Race Review: Standard Chartered Taipei Marathon 2015 (by ‘Elf’)

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February 15, 2015

Another One in The Series No surprise here – this is (yet another) review of the Standard Chartered Marathon series – this time round in Taipei. As compared to the other runs in the series, this tends to get lesser attention, at least among Singaporeans, probably due to it’s location(compared to Bangkok and KL) as well as it is rather ‘young’ event(compared to Hong Kong) and also that it gets announced rather late. However, having ventured the other 4 events, I decided to try this one out.

Arrival

Arrived in Taipei on a Friday evening after a 4 hour flight and got a taste of the weather ahead. Even through the aero bridge, I could feel the cold outside – it was still tolerable but it was about 15 degrees. After clearing immigration and customs, headed out to the City Bus counter to get my free ride into the city. The free ride is courtesy of the Taiwan visitor association – they tend to give out freebies to visitors to Taiwan. Just head to their office at Chevron House with your proof of visit and see what you get.

Even if you don’t have a free pass, head to the counters for a very affordable ride into the city. Do check the bus timings as there was no service to Ximending at night and instead we took a bus to Taipei Main Station where there are other forms of transports to other locations. We took the train Ximending and then a short walk to the hotel. (Sounds easy – but with a almost 3yr old kid and a huge luggage, it’s not!)

Race Pack Collection

The next day after settling in and lunch, headed out for race pack collection at Shinkong Mitsukoshi. Located near the Taipei City Hall station, this shopping area has a collection of high end boutiques with open walkways where you can find a few street performers. What is rather striking about the race pack collection point is it’s simplicity – it was probably not made up of more of than 16 of the type of tent pictured.

I suppose to match the simplicity – check out the race pack(envelope). It basically contains the bare essentials needed for the run the next day.

After collection, we took a short walk to Taipei 101 for lunch. Those looking to do the touristy stuff – just look up and you will know where to head towards. From Taipei 101, it is also easy to head to the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial – the big square. After getting back to the hotel, I took a walk to the start point just to gauge how long it would take me the next morning. After a 10mins walk, I thought I should have reached(and actually I did). But the lack of any set-up, played some tricks on my mind.

But after seeing some banners around, I was quite sure this was the start point and headed back to the hotel.

Race Day

Got up at 0345hrs and left the room at about 0415hrs. Once outside, discovered it was drizzling – bringing back memories of the last run I had here in 2009 where it was drizzling as well before start. This time around it was slightly different – it was freezing, despite my 3 layered top! I basically hoped that it would stop. In any case reached the start point by 0430hrs and headed for baggage deposit(which closes at 0500hrs). Not sure if it is a must – but i bought a storage bag for NT100. The bag has a slot for a ‘baggage tag’ which is given out together with the race bib. Runners basically proceed to look for your truck and trolley and hand it over to the volunteers.

Spent the next 30mins in the rain trying to keep warm. Runners were then gathered for a warmup which I must add was enthusiastically joined in by most runners – me not included. After warmup, city and race officials as well as sponsors were welcomed up on stage for a few words as well as a one minute silence for the GE235 crash which took just a few days earlier. After the solemn minute, the mood was hyped up again for the start of the race.

From flag off, I found the pace to be slightly slow and check on my watch showed that it was close to a 8min/km pace for the first km. Perhaps due to being wrapped up in their ponchos, most runners were not keen to push it and hence(I don’t always get to say this) I picked up my pace slightly and went pass a few runners.

The first slope was encountered at the Zhongshan bridge at about 4km. This was also where the ‘Pee Brigade’ appeared.(It is never easy to hold when you need to go and all you need is one to lead the wee to get the rest started.) Back to the race, it was again relatively flat till the Tiding Boulevard highway where the full and half marathon runners parted ways.

Up to the bridge it was again relatively flat with a slight slope up before the u-turn point at about 13km. As I encounter the 3hr pacer, I was abit puzzled as I was looking to a 2.5hr finish. After overcoming my brain freeze, I realised that the slow start had resulted in this overall pace. Nevertheless I told myself to just keep the pace and enjoy the run.

From the bridge down, it was back to the streets again before heading to a series of parks along the Keelung River for the last 2km. Around this juncture, the lead runners for the full marathon were also making their way back as well and lead rider had to horn his way through to get half marathon runners to make way. I would think it is pretty frustrating for the lead runners but this is something that they probably need to be prepared for when you have both the full and half marathon runners running together.

The finish point was abit chaotic as people stopped to take photos of the finishing point and friends and family were allowed to be there as well. Irritation was short lived though as volunteers approach the runners with towels and the finisher medal. There was also a surprise(at least for me) in a goodie bag being given containing energy drink, water, banana and a meal pack containing buns. After collecting my baggage, instead of waiting for the shuttle bus (which I also had no idea where it was) I made my way over Dazhi Bridge to the nearest train station and back to the hotel – in time for breakfast 🙂

Over the Dazhi Bridge - note the red bags with a slot for the bag tag — Over the Dazhi Bridge – note the red bags with a slot for the bag tag

As mentioned earlier, this race is probably still considered as new and hence may have some teething issues. Credit however must be given to the Chinese Taipei Road Running Association which has been organizing runs and will pick up more pointers along the way. Logistic point of view they are almost there -the deposit baggage is something pretty cool(and a good Souvenir). Runners would also probably enjoy the freebies that come with the race.

Besides, apart from the run Taipei is a nice place to visit. If you(as always recommended) are able to catch a cheap flight, a couple of friends to join you, you probably can get by with less than $600 for a short race weekend.

Breakdown as follows:

Flight:$280

Hotel:$160

Transport: $20(500NT)

Food: $80(2000NT)

Misc: $20

Total: $560

With this I will probably take a break(and save some money) and stay off half marathons for a few months as I stay on home ground for a few runs. But I’ll definitely popping overseas for a couple more runs and if anyone wants to join, I’ll be happy to offer whatever advice I can help with. 🙂

Running @ Kuala Lumpur City, Malaysia

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Zhiyong

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February 13, 2015

Country: Malaysia

State: Federal Territory

Highlight: Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC Park, Menara Kuala Lumpur, City Hall, Merdeka Square, Perdana Botanical Garden, KL Sentral, Little India, National Mosque of Malaysia, Islamic Arts Museum, Planetarium Negara, Bird Park

Accommodation: Ascott Kuala Lumpur

Water points: Convenience stores / Shops along the route (Please bring some money)

This route was partially adopted from the Standard Chartered KL Marathon route. Hence, there may be parts where you need to look out for the traffic (unlike during the actual event where there are proper road closures). Nonetheless, the route is manageable.

