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A Blast To The Past At Cold Storage Kids Run 2019!

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A Blast To The Past At Cold Storage Kids Run 2019!

[SINGAPORE, 2 June 2019] Over 5000 participants gathered today at Palawan Green Sentosa at Singapore’s first kids-focused running event, the Cold Storage Kids Run. The run does not just provide seasoned child runners a chance to expose themselves competition – but also serves as a stepping stone for first-time runners, introducing them to the world of healthy and active living.

The 2019 edition of the run was also in support of the Singapore Bicentennial, accompanied by old school carnival games which were a great opportunity for kids and parents to reminisce about the past and relish in Singapore’s heritage.

Participants of the Blackberry Dash competitive category sprinting through the flag off at the Cold Storage Kids Run 2019.
Participants of the Strawberry Dash competitive category at the flag off at the Cold Storage Kids Run 2019.
Participants arrived at Palawan Green beach at Sentosa early morning on Sunday. Before being flagged off for their individual races, they joined in the warm-up session to get them pumped and excited for the run.
Families trying their hand at one of the old school game stations at the Cold Storage Kids Run, Supersized Pick Up Sticks. This year, aside from the running activities, It was a chance for parents to take a trip down memory lane while sharing fond memories of their childhood with their kids.
Children enjoyed old school games such as Zero-Point at the Cold Storage Kids Run 2019.

My AIA Glow Festival Charity Fun Run2019 [5km] (by Lingderella)

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My AIA Glow Festival Charity Fun Run2019 [5km] (by Lingderella)

It was an eventful weekend, or I could say it’s an eventful year for me. Or would it actually be a life full of events for me? ? Eventful life doesn’t really make sense unless it’s doing things that you enjoyed doing and I can say I really do enjoy going to these events ?

As I wasn’t feeling well, I could have no show for AIA Glow Festival but I was the one who jio-ed both Eleanor and Yi Jing to register for the Charity 5km run ? So roll on the floor and cry I also have to turn up and complete it ?

Thank you Team PinkApple and JustRunLah! As both offered me with a Full Day Pass to AIA Glow Festival. I really am not a Yoga person and I don’t even do any sort of stretching before or after my own runs ? Yoga to me is graceful and elegant. It’s for the mind, soul and body. I think Yoga will help me with my pole tricks as it will definitely help me in flexibility and I want to do splits since like millions of years ago but I just feel like I have brittle and rigid bones and I’ll break my legs if I try to stretch even just that tiny little bit more ?

The all-day pass for the AIA Glow Festival cost over a hundred dollars after GST and it was sold out! Wow! But I guess for the yogis it’s worth the money as it allows the registrants to participate in everything they offered at the festival including unlimited access to yoga classes, the 5k fun run as well as the music party! Also comes with a very beautiful bandana and water bottle and a $10 credits to buy food available in their marketplace ?

One thing good was that I was able to purchase the pass separately, for example, if don’t want to get the All-Day pass, I can just buy tickets for the Music Pass, Yoga Pass etc separately. For the Fun Run, $10 will be donated to charity for every ticket sold. ❤ And eventually, they opened up a certain number of free slots to register for the 5km Fun Run, and AIA will donate $10 to the AIA Centennial Fund for every runner participating, capping at a limit to 10,000 runners! Best was that even the free registration includes the bandanna and finisher medal ?

Was at first lazy to go collect but sibeh heng we collected our Festival Kit which consists of a bandanna and a wrist tag a day before that was needed for entry earlier and not on event day and I think I’m a genius ? Because when Eleanor, Yi Jing and I arrived at the race village around 3.30pm at Palawan Beach Sentosa, we saw a super long queue formed just outside of the entrance to the gate to collect the Festival Kit. The area was super crowded ?

We didn’t bring any bags to deposit along with us as it was stated on the Festival Guide that baggage deposits were limited. Not wanting to risk running with bags, we travelled light with hydration belts and pouches. There wasn’t any queue for baggage deposit though. We went directly to wait for the start pen to open. Flag off for the 5km fun run was at 4pm. So we were being baked under the Sun while waiting as there’s limited tentage around. Hurhurhur.. I want to have fair skin like Snow White de leh ? There’s a warm-up being led but it was too hot and I don’t feel like moving at all and maybe I’m the only person around still like a statue ?

It was the same route as My Melody Run two weeks ago and the distance was also short. It was only 4.2km when I completed the run. I think the route in Sentosa is standardized already so whatever 5km race held there was just that same 4 point something km. So any fun run there I think can also expect a shortage in distance in future ? There were 2 hydration points along the route, which I felt was pretty good enough.

As some passageways were closed to visitors/tourists for the fun run, I saw that there were some arguments/dissatisfaction from them with the road marshals ?

After the run, I collected the finisher medal and a bottle of cold water. It’s a super nice and unique medal as the front side is plastic material (Damn, whatever material is that.. And I studied Material Science while I was in polytechnic ?) The heart can also spin ❤ And I really love the words “RAN WITH MY HEART” ❤

Explored the Festival village for a while and saw a water cooler! ❤ Nice!

Didn’t wait for the music festival, as I still have National Vertical Marathon the next day. I think that the music festival was the main highlight of the event as it’s the most expensive ticket amongst the different types of tickets if purchased separately, but from what I can see that it’s really a set up well done and it would be great.

While we were leaving, I saw super long queue everywhere at the baggage collection, and even for food at the Marketplace was a long queue. Those food were like Instagrammable food, looks healthy and yummy ? I was relieved that I didn’t use the baggage deposit and glad that I’m not hungry ? Sentosa monorail was also super long queue, so we decided to walk out of Sentosa ❤

(Baggage queue)

Close to 25,000 runners beat the sunrise at the OSIM Sundown Marathon 2019

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Close to 25,000 runners beat the sunrise at the OSIM Sundown Marathon 2019

Asia’s largest night race, the OSIM Sundown Marathon Singapore, marks another successful race this year with close to 25,000 runners flagged off at the F1 Pit Building last night. 

The 12thedition of the event saw participants enjoying a cool run under the stars as the race took them through some of Singapore’s most iconic landmarks. Thousands of runners pounded the streets as they embarked on their quest to beat the sunrise and break their personal bests. 

Clinching the Marathon Men’s title was Hillary Kipkering (Kenya), with a timing of 02:49:33; while Singapore’s very own Sharon Tan clocked a timing of 03:23:16 to finish as the first in the women’s category. 

