Yes, you may know Dhb as a cycling shoe brand but do you know that they also manufacture running shoes? One such example would be the Altra Superior 4 which is a lightweight and fast trail running shoe that adopts Dhb’s unique GAITERTRAP technology which allows strapless gaiter attachment to prevent debris from building up beneath the shoe.
2. La Sportiva
La Sportiva is an Italian brand that specializes in the trail running sector. They manufacture their shoes in Italy and distribute mainly in North America. Specifically, Boulder, Colorado due to location’s reputation for being the running capital of the world. La Sportiva conducts extensive research on ways to create the best possible products for its customers.
3. Dynafit
Dynafit started off making ski boots for competitive ski mountaineers. Some of whom went on to win World Cups and Olympic events. It was only in 2012 when Dynafit introduced their Alpine running collection. Despite the fact that Dynafit shoes are designed more for the cold mountains, it is great for the extremely rugged trails that you may encounter.
4. Five Ten Terrex Agravic XT TLD
This shoe is designed for rough and rocky trail running, and here, in collaboration with the mountain bike gurus at Troy Lee Designs, they get a style boost from the two-wheeled world. The standard Terrex Agravic XT is an exemplary trail running shoe featuring exclusive TLD graphics to give the shoe a mountain bike style boost.
5. Columbia
Some of you may know Columbia as a hiking apparel brand but they also produce running shoes which are great for the trails and off-road terrains. It’s conservative looks and sturdy construction may not be the most fashionable of all the shoes available on the market, but it certainly does what it is made to do and does it well.
If you have come across other brands that are not on this list, do not hesitate to share them in the comments below!
Disclaimer: The author does not represent the views of the brands and/or companies mentioned in this article.
One of the most common running injuries is
Iliotibial band syndrome (IT band syndrome). This issue occurs when the
connective fascia tissue that connects the shinbone to the pelvis bone becomes
too tight. The tightness of the tissue causes the IT band to painfully rub
against the femur.
Often, it is runners who experience IT band
syndrome. Things like increasing running mileage too quickly, poorly-fitting
shoes, and hill training can lead to IT band problems. The burning and sharp
pain that comes around the knee—and sometimes hip—can make it tough to stick
with a running schedule.
If you have been struggling with IT band
issues or want to prevent future problems, doing things like addressing your nutrition to optimize joint health can help,
along with doing these five exercises.
1.
Planking Hip Touches
To do this move, you will need to get in the
plank position, with your forearms on the floor. Once you are stable, twist at
the waist and touch your right hip to the floor, then return to the starting
position. Alternate touching your right and left hips to the floor with ten
touches per side.
Doing 1-2 reps as part of your warm-up can
help develop greater flexibility throughout your pelvic region. Also, this
exercise can help you build up your core, which will provide you with greater
support for your lower body’s muscles and ligaments.
2.
Rotating IT Band Stretch
Start by standing with your feet hip-width
apart and your arms at 90-degree angles from your sides. While keeping your
back straight, rotate at the hips and reach down until the back of your left
hand touches the outside of your right foot. Breathe slowly and hold this pose
for a count of 30 then come back to the start position.
You should do this 4-5 times each side as it
will help you to stretch out your IT bands while also building up your
flexibility.
3.
Hip Raises With Resistance Band
Slip a resistance band around your thighs and
lay down on the floor with your arms at your sides and knees bent. Your legs
should be spread enough in this prone position until the band gives some
resistance. Once you are centered, raise your hips up and hold for 15 seconds
before releasing and lowering.
Hip raises alone can help stretch out a tight
IT band, but with the added resistance from the band, you can maximize the
movement value of this exercise.
4.
Clam Shell Stretch
Also using a resistance band around the
thighs, the clam shell stretch requires you to lie down on your side. Once you
are on your side, lift the knee of the leg that is on top while keeping your
feet touching. Hold the lifted position for 10 seconds, then lower it back
down. Repeat this movement 8-10 times on each side.
The resistance provided by the band will help
improve the quality of your stretch, allowing you to engage your anterior thigh
muscles as you stretch out your IT band.
5.
Standing IT Band Stretch
To do this stretch, you will need to cross
your feet, leaving a bit of space in-between the sides of your feet. Raise your
arms above your head and clasp your hands while leaning to the left. You should
feel a good stretch running from your knee to your waist. Hold this position
for a count of 30 seconds before releasing.
As long as you do this movement in a stable position, you should be able to temporarily alleviate tightness and nagging pain due to tight IT bands.
Ways To Prevent Future IT Band
Problems
You don’t have to wait until your IT bands
become an issue before you address them. By taking proactive measures, you can
protect yourself from IT band syndrome as well as other common running
injuries.
Take Time For Proper Stretches
There are many debates on whether or not
warm-up and cool-down stretches are necessary. However, those debates tend to
end when someone is dealing with a strained and pained muscle that has clearly
been overtaxed.
Even if all you give yourself is a solid five
minutes for your dynamic warm-up stretches and another 5 minutes at the end of
your workout to gently static stretch your body, you can help prevent stiff,
sore muscles and some potential nagging injuries.
Add Foam Rolling To Your Routine
For those who are beginning to develop aches and pains, it is time to start foam rolling. While it can be uncomfortable to use a foam roller—since you generally are pressing sore muscles against thick, unyielding foam—the act of foam rolling can help ease tightened muscles and tissue, like your IT band.
Foam rolling also promotes better blood flow,
which can be especially helpful for runners who have poor circulation. There
are many different foam rolling exercises you can try, but if you
are struggling with IT band issues, be sure to target your quads and
glutes.
Change Out Running Shoes
Some people don’t bother to change out their
running shoes until they are unwearable, and others never get fitted with the
right shoes. Running shoes are designed to last for 300-450 miles of running on
average—your actual mileage may vary depending on the shoes and manufacturer.
After that point, the cushioning on the shoe is pounded down, and it is no
longer supporting your movement correctly.
As for not being properly fitted, if possible,
get fitted at your local running store. A store that specializes in running is
best, as they can give you better information regarding shoe fit. If that isn’t
possible, following the rule of going up a half size from your normal shoe size
is good. As feet swell while you run, you don’t want to have your feet rubbing
and blistering by wearing too-tight shoes.