Preview:

– See map of route here

TomTom Runner Cardio Review

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The Ninja Turtle

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February 12, 2015

TomTom has made great strides forward, moving out of your car and onto your wrist as one of the latest training devices to hit the market. But how exactly does it compare? Presented with a TomTom Runner Cardio, I took it on several test runs and this was what I found.

GPS and HRM

The TomTom Runner Cardio pre-loads satellite locations onto the watch before each run, which helps it pick up a GPS signal reasonably quickly. I waited less than a minute on my test run, which was comparable to my previous method of RunKeeper on my mobile phone.

The unit also features an optical heart rate monitor; instead of using an electromagnetic chest strap, the light sensors at the back of the watch emits light to read your heart rate from the capillaries on your wrist. To ensure accuracy, the watch has to be worn with a snug fit.

Stylish Simplicity

The TomTom Runner Cardio offers the best of both worlds – boasting a large display screen for easy reading, with a slim profile that is neither bulky nor heavy. You’ll notice it mid-run, for only the right reasons. Its red and black rubber strap is easy to put on, and is far more comfortable than my previous sports watch’s plastic strap.

The one large console beneath the screen with up-down-left-right buttons makes it easy to operate, with the right button mainly to start an activity, and the left to pause and stop. The up and down buttons toggle through different metrics while you run, and touching the little three dots on the screen turns on the back light.

Run Outdoors and Indoors

TomTom uses an internal accelerometer to measure treadmill workouts. I was very sceptical of its accuracy, and took it for a one-mile test run. Needless to say, I was astonished when the numbers matched those on the treadmill post-workout. However, TomTom has taken into account the possibility of a discrepancy, so when you pause your workout, it asks if you would like to adjust the distance before you stop and save the activity.

Training Options

The TomTom Runner Cardio offers five training options including Goals, Intervals, Laps, Zones and Race.

Set a target, and reach it! A Goal training run can be set based on Distance, Time or Calories. At 50% of my pre-set distance, the watch gave me an encouraging buzz, and another one at 90%, the boost to help me cross the finish line.

To work on your speed, Interval training lets you programme your Work and Rest according to time or distance, the number of Sets you wish to perform and includes Warm-Up and Cool Down built in to the workout. Likewise, Laps can be programmed to time or distance. In both these training options, the watch beeps and vibrates at the end of each Interval/Lap. I am henceforth free to run anywhere I want, and still be able to measure 400m.

Training within Zones gives you three options: Pace, Speed or Heart Rate. Use this to work on your endurance.

Feeling competitive? You can also choose to Race a pre-programmed distance and time, or beat one of your previous performances.

Training Zones

Based on the age provided, the TomTom Runner Cardio automatically programmes your heart rate zones but this information can be adjusted on TomTom MySports. If you’ve selected Heart Rate Zones as your Training Option, you can choose from one of the five following options:

Sprint – Used as part of interval training for short explosive bursts of speed

Speed – High tempo training for improving on your speed and fitness

Endure – Moderate to high tempo training, designed to improve lung and heart capacity

Fat Burn – Moderate tempo training for fat loss

Easy – Primarily used for warm-up and cool down

To help you stay on track during the workout, the watch will buzz and alert you if you are training outside of your pre-selected zone. For all other training options, the heart rate is displayed as a number. Accessing the cardio data screens is as simple as pushing the right button repeatedly, which will take you through the lot.

Data Analysis

Plugging the TomTom Runner Cardio to my computer brings up all my running data on TomTom MySports. Users can also select during set-up for the data to be transferred automatically onto other online running community platforms, such as RunKeeper, MapMyFitness, Runtastic, etc.

While I am a loyal fan and user of RunKeeper, the TomTom MySports analysis appeals to the data geek in me. On top of the usual distance, time, elevation, average heart rate and calories per workout, MySports offers 3 more exciting information:

Stride rate – measured as strides per minute averaged over the workout.

Splits table – your per kilometre/mile pace, speed and heart rate laid out side-by-side, for easy comparison

Graphical charts that let you compare any two of the three following metrics: Speed/Pace, Elevation and Heart Rate, for an analysis of correlation.

Overall Impression

The TomTom Runner Cardio is an easy-to-use runner’s GPS heart rate monitor watch that ticks all the boxes for getting the job done.

What I Loved

The watch itself is a stylish timepiece; I wear it even when I’m not running.
Quick charging and decent battery life.
Doesn’t take long to pick up a GPS signal.
Not having to wear a heart rate monitor chest strap is so liberating.
Comprehensive data analysis on the MySports, especially the strides per minute.
Functions that include a variety of training options.

What I Didn’t Like

I’m used to wearing my wristbands loose, so the tight fit for accurate heart rate measuring took some getting used to.
The TomTom MySports analysis fixes the splits to kilometres or miles, so while the watch set-up for Intervals training was comprehensive, there was no option for me to analyse my 800m-intervals performance post-run, which made the training almost meaningless.
Although the TomTom Runner Cardio has an integrated heart rate monitor, which can be used to accurately determine calories burnt based on age, weight and heart rate during workout, for some reason it uses METS tables to estimate energy expenditure.

Product sponsored by TomTom.

Your Pre-Race Checklist

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Team JustRunLah!

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February 12, 2015

Days prior to your race, you are most likely going to nervous. Ever forget that important item needed for your race, only to realise it only at the race start point? Or sitting down every Friday night or Saturday night, wishing you have a checklist to start packing early? JustRunLah! has compiled this race’s packing list to make sure all our buddies do not forget something important, be it a training run or that important race.

Essential Items

Running shoes
Running socks
Medications (If any)
Identification card

Clothing Items

Short-sleeve running shirt / Running singlet / Long-sleeve running shirt
Running shorts / Running tights
Sports bra / Under garments
Cap / Visor
Calf sleeve (If needed)

Other Useful Items

Body Glide or Vaseline (To prevent chafing)
Toilet paper / Tissue paper (For emergency)
Sunglasses
Safety pins for your race bib
Watch (Remember to charge if needed)
Any identification required for race check-in (e.g. Wrist tags)
Timing Chip
Sunscreen
Running belt to hold your race bib and gels
Band-aids
MP3 player (Remember to charge or change new batteries if needed)
Big plastic bag (For wet clothes after race)

Possible Food Items

Please pack foods that you have already experimented with before and during your training runs.

