Today's the day for the PAssion Run which I entered the 10KM route. It was held at East Coast. Start point was at the Food Centre all the way to the former Big Splash and back and if you are in the 15km to Changi Jetty as well. Or if you were in the Fun Run of 5KM you just turn at the MacDonald's area I think.
Anyways, as usual, I prepared the number tags and gear the night before. Got up at 5am and made my way down to East Coast. I forgot about the crowds as there was a jam, in the end there was no parking and I had to park a fair distance away. Walked to the start point and by the time I got there the first wave of runners were gone at 6.30am at least they started on time. and in every 15 min interval they release some runners. I think that's great as it does not lead to overcrowding at the start. Mine starts at 7.30am Had time to checkout the events and what was on show as well as do some warm up.
7.30am came and we were flagged off by Dr Fatimah. I actually expected the run to be cooling as it's near the beach but for some reason there was no breeze at that time. It got really hot and humid but at least it did not rain and the sun was bearable with lots of shade from the trees. Interestingly they had cheer squads along the way and even had students holding signs encouraging you on with 'words of wisdom' I can't remember any of what was on the signs, guess too shack out even at the start.
Things I learn from the run :
- Some signs like 'Water Point 100m ahead' seem like 100KM ahead, they never seem to come.
- First time running without my glasses, felt a little strange.
- Very cool the cheer squads with their clappers and face paint and signs.
- Never run at the beach, the smell of BBQ just makes you hungry !! (bump into some friends from my former church who were having a BBQ, just managed to say hi)
Well I finished around the 1hr 20 min mark a little disappointing for me. I thought I could be a little faster but the legs really felt heavy today I only felt comfortable around the 6/7km mark and that was when I got into a rhythm. So I finished the race, got my goodie bag and headed for the rest area. Saw some of the exhibits on display. Caught performances by Fitness First some body jam or body combat or body workout thing, had those fancy kick boxing moves and kung fu action. (which reminds me, got to get tickets to watch Kung Fu Panda) This was followed by a cheerleading group from NTU I think and from their performance, I learn that you should not do cheerleading under a tent, the first throw and I think the ladies almost hit the roof of the tentage. Stayed back for the prize presentation (presented by SM Goh) and then the lucky draw. Well did not win anything. So that ends the first run of the year, on to the next one.
Balestier Market
There's a new eating place in Balestier where the old Balestier Market was situated. I call it the 2 Lions as there are 2 stone statutes of Lions in the front. It's billed as a 24 hr food join with over 80 varieties of food. They had an opening special today dishes going for $2, and you can get can drinks for $0.50. Me and the missus decided to try the food there. Not a bad place to be, it was corwded but we could find places to sit and have our lunch. We had Wan Ton Mee for $2 and Carrot Cake for $2. I think it's a one day special only.
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