Currently Playing: If Today Was Your Last Day - Nickelback
Once again, Singapore's annual largest marathon event took place successfully with over 50,000 participants this year - Congratulations to all marathon heros who ran and finished their own race!
Kudos to the job well done for many who were 1st-timers to running a full marathon - The act of putting your name down on the registration form and actually being there on race day is commendable to say the least! Give yourselves a pat on the back for that! =)
This year, participants are given a blank tag on top of their running IDs for writing inspirational quotes, and then attaching the tag with their personalized words of encouragement onto the back of their running jerseys - Neat idea! Some of the more memorable ones I've seen:
"Running for free bananas and 100-Plus!"
"This sounded like a good idea 3 months ago!"
"I thought last year's marathon was my last... But the Early Bird pricing was just too tempting!"
"Whose idea was this anyway?"
"Got mountain... Climb. Got road... Run. Got food... CHIONG AH!!!"
I had a good chuckle while hot on the heels of these jokers! xD
The weather was cooling in the early morning, but turned nasty towards the last leg of the race - The sun was scorching by the time we hit the F1 grandstand and marina floating platform and most of us just got toasted. =_=
Unlike the previous years, New Balance replaces Adidas as the apparel sponsor for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2009. The comfort and fit of the running jersey isn't as good as the Adidas ClimaCool series, the material being tougher and causing some abrasions.
The official running jersey that many said fitted like it was for basketball instead of for runs!
However, the finisher's tee design is pretty refreshing, with a body-hugging fit:
Front view of the full marathon finisher's tee - Love how the blue and black colours come together! =)
New design for rear this year, with larger prints. The stylised runners in white are pretty cool.
The front of the finisher's medal remains largely unchanged, but the rear now features the iconic Marina Bay Sands integrated resort:
Front view of the finisher's medal, which is the same design as the previous year's.
Rear of the medal etched with the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort.
Once again, my running 4D number contains no '8's in it. =( A disposable timing chip is used this year instead of the champion chip. It's a good thing, really, 'cause we'll have an additional item for keepsake! =)
Running 4D number tag and timing chip.
Special thanks to the organisers and tons of ethusiastic helpers who cheered us on along the length of the route - The run was tough, but you guys made it easier! =)
See you guys again at SCSM 2010!
