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Discover your ulitimate speed and push yourself to your extremity. Welcome to Singapore - and be part of the many races. From marathons to biathlons, triathlons and even, quadthlons, challenge yourself!
RUN along with us, the Extreme team, as we take you on the RUN of your life!
All year round, Singapore has hosted many races, and these races not only make you sweat, at the same time, you might be helping someone in need or even breaking a record.
The Run For Hope 2008 took place this October raised funds for the National Cancer Centre Research Fund (NCCRF). Also, the Citi-MilkRun 2008 held in July helped many children and youths at risk.
Experience night running with the Addidas Sundown Marathon 2008, race up a gruelling 73 levels of the Swissotel The Stamford Singapore, Southeast Asia's tallest hotel, in the Swissotel Vertical Marathon 2008, participate in the first ever tunnel race - the Swing KPE and finally, challange youself and uncover your limits in the first quadthlon in Singapore, the SAFRA Quadthalon 2008.
Its not about the end but about the journey. So start your first step and be part of the RACE in EXTREME SINGAPORE!
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Right now, lets find out what its like to go the RACE as Stephanie of the EXTREME team share with us her experience in the NIKE HUMAN RACE 2008 =>
On 31.8.2008, the whole world stopped whatever they were doing, donned on their running shoes, and took part in the run for a cause of their choice with a million other friends and strangers in a worldwide 10k, like no other.
In Singapore, the race took place at 1615hours. After a hearty lunch heavily based on carbohydrates to fuel our energy, my Mum and I got a quick 40 winks before we left home, all psyched up for the run. It was my very first 10k run, and after all the training, it all led up to this day. Daddy attempted to drive us, but the jam was simply ridiculous! Hopped out of the car halfway with mummy and walked to the esplanade. The crowd was MASSIVE. A sea of people in red everywhere, it felt both exhilarating and stimulating. There was a sense of belonging, all of us who were strangers, running with other 779,275 participants representing 142 countries for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the UN Refugee Agency or WWF.
I have to point out, the Human Race was definitely well-organized! There were several(not just one!) booths for baggage collection, where we can leave our belongings before we head to the starting line!
We were flagged off after what seemed to be eternity standing there and listening to my mum & her gym friend chit-chat. I felt like dying, throwing up, fainting, and dying all over again during the race. My mind was screaming at me to stop, my legs carried on reaching out forward, I was so tempted to oblige & start walking. Thank God I did not, because I would hate myself to the CORE if I did, especially nearing the finish line. The feeling of satisfaction and victory (though I didn't win anything) was overwhelming. My first 10k race! There is still many more to come.
The organizers did a wonderful job keeping us runners entertained. There were about 5 bands along the route, playing music and cheering us on. It was motivating!The race route was mostly around the Singapore River, starting point at the Esplanade, running through Shenton Way, Maxwell Road, Marine Station Road, the entire of Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, finally sprinting the last 100m.
We all finished the race at the Padang, where there was many post-race activities, such of free back and foot massage, many food and beverages booth, and not the forget the wide array of entertainment all the way into the night, with Boys Like Girls as the final act. The crowd was crazy and wild, screaming and shrieking, jumping up and down with our hands in the air. It was an unforgettable experience and definitely one of the best races I’ve ran in my life.
Up next, is the
Standard Chartered Marathon ’08 held on 7th December ! We hope to see you there to challenge your limits and share the joyous journey of the RACE with us! For more details, please visit the official website:
http://www.singaporemarathon.com/en/
The following links are associated with the NIKE HUMAN RACE 2008:
For more information regarding the various RACES in Singapore, please visit:
