Second year running (no pun intended), the Saucony 100plus PAssion Run this year has a 15k category in addition to the 10k and 5k (non-competitive) categories. What's so special this year were:
1. Special flag off by Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong
2. Ideal weather - overcast sky and 26 deg C temperature.
3. Maiden run by MBH and other friends!
We were all in the 5k fun run category, which was the last to flag off.
All sorts of runners took part, we were glad to note. From elderly gentlemen (one whom turned up in his jeans) to young children and toddlers. It was heart warming to note one small toddler running with his dad, proudly wearing a bib. A young man kept running back to encourage other runners. That was really sweet. And of course, there were couples holding hands as they took walk breaks.
I was told that more than 9,000 runners took part!
Overall, I thought that the logistics were well organized, with a holding area for runners going out and coming in. The supporters were great, especially the painted faces and wigs!
We'll be there next year! Perhaps with the children as well!
On a personal note: MBH had put in months of training, starting from a zero base to walking, to jogging for a short duration, and then longer durations. From once a week to five times a week. To longer runs over 4k on at least three occassions, leading up to her first 5k event! Well done!! We are all very proud of your achievement.
PS: To top it off, MBH purchased a new set of running apparel that afternoon. That is a good good sign of things to come!! :)
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