Include Cross-Training
According to NordicTrackPromoCodes.com,
“the repetitive, strenuous motion of running can lead to IT band syndrome, as
well as other common running injuries.” That’s why it is so critical that
runners include regular cross-training into their workout schedules.
With cross-training, not only is the monotony
of running broken up, but more muscles receive attention. As these auxiliary
muscles are developed, the main muscles involved in running are better
supported, helping to prevent injuries. Along with doing things like swimming
and cycling for cross-training, research has shown that weight lifting can
greatly improve running economy.
Increase Mileage Slowly
It can be exhilarating to run further and
faster, but it can lead to a number of injuries if the amount of miles you are
running increase too quickly. Some running plans are created without
considering the safe increase of running mileage.
To help protect yourself from potential
injury, stick to increasing your mileage by no more than 10% a week. That
means, if you are currently running 25 miles a week, you should increase only
up to 27.5 miles the next week.
So, whether you decide to go run with a group or solo, be sure to make time to fit these IT band exercises into your workout routine. That way, you can protect your body for years of successful running.
Guest author bio:Kevin Jones is a full-time professional fitness expert. When he isn’t in the gym, he is offering practical research, fitness plans and nutritional tips to the world. Kevin regularly contributes to many fitness and health authority websites. With a passion for family, fun, and fitness, Kevin has found a way to manage and combine these three aspects in an effective and successful way.
Participants in high spirits at the flag-off point of the 21km Half Marathon. Credits: Bintan Resorts International
Singapore, 7 September 2019 – From first-timers to running enthusiasts, there is something for everyone at the Mandiri Bintan Marathon this year. Taking place in the beautiful Bintan Island, the second edition of the Marathon kicks off yesterday with more than 3,000 runners across five categories.
In addition to the 21km Half Marathon and 42km Full Marathon categories for seasoned runners, the crowd favourite 10km category makes a comeback this year by popular demand. In fact, many first-timers are challenging themselves in this category. Industry watchers will also have their eyes on the new 42km Full Marathon Elite category, introduced to challenge elite runners from around the region who have a shorter qualifying time. Another new category – the 3km Family Run – has also been introduced this year, perfect for parents who wish to run with their children. Open to parents/guardians and children aged 4 to 12, this non-competitive fun run the category will include various carnival games throughout the race route, making it even more exciting for the little ones.
Participants from Singapore at the Mandiri Bintan Marathon, held in Bintan Island on 7 and 8 September 2019. Credits:Bintan Resorts International
The five categories, spanning over two days, have attracted more than 3,000 participants from over 35 countries with the oldest participant aged 75 years old from Singapore. The top three countries with the most participants are Indonesia, Singapore and China. Top runners can look forward to attractive cash prizes totalling up to SGD100,000 (IDR 1 billion).
“Being able to run amidst nature, away from the cityscape is truly a very refreshing change. I had taken part in the marathon last year and it was an awesome run. That’s why I am back this year to participate in the 21km category. I have been training regularly for this run and hope to clock a good timing tomorrow,” shared Jenny Huang, 46, a Mandiri Bintan Marathon’s ambassador who is from Singapore.
Jenny Huang, a seasoned marathoner and one of Mandiri Bintan Marathon’s ambassador from Singapore participated in the 21km Half Marathon category earlier today. Credits: Bintan Resorts International
This year, the Marathon also coincides with Singapore’s September school holidays. This gives not only individuals but also families with children, the opportunity to extend their stay to enjoy a run-cation in Bintan.
“We are heartened to see such a great turnout for our Mandiri Bintan Marathon. This year, we wanted to expand our reach to include people across all ages. We wanted families to join also and turn this into a run-cation where they could burn some calories and enjoy some quality bonding time just a 60 minutes ferry ride away from Singapore. So, we are glad to see many parents signing up with their little ones for our new 3km Family Run. We are also excited for our first-timers who will be challenging themselves with our popular 10km category and we hope to see many of these faces again at next year’s Marathon too,” said Mr Abdul Wahab, PT Bintan Resort Cakrawala Group General Manager.
Mathew Samperu, first finisher of the 21km Half Marathon clocked an impressive timing of 01:08:12.6. Credits: Bintan Resorts International
“Coming on board as the inaugural title sponsor of Mandiri Bintan Marathon solidifies Mandiri Bank’s aim to elevate the awareness of curated healthy lifestyle habits and regular exercise for a better quality of life. This also cements Mandiri Bank’s commitment to proactively be involved in the development of Indonesia’s tourism sector. We give our full support to communities, industries and sectors that are putting our country on the world map as a prominent well-known international sports tourism destination,” shared Mr Isnaeni Subekti, Mandiri Bank, Government Business Head, Regional 1.
“We Run the World” – These are really inspiring and empowering words from this year’s SHAPE Run. SHAPE Run is the leading all-women’s race in Singapore since it first started in 2006 and has been attracting runners of all levels and all walks of life. The last time that I joined this event was in 2016 and that was a fun experience itself too.
I love SHAPE Run and like every year, they lift up to their reputation of impeccable event organisation, on-trend sponsors, exciting fringe activities and high-value goodie bags!
Speaking of goodie bags, this year goodie bag was as good as the previous years. There were soooo many goodies inside like a box of Kelloggs Special K cereal, various skincare products, bottled drinks and a packet of dates. The Ang Ku Kway Girl design of the tote bag was soooo cute and is definitely Instagrammable.
GETTING TO RACE SITE
This year SHAPE Run took place at the Kallang Practice Track. My bestie, Cheng Yee (CY) and I took part in the 10KM category which flagged off at 06:45hrs. Both of us had opted to take the shuttle bus service provided by Share Transport to the race site. Share Transport is a “bus pooling” app and purchasing of tickets via the app are very simple and efficient. Cost-wise, it was $7 for a very comfortable and convenient ride. Both of us reached the race site on good time, giving us ample time to do our bag drop, visit the toilet and take part in the mass warm-up.
RACE SITE
The Kallang race track was buzzing with activity even though it’s like 06:00hrs! Bag drop was fast and efficient. CY and I decided to join in the mass warm-up which was conducted by TFX instructors. Catchy music and simple aerobics moves definitely set the tone for the run. It kind of reminded me of my times when I used to attend Hi-Lo class at the gym. Conducting the warm-up at the main stage area instead of inside the START pen was a fantastic move by the organisers. There was definitely more space to move around and I could see the participants enjoying themselves doing the moves and getting hyped up for the run.