Bottled water
Race fuels (energy bars, gels, other foods that you have been training with)
Snacks/breakfast foods (e.g. bread, bananas, etc.)
Sports drinks
Salt tablets (if you used them in training)

Lastly, go out there and have fun! You are ready, you are prepared. You have signed up and you have arrived. No fear. It’s between the road in front of you and yourself. No one else. Just run lah!

Interview with SEA Games Marathon Singapore representative Soh Rui Yong

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Team JustRunLah!

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February 10, 2015

As Singapore prepares to host the 28^th SEA Games 2015 in June this year, all eyes in the international marathon community will be fixed on our sunny island nation. Not only is former SEA Games marathon Gold winner Mok Ying Ren getting to compete on home ground territory, Singapore is doubling its chances of medal counts by sending a second representative in the same event.

At just 23 years old, Soh Rui Yong is the current national record holder of the 10,000m distance and in December 2014, he ran his first-ever marathon in 2:26:01, the second-fastest time set by a Singaporean for this distance. Rui Yong kindly took a moment out of his athletic and academic commitments to sit down with JustRunLah! for an interview, and shared with us his running story, his goals for the SEA Games, his advice to young aspiring athletes, and even his go-to recipe.

Read on for more details…

JustRunLah!: You are currently the national record holder of the 10,000m distance, and your first marathon attempt resulted in an impressive 2:26:01 finish, making you a shoo-in for the SEA games. What’s less discussed in the media, perhaps, is your running background. So tell us a bit about your running story. How did you get into running? How have you evolved on this journey as a runner?

Rui Yong: That depends on how you define running. I feel that running is something that everyone did as a kid, you know, as five or six-year-olds running around the playground. We ran more as children than we do as adults, so when people ask ‘why do you run?’, my question in return is ‘why did you stop?’. People have other things to do in life, and they become more sedentary when they start school or jobs. As kids, running was so fun, it’s something the human body was engineered to do, and we derived a lot of joy from running, and it’s sad that along the way, people lose that, and you see the negative consequences.

I was always running and being active, playing soccer, but I only started training as part of a school cross-country team in Hua Chong Institution (then known as The Chinese High School) when I was 13 in 2004. I joined the team but at that stage, I had no idea what serious training was all about. I went for training, but I didn’t know about nutrition, rest, etc. Sometimes, I wasn’t prepared. For example, I would play a game of soccer before training, and then wonder why I sucked so much at running that day, and it took me quite a while to realise that if you’re not well rested, and you’ve been running around for 2 hours before training, you are going to suffer cos your body is tired.

I was never part of a soccer team but I played a lot of void deck soccer, during recess and after school. I was pretty nuts about soccer when I was in primary school! We always had kampong-style playground soccer competitions – that’s how I did a lot of running when I grew up, and it probably gave me a good base.

When I started at Raffles Junior College at 16, I decided that I was reasonably good at running, and gradually became more involved in it. I structured my life around training, and showed up ready to go. Once I became more competitive and serious in my head, I decided I stood a chance in the national championships or in the top 3… something special.

If there was one thing I wanted to do well, I stood a chance in this one craft, so I went into JC and started with a new coach, Mr Steven Quek, whom I would say is the most accomplished JC coach in the Singapore school system. He was a very strict coach, and many athletes couldn’t handle his tough love approach, but he produces results and he pushes you really hard. He didn’t just help me become a better runner; he made me more serious in the classroom as well.

I was a bit of a trouble-maker in school. Once I threw a toy cockroach in class to scare the girls, and it landed on the teachers table. Mr Steven Quek heard about it and got so upset I wasn’t paying attention in class, he told me ‘I don’t just want you to be a good runner, I want you to be a good student as well, so if you’re going to do stuff like that, I will not allow you to train with us.’ I thought, to be a good runner, it looks like I need to behave as well!

I didn’t really understand it then, but now I realise if your life is in order, you’re going to be a better runner. The discipline you apply in running can be applied to many other aspects in life, so the more disciplined I became in class, the better I became on the track, and that confidence translated into other aspects of life and it became a cycle. I’m glad I bought into this one passion that keeps my life together.

Race Review: Hong Kong Marathon 2015 (by ‘skinnykenyan’)

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skinnykenyan

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February 9, 2015

The preparation

Signing up for the marathon was piece of cake. Wake up early, sign in early, registered, go back and have a power nap, prepared for work. Simple as that.

I was injured prior to training for 2014 HKM. I completed 2014 HKM in 3:39, which was disappointing as i faded away from 37km onwards. The memory of defeat could still be felt in my mind, the throttling up and down the hills from 37-41km.

I started my marathon training early. Started getting used to 20km runs which was a total torture from the off. Getting used to running long distance again requires practice. Week after week i would run towards Pierce and back. On some days, witnessing fellow friends doing their training there brightens up my day, made me felt I’m ain’t in it alone.

Soon the 3 crucial weeks came. I forgo all sorts of training at ASICS, New Balance and SAFRA Mount Faber, to train alone, to get used to racing in a course full of peeps but ultimately you are alone in pacing yourself for 42.195km. The first week was all right, i took it easy and managed to complete 32km in around 5:4x pace. Not fantastic since i managed 30km in 5:3x pace just a week before. I’ll take positivity any day, just told myself its ok, pace doesn’t matter. At the back of my mind, i know it does, but you have just one run to proof it.

In the week before peak, I started running all my shorter runs at 5min pace. Some slightly faster, some slightly slower, some with a negative split return, some with tempo effort without measuring pace. The truth is, i kept my mind thinking I’m doing 5min pace, without looking at the watch, and see how i fare after every training. 34km was on course and I DNF that run. It was the run where i drank the portaloo toilet and got some kinda stomach upset on the return. Some runners witnessed me walking back from Bishan Park to Potong Pasir. During the hour-plus long walk, lots of thoughts ran through my head. I tasted defeat again. Whenever i told myself to start running, i would come to a stop after 100m-200m. Since the run is long gone, I took this opportunity to suck up all the sun rays that is out to torture me while i walk back. It was terrible and miserable. The walk was lonely and if I were to do this in HK, I wouldn’t survive the chilly conditions. The moment i reached home, i told myself, I shall never taste defeat again, at least not till the Marathon is over.

