Running Events and Races

There are many running events, and unfortunately, most are on Sunday mornings. The good thing is that most races start early, and there's a good chance that we can still make it for the 11 am service if we don't hang around to chit chat after the race.

Here are some races that you may wish to consider:

Singapore Bay Run (Aug 16, 2009): 21 km, 10 km and 6 km.
Many of us will be taking part in this event, purportedly the biggest running event of the year (coz many army boys are forced to participate!).

Yellow Ribbon Prison Run (Sep 6, 2009): 10 km and 5 km.
Running through Changi Prison. That's cool. Given PMC's commitment to the prison ministry and our fund raising effort earlier this year, we should support this run!

GE women run (Nov 1, 2009): 10 km and 5 km.
For ladies only, although every year, some guys will gate crash.

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (Dec 6, 2009): 42 km, 21 km, 10 km.
This is Singapore's premier marathon event. Some friends have indicated that you are keen to do the full 42 km and targetting the SCSM. Not cheap, but register early to get good discounts.

It should be noted that there's nothing wrong with recreational running without taking part in any races. However, experience tells me that there's nothing like signing up for a race to motivate oneself.

The analogy is this: It is one thing to practice soccer with friends, but another thing altogether to participate in a soccer tournament. Signing up for a race provides milestones to work toward. Before you know it, you'll be gunning for an ultramarathon! But that's another story for another time.