Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2004

This was my second 21.1 km half marathon attempt and quite happy to complete in 2 hours 11 minutes 43 seconds. It was a well organized and fully road blocked events and had a very nice personalized timed Certificate of Participation.

The event was held on Sunday, 5 December 2004.

Mizuno Wave Run 2004


I've completed the 10 km competitive run in 50 minutes. The certificate of participation was even furnished with my running photo. This was one of the risky run with no road blocks and the runners were on their own to cross the road themselves.

This is the inaugural Mizuno wave run held at Kovan Hub (Hougang Street 21) on Sunday, 21st November 2004 @ Kavan Hub.

The registration fee was S$8 only.

Swissotel Vertical Marathon

This is my first vertical marathon attemp and managed to complete 73 storeys comprising of 1336 steps in 12 minutes 52 seconds.

Date :  7 November 2004
Venue : Swissotel The Stamford Singapore

Men’s Veteran

Placings Bib No. Name Start Time Finish Time Total
1 139 Edward Yeong Wey Sheng 08:31:22 08:40:39 00:09:18
2 175 Pang Sze Meng 08:36:21 08:45:51 00:09:30
3 152 Jeremy Lim PH 08:37:03 08:46:35 00:09:33
4 136 Chow Kam Choon 08:34:01 08:44:02 00:10:01

...

25 166 me 08:31:42 08:44:34 00:12:52

...
54 174 Pang Ngap Kye 08:28:23 08:48:11 00:18:49
55 184 Tan Soo Cheng 08:34:43 08:58:05 00:23:22

Men’s Open

Placings Bib No. Name Start Time Finish Time Total
1 204 Ben Pulham 08:42:22 08:49:57 00:07:35
2 252 Gino Ng 09:10:02 09:17:47 00:07:46
3 197 Adrian Mok Yek Lin 08:47:21 08:55:17 00:07:56
4 359 Pedro Ribeiro 09:17:42 09:25:40 00:07:58
5 283 Khoo Chin Poo 09:17:22 09:25:22 00:08:01
6 345 Ng Tze Mien Adam 08:56:22 09:05:03 00:08:41
7 278 Kan Chee Yong 09:05:22 09:14:29 00:09:08
8 215 Chen Chee Keong 08:55:02 09:04:18 00:09:16
9 268 Iskandar Bin Akil 09:08:22 09:17:55 00:09:34
10 263 Hsu Cheng Wei 08:56:22 09:06:13 00:09:52
11 395 Tan Sian Leong 09:07:03 09:16:55 00:09:53
12 402 Tang Weijie Edwin 09:05:42 09:15:37 00:09:55
13 264 Hu Xin Lin 08:58:22 09:08:16 00:09:55
14 291 Lai Ho Cheung 09:16:42 09:26:36 00:09:55
15 423 Yap Teck Fah, Peter 09:06:02 09:15:58 00:09:56
16 363 Quah Weichin Ryan 09:11:42 09:21:52 00:10:10
17 354 Ong Choon Wei Roy 09:05:42 09:15:51 00:10:10
18 407 Teo Chue Meng Eddy 08:59:22 09:09:34 00:10:12
19 399 Tan Wee Lee 09:12:43 09:22:56 00:10:14
20 270 Jason Cox 08:42:23 08:52:38 00:10:16
...
200 343 Ng Qinghe Ken 09:03:22 09:20:14 00:16:53
201 309 Lim Eng Keat, Jason 09:03:23 09:20:22 00:17:00
202 379 Tan Chee Seng, Trevor 08:49:23 09:06:47 00:17:25
203 342 Ng Kong Phui 08:55:43 09:13:23 00:17:40
204 201 Ang Han Siong 09:00:23 09:18:10 00:17:47
205 219 Cheong Hai Poh 08:42:42 09:01:54 00:19:12
206 422 Yap Khuan Joo 0901:02 09:20:56 00:16:54
207 229 Choi Yue Seng 09:08:02 DNF

Singapore Johore 2nd link Bridge Run 2004

This is my third public run. I've achieved my PB (personal best) of 44 minutes (speed was 13.64 km/h or pace was 4 minutes 24 seconds) .

Few days after the event, the organizer admitted the actual distance was 9.5 km, so my adjusted time was 46 minutes and 18.9 seconds (speed was 12.95 km/h or pace was 4 minutes 38 seconds).



Event Organiser: EventsAgent

Date: 10 Oct 2004
Status: Announcement     Time: 07:00 hrs GMT +8
Country: Singapore
Location: Tuas West Road start/end point
Distance: 10 KM
Estimated Cost: SGD 8


A total of about 7000 participants took part in this run.

