride for stride.
The Masses
The Masses.
Rangers
Rangers.

You may view the complete collection of photos here. Once again, congratulations to all participants of the SCMS 2015 🙂

Moses
Moseshttps://immanental.blogspot.com
I was first introduced to the local running scene when together with some friends, I decided to sign up for Sundown Marathon in 2012. Though new to running races, I wasn't new to running. I wasn't planning to settle for anything less than completing a full marathon for my first race - this I painstakingly managed. Thereafter came the goal of completing well... and I did (by my standards) during the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2012. Since then, my running journey has developed (despite interruptions) and I continue seeking to maximise whatever passion and talent I may be blessed with.

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