New Balance Real Run 2007

Monday, October 29, 2007

Completed my first 10km race at the New Balance Real Run 2007. It was fun preparing for the race the night before with CK and KT clowning around as they tried out their gear. For adequate carbohydrate loading, I cooked pasta and claypot chicken rice (in my new Le Cruset pot) for dinner. Unfortunately, we did not take any pictures of the food as everyone was so hungry.
Arrived at the Changi Exhibition Centre about 6.20 am. The race was very well organized, with ample parking space, adequate drink stations and hassle free collection of the goodie bag after the race. On hindsight, the Shape Run was much more chaotic and not as well organized.
President Nathan was present to flag off the race at 7.40 am.

The route was quite flat except for the run along the sand on Changi Beach which was more challenging. The most difficult part of the race was the final leg (~2.5km) on the runway, with no shelter, a never ending road and facing the relentless heat of the morning sun. CK paced me throughout the race and we both finished at the same time, while KT came in three minutes later. It was sheer relief at the finishing point, with Co busy snapping pictures of us.

Official time was 1:15:34, not too bad for a first attempt. Next up, the Standard Chartered Marathon on 2 Dec, where I hope to complete the race in 1 hour.

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