RACE
The race was flagged off promptly at 06:45hrs and all of us headed off past the START Line and to our race. The 1st KM was a bit congested due to the narrow roads but thereafter it spread out. The route brought us along Nicoll Highway, Kallang basin, Rocher River and back to the Kallang Practice Track. I have not attended run events that took us by this route so it was a pleasant change in scenery.
For this year, they had an all ladies pacer team and my dear Xiao Mei, Rachel got selected to be a pacer for the 80 minutes group. I was hoping not to fall too far behind and did my best to keep ahead of the 1hr 15 mins pacers.
Though I had carried a water bottle with me while running, I noted there were sufficient water points along the way and they were positioned strategically along the route and with cold water and 100 plus which was a welcome treat for all!
There were lots of photographers along the way and flashing that smile was a great way to take your mind off the monotony of the run. A big thank you to you guys ( Terence Ang, Dave Poh, RunCapture, Running Shots and Run Photo Run Gallery) for capturing these wonderful race moments. Check out some of my favourite shots (above)!
Overall I enjoyed this year edition of the SHAPE Run. They never fail to provide an awesome experience for their participants! Kudos to all who made this event a successful one.
Organisers of the 2019 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ (SCSM) unveiled the SCSM medal design for this year’s Marathon category, a second rendition of the “Bold Gold” series. The medal design is fronted by the Merlion, a unique yet deeply-rooted symbol of Singapore, with key elements of the city’s iconic skyline in the background.
The 15,000 anticipated participants in the Marathon category will receive the iconic medal upon completion of SCSM’s first evening race on 30 November.
To begin preparing for this year’s race, runners can now participate in training programmes from the Running Department, Garmin Women Squad, or SCSM’s virtual running community on Strava, helping runners put their best foot forward as they prepare for the race.
SCSM 2019 Mobile Application
Participants can now receive the latest race information and updates ‘live’ via the SCSM 2019 mobile application. The app also includes a 3-month training plan, tailored to each runner’s schedule as they gear up to race day. The app is scheduled for launch in September, with ‘live’ updates around key alerts like road closures and race pack collection reminders rolled out closer to the event.
While race slots for the Half Marathon are sold out, limited entries for the Marathon category are available.
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What gear do you really need for triathlon? It’s not as complicated as some may want you to think. Getting in to the sport of triathlon is easier than you might realize. Especially if you are already a cyclist, swimmer, or runner, the transition to doing three sports in a race instead of just one really isn’t all that much.
What we love about triathlon is the cross-training. Instead of pounding the same joints day-in and day-out, you can spread out your training. Your cardiovascular system gets worked each day, but your muscles and joints get to engage in a variety of ways instead of just one.
The barrier for many people is the gear – if you are a runner, trying to figure out the swim and bike gear can be a little daunting. Same goes for if you are mainly a cyclist or swimmer. It does not need to be. Here, we want to give you the simple answer on how much equipment you need to do a triathlon.
We will give you an overview of the basic gear you need, in this order: Accessories, and then Swim, Bike, Run.
Accessories:
Having enough gear to complete a triathlon is really pretty simple. The first thing you might want to think about is all the stuff that is not part of the actual swim, bike, or run, but those things you want with you at the race itself.
Most people like to have a little energy or nutrition with them – either gel packs or other energy bars. You power up just before the race, and then again at the transitions. Don’t forget about water, which is a great thing to take plenty of on the bike.
Racers also like to have a way of keeping time and pace – usually a good triathlon watch or even their phone with an app (but not in the water). That helps you monitor your race performance, but is also very useful during your weeks of training that might lead up to the race.
Finally, you need some type of pack or bag to carry it all in. This does not have to get complicated, but keep in mind you may have a bit of gear, and some of it might be wet. There are triathlon bags made specifically for multisport and triathlon, but the truth is you can just use a gym back or any old bag.
Beyond that, you may want things like a race belt, anti-chafe roll-on, and other accessories, but you really don’t need much if your goal is simply to do a race.
Swim:
The swim leg is pretty easy, gear-wise. You will need goggles, and you will wear your triathlon shorts (men) or singlet / suit (ladies) in the water. Other than that, the big decision is if you want a wetsuit. Most races allow wetsuits, some don’t. People like wetsuits because of the warmth, and the added buoyancy. If you use a wetsuit, just be sure that it is meant for triathlon. Many wetsuits are meant for surfing and don’t provide range-of-motion for a good swim stroke.
Your race will always provide a swim cap.
Bike:
The leg of the race is where you can spend a lot of money, but you don’t have to! Most people who simply want to complete a triathlon will use whatever bike they have access to – their old road bike, a commuter bike, or a friend’s bike (as long as it fits).
For people who want to be competitive and see how fast they can be, it is best to use either a road bike or tri bike, and one that fits well. You can spend thousands on a bike, but most cyclists will do just fine on anything that is not terribly heavy and fits them just right.
The race will require you to wear a bike helmet, and you would be crazy not to have some eye protection while you ride. Other than that, just be sure you have the right shoes to match your pedals, a shirt that you can wear for the bike and run, and you will be in business.
We recommend starting on a bike that is adequate – ideally a road or time trial design – but saving the big spend for when you know that you will be doing a few tris, or perhaps doing a longer race like and Ironman.
Run:
The run leg is pretty easy, especially considering that your typical triathlon has done a bunch of 5Ks or 10Ks. You will want your running shoes, and anything else that helps you run comfortably. Beyond that, you are really free to choose whatever you want. Most people just keep their same clothing on from the bike leg, taking their helmet off and changing shoes.
It’s Not that Complicated
There you have it. You could easily spend $5,000 or more to get outfitted on the right bike, buy a high-end wetsuit, and have the latest tri watch or bike computer. The fact, though, is that doing a triathlon doesn’t require a ton expense. Most of what you need is already within reach.
Guest post: Paul Johnson – Founder of Complete Tri (https://completetri.com)
Let’s join Sunway Iskandar Night Half Marathon! You will feel the difference, running under the stars! The event will take place on 26th October 2019, happening at Sunway Citrine Hub, Iskandar Puteri, Johor. Here are 6 reasons why you must join this event.
