Sundown Marathon 2012: The story unfolds

Sundown. 

EFR 4 (Andy), EFR 7 (Shuhid) and EFR 13 (Nabil) were the only EFRs joined Sundown Marathon 2012 held in Singapore. They came all the way from KL riding Shuhid's White Knight, her white City's nickname. 

On the morning of 26/5/2012, the trio initially decided to meet at Menara Milenium, the usual meeting point at around 7am before starting off the long journey south. Tentatively, EFR 7 had scheduled the itinerary and by 10am they were supposed to be in JPO happily shopping. However, the departure was delayed because.... unfortunately for EFR 4, he had to finish up his account for his boss to review and EFR 13 being late to the meeting point. At around 10am, they departed after each of them having capati in Ali Maju, the favourite EY-ians hangout place.

By 2pm, they arrived in JPO. Each of them having enjoyable time shopping there especially for EFR 7 until 5.30pm. EFR 7 bought new running shoes for Sundown! woot woot! At 7pm, they drove to Link 2 Tuas to enter Singapore.

And so, by 8pm they reached the hostel 5footway.inn nearby Sultan Mosque which is a very strategic place for runners. It is in a very walking distance to the event place. The hostel is very new, and the beds and comforters are "oh-my-god-they-are-so-comfy".

9pm++ they were up and ready at the starting event place in Nicoll highway field. When they arrived there, the EFRs were amazed at the number of participants. What amazed EFR 13 and EFR 4 more is because there were a lot of youngsters. Looks like lots of 'cleansing eyes' activities for them. Hehe. Afterall, it was Saturday night and Sundown Marathon is usually the biggest running event in Singapore.

When the clock hit 10.30pm, the biggest running event in Singapore for 2012 and the best running event so far for the EFRs began. And so they ran....ran....cleansing eyes....ran.....ran. It was reported that there were 12k runners for 10km category alone. Imagine the crowded and narrow running path for the runners. But heck, all the EFRs had an enjoyable and good run especially for EFR 4. Unfortunately for EFR 7, she suffered pain in her ankle and foot during the last few kms which affected her run badly. EFR 4 claimed he was not fit for the race (due to hectic work and some unhealthy 'puffs' during the week) but overall he was satisfied with the race. Meanwhile, EFR 13 believed he had a good 1st 5km run which he pushed all the way for this run.

They crossed the finish line and more fun started right after because they were amazed yet again at the number of free entitlements and benefits for runners at least, this is what the EFRs thought so. Each of them received a finisher medal, a banana, a bottle of mineral water and a can of 100plus which is plain normal for any race, but they enjoyed free cotton candy, free pop corn and best of all was the free rejuvenating massage by Caucasian masseuses (from Australia maybe). The pain that EFR 7 suffered was reduced after the massage. Refreshing indeed.

Other things that make the night a memorable and happening one are the open movie concept on the field which the runners could hangout and cool down while watching movie and the free photo booth provided. The movie on screen was X-men 1st Class. EFR 4, EFR 7 and EFR 13 chilled there eating, took pictures, and waited for the photo booth pictures of them to be taken until 3am++.

Runners for 21km and 42km category were flagged off at 12.30pm. However, the event was marred by the heavy downpour at around 3am++. The runners for the categories were still need to finish the run. Unfortunately for EFRs, they got stuck there waiting under the tent for the rain to subside because they chilled there too long. Lol. At around 4am, they decided to brave the rain and ran back to hostel. All in all, it was a memorable night for them and for most of 10km runners too. EFRs went back to KL on Sunday afternoon after they had another run of shopping at Orchard Road. Oh, and EFR 4 and EFR 13 bought something for their upcoming run. Hehe.

Jalan-jalan cari pasal di JPO

Entering Singapore!!

Our hostel

Shuhid slept comfortably here

Sea of hot and cute runners!

Shuhid's crying?

Doctor's killer eyes

Andy's imagining someone chasing him

We finished our race!

As usual, taking picca at any race related banners

One of the EFR girl participant

Open movie. KL running event should do this.

Met fellow ex-ey gang, Sara!! feewit

We love free foods!

And we surely love free massage by them!

Sightseeing in Singapore on Sunday

The EFRs new gears...

Us

Our rewards...

Good quality medal indeed

EFR 7, Shuhid. Time: 1.33.32.

EFR 13, Nabil. Time: 1.21.05

EFR 4, Andy. Time: 1.10.15

and.... WE BEAT THE SUNRISE!!