SgRunners 2nd Anniversary

Incredible weekend. Got up on Saturday morning for a quick gym session at Velocity with BoSe, then headed down to East Coast to meet up with the rest of the SgRunners moderators to prepare for our grand 2nd anniversary celebrations. Haven't seen a number of them in a while since my injury, and it was good to catch up with them again. It was really a fabulous feeling to meet friends and have friends all around. Haven't done that in such a long time :) We had great fun playing the games that only runners would enjoy, and had a memorable certificate presentation ceremony. Thanks IMD, for passing me my Pacesetters Great East 30 km certificate in mint condition! :)

I must say, SgRunners is one of the best things that had ever happened to me. I've grown so much in the guidance and informal coaching of seasoned runners and have been inspired by their determination and passion for the sport and their zest for life and good food. Thank you TLR for your vision and pursuit of that vision to make SgRunners what it is today. May SgRunners continue to soar to even greater heights!

When the partying came to a close at around 10.30 pm on Saturday night, we lounged around a bit, and then Babumouse had me an irresistable offer - watch The Flying Scotsman at Orchard. It's a movie based on the struggles and achievements of Scotsman Graeme Obree, who was the world's cycling champion in 1993 and 1995. A fascinating film, and the Scottish accent brought back sweet memories of the UK, although seeing Billy Boyd larger than Hobbit-size took a while to get used to. We finished the show at around 2 am, went back to the chalet to get some rest before the Saucony Passion Run later the same morning.

But alas, I overslept and refused to be awaken. By the time I roused myself out of my deep slumber, the race was already into its final minutes. Ah well. Wasted the opportunity of a lovely Sunday morning jog.

Can't wait to bounce back into action again. Start running like the rest are. Start pumping iron like I used to. Start soaking in the view of a island-city awakening. Start packing my bag for my next overseas race. Start breathing the air and enjoying the feeling of doing so.