Spirits high in the Singapore camp ahead of this year's TCS Sydney Marathon, as SportPlus.sg reviews final Singapore Chapter run
Singapore, 21 August 2024 - It was all smiles at the Singapore Sports Hub as some 150 runners gathered last evening for the third and final Sydney Marathon: Singapore Chapter Community Run, just three weeks and five days to the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS.
Led by ASICS Running Club Head Coach Shah Feroz and the pacers from Superhero Runners and Garmin Run Club Singapore, participants were taken through their paces of a 6km or 8km run towards the Marina Barrage, running alongside trainees of the Garmin Training Camp for this October's Garmin Run 10km and 21km.
Watch some of the highlights and what some of the Sydney Marathon-bound runners who were there had to say.
In what could be the final year that witnesses the Sydney Marathon as a public registered event, the Singapore contingent of 412 comprising runners from diverse backgrounds and a variety of running clubs is all set to make their presence felt in the city of Sydney on September 15.
Following the run segment of yesterday's event, run leaders and event promoters of this year's Sydney Marathon event also took part in a workshop at International Sports Academy, where Shah Feroz shared his experiences as a former Team Singapore runner and some common misconceptions to performance running.
The group was then given a sneak preview of what they can expect in Sydney this year, from the new course to the weather and over a third of the room being first time marathoners.
These were promptly answered by Tan Siew Hoon of Destination New South Wales, who gave an in depth sharing on some of the key highlights Sydney and the surrounding region has to offer beyond just the marathon - from gorgeous natural beauty and exhilarating activities, to delightful must-try delicacies for runners to make it a perfect runcation.
"I hope you take many photos as Sydney is one of the world's most scenic courses," said Siew Hoon. "Only twice a year is the Sydney Harbour bridge close to traffic and this is one of them, so you will want to make the most of this opportunity."
When asked about the best way to get around with thousands of runners on the weekend of the marathon, she enthused: "One of the perks of being a Sydney Marathon participant is that with your bib you will have access to public transport for free on race day."
Crystal Alice of International Sports Academy then concluded the evening's sharing by providing insights into how athletes across the spectrum can upgrade their skills from the courses and workshops that are on offer, from those looking to become certified fitness instructors to swimming programmes and aspiring sports nutritionists.
"The team has worked round the clock but we do it with great joy as it's an event we believe in and are throwing our full support behind," said John Yeong, founder of SportPlus.sg.
"We are looking forward to this year's Sydney Marathon with great enthusiasm. The response over these three sessions in the last few months has been heartening, and it's great to see running communities come together and put aside their own agendas for a bigger cause and to make history together."
"We had a small group in Sydney a year ago and that was a cosy experience and a first time in Sydney for me, but to return again this year with the support of so much enthusiasm is incredible."
Similar to 2023, the SportPlus.sg team will be traveling to cover this year's TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS from 12 September to 15 September.
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