Peak week came. Completed all my short runs at 4:40 pace and that gives me tremendous motivation moving into my long run. Somehow my legs felt ready for the challenge ahead and recovery was fast. This seem to always happen to me on peak week. I thank God for always giving me this strength during crucial times. Its hard to explain. I went forth downstairs, donning my race day attire and stand in front of the start line @ my void deck. Gave a quick prayer, put on my MP3 player, pressed start on my 620, leap with a jump and off i go.

I could fondly recall how smooth the start felt. I knew the pace wasn’t 5:30 but i felt comfortable and was intent to drag my way through. I made it to the 17km mark just 100m away from Mandai road and u-turned. When that happens, i told myself here we go, simulating the marathon’s uturn point, i picked up my pace slightly and can feel the effort kicking in. With 10km left, I climbed up the road from Upper Thomson Road to Old Upper Thomson Road. I saw Giang and she said Hi, waved back at her and was motivated within me as I’ve not seen her running in a while. Picked up my pace and told myself there’s no turning back now. Saw boss Andy Neo with his pair of khakis and that gave me even more motivation. When i reached Casuarina, just 8km to go, i saw Paul Sum, and Baldwin training hard as well. Motivating like siao now. Before exiting OUTR, I saw Leng Boon and Roonz doing their thing. If seeing all these peeps out there ain’t motivating enough, I don’t know what is. Ran as fast as i could and i finished the long run in 5:18 pace, the fastest i ever ran in any training run > 30km.

The Race Day

Fast-forward to raceday Woke up early and Ivan wasn’t really keen in running. Dragged him off the bed as well and met up with Jessrey and Samuel at the lobby. Took the lonely walk to Causewaybay MTR. Met up with a China woman whereby we had a chat with, help to lessen the tension before the race. Once at the race site, your excitment goes over the top. Lots of runners are running around warming up, putting their baggage and trying to squeeze into the start line. We peed, put our bags and headed to the start line. I lost all of them as i was trying to get as front as I can. In the end not very front also. Have to settle for a minute after flag off. Set my watch to show only TIME 🙂

BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBEEEEEEPPPP Off we go!

I maintained my pace for the first 5km. Resisted the temptation to look at the watch and just kept going at a pace which i feel was slightly faster than training. My weakness is to keep up the pace for the initial KMs as I’m more used to running slowly into a negative split. At the 10km mark, there was a huge clock with gun time. 51:50 i could recall. I was 50seconds away. By then i thought siao liao, but I’m still inside PB pace. Told myself to relax and just go with the flow and see what happens at 21km. From 12-21km, we get to see fellow runners as we u-turned twice. I greeted and shouted for every single runner whom I could recognise. Be it someone whom regard me as a friend or not, doesn’t matter. Should always be professional about it, even if they pretend not to see me.

When i hit the 21km mark i saw 1:40:1x, Wow i was still lagging by 20seconds and i thought i have energy to burn. The next few km was downhill and i went forth keeping pace as i descend back to ground level. Excitement level rose when i was at the 30km mark and I have clocked a negative split and have around 1:40 of buffer. If i were to maintain, I would finish in under 3:28. Then came the 30km mark where the merger with the half marathon runners came. Lo and behold, there were nobody merging with me! I ran past the merging point with a smile. The faster runners are clocking like 4:40 pace and dropping me like a fly lo.

Then came the last tunnel, 34km downhill, 35km flat, 36km uphill. I told myself the key is to survive the uphill and subsequent undulating hills littered from 36-38km which i died last year. At this point in time, i was talking to myself more and told myself to run hard on every uphill and attempt to catch anyone i see.

At the 38.5km downhill to Central Pier, i realized my left calf is cramping and I knew things were gonna go down ugly. I stomped down bravely and to my surprise, there were two more hills before the final one, akin to the Nicoll Highway hill in Singapore. The first was ok, the second defeated me. Sprinted uphill and saw the water station and stopped there having a water parade. Supporter was indicating I should go for it but I just stand there and catch my breath. I knew the 41km slope is within sight and started running fast again. Whack that final hill and i know the end is near. 1km to go. Its now or never, i saw my watch and i was not on pace. I pushed hard and finished the final km in 4:40 pace.

I ended the run with the best smile on my face, tears forming around my eyes. I did it, finally, a 3:30 timing after 4 years of running. The helpful volunteers saw me from a long way and waved at me with my baggage as i limped over. When i reached, they look at me and give the thumbs up sign. Where do you find this anywhere near Singapore may i ask? Goodness me.

The run gives me tremendous motivation that I could go underneath this timing next time.

With that, i look forward to my recovery and getting up to speed again end this year as the next HKM beckons.

Now, who’s joining me for HKM 2016?

Photo credit: Standard Chartered HK Marathon Facebook page

Sports Fotography Challenge

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Team JustRunLah!

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February 7, 2015

Shoot and win!

Sports Fotography Challenge is a newly launched event, in conjunction with Sports & Fitness Asia 2015 Exposition and Conference that is taking place in Singapore coming Jun

Submit your best photos with sports and/or fitness related content and stand a chance to win up to S$750.00 !

There are two categories, namely Student and Open Category, and the submission deadline is 25th May 2015, Monday @ 12.00 am.

A panel of judges will be engaged to select and judge all qualifying entries. Judges will evaluate all qualifying photo entries based on the following criteria: Technical Quality (25%), Aesthetic Composition (25%), Creative Vision (25%) and Sport Spirit (25%).

In order to participate, visit the contest page to submit your application form and upload your entries.

There are no entry fees, so start shooting now.

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More information, terms and conditions can be found at SFGC2015 official page.

Running @ Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

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Zhiyong

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February 5, 2015

Country: Malaysia

State: Pahang Darul Makmur

Highlight: Greenery, local shophouses/residences, hills, cool weather

Accommodation: Parkland Apartment

Distance: About 12 km

Water points: Convenience stores / Shops along the route (Please bring some money)

While you drive up North to visit Cameron Highlands, do not forget to bring your running gear and enjoy running in the cool weather. Terrain can be rather hilly so be sure to pace yourself accordingly. Indulge in the warm steamboats and other delicacies after that. =)

You can check the weather forecast before planning your trip so as to avoid disappointment!

