6 Dec, 2011
The official results of the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2011 were released and i completed my third full marathon in 4 hrs 21mins. I’ve missed my primary target of a sub-4hrs race, but looking on the bright side, and as a consolation, I’m glad to have bettered my PB and slashed it by 24mins.
Barring any injuries, a sub-4hrs finish will definitely be my target next year. I will have to work even harder to achieve this target.
Congrats to all runners who had finished the race, see you next year! Let’s get the party started!
5 Dec, 2011
In the early morning of 4th December, twenty thousand runners turned up at Orchard Road for the start of the full marathon of Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2011. At 5am, we were flagged off, each and every runner has a reason to run.
This year’s full marathon race route was very similar to last year, except for some minor changes along the route. The initial 5km was not a pleasant run at all, what with the throngs of runners squeezing into some narrow roads and literally running into tight corners inside the CDB area. Another sore point besides that was at the half and full-marathon merging point, which got lots of complains last year for the “human-wall”, which impeded running, was the same as last year. It was disappointing that there was no improvement made there.
This being my third full marathon run, I was much better prepared than the first two, and I went with a target in mind – to better my marathon personal best. Now let me share with you some pictures of the carnival at the end-point.
That was me posing with my hard-earned finisher tee at the “Run For A Reason” wall.
5 Nov, 2011
4 weeks to go till the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2011 comes around, it will be my 3rd marathon race. I’ve been training progressively but having done my last race in early September, one concern is the ability to keep my race sharpness intact.
The reason I run is to better my marathon PB, I am not sure if I can achieve it but I’m aiming for a sub-4 hr race this year. We each have a reason to run, so what’s yours?
5 Sep, 2011
The SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon 2011 official results were released and my timing for this half marathon was 1h 40m 55s, a personal best over 21km for this year.
I’m very happy to score a PB in this race, and my next challenge will be to do a sub 1h 40m over the same distance.
4 Sep, 2011
After enjoying a great run in last Sunday’s adidas KOTR run, I am back at the Padang for the SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon 2011. This was a pre-dawn race consisting of 21km, 10km and 5km fun run. I was running in the 21km half marathon and the runners were assembled on the Esplanade Bridge, all charged up for the 5.15am start.
As this year was the 20th anniversary of the SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon, there were many “Firsts” ranging from a refreshed running route, to a first “Father and Child Challenge” category. The 21km running route took runners past 20 of Singapore’s iconic landmarks, including Marina Barrage, Bay east at Gardens by the Bay, Old City Hall, Anderson Bridge, to name a few.
After exiting from Marina Barrage, we ran along the Gardens by the Bay that connects to Tanjong Rhu View. This section of the route was similar to that of Marina 21K run which I did back in July, and which I dislike due to having to run on grass patches in the dark, as well as on uneven footpath. Other than this little inconveniences, the running route was refreshing, and the myraid of colourful street-side performances at various locations along the route certainly provided the runners with much welcome relief.
My timing for this 21km run was 1h 40mins. I had an enjoyable time during and after the run, congrats to the organizer for a well-organized race and all the volunteers for their hardwork! Now it’s time to let some post-run pictures continue the story.