  • Marathon Male Winner: Hillary Kipkering (Kenya) with a timing of 02:49:33
  • Marathon Female Winner: Sharon Tan (Singapore) with a timing of 03:23:16

The Half Marathon saw the return of familiar local faces such as Soh Ruiyong and Rachel See. With a winning time of 01:11:47, Soh clinched the first place for the Men’s category while Maki Inami (Japan) took the women’s category at 01:22:19.

  • Half Marathon Male Winner: Soh Ruiyong (Singapore) with a timing of 01:11:47
  • Half Marathon Female Winner: Maki Inami (Japan) with a timing of 01:22:19

This edition saw great enhancements at the race village too, with an array of refreshing new experiences lined up till the break of dawn. Participants were treated to post-race massages, Marvel movies being screened through the night, and even sunset yoga sessions for runners and supporters. Football fans were also very pleased to catch the UEFA Champions League Finals early this morning and witness Liverpool clinched the coveted title with their running buddies.

Results of OSIM Sundown Marathon 2019

Full Marathon Men’s Category 
Hillary Kipkering02:49:33
Lee Wai Kin03:03:55
Jinchao Qu03:04:45
Full Marathon Women’s Category 
Sharon Tan03:23:16
Jade Chow03:29:01
Naum Jepkosgei03:29:01
Half Marathon Men’s Category 
Soh Ruiyong01:11:47
Kiptanui Rodgers01:12:30
Matthew Smith01:18:51
Half Marathon Women’s Category 
Maki Inami01:22:19
Mok Ying Rong01:24:32
Rachel See01:31:39

About Sundown Marathon

Sundown Marathon was created in 2008 as part of a unique training programme for ultra-marathons that require running through the night. Since then, as Singapore’s first official night marathon, the Sundown Marathon has grown from strength-to-strength, beginning with 6000+ participants in the inaugural race in 2008 to a total of 25,800 participants in 2018 across all four categories, making it Asia’s largest night run. Participants have included tourists and professional runners from the UK, USA, France, China, India, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan. In 2015, OSIM became Sundown Marathon’s title sponsor and the race is named the OSIM Sundown Marathon Singapore. It is also Singapore’s first night race to be nominated twice for the prestigious International Sports Event Management (ISEM) Awards and, more recently, Marketing Events Awards, for the Best Sport Oriented Event.

HOKA ONE ONE launches Carbon X and Clifton 6

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HOKA ONE ONE launches Carbon X and Clifton 6

Carbon X

The Carbon X is a formidable competitor. Made using never-before-seen HOKA ONE ONE® technology, this high-performance shoe features a specially engineered carbon fiber plate and an aggressive Meta-Rocker, designed to provide an efficient, propulsive ride. Our PROFLY X technology, a special combination of foams, employed with our trademark geometry, delivers an inherently stable, soft and responsive experience. Completed with a lightweight upper scrutinized through the lens of speed, the Carbon X is designed to empower athletes to fly.

Key features include:

  • Single layer engineered mesh upper offers breathability across forefoot
  • Embroidery reinforcement delivers a secure heel fit
  • Gusseted tongue provides a lightweight mid-foot lockdown
  • Early stage Meta-Rocker delivers an up-tempo ride
  • Light and resilient PROFLY X technology provides both a soft and propulsive experience
  • Carefully positioned Carbon fiber plate curls under the lateral toes to deliver a smooth transition through the gait cycle
  • Wider forefoot platform provides support and stability along with an accommodating and comfortable fit
  • Rubberized foam outsole offers a lightweight, responsive, yet durable ground contact

HOKA ONE ONE Carbon X is available at Running Lab Marina Square at S$299.

Clifton 6

The shoe that changed runners’ perceptions of what HOKA ONE ONE® could be, the Clifton 6 joins the award-winning Clifton family. Building upon the Clifton’s best qualities, the “6” continues to deliver that perfect combination of soft and light. The Clifton 6 has a smoother ride with a more comfortable fit and includes an embroidered design that improves lockdown without extra weight. Find your sweet spot in the Clifton 6.

Key features include:

  • Embroidery reinforcement reduces layers and offers support and midfoot lockdown
  • Reinforced eyestays provide increased durability
  • Early stage Meta-Rocker offers a smooth ride
  • Full compression EVA midsole provides signature HOKA ONE ONE® cushioning
  • Moderate heel bevel gives a smooth transition
  • Flat-waisted geometry provides inherent stability
  • Full ground contact design
  • Strategic high-abrasion rubber zones to reduce weight

HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 6 is available at Running Lab* stores (all locations) at S$219.

* Running Lab is a specialty running store retailing technically advanced running apparel, equipment and footwear. Staffed by sports trainers and experienced runners, they provide assistance to match the right shoe to your foot type and gait, helping to maximise your running performance and reduce risks of injuries. Their facilities include an in-house treadmill for gait analysis, as well as to allow customers to put their shoes to the test before deciding if the pair of shoes they are wearing are truly the right pair for them.

Key Information For Your OSIM Sundown Marathon Singapore 2019

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Key Information For Your OSIM Sundown Marathon Singapore 2019

Asia’s biggest night run, OSIM Sundown Marathon Singapore 2019 is coming to you this weekend! Here are some important pieces of information for both runners and your cheerleaders!

Race Details

Race Date: 1 June 2019, Saturday
Venue: F1 Pit Building (1 Republic Boulevard, Singapore 038975)

Race Day Flag Off Timings

Race CategoryFlag Off TimingCut off Timing
5km Fun Run8:00 pm2 hours 30 mins
10km Challenge
10:00 pm2 hours 30 mins
21.1km Half Marathon11:30 pm4 hours 30 mins
42.195km Full Marathon11:30 pm8 hours

Race Day Schedule

Race Routes

OSIM SUNDOWN MARATHON SINGAPORE 2019 5KM ROUTE
OSIM SUNDOWN MARATHON SINGAPORE 2019 10KM ROUTE
OSIM SUNDOWN MARATHON SINGAPORE 2019 21KM ROUTE
OSIM SUNDOWN MARATHON SINGAPORE 2019 42.195KM ROUTE

Start Pen Feeding for Full & Half Marathoners

To ensure a smooth and safe start for our Half & Full Marathoners, runners are pre-assigned to the Start Pen entries based on your estimated finishing time indicated during registration.

Please take note of your assigned Start Pen Entry and proceed to the correct entry. Your race bib number also indicates which Start Pen Entry you should be entering from (i.e. AXXXXX, BXXXXX, CXXXXX).