Preview:

– See map of route here

– See full photo album here

Suggested itinerary for a 3D2N driving trip to Cameron Highlands from Singapore:

1. Depart SG in the morning about 7am and enter Malaysia via Tuas Link

2. Stop by Malacca for brunch

3. Stop by Ipoh for coffee and pastries

4. Things to do at Cameron Highlands include steamboat dinner, visit to morning market, strawberry farm, lavender garden, tea plantation, highest point etc.

5. On the way back from Cameron Highlands to Singapore, you can also stop by a seafood restaurant for lunch.

2015: The Running Year in Sabah

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Team JustRunLah!

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February 5, 2015

Run competitively or for fun, pick up a medal AND have a holiday at the same time.

The 2015 active lifestyle calendar started with a bang for Sabah with running events mushrooming much to the delight of running freaks around the region. The main ones continue to be the highlight such as Borneo International Marathon, Sabah Adventure Challenge, Colorcoil TMBT Ultra Trail Marathon and Mt Kinabalu International Climbathon.

Here is a list latest events you can sign up during one of your quick weekend visit to Sabah.

January

Date	Event	Distance	Why you should join
18 Jan	Alliance Bank Sabah Coastal Run	12km	New event! The organizers plan to have this yearly

February

Date	Event	Distance	Why you should join
8 Feb	Penampang Run	10km	New event! This is an event to be held at the district of Penampang.

March

Date	Event	Distance	Why you should join
1 Mar	X12 Dark Run	42km, 21km, 10km, 5km	New event! As the name suggests, runners run at night where it’s cooler.
1 Mar	Beaufort 60k Ultra A Bridge Too Far	60km	The 60k hottest road race in Malaysia makes a comeback. Temperatures can go as high as 39 Celsius.
8 Mar	Specialized KK Duathlon	–	An event sponsored by Specialized bikes comprising of 4km run-40km bike-8km run
29 Mar	Red Crescent Malaysia Charity Run	10km	New event! Charity run

April

Date	Event	Distance	Why you should join
3-5 Apr	Sabah Adventure Challenge	100km ultra	The longest running adventure race in Asia celebrating 16 years of adventure racing.
25 Apr	Tambunan Kaamatan Charity Run	11km	New event! Hilly course in the interior of Sabah held in conjunction with Harvest Festival in May.

May

Date	Event	Distance	Why you should join
3 May	Borneo International Marathon	42km, 21km, 10km	Sabah’s most-loved event, now in its 8th year. Course runs along the coast overlooking the South China Sea and if runners are lucky, a peek at sun rising in the East with a view of Mt Kinabalu
16 May	Colorcoil Hasuu Tasu Trail Run	25km	25km trail run
16-17 May	Salt Trail Challenge	25.5km	Runners go through the historical Salt Trail in Sabah’s interior. In the old days villagers from interior trekked many days on small trails to the West Coast to exchange their goods for salt.

June

Date	Event	Distance	Why you should join
5 – 7 Jun	X3 Challenges	21km, 10km, 5km	New event! A 3-day challenge with a run followed by a bike-run and lastly swim-bike-run on the 3rd day.

August

Date	Event	Distance	Why you should join
8 – 9 Aug	XRace 123	123km, 61km, 40km	New event! A duathlon series. An Ultra (total 123km) to a Sprint (total 40km).
29 Aug	7k Sutera Harbour Sunset Charity run	7km	This is an all-time favourite family run held just before sunset.
29 Aug	Colorcoil TMBT Ultra Trail Marathon	50km, 100km	The most beautiful and brutal trail race at the foothills of Mt Kinabalu. A UTMB qualifier

September

Date	Event	Distance	Why you should join
26 Sep	Borneon Run	7 km	Borneo’s most electrifying night Run! This Borneo Themed fun-run is a celebration of Borneo Heritage with the excitement of Night Running on favourite run route with Special lighting effects and decorations.
27 Sep	Borneo Mud Challenge	10 km	The slowest race, featuring a 10-km race with 25 medium-to-high level obstacle courses.

October

Date	Event	Distance	Why you should join
17-18 Oct	Mt Kinabalu International Climbathon	33km (summit), 23km (adventure)	This world-famous event needs no introduction

November

Date	Event	Distance	Why you should join
1 Nov	Xtrail Ranauthlon15	42km, 21 km and 10km	Trail running through tea plantation, hills streams and unbeaten paths.

December

Date	Event	Distance	Why you should join
5-6 Dec	XC2- Xtreme Course Challenge	18km	New event! 18km obstacle course.

For a complete calendar of running events in Malaysia, click here.

Lucky Draw – 3D2N stay for 2 persons at Shangrila’s Tanjung Aru Resort, Sabah, Malaysia

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Team JustRunLah!

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February 5, 2015

JustRunLah! – Your Running Buddy in cooperation with Sabah Tourism Board is happy to bring you another amazing gift! Two of our readers will get to enjoy a free 3D2N stay in a Kinabalu Seaview Room with daily buffet breakfast, and one buffet dinner at Cafe TATU for 2 persons at Shangrila’s Tanjung Aru Resort, Sabah, Malaysia!

Combine a luxurious stay at Kota Kinabalu – just a 2:30h flight away from Singapore – with a unique racing experience.

With 17 forthcoming running events announced for 2015 in Sabah (click for calendar listing), there sure is a race for everybody!

The contest has ended – thanks for taking part

January 2015 Race Highlights

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Team JustRunLah!

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February 4, 2015

As we get ourselves ready to mark the calendar for February races, here’s a look back on the races in January 2015.

Mileage New Year Run 2015, 1 Jan, Punggol Park 10 km

Starting the New Year with a 10 km run at Punggol Park was the Mileage New Year Run, where participants enjoyed a run along the routes of Punggol Park, Hougang Avenue 8 and Sengkang-Punggol Park Connector, while doing their part for charity, with 50% of the race proceeds will be donated to charity as part of Mileage’s community outreach effort.

