We spoke to Ford, one of the pioneer’s of ultramaraton-ing in Singapore. When you see Ford, you automatically think ultra marathons. Come read his story!

JRL:

How would you introduce yourself to the running community?


Ford:

Hi, my name is Ford – and I am the founder for Ultra-Running Singapore, a community of runners commited to the one variant that has become our constant: Ultramarathon racing

JRL:

When did you first pick up running, at what age and what inspired you to do so?


Ford:

16, when I intended to lose weight. I was severely overweight and barely saw my feet. I nearly tipped the scales at 205lbs and that was it. Being only 1.75m tall – I knew I had to do something about it. So I hit the roads everyday with a 2.4km run. It became twice a day. It became a marathon. Then I got tired of the distance and it became an Ultra.

JRL:

What is your favourite running quote?


Ford:

Don’t think. Just go.

JRL:

Your favourite running route?


Ford:

Green Corridor to Bukit Timah, Summit sprints, Dairy Farm, Wallace loop in and outs, back to Bukit Timah via the Mountain Bike Trail. Rebel.

JRL:

Which is your dream race?


Ford:

4 Deserts Grand Slam.

JRL:

Your preferred running brand?


Ford:

Compressport for sure and Lululemon.

JRL:

What do you think is the greatest reward you've gotten from running yet?


Ford:

Meeting new people. Crewing fellow runners. Overcoming fears.

JRL:

Finish this sentence: Running is ...


Ford:
Majestic.

 
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