Start Pen Entry points are located through the F1 Pit Garages. Please follow the directional signage at the Sundown Race Village. Runners in the 10 KM Challenge and 5 KM Fun Run are not pre-assigned to any Start Pen. Entry into the earlier waves is based on a first-come-first-served basis.

Race Village

OSIM SUNDOWN MARATHON SINGAPORE 2019 RACE VILLAGE

Enjoy an array of exciting new experiences lined up at the race village till the break of dawn.

FREEDOM YOGA
1) Sunset Flow 1845HRS
An awesome pre-run warm & stretch or the perfect way to end your day.
2) Glow Yoga 2010HRS
A choreographed vinyasa class of flowing & breathing with the beat of the music. Experience the strength, grace & awareness of your breath & your body in a moving meditation-like flow from asana to asana. Connecting the breath, body & beat of the music from the inside out

MASSAGE ZONES
Enjoy a relaxing post-run massage presented to you by Salonpas. This will be provided to Half and Full Marathon runners from 0130HRS to 0630HRS (2 June).

FOOD & BEVERAGE
Whether you’re a runner looking to refuel after your run or simply a supporter, fuel your hunger needs through the night at the race village. Street Food vendors and Sawadeecup will be at the race village to satisfy all cravings.

MARVEL MOVIE NIGHT
1 June 2019 2045HRS – Marvel’s Black Panther
2 June 2019 0015HRS – Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL LIVE VIEWING PARTY
2 June 2019 0300HRS – SPURS VS LIVERPOOL

Runner’s Entitlements

OSIM SUNDOWN MARATHON SINGAPORE 2019 RUNNER’S ENTITLEMENTS

Every runner who crosses the Finish Line within the stipulated cut-off timings of your race category will receive an OSIM Sundown Marathon 2019 Medal for your race category.

Full Marathon finishers who complete the race within the cut-off timing of 8 hours can collect their exclusive Full Marathon Finisher’s Tee when they cross the Finish Line.

Both the Medal (all categories) and Finisher Tee (Full Marathon) can only be collected at the event. There will be no mailing of either items after Race Day so do remember to pick up your entitlement(s) and wear it with pride!

Getting To And From the Village

VILLAGE ADDRESS
F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard, Singapore 038975

BY MRT
– From Promenade MRT (Exit A). Proceed along Raffles Boulevard to the F1 Pit Building.
– From Bayfront MRT (Exit B). Proceed along Bayfront Avenue followed by Raffles Avenue to F1 Pit Building.
*Do note that several MRT stations along the East west Line will close earlier at 2300HRS on 1 June. Please check train service timings on SMRT website.

By Bus

By Car
Parking will not be available at the OSIM Sundown Marathon Race Village. Please consider the following possible parking locations nearby instead: Marina Bay Sands, Marina Square, Millenia Walk, Singapore Flyer, Suntec City.

By Taxi/Private Hire
Please instruct the taxi/ride operator to alight you at the Singapore Flyer. About 5 minutes walk to the Race Village.

By Shuttle Bus
Post-run shuttle bus pick-up services will be available for runners on 2 June 2019, at the various timings:
0000HRS | 0130HRS | 0300HRS | 0430HRS

Book your shuttle bus pass now at the ShareTransport App or website. For more information on how to purchase your ticket, visit HERE.

To all OSIM Sundown Marathon Singapore 2019 Runners,
all the best and sleep can definitely wait!

Celebrate Your Everyday Heroes at NUS Giving Run BIG (Believe in Giving)

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Celebrate Your Everyday Heroes at NUS Giving Run BIG (Believe in Giving)

With the purpose of supporting and celebrating the everyday HEROES who have impacted the lives of others, NUS Giving will be organising NUS Giving Run BIG (Believe in Giving) on 29 September 2019, Sunday.

The event welcomes NUS students, staff, alumni and partners as well as members of the public, for a unique run experience around the vicinity of Singapore’s top university.  NUS Giving Run BIG is NUS’ first not-for-profit run, with the theme of celebrating heroes – individuals and organisations that have made a positive impact to the lives of others, the event seeks to showcase how the spirit of gifting has benefited many within the NUS family – students and faculty alike.

Runners can choose from four categories – 10km Run, 10km Mixed Team, 5km Fun Run, and 1.2km Kids Dash. NUS will also be holding a contest where participants can nominate their heroes and stand a chance to win attractive prizes.

NUS Giving Run BIG (Believe in Giving) Entitlements Set


FINISHER MEDAL (Upon Completion of the Run only)
NUS Giving Run BIG (Believe in Giving)Tote Bag & Race Bib

NUS Giving Run BIG (Believe in Giving) Registration Fees

Nominate Your Hero

There is a hidden hero in everyone. If you know a hero, tell us. He or she could be a parent, a stranger, a friend, a family member, a co-worker or even a public figure. Heroes give hope and inspire a better world. Nominate your Hero. Spread the word.

For more information, check out more about NUS Giving Run BIG (Believe in Giving) here at JUSTRUNLAH!

World-Class Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Announces New Evening Race Format For 2019; Bolsters Ambition for Abbott World Marathon Majors Bid

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World-Class Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Announces New Evening Race Format For 2019; Bolsters Ambition for Abbott World Marathon Majors Bid
  • Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon targets 2021 to meet all requirements for induction as member in Abbott World Marathon Majors series of events
  • New evening start, three-day format from 29 November
  • 1 December caters to both competitive and casual runners

SINGAPORE – At a launch event today, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) announced that the 2019 edition of the race will upgrade the athlete experience with a new 6:00pm evening flag off 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. These steps were taken to further the appeal of the race for participants and spectators and is a significant step towards the goal of SCSM being inducted into the illustrious Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM), a series of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world. If successful, SCSM would become the seventh marathon within AbbottWMM joining the BMW Berlin Marathon, Boston Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Virgin Money London Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon, and the Tokyo Marathon.

“Since announcing the bid to join the Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2017, we’ve been working closely with our respective partners to improve the Singapore race experience for both runners and spectators. We have consulted Sport Singapore and the relevant government agencies and they have shared their support for the night race.” said Geoff Meyer, Managing Director for The IRONMAN Group in Asia. “Enhancements are happening every year to build up the event festivities as well as programs and initiatives that promote the running culture and community engagement in Singapore. We are now closer than ever to the required criteria and strongly believe that the change in flag-off time, and a number of other improvements over the next two editions will see more marathoners and community support than ever as we position ourselves to qualify in 2021.”