1. You get a Finisher Medal with 5 Swarovski Crystals
You will get a medal embeddedwith Swarovski crystals. Yes, you’ve heard it right, not just one, not just two, but FIVE Swarovski crystals to represent the starry night that you will get to experience running in!
Runners of all categories – 5KM, 10KM and 21KM who complete the course within the cutoff time will be entitled to the finisher medal.
Also, 21KM runners will have an option to top-up RM30 to get a limited-edition full sublimation finisher tee from ULTRON!
21km Finishers’ T-Shirt
2. The Half Marathon falls on a LONG WEEKEND! Yay!
It’s a long weekend for Singaporeans (and Malaysians)! The run will be happening on the 26th of October 2019 which will coincide with Singapore’s Deepavali holiday (28th of October) – a perfect time to take a short vacation in Johor!
3. 120 Trophies will be given out on that day! Wow!
The organizer will be giving out 120 trophies in total, making it 10 trophies for each category! There will be cash prizes up for grab as well so what are you waiting for? Time to lace up and start training now!
4. It’s a good chance to meet up with runners from across the globe
Up until now, they have participants from 16 different countries in total!
Australia
China
Netherlands
Philippines
Indonesia
India
Iran
Japan
Kazakhstan
South Korea
United States
Vietnam
Thailand
South Africa
Singapore
Malaysia
The pacers will be coming down specially from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Singapore. Special thanks to Coffee Tea Runners from Singapore who will be pacing the 10KM race as well as Wind Runners from Kuala Lumpur and Mr David Shum, IAAF certified coach from Singapore who will be pacing the 21KM Half Marathon.
10km 0:55 and 1:00 Pacers10km 1:10 and 1:20 Pacers
21km 2:00 and 2:15 Pacers
21km 2:30 and 2:45 Pacers21km 3:00, 3:30 and 4:00 Pacers
5. The venue is only 5 minutes from Tuas Checkpoint! WOW!
You can get there in 2 ways.
By Bus – You will have an option of taking a bus either from Jurong East/Boon Lay to get directly to the Sunway Iskandar Citrine Hub.
By Car – You can also drive in and park your car here.
6. And lastly, it is SUPER CHEAP!
The early-bird tickets are only selling for RM48(5KM), RM58(10KM) and RM68(21KM) which is only about SGD 16.00 – SGD22.70 per ticket! OMG
P.S. Early-bird tickets will only be available until the 7th of September so go and grab now!
Race Kit Collection
It will be happening at Sunway Iskandar Events Gallery on the 24th-25th of October (12pm-8pm). You can also come on the race day from 10am-4pm to collect your race kit. Unlike other races, you won’t have to come 1 week in advance just to collect your race kit.
Event Details
When: 26th October 2019 Where: Sunway Citrine Hub, Iskandar Puteri, Johor Flag off time: 08:00 pm onwards Registration close: 26th September 2019
Prepare yourself for a fantastic run under the dazzling stars at the biggest night running event in Johor!
Joining this run was accidental. I was thinking, since this year I have another major race coming up, so I should explore JB more. Never had a good impression of JB due to many horror stories, being robbed and attacked etc. One of the major criteria for oversea races is to race safe.
The end of the year is approaching and there are a lot of running events happening in Singapore, Malaysia and our neighbouring countries. From road races to virtual runs, we have exclusively handpicked 10 must-do marathons for you and end your 2019 with a healthy bang! With all the different races coming up every month from September onwards, there is always a run for everyone!
1) Batman Run Series 2019 – Singapore
Immerse yourself with the heroic Dark Knight’s journey since the 1930’s! Fans will also receive exclusive Batman-themed entitlements and indulge in an enjoyable night race with the evergreen hero.
When: 21 September 2019 Where: Marina Barrage, Singapore Categories/Prices: 8km Competitive Run (S$60.00) / 4km Fun Run (S$50.00)
World Heart Day 2019 is all about how we can be Heart Heroes by making a promise, to ourselves and those we care about, to look after our hearts. A simple promise for MY HEART, for YOUR HEART, for ALL OUR HEARTS.
Registration closes: 30 September 2019 Run period: 1 August 2019 until 30 September 2019 Upload closes: 7 October 2019 Shipping starts: 14 October 2019
Hanoi Heritage Marathon is the first marathon run through the old town so that the athletes have a new and interesting experience when it comes to historical values, cultural values, the lives of Hanoians as well as a modern presence through each running step. This is the first marathon to connect three main historical attraction of Hanoi which is “Ho Guom”, “Hong Ha” and West Lake. Therefore, to express the main idea of ”Hanoi – Heritage Marathon”, three famous places are Ho Guom, Long Bien Bridge, West Lake will be connected through the old quarters creating a unique route through the heritage of Hanoi.
When: 20 October 2019 Where: Ly Thai To Park, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam Categories/Prices: 42km Heritage Marathon (US$85) / 21km Heritage Half Marathon (US$70) / 10km Old Quarters Run (US$25) / 5km Old Quarters Fun Run (US$15)
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a) District Race Singapore 2019
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8) Garmin The Performance Series 2019: Road Race 3
The Performance Series is a series of running races throughout the year around Singapore’s landmarks.
The 4th edition of The Performance Series will feature 3 Road Races and 2 Virtual Challenges. Participants will be able to motivate, prepare and test themselves throughout the year, before wrapping up the year with their goal achievement!
Don’t miss the Sesame Street Giant Birthday cake Blowout before the flag off, special countdown by Count Von Count and get showered with Abby’s Magic Dust before running into a fun-filled 5KM Sesame Street. Join the celebration after the Sesame Street Run! Dance, play and learn with your family and friends at our interactive booths featuring your favourite characters like Elmo and Cookie Monster & more!
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Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) recently announced that the 2019 edition of the race will upgrade the athlete experience with a new evening flag-off time at 6:00 pm on Saturday 30 November for the Marathon, Half Marathon and Ekiden distances while shifting to a three-day event format. The Kids Dash will take place on Friday 29 November while the 5K and 10k races will take place on Sunday 1 December providing a distance for everyone.
