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After I’ve Experience The Passion in the month of May, it was time to enjoy the scenic view of “mountain” running in the month of June. I was referring to the Mizuno Mount Faber Run 2009 which took place last Sunday and I took part in the 10km Men’s Open race.

Posted here are some photos of the event which I took after completing the run.

The start/end points were actually at the same ‘gateway’, and what I found unsatisfactory was the absence of a timer clock on the ‘gateway’, or anywhere for that matter. There simply wasn’t a timer clock for runners to keep time. By my own estimation, I completed the race within 45 – 50mins (unofficial time). The official race results will only be available on 23 June, why does it require so many days to compile and release the official race results? Another unsatisfactory point for me.

This is the scenic view one can see when running along the ridge line of Mount Faber, great view isn’t it? But I doubt any of the runners had the energy or the mood to enjoy this fantastic view. The above photo was taken on an earlier leisure walking trip.

Runners at the finishing point drink station waiting to quench their dying thirst. Unfortunately, the drink station ran out of isotonic drinks, leaving many runners feeling very dissatisfied.

The Mount Faber 10km route was a unique and challenging route, but the overall organization of the race left much to be desired. There are definitely much room for improvements.

Furthermore, for a fee of $30+, participants only get a running vest and a number tag with an electronic tag. There were no finisher’s medal and goodie bag given, it was consider very expensive.