The SCSM has been recognised as a Gold Label event by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) since 2012 for its world-class excellence in global sporting significance, organisational quality, athletes’ safety and compliance with the IAAF Rules and Regulations. Singapore has shown it is an ideal year-round run destination to the international running community and will see the best elite and elite wheelchair division in event history. Since the inaugural race in 1982, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon has grown to a globally significant event that attracts approximately 50,000 runners each year across all race categories from more than 125 countries, regions and territories.

Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth & Transport, Mr Baey Yam Keng, who was the Guest-of-Honour at the launch event, said, “The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon has been a longstanding highlight on the regional sports calendar, attracting elite marathoners and running enthusiasts from Singapore and around the world annually. It is heartening that the organisers are continually improving the Singapore Marathon experience so that it can be among the best in the world. With the flag-offs on Saturday evening this year, I anticipate many more Singaporeans coming out to cheer on the runners and join in the excitement. I hope to see the Singapore Marathon join the ranks of the World Marathon Majors in 2021!”

2019 To Bring Significant Improvements to Athlete and Spectator Experience

The IRONMAN Group in Singapore is working closely with the local authorities to plan a spectator-friendly route through Singapore’s most iconic streets and modern architecture to give fans and runners a different perspective and intimate view of the city. From cultural and historical diversity to lush greenery and a buzzing metropolis that includes modern marvels such as the Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and The Singapore Flyer, locals and run-cation visitors will be treated to a visual tour of the city-state.

For the first time, the Marathon, Half Marathon and Ekiden distances will flag off in the evening of Saturday, 30 November, a key evolution after ongoing consultation with the Abbott World Marathon Majors team and government stakeholders, which began in 2017. This will present a host of benefits for both competitive and casual runners. Most notably, cooler temperatures will lead to a better experience and performances for runners while creating an exciting race environment that takes full advantage of Singapore’s bright lights and night life.

Tim Hadzima, Executive Director of the Abbott World Marathon Majors said, “Today’s announcement is another step forward for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon in their long-term aspiration of becoming an Abbott World Marathon Major. The changes for this year’s marathon are just a few parts of stringent criteria that we assess each year, as there are many stages of this process still to be met. We are excited to see how the runners react to the improvements that they will experience this year.”

To encourage added participation and support from the public, organisers are introducing all new spectator zones, which will feature a myriad of lifestyle and entertainment offerings. This will add to the more than 26 on-route entertainment points to create a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere for both runners and supporters.

“With SCSM, we have enjoyed a great run over the past 18 years. Making the World Marathon Major pitch this year is very meaningful for us at Standard Chartered as 2019 marks our 160th anniversary in Singapore. With the support of IRONMAN Asia, Sport Singapore and our partners, I am confident that we can make SCSM truly a world-class event and showcase the best of Singapore to our friends and supporters from around the world,” said Mr. Patrick Lee, CEO of Standard Chartered Singapore.

The 3-day event will kick off with the Kids Dash on Friday evening at 7:00pm while the 5km and 10km categories will flag off on Sunday morning at 8.30am and 6.30am respectively. To begin preparing for this year’s race, runners can now participate in training programmes such as the Women’s Squad, run with pacers or get involved in SCSM’s virtual running community on Strava, which will help runners put their best foot forward as they prepare for the race.

For more information, please visit Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2019 (Day 2). Standard Chartered Cardholders will enjoy 15% off registration fee across all categories.

Eat Your Water For A Better You

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Eat Your Water For A Better You

It is advisable for you to drink 8 cups of water daily to keep yourself hydrated and to also take care of your skin. However, there some of you who couldn’t drink too much water or just don’t like to drink.

Great news for you, you can now eat your water. Yes, you read it right! Here’s are some foods that you can eat that contain a good amount of water which could also act as a hydrating tool for your body.

  1. Apples – 84% Water
    It is a nutritional powerhouse which contains important nutrients such as vitamin C and B-complex, dietary fibre and calcium. This fruit also boosts the immune system and is a great energy booster. Just like they said, an apple a day, keeps the doctor away!
  2. Strawberries – 90% Water
    Definitely, the popular pick to eat with your cakes or as a smoothie.
  3. Watermelons – 92% Water
    Known as the fruit with the most water content. Besides that, it is also high in fibre, minerals, and nutrients.
  4. Iceberg Lettuce – 96% Water
    It is high in water content and it is loaded with fibre.
  5. Oranges – 87% Water
    Rich in nutrients such as vitamins A, B and C and as well as calcium, magnesium and potassium. Regular intake of oranges can boost your immune system, reduce cholesterol levels and improve your skin.
  6. Spinach – 96% Water
    One cup of leaves contains 15% of your daily intake of vitamin E, which is an important antioxidant.  It is also rich in lutein, potassium, fibre and brain-boosting folate.
  7. Celery – 95% Water
    It is great cancer-fighting food and is also good for your pancreas.
  8. Grapefruit – 91% Water
    It contains important electrolytes that help to prevent dehydration. It can also lower your insulin level, control your appetite and make your skin beautiful.
  9. Tomatoes – 93% Water
    Low in calories but high in vitamins and antioxidants.
  10. Cucumbers – 96% Water
    Rich in fibre, minerals and are cooling for the body.

OCBC Cycle 2019: The Straits Times Ride

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OCBC Cycle 2019: The Straits Times Ride

OCBC Cycle is the biggest cycling event held annually in Singapore. This event allows cyclists to visit iconic landmarks and places of interest under closed road conditions. There were around 6800 participants in this year’s edition.

After a two years hiatus, I decided to participate this year’s Straits Times Ride with my friend Lian Chye (LC). Like last year, there is a discount for the Straits Times Run if you sign up for the OCBC Cycle. But I did not take up the bundle deal as I had not decided if I will be joining this year’s Straits Times Run.

Race Pack Collection

Race pack collections commenced on the 10th at The OCBC Arena, Sports Hub. Cyclists who wish to deposit their bikes at the Arena till race day could so. But their bikes must be identified by their bibs (sticker) and sufficiently secured as the organizer is not responsible for any loss.

The race pack itself contained just the bib, bib stickers, event shirt, and a water bottle. The ‘goodies’ did seem ‘pale’ in comparison with we what get from run races. Well, perhaps this was because the would-be goodies were already at the Expo at discounted prices?

There were many retailers at the Expo, including Garmin, Shimano, Rodalink and Key Power Sports. They offered a wide range of cycling related accessories, such as helmets, jerseys, lights and even energy gels.

Cyclists were also trying to locate their names in the ‘Participants Board’, a reminisce of the recent Income Eco Run.