Participants were most satisfied with the race being value-for-money because the affordable race fee of $15 not only entitled them to a race event shirt and race bib, but water and isotonic drinks at 2 points along the race routes, accurate distance markers per kilometre and energetic pacers. The pacers were provided at sub 40min, 45min, 50min, 55min and 60min helped participants in achieving their PB, a commendable race feature.

The race event fared best in route planning and pre-race logistics and a bag deposit area was available for participants to safekeep their belongings as well.

A scenic and refreshing run, the Mileage New Year Run proved that an enjoyable race need not come with fancy runners’ entitlements or race day activities, but one that brings the best out of runners in achieving new running goals with the help of pacers and well-organised routes.

NUS Bizad Charity Run, 10 Jan, Mochtar Riady Building NUS, 10 km and 5 km

The NUS Bizad Charity Run is an event organized by the NUS Business School Alumni Association and Bizad Club to raise funds for the needy while promoting the spirit of contributing to the community with the help from students, staff and alumni of NUS Business School and their friends.

The evening run around the campus of NUS had an interesting and challenging race route with the highest elevation being 43.2m.

Runners got to enjoy a campus tour by running past the different landmarks in NUS. The race event fared best in route planning and pre-race logistics and the video preview of the 10 km race route on the event website was a great idea to let participants know what they were in for. Each hydration point along the race route was accompanied with a First Aid station, which was commendable because the steep slopes of the race route were potentially dangerous.

Areas which the race did not fare as well were the runners’ entitlement and race day expo and activities. Runners were entitled to a shoe bag, event shirt, magazine and a few vouchers. There was a minor delay for the race flag-off timing from the feedback of some runners as well.

Over all, the race event committee did a satisfactory job in ensuring the smooth collection of race packs before and during the race day, and the daunting yet thrilling hilly race route of the NUS campus continues to draw participants each year to challenge their limits and do their part for those in need.

[NEW] West Coast Mazda Run, 4 Jan, West Coast Park, 6 km and 1.2 km

The West Coast Mazda Run 2015 was the first run organised by West Coast Grassroots Organisations in conjunction with Mazda Singapore. There were 2 race categories, namely the 6Km Fun Run and the 1.2Km Family Fun Run.

As a new race event, it fared average on all aspects. Route planning and hydration facilities required more attention according to feedback from race participants. The race course goes through the scenic costal area of West Coast Park and back to the West Coast Community Centre via the West Coast Highway and West Coast Park Connector, which might have been confusing for some runners because the route consisted of many loops and turns.

In addition, participants felt that the lack of baggage deposit area resulted in inconvenience, as many had to run with their belongings. The insufficient hydration stations were also raised by participants and more hydration facilities could be put in place for the subsequent events.

Despite its shortcomings, the race was fun-filled and many families enjoyed themselves on the event day with games and activities, the help of friendly event staff and free shuttle bus services. The goodie bag was a delight for many as it consisted of magazines and retail vouchers.

Positioned as a ‘Fun Run’ targeting families and recreational runners, the West Coast Mazda Run proved that “there are no limits when it comes to fun” with avid participation of runners coming from diverse backgrounds, age group and abilities. With better route planning, increased hydration facilities, improvement in other aspects of the race, this race event will be able to attract even more people to join in the fun.

[NEW] Run For Light 17 Jan, Gardens by the Bay, 5 km

Another new race event of the year is the Run For Light 5km fun night run that offers a unique running experience for participants with creative concepts that vary the visibility of participants. Run For Light is a global initiative to create a supportive community to help the less fortunate, and 30% of the registration fee going to the Guide Dogs Association of the Blind in Singapore (GDAB).

The event had 3 parts to it: the Dog Walk, main 5 km race and the race village- a post-run party. Participants rated the event highest on the route planning and this is most probably due to the interesting race route concepts where the 4 different zones gave participants varying visual experiences, an attempt to experience the lives led by the visually impaired. Zone 1 enabled 50 pre-registered participants to be led by the GDAB guide dog teams and race ambassadors on a designated lane; Zone 2 was a normal race course accompanied by the picturesque backdrop of the Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Flyer; Zone 3 had dimmed lighting and the last zone was fully-illuminated.

Participants were rewarded with sumptuous food choices from the mobile food and beverage vendors and live music performances by a line-up of local bands. The goodie bag was a pleasant surprise for many as it contained a generous amount of retail vouchers.

Runners highlighted the need for improvement in areas such as hydration facilities where isotonic drinks can be included in addition to mineral water. The lack of a baggage deposit area was inconvenient for participants and amenities (WCs, etc.) were insufficient. With the consideration and implementation of these suggestions from participants, Run For Light is indeed an event to anticipate in 2016, for its never-before-seen race concept and meaningful cause.

All images from respective races’ Facebook sites unless stated otherwise.

Singapore Chinatown Litter Race

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SG Unfit Runners

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February 3, 2015

Chinese New Year is around the corner again and Big Bone Guy suggested visiting Chinatown to take a look at this year’s decorations. The fact is, we are more keen on the breakfast choices around Chinatown than the decorations, but it is as good as any excuse just to visit Chinatown for our morning run.

While warming up at the open area in front of China Town Point, I notice a McDonald paper cup sitting on the marble ledge of the subway entrance. The issue of littering has been brought up recently by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and some other top ministers. Here is my favorite quote by ESM Goh, “Without foreign workers, Singapore is likely to become a ‘garbage city'”

Instead of the usual running scenery, I decided to do a “Singapore Litter Race” by taking photos of some of the more atrocious littering examples which I encountered on a early Sunday morning. My ITB injury has gotten worse since the Bizad Charity Run and I can only cover a short 3km today. Let’s see some of the results:

Starbucks takeaways. Hello! Do you see the dustbin 5 steps away?

At least pile the beer cans nicely so that people will think that it is pavement art

These people will be fined for drinking booze after 1030pm and in time to come. Cleaner hard at work in the background

Attempting an artistic shot of the beer bottle

Please clean up your birthday party afterward all the fun and joy... — Please clean up your birthday party afterward all the fun and joy…

Without foreign workers (& Uncles), Singapore is likely to become a 'garbage city — Without foreign workers (& Uncles), Singapore is likely to become a ‘garbage city

Is it that hard to bring your litter to a nearby dustbin? In Singapore downtown area, there is a dustbin every 20 paces away and yet people could not be bother to walk that few meters to a bit of arm power to hurl the trash into a dustbin.