Day 1 When: 29 November 2019 Where: F1 Pit Building Categories: Kids Dash
Day 2 When: 30 November 2019 Where: F1 pit building Categories: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Toyota Ekiden
Day 3 When: 1 December 2019 Where: F1 Pit Building Categories: 10km / 5km
For the first time ever, Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) runners will enjoy an elevated race experience with its Marathon, Half Marathon and TOYOTA Ekiden categories flagging off at 6pm on Saturday evening, 30 Nov 2019.
Runners will experience the best race yet, with over 95% of the race taking place on fully closed roads as they run through iconic landmarks such as National Gallery, Victoria Theatre and even the Supertree Grove, which will welcome runners with its music & light show at night!
As part of the SCSM’s ambition and goal to be inducted into the renowned Abbott World Marathon Majors, a series of the largest and most prestigious marathons in the world, the race will see over 26 entertainment points on route, and spectator zones to encourage friends and families of the runners to be a part of the weekend running festival.
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Ridge Runners is a fellowship, or rather a community of runners, who met every Sunday morning for runs at the Southern Ridges, which are: Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserves.
The key members of the community organized a run on the 25 August to celebrate their 7th anniversary. This run was free and open to the public and there were 2 categories: 21 km and 10 km.
I had always wanted to run the Southern Ridges, but lack the motivation to go there as I feel they are not very accessible. This was why I was glad to come across this event as it gave me a reason to make an effort to travel there. Hence, I registered for the 10 km run.
Getting to HortPark
At 6.10 am, I took the 1st train at Bedok North (Downtown Line) and changed to Northeast Line at Chinatown to Harbourfront. From Harbourfront, I changed to Circle Line and alighted at Labrador Park. By then, it was near 7 am. I decided to take a slow walk to HortPark as there was still time before the flag-off at 7.30 am.
It must have been years since I came to this part of Singapore as I used to visit some customers at Alexandra Techno Park (ATP). The offices were practically deserted on a Sunday morning. I took a tun to HortPark walking along Alexandra Road. It was only after the run when I walked back to Labrador Park MRT that I realised there was a short cut out from HortPark to the main road via the ATP Underpass. Readers may want to take note.
The Race
The race venue was at the ‘Hands-On House’ in the HortPark. Initially, I had a problem locating this place as I was not familiar with HortPark and had at most visited the HortCentre. I arrived just in time at 7.30 am. and commenced my run after some stretching.
Ridge Runners use their own apps to track their runs at the Southern Ridges. Hence for this anniversary run, participants had to install their apps and track the run in order to prove the distance completed and entitled to the finisher medal. The app is quite similar to Strava or Runkeeper, except that it could only be used in the designated routes in the apps.
The start of the route brought us to the residential estate outside Hortpark. The gentle slopes here served as a warm-up to the subsequent ones at the hills. The organizers had pasted arrows on the ground to provide directions to the runners. I can only imagine the tedious work of doing this and removing them after the race.
After a while, we reached the Alexandra Arch and began to negotiate the Forest Walk. I had walked above this forest canopy a couple of times but today was definitely my first run here.
The gentle slopes up to Henderson Waves were still manageable and before long I hit the hydration point. Two volunteers were handing out mineral water and 100 Plus to the runners. I stopped to drink before continuing up Mount Faber. It was with a mix of run and walk that I overcame Mount Faber and began to retrace my steps to HortPark.
There were more gradual downslopes on the return journey and I certainly found it easier and faster. Before I knew it, I had put Forest Walk behind me. I ran at a faster pace on the remaining 1 km and reached the Finish Point back at HortPark, feeling relaxed and satisfied.
I showed a volunteer the distance completed and collected the finisher medal. The medal is beautifully designed, heavy and came in a box. It must be one of the best medals in my collection. In addition, runners were provided 100 Plus, muffins, ice milo and kaya toast.
It was amazing how generous the organizers were in giving out these freebies as the race was free! It just showed the tremendous pride they have in their Ridge Runners community.
I took some rest, before taking a group photo and slowly made my way home.
On a final note, I would like to wish Ridge Runners a Very Happy 7th Anniversary!
Are you as sentimental as I am? Every run that I take part in, I always look forward to the reward at the end. That is, the shiny new finisher medal that I am about to earn and add to my collection. It’s almost an obsession constantly wanting to see my finisher medal collection grow larger and larger. With every medal earned, there is always a story behind it. The pain, sweat and time commitment put into training for the race. The medal is a constant reminder of all the early mornings, dieting and hours spent in the gym strengthening and chalking up mileage on the treadmill. It is a symbol of mental fortitude and the personal growth achieved as a result of taking part in the race.
With every milestone achieved, be it a 5KM, 10KM, Half-marathon or Full-marathon, the urge and desire to chase the next one gets stronger. Race organisers too, have played their part in recent years by innovating and injecting more creativity onto their finisher medal designs and coming up with a medal that a runner just cannot resist. Runner’s World magazine reported in Jan 2019 that the demand for ‘crazier’ finisher medals just keeps increasing and it is essentially what runners want. What else can race organiser’s do but to go bigger and better? With the large pool of races to take part in and the countless number of novel and bespoke races around the world, who is stopping a runner from jumping on a plane to get to their next race where they can not only gain valuable shared experiences with their fellow running buddies but also get a beautiful looking finisher medal at the end worthy of their own personal medal collection, suited to their taste.
Take a look at these very interesting finisher medal designs with their own meaning that will bring out the medal hunting monster in you:-
For all of you who are Disney fans, this marathon is certainly for you. This medal will stand out from all your other medals in your collection but more importantly, it is great to inspire your kids to get into running and staying fit and healthy.
Well this one is a tricky. Running is a healthy endeavor and anything that screams unhealthy and could affect your performance should not be associated to the sport. However, do think about it. This medal would be a head turner and definitely a great conversation starter.
The Beetles, Rolling Stones, AC/DC- ring any bells? If it does, do take part in this race. It will display your undying dedication to Rock and Roll. Also, Rock and Roll is not all about booze and crazy parties. Rock and Roll fans keep fit too and you can be a testament to that!
Ever wanted to be part of the most EPIC marathon on earth and be part of something bigger than yourself? I guess the Little Rock Marathon is where you want to be. According to the organiser, the medal gets a little bigger every year. In 2015, it measured 8.5 x 8.5 and weighed just over 3 pounds. Size does matter and not just that, this medal screams with excitement and joy the moment you set your eyes on it.