First Day (11 May)

The competition at the Club and Corporate levels started as early as 6.30 am until 4.00 pm. It started raining at 10.30 am and caused some of the races to temporary stopped and delayed.

I went to give my support to the first slot of Family & Kids Ride at 4.40 pm. There were many parents taking part with their children, some of whom appeared less than five years old. All of them had fun cycling and spending quality time together.

Second Day (12 May)

The main categories on the 2nd day are The Sportive Ride (42 km) and The Straits Times Ride (23 km). Both rides visit the same scenic places around the city. Except that for the Sportive Ride, more distances were added to extend the routes to Pasir Panjang and East Coast Fort Road. Sportive Ride commenced at 5.15 am while Straits Times Ride started at 6.45 am.

LC stayed overnight at my home on Saturday. We discussed the route and locations where we planned to stop for photo shoots. The next morning we had a light breakfast and rolled our foldable bikes to take the first train to Sports Hub.

We arrived at 6.30 am. Some cyclists were still retrieving their bikes from the Arena although the majority of them would now be at the Start Point at Nicoll Highway.

We set up our bikes and proceed to make our way there with other cyclists. Volunteers offered us bottled water and 100 plus for hydration. After passing Kallang Wave Mall, Security Officers told us to dismount and pushed our bikes instead of riding as the pathway was not sufficiently broad for cycling.

There were several waves of flag offs due to a large number of cyclists. It was also safer as we need more space to manoeuvre our bikes. We belonged to the 2nd last wave (it appeared so), and we were flagged off at 7.15 am.

The Nicoll Highway and Republic Boulevard were familiar roads, as they were the usual parts of a run route at city area. We cycled along to F1 Pit, where we had our photo shoot with Gardens By The Bay and Singapore Flyer in the background. 10 mins later, we continued towards Bayfront Bridge and the Central Business District.

It is always refreshing to cycle at the CBD. But I think the road here was only partially closed as compared to full closure during Car Free Sunday. Perhaps it was not authorized for full closure today. One of the highlights in the route was a short ride through the MCE tunnel. Cycling at Expressway is not allowed in Singapore, so this was really a unique experience.

We took some rest when we reached the hydration point outside MBS Hotel. After that, we cycled to the top of the Benjamin Sheares Bridge. It was the most scenic part of the route and a recommended photo shoot area. Many cyclists briefly stopped here and enjoyed the surrounding scenery.

I am not sure about the 2017 and 2018 editions, but this year’s Straits Times Ride did not allow cyclists to cycle down the Benjamin Sheares Bridge Flyover. The road was blocked by ambulances and we were told to u-turn. Looking at the Sportive Ride’s route, cyclists appeared to be able to do so as the route goes all the way to East Coast Parkway and u-turned before Fort Road. Having experienced that before, I felt a sense of disappointment as the downslope brought out the most in terms of speed and adrenalin.

It wasn’t long before we exited Sheares Bridge and embarked on the return route to the Sports Hub via Nicoll Highway. It was getting hot, but I chose to cycle rather slowly to enjoy the last bit of the ride.

I reached the Finish Point inside the Sports Hub and collected the finisher medal and 100 plus for hydration. There wasn’t much post-ride activity. Cyclists were mingling around to rest, chat, and take photos at the photo booth.

We took some rest, before continuing our ride to East Coast Park for lunch at the East Coast Lagoon Food Village.

Comments

1) The organizer could consider having baggage deposits for the cyclists, similar to most of the run events.

2) I hope next year’s edition will remove the combi 3-in-1 medal concept. Cyclists have to take part in 3 consecutive years to complete a full gear medal. What if he/she is unable to attend one of the edition? Perhaps they could have a whole medal and another separate piece for that purpose, just like Spartan Race?

3) There are some comments that the fees are expensive. But in my opinion, the prices are still reasonable if you register early (bird), considering that it is the only cycling event in Singapore where you have major road closures for you to enjoy a scenic ride.

 

Ramadan Running

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Ramadan Running

We have recently entered the 2nd half of the month of Ramadan. I bet by this time, most of us are already used to the fasting schedule, and this is actually the perfect time for you to include running or training for your next full marathon in your daily activities.

So before we continue, here’s a brief explanation of what Ramadan is for all our non-muslim friends.

Muslims abstain themselves from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk for the entire month of Ramadan. They fast, intending to be closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those less fortunate. The daily fast begins immediately after the pre-dawn meal of Sahur and it continues during the daylight hours, ending with sunset with the evening meal of iftar.

So for those of you who are training for a marathon or wish to run daily in Ramadan, here are some tips for you!

Best Time to Run

  • Pre-iftar run – Set aside 1 hour right before breaking fast
  • Late night run – Run after you’ve done your late-night prayers and just in time when the food has digested.

There are days when you feel like you are high on energy and might probably go for a longer running session. But there also days when you feel low on energy. Those days, go for a short and slow run.

Hydrate Yourself As Much As You Can

  • Drink lots of water during sahur that could last you throughout your day and your pre-iftar run.
  • Similarly, drink lots of water during iftar too. If you plan to go for a run after the late-night prayers, remember to hydrate yourself before and after your run.

Take It Easy

  • Don’t do your running sessions on strenuous pathways which includes a lot of uphill. Try to run on a flat surface route as this will not be too taxing on your body while fasting
  • Also, take a break once in a while during your run.

OCBC Cycle 2019 Sportive Ride Review (By KenJoe)

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OCBC Cycle 2019 Sportive Ride Review (By KenJoe)

The OCBC Cycle was into its 11th year running, held on 12th May, two weeks after my Eco Run Half Marathon.  I first signed up in 2015, then in 2016. Yes, after I started taking an interest in running. Looking back, those were the two years where a lot of stuff were happening in the ‘active’ phase of my life.  But I was forced to take a hiatus from cycling in late 2016 because a bicycle accident broke two of my lumbar vertebrae (spine) and my left wrist as well.  I spent the last two-plus years trying to get back to my pre-injury form even though I couldn’t say I was in good form then.

Still, I had continued to run despite the setback. Cycling and obstacle courses had become almost impossible in the meantime because of the persistent pain I suffered at the back and tailbone as a result of the accident.

