Shape Run 2009: Race Report

Second consecutive year, MBH ran the 5 km event at the Shape Run. 8,000 runners, all places taken up within 1.5 days. Hence many of our LG ladies were not able to run this year. But we were glad that D was able to take part.

Being her first competitive run, D was understandably excited and perhaps a little nervous. So MBH ran with her.

For once, I was not there to see the flag off (being in Mandai somewhere), but was able to reach Millenia Walk in time for the return. Met up with Tekko there and chatted some. Also met up and chatted with fellow husbands patiently and lovingly waiting for our spouses.

D and MBH came in about 50 minutes, a decidedly decent time given the large crowd. Our other LG lady PC came in at 1:02 for the 10k run in spite of a stitch! Congratulations to our ladies!



The end point was a little narrow and some congestion built up. The organizers did a good job with water and isotonic drinks lined up right after the runners came in. Long queues for the kit collection. DW had the foresight to get the runners kit tags and collected the kit while the ladies were still out. Nice goodies as usual. Nice bag too.

I kinda like the massage service and the yakult / marigold freebies. And of course, the nike bracelet was nice, handed out by "hunks in bow ties". MBH was impressed, but I wasn't.

I was only impressed with the quotation on the nike box:

"What's amazing isn't that YOU finished. What's amazing is that YOU had the courage to start."

Anyway, we had a nice breakfast at Food Republic and the ladies were basking in their achievement. Nice Sunday morning.