One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. The finisher medals shown above may entice some but also may not have quite the same effect on others. Well, it is up to you. Every medal means something to someone and if a particular race or finisher medal speaks to you in ways that only you understand, then why not put on those running shoes and go get it!
The author is a sports enthusiast who believes that every individual can utilise sports as a tool for character and self-development.
In commemoration of Singapore’s Bicentennial Year, and in a nation-wide effort to raise a million dollars for this year’s President’s Challenge
Singapore, 24 August 2019 – Relay Majulah, Singapore’s first-ever 2,000-kilometer relay run, today announced its initiative to collectively challenge 200 runners to complete a nation-wide relay under 200 hours – all in an effort to raise a million dollars for the President’s Challenge. Centered around Singapore’s Bicentennial Year, the relay run will be marked as the largest and longest relay run in Singapore history.
Looking to inspire Singapore and its people, Relay Majulah also aims to share the determination and grit of local individuals who have persevered in their adversaries. Coming from all walks of life, each of the 200 runners are being challenged to each complete a 10-kilometer or 20-kilometer stretch to collectively achieve the total targeted time and distance.
“This bicentennial year, we all come together to celebrate the becoming of Singapore with 200 Singaporeans and residents representing people from all walks of life aiming to complete this meaningful relay, and raise funds for the needy and unfortunate,” said Bennett Neo, Co-Chairman, Relay Majulah. “Simplistic yet symbolic, the nation-wide relay is a first of its kind in Singapore that hopes to inspire the people and unite the community by coming together to support a singular cause.”
“Relay Majulah is the perfect platform for the people to witness the resilience and rigor of Singaporeans,” said Ong Tze Boon, Co-Chairman, Relay Majulah. “A community of 200 people running together to demonstrate Singapore’s unity regardless of strong or weak, faster or slower, fortunate or less fortunate – all by completing 2,000-kilometers in 200 hours.”
The wide spectrum of runners includes notable names such as Tan Chuan-Jin, Speaker of Parliament, as well as everyday heroes such as Takalah Tan, who overcame the loss of half his brain due to a tragic accident by becoming an athlete and motivational speaker. Another admirable runner is 87-year-old Kor Hong Fatt, the second oldest male finisher in the Boston Marathon who was inspired to lead a healthier lifestyle after the passing of his late wife, proving that age is simply mind over matter.
“It is remarkable to see runners from different backgrounds come together to dedicate their time and effort in completing Relay Majulah; and in rallying their community for the community,” said Tan Chuan-Jin, Speaker of Parliament and final runner of the relay. “This is truly inspiring, and it is motivating me to give my best for the final leg and raise as much as I can to support the President’s Challenge and its supported charities.”
Running towards a magic number
Come 2 November, 200 runners from all walks of life will come together to participate in Relay Majulah with a collective goal of raising a million dollars for close to 70 charities under the President’s Challenge.
Flagging off at noon from the Singapore Sports Hub, a baton will be passed from runner to runner as they journey past significant landmarks, such as Bedok Reservoir Park and Punggol Waterway Park. Hitting the turning point at Yishun SAFRA, they will then see the route follow back to the hub completing all but the last relay.
On 10 November, Tan Chuan-Jin, Speaker of Parliament, will run the final leg from the Singapore Sports Hub and finish off into the MES Theater at MediaCorp’s Campus for the live televised President’s Star Charity Show. Concluding the relay, he will then symbolically hand over the baton to President Halimah Yacob on air, along with a giant cheque that will represent the total amount raised.
Gathering the nation’s support
In the lead up to the flag off date, each runner will be also challenged to raise $5,000, tallying to a grand total of a million dollars that will be towards providing assistance, care and support for beneficiaries of the 67 charities supported by President’s Challenge.
Over the years, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) has become a platform for runners to support a variety of social causes through sport. In support of the President’s Challenge this year, SCSM will be partnering Relay Majulah to champion the spirit of giving back.
Members of the public can also show their encouragement through making donations via Relay Majulah’s Giving.sg page, or to specific runners via their dedicated pages on giving.sg.
For more information please visit the Relay Majulah’s Website or Facebook page.
To speak the truth, I am not a very trail person, reason being, I have very bad descending skills. To the trail runners, climbing up is always time consuming, so time need to be saved by “rolling” down the hills. For me, both ways are equally time consuming.
My first trail race was the Inaugural Bromo Marathon. I still remember that were the years where I begin to run marathons and got hooked. I did not know what is a trail race and what was a road race, just simply thought everything was running and it will be the same.
Indonesian trail races are not that well subscribed like the Thailand, Malaysia and especially the Hong Kong ones. I do not know why Singaproeans love to go Hong Kong trails. Do note that Indonesia also has very breath taking mountains and trails that leaves you going wow. Here are some of the trail races in Indonesia worth giving a try with varying degrees of difficulties.
View of the Bromo cluster can be seen along the race route
I took part in the first edition of this race. Not knowing that I signed a trail marathon. I will still thinking to complete it in 4hours. After this race, I then realise there is a trail and road race. I still manage to do it in 6hrs 30minutes. Too used to road conditions and totally not trained for the mountains. To get to race venue, we had to take a mini van that takes about 8 hours just to reach from Surabaya Juanda Airport. The accommodation that time only comprises of homestays so there are no real resort hotels. But the area is very rustic and nice, with cooling mountain air. The race brings you around Mt Bromo, not Bromo itself, so minus away the tough part at the ashes area. Quite a fair bit of the race is on roads, so it is actually good for newbies.
Bandung is a nice town about 3 hours drive ( with traffic jams) out from Jakarta. It is the usual get away place for locals for some breath of fresh air from the overcrowded Jakarta. I did not have the chance to take part in the Bandung Ultra. But the race is pretty okay for attempt as the hills around Bandung are not that high and not that technical. There are many nice scenic places for photo moments. The best part about Bandung is that it has pretty much developed tourism facilities and the hotels are of good standards. There are many categories for this race so do check them out.