The event pack collection was held at OCBC Arena over two days before the actual event, in conjunction with the Expo @ OCBC Cycle. It took me only 5 minutes to collect. The expo boasted the latest cycling gadgets, accessories and sports merchandise on sale and there were indeed a lot of folks trying out some of the accessories. I only bought some energy gel for my running races and two led lights for the front and rear of my bike. I decided to stick to my old basic helmet bought off Lazada from 2015 though I was tempted to get a new, more fitting helmet. I didn’t have the budget.  For this event, there was also an online auction held in the evening, and the proceeds were donated to charity. I bid for the hydroflask and thought I would get it at $27. For the same price, because it was online (time lag), another bidder’s bid got through just milliseconds before me. So still, no hydration container for me on the bike to this day… yet.

Cyclists could also leave their bicycles in the hall overnight for free and save some hassle on the actual event day. I saw security guards, but it would still be at cyclists’ risks.  I decided not to take this offer.

I had enrolled for the Sportive Ride 42 km. The other category is the Straits Times Ride – 23 km. About 6800 participants in total turned up that Sunday morning.

I got back to cycling only in early April due to my schedule. Another reason was also I needed to make time to get the bike back to Trek Technology to fix the front punctured tyre. (Ended up, I had to replace both!)

Checking my Strava, it was only on 10th Apr that I cycled 8.1 km in the safety of the connector park. Then other life events happened and also due to weather on some days, I ended up cycling a total of 54 km two weeks before the event, from 5 rides ranging from 3 km to 20 km. Then another 20 km ride on Tuesday before the event on Sunday, 12th May. I wouldn’t exactly advise on such low mileage before you do the 42 km sportive ride, but I believe I had benefited somewhat from all the training runs I had done this year. Plus, a bit of Faith – what is meant to be, would be. What I signed up for, I needed to commit and complete.

Again about 3 hours of sleep on the event morning, I loaded up my bike and reached the venue more than an hour before the official start time as requested by the organizer. But I could see that participants were streaming in still even near start time. It seemed like they were not as strict back in 2016.

The first wave started slightly late too. I was in wave C, but there were several sub-waves as I inched towards the start line with my bike. A few metres onwards, someone already fell off the bike somehow. I told myself to cycle slower this time and enjoy the view. There was not much scenery for most of the journey because it was dark. There were a lot of sharp turning, bends and curves and slopes, uphill and downhill, especially at the Benjamin Sheares Bridge. I stopped at one of the hydration points at the U-turn to get my thirst quenched with the 100 plus. After that, it was again non-stop until I reached the stadium.  The downhills were exhilarating, and I was going at a maximum speed of 71 km/hr at certain points according to Strava. The uphills were straining but this time too, I didn’t have to stop.

During this event, I enjoyed it because I went ‘slower.’  But it was probably a state of mind that I didn’t have any falls, unlike the past two previous events.  I ended up with a PB by my Garmin, 1:50 though it was about 40.6 km in total. The organizer did mention online it would be about 40.8 km due to certain limitation this year.

It was a pleasant experience considering everything that had happened in the last 3-4 weeks. I strongly recommend this event if you want to have the freedom of riding on Singapore roads and highways without interfering traffic lights and other vehicles.  The roads are closed for the cyclists, which also meant that you need to reach certain checkpoints by specific timing.  I managed to do the entire route without issue. The weather that morning was cooperative too, and it was cool mostly.

At the finishing point, I collected the medal, drank, and then walked the bike out of the stadium to the open area.  I had time to take a photo because there were only three persons in the queue at the time. All in all, it is an enjoyable day with my faithful Trek with its two new tyres.  Also, as part of the green initiative by OCBC Cycle, 140 trees were planted – 1 for every 50 cyclists. A little effort towards the green environment. Happy and Safe Riding.

 

Running Groups in the East: SSTAR.fitness Crew

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Running Groups in the East: SSTAR.fitness Crew

Are you bored of running alone? Why not join a running club?

With running clubs, it will enhance your running experience, create new friends and you might also notice improvements in your performance. Fret not, there might actually be running clubs around your area! If you wish to run stronger, smarter and faster, SSTAR.fitness Crew is perfect for you!

Read more to find out what’s special about SSTAR.fitness Crew.

SSTAR.fitness Crew’s Purpose

To build a running community where everyone runs Stronger, Smarter and Faster. We welcome beginners to Boston marathon qualifiers and everyone gets to train at the pace you wish. We have a buddy system so you will never run alone. We follow the SSTAR.fitness training program, where you can Run Less, Run Faster.

SSTAR.fitness Crew’s Where and When

Singapore Sports Hub, meet outside the Library every Thurs 6:30 pm and Saturday morning outside OCBC Arena 6:30 am

How to join SSTAR.fitness Crew

Sign up on our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/sstar.fitness and fill up the online registration form.

10 Special things about the SSTAR.fitness Crew

  1. Weekly QnA with qualified running coaches just before training every week in a comfortable air-conditioned classroom setting.
  2. Time-trials and fitness tests every quarter to measure and track your progress online.
  3. We follow a global, proven training methodology from the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (F.I.R.S.T.), For the time-crunched, busy executive, you can run less, yet run faster. https://www.runnersworld.com/…/run-your-best-marathon-with…/
  4. Pacer-led training runs, you will be grouped into teams of the same fitness and speed and be assigned a training buddy. You can run with people at your pace.
  5. Every training session and workout is different, yet it is tailored to meet your race goals from 5k to the marathon
  6. Every 6 weeks, we complete a training mesocycle, and you get to compare your fitness level six weeks ago. Chart your progress and train as hard or easy as you wish.
  7. Our training routes are 100% on safe park connectors, no cars, no junctions, no interruptions. We have options allowing us to train uninterrupted under shelter, rain or shine.
  8. Isotonic drinks provided after training. Chilled and refreshing.
  9. Safe, secure bag deposit in a seminar room or in free lockers
  10. Discounts for products from leading sports brands for active members

Looking for more running groups in your area? Check out JustRunLah!‘s comprehensive list of running clubs near you.

Bangkok Midnight Marathon

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Bangkok Midnight Marathon

The third edition of the Bangkok Midnight Marathon (BMM) is back! It will take place on 25th August 2019, starting at Sanam Chai Road and finishing at Sao Ching Cha (Giant Swing) in Bangkok, Thailand.

As this is one of the few night races across the region, runners will get a different experience running through the cool temperature, quiet surroundings and closer to the historical, religious sites, cultural and rich heritage landmarks where Bangkok has been known for.

BMM is one of the only three IAAF/AIMS-certified road races in Bangkok and as a certified course, the event adhered to strict measurement criteria to ensure the accuracy of the race distances and also the safety of all participants are of paramount concern in planning for this event.