Welcome to the ugly side of Singapore!

Meanwhile, for those who are still interested in the Chinese New Year decoration at Chinatown, here is the only picture which I took.

Visit SG Unfit Runners for more routes for absolutely unfit people. Don’t visit us if you are very fit and do ultramarathons without breaking a sweat! SG Unfit Runners is a finalist at the Singapore Blog Awards.

Sports & Fitness Asia is back in Singapore for 2015!

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Team JustRunLah!

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February 3, 2015

Following the success of the inaugural Sports & Fitness Asia 2013, Sports & Fitness Asia 2015 will make a return from 11-13 June 2015 at the Singapore Expo.

Come face to face with latest strength and cardio training machines & equipment, sports performance apparel, sportswear & accessories, action camera & wearable technologies, sports science & rehab technologies, sports nutrition & cosmetic products and more.

Fitness and sports enthusiasts will also be able to up their game at a number of training and development workshops at special rates, including a Golf Clinic and Personal Trainer’s Enrichment Classes.

The three-day event will culminate in Singapore’s first-ever FitXercise marathon on the 13^th of June, a one-day fitness movement programme featuring hundreds of sports enthusiasts participating in a different fitness movement or dance class every hour from 8am till 6pm. These include Bokwa, Body Combat, Body Balance KpopX Fitness, Piloxing, Stott Pilates, sh’bam and Tirisula Yoga. This is a not-to-be missed opportunity to make friends, have fun and get fit at the same time!

In addition, the event will incorporate the following highlights:

Competitions and Sports Showcases:

– Sports Photography Challenge @ SFAsia2015

SFAsia2015 will see budding photographers to showcase their best sports photo. Shortlisted entries will be displayed and judged by a panel of experts. The top 3 entries stand to win attractive prizes. For more information on the challenge and available sponsorship opportunities, please refer to the homepage for the latest updates.

– Singapore Freestyle Inline Skating Championships 2015 – 11 to 13 June

Love inline skating? Then don’t miss out on showing your support at the Singapore Freestyle Inline Skating Championship 2015, where the country’s finest inline skaters will battle it out in three categories;

Speed Slalom – Thursday, 11^th June
Classic & Pair Slalom – Friday 12^th June
Slide Slalom & Battle Slalom – Saturday 13^th June

– Calisthenics Challenge 2015 – 11 to 13 June

Calisthenics are a form of exercise consisting of a variety of exercises, often rhythmical movements, generally without using equipment or apparatus. They are intended to increase body strength and flexibility with movements such as bending, jumping, swinging, twisting or kicking, using only one’s body weight for resistance. Organised by the Singapore Calisthenics Organisation, the Calisthenics Challenge 2015 will see participants outperform one another in a variety of physical exercises without the use of equipment of apparatus.

– SEA Grappling Challenge 2015 – 12 to 13 June

Grappling refers to techniques, maneuvers, and counters applied to an opponent in order to gain a physical advantage, such as improving relative position, escaping, or submitting to an opponent. Come June 2015, the SouthEast Asian Grappling Challenge will make its way to Sports & Fitness Asia 2015, where teams will compete to become the ultimate SEA Grappling Champion. Don’t miss this nail biting sport and come on down to show your support for the competitors!

– Singapore Full Contact Karate Championship

SFC is Singapore’s premier full contact karate tournament, featuring competitors from the various karate schools in Singapore and the region. Athletes compete in a knockout (K.O) tournament format with minimal protective equipment, which puts their endurance and fighting spirit to the test. In celebration of Singapores 50^th year of independence, spectators will also be treated with an exhilarating array of karate demonstrations by the best karate practitioners in the country.

Training & Development Courses

– Golf Clinic – 12 June

This ½ -day multi-purpose consultation programme is designed to help golfers improve their game by providing a holistic approach to Golf. At the end of the day, participants will develop a sense of satisfaction knowing that they are doing it ‘fittingly’ every step of the green.

– Personal Trainers’ Enrichment Courses

Learn from master trainers the industry’s best practices and walk away with the latest insights and best practices the industry has to offer. Professional trainers looking to build on their existing certifications will also benefit from these sessions.

– Exercise is Medicine Singapore

In 2011, Changi Sports Medicine Centre, together with the American College of Sports Medicine launched the Exercise is Medicine Singapore (EIMS) initiative to promote collaboration between health care providers and fitness professionals in Singapore. The EIM initiative now includes a credential program that will provide exercise professionals with the opportunity to work closely with the medical community and provide numerous additional benefits to the certified professional.

The 2 day full certification course will be hosted by EIMS, please refer to www.sportsnfitness.asia for more information.

For more information, visit www.sportsnfitness.asia or their official Facebook page today!

Race Review: 7th Manila Condura Skyway Marathon, 2015 (by ‘ALCE’)

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ALCE

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February 2, 2015

Why run overseas?

It isn’t unusual to hear someone in Singapore asking: “Which race are you going this weekend?” I had the privilege of answering that exact same question very differently when a colleague of mine asked. “Condura Skyway Marathon!” I answered. “Huh?” he retorted. The popularity of joining an overseas race is fast catching up with many Singaporeans (if budget permits) and how it can be integrated into a new term we runners like to call “Runcation”. Running at Marina Bay vicinity 12 times a year can be very uninspiring. I am one of those who feel that participating a race in a foreign country will bring me new insights on how races can be better organized and how the body experiences an entirely different climate adaptation.

Planning/Race Selection

Exploring my yearly overseas race options since Oct 2014, The Condura Skyway Marathon definitely caught my attention for several reasons. Firstly, we are running for Help Educate and Rear Orphans (HERO) Foundation. Meaningful as it may be, I was more intrigued by their secondary mission for this run; the military-styled camouflaged ribbon on the finisher medal serve as a reminder to me that the organizers are providing support to the families of Filipino soldiers killed or injured in action. Arriving on 30th Jan morning in Manila, I was one day ahead of the race so I should be able to get plenty of rest.

Pre Race

I went to collect my racekit at the hotel lobby and at the same time, had a look at the setup of the Condura Race Village.

There were 2 well-known hotels within walking distances to the start point of the race, so no extra cost for transport was required. The racekit consisted of a technical shirt (better known to Singaporeans as a race tee shirt), a race bib, D tag timing band and an Asics discount voucher).