I took part in this race a few years back. Unfortunately, I was dealing with a bad knee wound then, so I was practically limping at the trails. This was coupled by the rainy season which made the trail really muddy, the good thing is that the race goes through the national park, D juanda, so there were some path ways to run on. A half trail half road race. This race is also in Bandung, where you can get some shopping and relaxing times at the famous mall Paris Van Java. I would say this is also a good starting race for newbies. It is only about 1hour from the Bandung Airport to get to race venue.
Tougher Races
The following races, are the ones I have yet to attempt. But would love to if I happen to be able to train more and become a better trail runner.
From the course map, the 170Km is really challenging and carry a 6UTMB points. If you attempt the Ultra, it does goes into the Mt Bromo cluster and it is rather challenging there because there are no vegetation. Its either you are good with balancing or you are good with the poles. The cut off time is pretty decent but that does not mean you can relax all the way. Rate of DNF can be quite high for the 102km and 170km, for more intermediate runners, they might want to try the 30km or 70km first.
Total distance for the longest category is only 62km. But do not be fooled. The total elevation is about 5,440m with a COT of 26hours. Fasties will be rewarded with Gold medal for completion within 17hours. The start and finish line is at Mount Gede Pangrango National Park, Selabintana (Pondok Halimun), Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia. It is about three hours drive from Jakarta, so considered really quite accessible. Accommodation wise, there are quite a selection to go about it. But to get to the race venue you will still need to drive a bit or possible chartered rides from the organiser. The race is taking place around April. So if you are thinking about next year’s edition. There is still chance to sign up.
This is not for the faint hearted. 60km race is already seeing a 5Km elevation with Cut off time of 20 hours. With almost barren terrain. Seasoned trail runners can also DNF ( Did not Finish ) in this race. Therefore, be really prepared and well trained before attempting. Rinjani is a volcano located in Lombok, an island near to Bali. Now becoming more and more a holiday destination for most tourists. The mountain itself is a popular destination for hikers too. Many tours also operate group hikes up the mountain for sunrise view. The scenery is breathtaking but weather and terrain is not easy to manoeuvre.
Runners are really easy to identify ? Saw many runners in their race tee or finisher tee at the holding gates in airport and at the race pack collections ? Saw many Singapore runners participated in the Kuching Marathon this year machiam it’s a Singapore Race ? Runcation is such a in thing now! ❤ Kuching International Airport is just 1 hour and 5 minutes of flight time away from Singapore, air fares is less than SGD$200 and it’s my first time to Sarawak ? And I think the only state I haven’t been to in Malaysia is only left with Kelantan? Any upcoming run there? ? Or have a aim to run in all the states in Malaysia? ?
This Kuching marathon really super epic and memorable ❤ First of all, sibeh sotong me lah! Didn’t remember I opted for courier delivery for the race pack? But sibeh WTF, Friday I’m flying to Kuching at 6 plus flight, Thursday I received a message I have a parcel from Kuching delivery to me the next day, I was still thinking what have I bought from Kuching online ah? ?
My mum will be at home the next day so I thought that’s fine, I’ll just call home and ask my mum what’s that. Flying off at 6.45pm and meeting Christine at 4.45pm at the airport but at 3 plus while I’m still at work, I called home and asked my mum is there any parcel for me and she said yes and I asked her to open it for me. My heart skipped a few beats when my mum told it’s my running stuff ? Was supposed to head off to the airport directly from work and in the end I had to catch a grab home claiming additional time off from work. With my luggage again, lao niang already make the effort to take my luggage out since morning and took bus to work some more leh ? Took the race pack so freaking long to reach me lah!? How can so last minute sia, I could have flown to Kuching with the race pack still in Singapore! ?
On Saturday, I accompanied Christine to the race pack collection at Plaza Merdeka, it’s in a mall located right next to Padang Merdeka where the flag off will be. The queue was long but fast moving and there’s some stalls there selling sports accessories, apparrels and footwear there. Also poisonous booths which stung my eyes with cheap registration fees for the Borneo Marathon and Miri Marathon for next year ?
After the racepack collection, we went for some site seeing with some of our running friends from Singapore and met two young handsome boys ?
Plaza Merdeka is about a 20 minutes walk away from our hotel. We stayed in The Lime Tree Hotel about 1.6km away and walked everywhere nearby during our stay there, like what Christine said, because we are runners this distance of walking is nothing ? It was quite a nice stay at only about SGD50 per night and included breakfast as well. The breakfast was good. The hotel even offered free shuttle bus for full marathoners at 11.30pm as the flag off for full marathon was 1am. Heard from Rey who’s staying at the same hotel that he’s the only person on the shuttle bus ? Why shuttle bus not provided for half marathon runners? ?
On race day morning, Christine asked me while we were still getting ready whether it will rain or not, I replied confidently: Weather so hot ? Wished I can be like Nami from One Piece, can know the weather very well lah ? While we were walking to the race site, we can already feel droplets of rain ?
We were rather early and reached at about 3am. Of course I won’t missed the opportunity when I saw Milo Van ? It’s like 4 or 5 Milo Van lined up there. Luckily I went to get to drink some Milo before the race, because the queue is damn long after my run.
My anemia isn’t getting any better all these years, standing at a spot for too long I will faint so it’s common to see me in race site with all the opportunity to sit down like this while waiting to flag off ?:
(Photo credits: Christine)
Then it started to drizzle about 20 minutes or so before our half marathon flags off at 4am. And it gets even heavier ? Christine and I went to seek shelter, weighing the importance of our health. Our body very precious to both of us as we had been sick for a long period very recently. I even asked Christine will they postpone the race or cancel the race? And her answer was: This is Malaysia ? Ya man, Malaysia race won’t cancel because of heavy rain. Which reminds me of Penang Bridge International Marathon last year which I ran the half marathon. It was thunderstorm lah! ?
Both Christine and I were still contemplating whether or not to run. Since I got back from Khmer Empire Marathon, I’d been down with flu and didn’t run much. To me to run with a flu is fine as I’m almost recovered but I was pretty reluctant to run as I’m suffering dysmenorrhoea. Most of all, I DON’T WANT to be dripping blood on the tarmac along the way while I run ???? It’s a nightmare for many female runners to have a race during these few days of the month ?