Bangkok is notorious for its heavy traffic flow, but BMM allow runners to run on the same tarmac where tuks tuks and colorful taxi buzzes around during most part of the day and at the same time , being greeted by the stunningly brightly lit landmarks and the cool breeze. Runners will be whizzing around the Victory monument (where the famous boat noodles are), be inspired by the majestic looking King Chulalongkorn Statue, get a picturesque view of Chao Phraya River from the Rama VIII Bridge or feel the aura from the sacred Wat Saket (Temple of the Golden Mount) before dashing towards the finishing line at the Red Giant Swing!

Scroll to the bottom for exclusive registration/discounts promo codes
for all JRL members

Another unique feature of BMM is that it focuses on what Bangkok has to offer: its amazing food culture. Unlike most other running events in the region where snacks, fruits, and drinks are being served, finishers at BMM will be extremely happy to know that a local delights feast awaits them upon their completion, besides the race’s entitlements such as the finisher medals and t-shirts!

After putting their bodies to the test, finishers of BMM may choose to take a short rest after the event at their own leisurely pace before resuming their free and easy tour down local streets, indulge in happy shopping time at local shopping malls or night markets and could even throw in a massage or two before flying home. Well, isn’t that what most of us travel to Bangkok for?

Event Details

When: 25th August 2019
Where: Sanam Chai Road
Flag off time: 00:59 am onward
Registrations fee:

For more information, please visit http://www.bangkokmidnightmarathon.com/

Enjoy exclusive registration / discounts for all JRL members when you register here with the promo codes below:
~ Full Marathon – 42km Promo Code: JR42-71974  (200 baht off Original Price of 2,400 baht)
~ Half Marathon – 21km Promo Code: JR21-16394 (200 baht off Original Price of 2,200 baht)
~ 10km Promo Code: JR10-24322 (Exclusive registration: 700 baht)

My Supersports 10 Mile International Run Series Thailand – Bangkok [10Mile] (by Lingderella)

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My Supersports 10 Mile International Run Series Thailand – Bangkok [10Mile] (by Lingderella)

Wooohoooo! Runcation!? And it’s Bangkok again this time to participate in Supersports 10 Mile International Run Series Thailand!? Though I went to Bangkok just a few months ago in February to shop, eat, sight-see as well as to participate in Amazing Thailand Marathon but I’ll never complain of having too many runcations!?

To me, a trip to anywhere overseas would be most awesome when a race is included. Now I would always search for races available in that country that I wanted to go and go during race period. Thailand is one of the countries that also have many running races throughout the entire year and is just conveniently a 2 to 3 hours flight from Singapore. Got bus to travel there also lah just that whether the buttocks, legs and back can tahan the journey or not?

It’s held on 19 May, a super good date to travel as it’s a long weekend in Singapore! ? Supersports 10 Mile International Run Thailand is organised by Supersports (Thailand Number 1 sports retail store) and Skechers and part of the entry fees will be donated to charities. There is trophy and prize money for the top 3 runners of each category of gender and age group and even SEA games athletes also participated in this race!

It’s a series of 5 races throughout the year and spread out over Thailand. Bangkok was the 3rd race of the series. I didn’t go to the first 2 races which were held in Hatyai and Phuket as I didn’t know about this series of races before. There’re still another 2 races of the series in Korat and Chiang Mai coming up ? Chiangmai would be awesome as it will also be held on 27 October during our long weekend period and also the weather in end October would be quite cooling for a shiok run! Don’t say bo jio ? Click here to sign up ? Race entry also sibeh cheap cheap 500Baht (Only about SGD20 lah! ? I think the Skechers race singlet itself is worth more than S$20 already) for the 10-mile category and even cheaper for the 5-mile run. I didn’t know of Korat before, Earth is huge, I should go about exploring more places through runcations!?

Flag off was conveniently outside Central World at 4.40am just 5 minutes walk from the hotel that I was staying in. Other than the run, I seriously enjoyed shopping at Central World and at Big C supermarket as well ? And of course, I’d visited Erawan Shrine that’s so close by to pray for an easy run ?It’s so nice to see Rey from Singapore at the run! ? Out of about 10 thousand strong runners, Rey managed to spot me at the start pen!

The 5-mile runners were flagged off just minutes before the 10-mile runners. There are just a mere slight 5 minutes of delay as many of the 5-mile runners were still heading to the pen to start their run. Though the 10-mile runners were all segregated into different pen queues, we all ended up all into the same pen for flag off.

There are quite a number of hydration points along the route with both cold water and cold Gatorade and the volunteers were so nice to hand out the drinks to the runners ❤ It was a warm and humid morning but still alright to run in as even by the time I completed the run, it’s only the break of dawn and the Sun wasn’t really out yet.

At first, I was worried that I would run the wrong route as it’s 2 different loops and some part of the route was repeated but I couldn’t really differentiate the streets because they look similar. The directional signs were all well displayed and prominent and I finished the 10 miles as 16.07km on my sports watch. It’s my first run that calculates the distance by miles and I’m really not used to it as I was doing the maths converting miles to km whenever I see the distance boards.

Though the road was not entirely blocked off for the runners because it’s like the prime city area, but it was still awesome and traffic was very well controlled by the many many traffic police officers and the road marshals throughout the entire course ? Though I was caught thrice in the traffic lights but it wasn’t really a big issue for me as these were all just very short stop in less than 30 seconds and before I could use the time to catch my breath it’s time to start running again?

Upon finishing the run, I was handed a super chio and colourful medal ? Then the volunteer passed me a food coupon and I headed to explore the race village.

I wondered did I actually participated in a running race or I had also just walked into a food festival ?There are fruits such as watermelon and bananas and there are so many food and drink stations in the race village! ? There are so many drinks stall around that I am sure no runners would go back thirsty. It’s just so fantastic to have choices of what to drink, there’s ice water, Gatorade, Heineken which contains no alcohol and Meiji’s High Protein Milk which I kept going back for more ?

For the food there’s also a wide selection of choices such as the Hainanese Chicken rice, pork congee, pork fried rice, fish maw soup and I settled with fish rice porridge as it looked delicious and it didn’t disappoint me ? Though I have 3 coupons, I only used 1 coupon as I didn’t want to waste the food as I was already quite full and I needed to save some stomach area for coconut ice cream and Thai milk tea at Chatuchak Weekend Market during my shopping spree afterwards?

Yes yes, after the 16km run, my legs were not tired yet and could still go for jalan jalan ? I think it might be the magic of my new pair of Skechers performance shoes, it’s super lightweight and good cushioning that my feet didn’t feel so heavy and sore like it usually do after a long run!