Just one of the many attractive goodies.

I was truly very excited about this race over other races for this year because it was a night race (start time – 12 midnight). I have always enjoyed running at night and to make the race even more attractive, we would be running on the well-lit, long and never ending expressway (otherwise known as Metro Manila Skyway System).

During the Race

And off we go! Kudos to the organizers for maintaining order with the corrals. When you register for this race, you were told to estimate or state your finishing time during the registration process, thereafter, a corral alphabet would be assigned and printed on your race bib. Corrals were dispatched about every 2 mins in alphabetical order.

Well organized and orderly starting point.

Racing on expressways or highways always has its advantage because the road is wide enough to accommodate a vast sea of runners. However, because of Philippines’s complex network of highway/road systems, there were a lot of slopes and downhills. It came to a point where I gave up on running up the slopes and made sure I raced the downhills in big strides. Medics were very active with the muscle/anti cramp spraying while the volunteers did more than you could ever ask for at the respective drink stations.

Overall, race course was well worth the running experience. The plus points of this very well organized event were:

1) water / Gatorade were served cold and always adequate (whole table was filled with cups and clearly visible).

2) cups used at drink stations (every 2.5km or so) were shorter and broader at the base so as to avoid cups tipping over while runners tried to grab hold of them.

3) bananas were given out and never insufficient.

4) sponges dipped in buckets of ice water were free for anyone who needed them. I used them to sponge my knees and seemed like it helped.

5) distance markers at every km were clearly marked and accurate.

6) EVERY drink station had at least 6 portaloos and they were differentiated for male and female use.

7) temperature (21 degrees) was perfect for night running at this time of the year.

8) my hotel was very near the start line.

Billboards are great icons to use to aim for next rest point.

Running down and off the Skyway ramp towards end point.

Post Race

As I tried to embrace the sights, sounds, beauty and satisfaction of crossing the finish line, the Condura Race Village was already filled with so much joy, smiles, congratulations and happy finishers. The most memorable moment was when I was presented my finisher medal – it was worn around my neck personally by a Filipino Army soldier, followed by a strong salute to me. How cool was that? It was definitely worth the trip, especially if you enjoy a night race.

Every runner's dream destination. — Every runner’s dream destination.

A finisher medal that is worth every step!

Logistics/Stats

Some statistics our local Race Directors or Event Companies might be interested in.

15,536 runners (42km being the most popular race category! Seems like many in Philippines are ready to challenge the 42km).

212 international runners (so far, only 2 known Singaporean runners participated, including myself).

350 medics

25 hydration stations

53,581 litres of drinking water

22,680 litres of Gatorade

210 portaloos

13 ambulances

2 field hospitals

699 race officials

10% Off TomTom GPS Sport Watches

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Team JustRunLah!

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January 31, 2015

A few weeks ago we ran our “Thank You, Buddy!” contest, to give our runners a chance to show their appreciation to their running buddies. Up for grabs were some amazing running goodies, with the grand prize being a pair TomTom Runner Cardio watches.

We were happy to see your amazing response, as the contest proved to be a resounding success, with over 3,000 unique participants and voters. JustRunLah! thanks you, our readers, for your contributions that help us foster a strong spirit in the Singapore running community.

Want a watch, but missed on the contest? Now is your chance to purchase a TomTom GPS Sports watch at a discounted price. JustRunLah! together with TomTom, are happy to bring you an exclusive discount across the range of GPS Sport Watches and running accessories!

All you have to do is to print this page and bring it with you at a Motion Sports store to enjoy 10% discount on TomTom GPS sports watches and accessories!

TomTom GPS Sport Watches

Using a TomTom GPS Sport Watch is the easiest way to improve your running.

The all new TomTom Runner Cardio gives you real time running information when you need and a built-in heart rate monitor so you can get more out of every run.

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Train in your optimal heart rate zone

Heart rate monitoring is the single most accurate means to understand how your body is responding to exercise. Select a zone to match your training goal and always know whether you need to speed up or slow down. You can train in one of five intensity zones:

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Our contest winners

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Learning From the “Poop Man”

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Team JustRunLah!

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January 30, 2015

Late last week, a story of Swedish distance runner Mikael Ekvall made the rounds on the internet once again. It’s not a news story because it happened years ago, and there are only so many times you can tell the same story of a man pooping himself in the middle of the race. The article lauds his ability to shrug off the incident, while simultaneously making disparaging comments of, well, shit happening. That seems to be completely missing the point. (You can read the story we are referring to here).

The real story ought to have been about Ekvall completing the semi-marathon in 1:09:43, placing 21st in that race, despite struggling with what must have been incredible stomach cramps. He proceeded to run the semi-marathon distance in 1:02:28 just last year, setting a national record, and has also represented his country in the European Athletic Championships. Buried in the article is his message to all runners: Don’t Quit.

The article finished off with a pithy “Whatever. It’s up to each of us to receive the poop man’s wisdom in our own way.” Well, this is how we intend to give Ekvall due credit, for being a true source of inspiration. We won’t show a picture of him during “that incident”, because it does no justice to all his other runs. And here’s to reiterate Ekvall’s message:

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Run Outdoors and Indoors

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Data Analysis

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Essential Items

Clothing Items

Other Useful Items

Possible Food Items

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Photo credit: Standard Chartered HK Marathon Facebook page

Shoot and win!

Run competitively or for fun, pick up a medal AND have a holiday at the same time.

January

February

March

April

May

June

August

September

October

November

December

Mileage New Year Run 2015, 1 Jan, Punggol Park 10 km

NUS Bizad Charity Run, 10 Jan, Mochtar Riady Building NUS, 10 km and 5 km

[NEW] West Coast Mazda Run, 4 Jan, West Coast Park, 6 km and 1.2 km

[NEW] Run For Light 17 Jan, Gardens by the Bay, 5 km

All images from respective races’ Facebook sites unless stated otherwise.

In addition, the event will incorporate the following highlights:

Competitions and Sports Showcases:

Training & Development Courses

Why run overseas?

Planning/Race Selection

Pre Race

During the Race

Post Race

Logistics/Stats

TomTom GPS Sport Watches

See real-time running information

Train in your optimal heart rate zone

Built-in Heart Rate Monitor

Race your past performances

Our contest winners

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