Thinking I had already ran many races this year and it’s OK not to run this as next month I will have Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon and I will be running half marathon as well. Christine had just recovered from being sick for 3 weeks and I’m still sick since I gotten back from Khmer Empire Marathon 2 weeks ago ? I told Christine I will wait for her in the hotel room while she run. It was 3.58am and other runners who had seek shelter like us inside the tentage braved the rain and headed to the start line then. We heard the countdown for the flag off, its like heavy downpour and there’s even lightning just a while after flag off. Christine and I were the only 2 runners left in the bag deposit tentage hiding from the rain with the volunteers while Christine was videoing the runners running in the heavy rain exclaiming: All these are crazy people ?
(Video credits: Christine)
We asked the volunteers are there any closing time for the start pen and the volunteers kindly and efficiently checked for us. We were informed that there’s no closing time for the start pen as long as we finishes the race under 4 hours from the official flag off at 4am.
It’s going to be 4.30am soon, finally the rain became a slight drizzle. Christine said she needed to burn off the calories from our day before feasting in the Kuching Food Festival ?
Christine was paiseh to head to the start line alone so we tried jio-ing other runners who are hiding from the rain in another tentage to run together as well but they were all already planning to DNS or run a shorter distance themselves later on. I then told Christine I will cover a short distance with her and we headed to the timing mat to get our bibs “checked in”. A van stopped right there just as we were about to start running, these runners looked like the full marathon category runners who were sent back because of whatever reasons they DNF.
End up just right after we started running, we were lost ? We ran additional 1km even though it’s just like the first km ? We didn’t see any direction sign at all and concluded maybe the volunteer at the turning point declared pang kang already as we ran straight when we should have turned left but we ran straight and turned right ?
After that we only saw signage for 10km runners and we realised it’s the wrong way, we u-turn and carried on running till Christine run into a building which I feel is not the right path and I told her I don’t feel that it’s the correct way and we make a second u-turn ? It was after that then I know it’s a Mosque.
Then we asked the table of uncles sitting in the kopitiam for direction, they told us to go back and turn right in Chinese and Christine pointed left ? Jin hoseh, literally want to face palm myself eh ? This was also her 3rd race she got “hilang” this year ? Since seeing Christine not good in her sense of direction, since Christine slowed down and waited for me(She can easily run a sub 2 half marathon but ran with me at 7mins pace), since I was the one who jio-ed her to come for this Kuching Marathon, I carried on running behind following her hoping I will be fine. A while later she also confirmed with me whether I will continue running or not ?
After a while the drizzling stopped. There were many hydration points along the way but I think isotonic drinks were only available at alternate stations. Quite a few of the hydration points offered ice cold sponges. Think some volunteers along the way were shocked to see us still running after so long ? One volunteer even ran with us for a distance and make sure we turned to the right direction. I even asked him after the turn will we catch up with the rest of the 21km runners in front and he just shake his head and smiled a bit awkwardly think he dosen’t want to give us false hope ?
(Video credits: Christine)
Some parts of the route is quite dark. After a long time I was even asking Christine nobody walk one meh? ? Then we heard the prayers from the mosques. It was quite nice to hear the prayer actually as it was so quiet with just the two of us. From the echoing of the prayer broadcasts, there is quite a lot of mosque nearby.
(Photo credits: Christine)
We set a target to at least overtake 1 runner ? It’s only at our 8km plus when we finally saw a runner in front and overtook him. Then a while later we changed our target to overtake 10 runners but the target was accomplished soon. We then saw runners coming out from a mosque, must be them going in to borrow the toilet. I didn’t see any portable toilet along the way at all but Christine said she just saw ONE cubicle at a hydration point. We carried on running. I stop counting when we overtook 110 runners and it starts drizzling again till the end of my race.
All was going well till around 15km, when I started feeling tummyache and I told Christine to go ahead as I’m going to walk already, she even told me “Don’t DNF huh” before she run off ? I said OK and luckily I said OK because at about 17km I thought of DNF and getting a Grab back to hotel. I walked because I know THE SHIT IS REAL ? Worst thing is no toilet in sight. I was cursing many times inside me. I think is the tummyache that caused me not to have any awareness of any upslopess at the later part of the race and I really had the thought of getting a Grab and DNF ? Christine they all were saying after the race about the slopes and I even said, got slopes meh? ? Perhaps I was too focus in thinking about tahaning the tummyache till I reach the hotel toilet estimating the remaining distance and counting down the distance left to the super shiok toilet. Hope no one thought I was cheating or take short cut when they saw me turned towards the hotel lah, I even ran additional distance hor ?
Seriously, though the suffering of tummyache, but I enjoyed myself in this run. It was epic and memorable because the DNS and DNF is so real but I completed the race. It’s a new experience as it’s like Christine and I were the only 2 runners till our 8 plus km. Nobody overtake Christine her entire race ?
There’s an additional Finisher Tee for the top 200 finishers which looks similar to the normal finisher tee as well. Love the medal very much as it’s cute and the finisher tee is very nice as well ? But people judge beauty/nice/cute differently lah. Had a friendly conversation with a lady from Kuching who ran the half marathon as well sitting next to us on the plane while flying back to Singapore and she said the race singlet and finisher tee is getting uglier each year ? But I’m quite interestedbto run Kuching Marathon again as I enjoyed the race and didn’t completely explored Kuching yet! Well, it’s just 1 hour and 5 minutes of flight time away ?
In May, the course for Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race has been officially certified by Grade A Measurers of the IAAF-AIMS (International Association of Athletics Federations-Association of International Marathons and Distance Races). HIHM received high evaluations on technical aspects, landmarks, and cultural values.️
In order for our athletes to enjoy the most of the Hanoi’s heritage and the six central districts of Hanoi, the organiser and IAAF-AIMS has standardised the course and included in it these following landmarks: the Opera House with its French architecture, Bay Mau lake and Thong Nhat Park, the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature , and Truc Bach lake, along with the ancient copper-wielding village of Ngu Xa.
Along with the inclusion of these new landmarks, your favourite Hanoian heritage features of HIHM 2018: Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, Long Bien bridge, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Hoang Dieu road, and more, are still part of the course of HIHM.
We believe that this IAAF-AIMS certified course will bring you an internationally-qualified marathon and fond memories of the thousand-year-old capital of Hanoi.