I find many female runners in Taiwan and Thailand very pretty ? Even the female pacers for this run were all so pretty that they can easily pass off as models or artistes.

You see you see:

(Credits: Supersports 10 Mile International Run)

I love the Thais eyebrows especially, it’s drawn so nicely and they still look so pretty even after the long run. I tried drawing my eyebrows but at the end of my run they looked melted like ice cream ?

While I was leaving to make my way back to the hotel to shower, I spotted this line of vans parked by the roadside of the race village and they are toilets! ? Didn’t think of going in to have a look but I’ve heard that it’s super clean and comfy and there’s even music to enjoy while doing whatever business inside! Singapore races should consider using these types of van instead of the portable loo, could save plenty of time that was used to handle and transport the portable loo as well.

Race results, e-certificate as well as race photos were out super efficiently on the race day itself ❤

So far for Bangkok’s International Run I’ve participated in Amazing Thailand Marathon and this Supersports 10 mile run and they’re both nothing to be fussy about as these were the most awesome races I’ve participated so far in South East Asia?

Last year, I participated in Skechers Friendship Walk in Singapore and it was honestly one of the most fun events that I’ve participated in as there are many activities offered at the race village in exchange of getting a free gift and to stand chances to win a whole year supplies of shoes. Hopefully, there’s another Skechers event coming up soon back home in Singapore and looking forward to participating in more Skechers events!?

Smart Factory Half Marathon – Combining Automotive and Marathon Culture

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Smart Factory Half Marathon – Combining Automotive and Marathon Culture

The Great Wall Motors 2019 Smart Factory Half Marathon is Great Wall Motors’ first marathon and the first car manufacturing base marathon in China. The event has recently been announced to be held on 2 June 2019 at the Great Wall Motors Test Site in Baoding, Hebei Province, consisting of three categories: Half marathon (21.0975 km), a healthy run (8 km) and a family run (2.6 km). Participants will be witnessing the top-notch automotive technology in the country’s most advanced car manufacturing plant.

Marathon in a car manufacturing base – The most expensive track in history

It will be the first of its kind where runners will be running through the Xushui manufacturing base, which cost more than 30 billion Chinese Yuan. It will be the perfect marathon course where participants can expect to run their best results.

The course starts from the high-altitude runway to the pressing workshop, and stretches to the welding workshop, followed by the assembly workshop. It runs through the entire Xushui manufacturing base including the high-altitude runway which has a maximum speed limit of 240km/h. Participants will be immersing themselves as though running through scenes in sci-fi blockbusters, releasing power and energy from their bodies, as they unveil the mystery of SUV manufacturing in the world-class high-tech automotive manufacturing plant.

The various marathon events in China and abroad are mainly held in urban settings. This event combines the extensive mass participation culture of marathons with the industrial civilisation and development culture of the automotive industry. This not only enriches the marathon culture but also created a new benchmark for China’s automotive companies and marathon events.

Garmin® introduces the stylish Forerunner® 245/245 Music GPS smartwatch for the serious runner

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Garmin® introduces the stylish Forerunner® 245/245 Music GPS smartwatch for the serious runner

Advanced runners can now learn to train better and smarter with the addition to the Garmin® Forerunner® series – the Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music, bringing an option with integrated music capabilities for the advanced runner.

Building upon one of Garmin’s most popular GPS running smartwatches, the Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music include even more data and advanced training, safety and tracking features¹ to help runners improve. The Forerunner 245 Music holds up to 500 songs and lets users sync playlists from select preloaded music streaming services², like Spotify® and Deezer, or transfer music from a computer.

Available online with free delivery from JustRunLah! at https://wejust.run/Garmin245

Train safer with the Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music
Designed with the runner in mind, the new Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music will not only track a run, but will monitor stats, crunch the numbers and get to know all about the runner’s performance, training history, goals and more. A newly introduced Body BatteryTM feature will help the user plan the day for activity and rest by using the collected data to gauge the user’s energy reserves at any moment.

Using the new Running Awareness feature, Users can pre-set emergency contacts so the smartwatch will automatically share your location with them when a potential incident such as a fall is detected.

Thoughtfully designed for serious runners to train smart
The Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music is engineered with lightweight materials for easy running and an intuitive 5-button design that is easy to operate with or without gloves, and in any weather condition. The watches include an always-on, sunlight-readable display with GPS, all-day activity tracking³, smart notifications, wrist-based heart rate, and new safety and tracking features³ that allow users to share their real-time location with chosen contacts in case they need help.

Available online with free delivery from JustRunLah! at https://wejust.run/Garmin245

Train with Garmin Coach
Garmin users can now get custom training plans to train for a 5K run with the help of three running coaches – Jeff Galloway, Greg McMillan and Amy Parkerson-Mitchell – through Garmin Coach to guide and motivate them. Garmin Coach also offers free training plans that adapt based on a runner’s goals and performance.

Push your limits with advanced training features
Offering personalized training and recovery insight, both the Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music include performance monitoring tools like VO2 max and training status with adjustments for heat, recovery time and aerobic and anaerobic training effects. With the addition of a Running Dynamics Pod or compatible heart rate strap, athletes can go even further with their running data, seeing all six running dynamics right on the watch. Even after a workout, the Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music feature additional tools to track a runner’s well-being, including a wrist-based Pulse Ox sensor⁴ that will help gauge how oxygen is being absorbed.

The Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music is a fuss-free reliable training companion with outstanding battery life – up to 7 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, up to 24 hours in GPS mode and up to 6 hours in GPS mode with music.

Pricing and Availability
The Forerunner 245 is available in Slate Grey and Amp Yellow, an exclusive colour for Southeast Asia and Japan. The Forerunner 245 Music is available in Black, Aqua and Lava Red (exclusive colour for Southeast Asia). Both versions will be available from 18 May 2019 at a recommended retail price of SGD 459 and SGD 529 respectively at all authorised retailers.

Available online with free delivery from JustRunLah! at https://wejust.run/Garmin245

To learn more, visit garmin.com.sg/minisite/forerunner/

The Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music is the latest solution from the ever-expanding Garmin fitness segment, which focuses on developing technologies to enhance and promote healthy and active lifestyles. Whether running, cycling, swimming or simply looking to stay active throughout the day, Garmin fitness devices can help athletes of all levels reach their health and fitness goals.

¹ When paired with a compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/en-US/legal/idtermsofuse
² Requires premium subscription with a third-party music provider
³ Activity tracking accuracy
⁴ This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy, Pulse Ox is not available in all countries.

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