Start:         Oct 10, '04 3:00a
Location:         Tuas Link
The Singapore-Johor 2nd Link Bridge 2004 will be held on Sunday, 10 October 2004 at Tuas West Road and the 2nd Link (Malaysia-Singapore Second Crossing).

The main objectives of this annual event are to foster closer bilateral relations between Singapore and Malaysia
through sports.

Some 8,000 participants from Singapore, Malaysia and other countries are expected. The main activities will consist of a competitive 10km race, and a non-competive 10km Fun Run. There will also be stage entertainment, lucky draw as well as attractive prizes and goodie bags to be given away.

The Guests-of-Honour are Mr Chan Soo Sen, Minister of State for Education and Community Development and Sports, and Y.A.B Dato' Haji Abdul Ghani Bin Othman, Menteri Besar of Johor.

This event will be jointly organised by Singapore Sports Council (SSC), Ministry of Community Development and Sports, Southwest Community Development Council and the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association.

Registration is available online at www.2ndlinkbridgerun.com

For more details, please visit the above website or call SSC hotline at 1800-2255772.

Sheares Bridge Run and Army Half Marathon 2004

This is my second public run after Nike Real Run and my first 21 km half marathon attempt. Managed to complete the Men's Veteran 21.5 km Half Marathon in 2 hours 15 minutes 16 seconds (speed was 9.54 km/h or pace was 6 minutes 17.5 seconds).

Start Point : Esplanade Bridge
End Point: Padang

For the first time, the Sheares Bridge Run and Army Half Marathon will be flagged off at Esplanade Bridge. With routes passing by the Central Business District area leading on to the Benjamin Sheares Bridge, runners can have the best scenic run in town.

Competitive 21km reg fees $12 flag off 5.45am closing date Sun, 5 Sep 04
Non-competitive 21km reg fees $5 flag off 6.00am closing date Sun, 5 Sep 04
Non-competitive 12km reg fees $5 flag off 8.00am closing date Sun, 5 Sep 04
Non-competitive 5km reg fees $5 flag off 8.00am closing date Sun, 5 Sep 04

All registered participants will get an event t-shirt, goodie bag, lucky draw coupon and Certificate of Participation. In addition, competitive 21km runners will also get a finisher’s medal and personalised Certificate of Participation

Competitive runners will receive their Race Pack, consisting of their number tags and event t-shirts at the Race Expo on 18 & 19 Sep 2004 at SAFRA Toa Payoh from 10am to 6pm.

Registration starts now. For more information, visit the official SBR & AHM website at www.safra.org.sg/sbr&ahm, email shearesbridgerun@safra.org.sg or call 63779860/ 865 (during office hours).

Nike Real Run 2004 (10 km)

This was my very first run in public running event, since then running is my passion.

Before this run, I had never ran more than 5 km in my training. I did my two almost actual race route familiarization two weekends just before the actual race. Have completed my maiden run in 60 minutes (speed was 10 km/h or pace 6 minutes). The hardest part was the ran across about 3 km sand beach.


The hiccups were the paper-based race BIB torn after it got wet after 5 km run and need to held it in the hand and the collection of certificate of achievement for almost an hour.

Start:        Aug 15, 2004 8:30am
End:         Aug 15, 2004 9:30am
Location:  Sentosa Gateway Carpark (Start & End point)
Organised by the Singapore Police Association for National Servicemen, the REAL (Regular Exercise, Active Lifestyle) Run started in 1997 with the aim of promoting a healthy lifestyle among Police National Servicemen. The route, traversing over road, hill and sand was specially designed for this event.

Categories:

1) Competitive (10km)

* Men's Open (no age limit)
* Women's Open (no age limit)
* Men's Veteran (>40 years old as at 1st Jan 2004)
* Women's Veteran (>40 years old as at 1st Jan 2004)
* Home Team NSmen Individual (to be registered through the respective divisions by 18 July 2004)
* PNSmen Inter-Division (to be registered through the respective divisions by 18 July 2004)

2) Competitive (5.5km)

* Men's Junior (<19 years old as at 1st Jan 2004)
* Women's Junior (<19 years old as at 1st Jan 2004)

Contact:
Ang Han Wee / Chan Yeow Seng
Senior Executive (IT Systems & Projects) / Events Officer
Tel: 63518128 / 63518122
Fax: 62567137
Email: realrun@spans.org.sg

Registration Information:

Registration fee: $15 (includes admission into Sentosa, an exclusive NIKE Dri-Fit T-shirt, a goodie bag and a chance to win attractive prizes in the lucky draw).

Closing date for registration: 25 July 2004
Organised by: Singapore Police Association for National Servicemen (SPANS)
Title Sponsor: Nike Singapore Prime Partners: CDANS / NTUC Income
Supported By: Singapore Sports Council Partner in Sports: Singapore Pools
Official Drink: 100 Plus