Energizer Singapore Night Trail 2011 ,12 KM

This race was my second trail run after Salomon X trail run in 2009 at Tampines. I expected to be a good race and it was a great race.The race route was hilly tarmac and gravel trails around Mandai area.I was surprised by the location as i never expected that kind of place in Singapore.Wonderful place to run.

Race route

Race was flagged off at 8 PM by Singapore One Arm Runner ,Adam. All the runners had their head lights switched on, it was a wonderful sight.I started the race briskly but felt uncomfortable with my headlights.First 5 KM i ran in a consistent pace but after climbing the first hill(sort of vertical climb), i felt very tired but i never gave up, then after 9KM there was a rope climbing i.e a steep hill with mud sliding due to water, i crossed that too quite easily but to cross the next hill i walked , i heard fellow runners saying "we paid to suffer like this!!" i felt that was true.

I finished the race without any injury or other pain.It was a wonderful experience to run in the dark with headlight fully supported by the nature and its weird sounds.The volunteers were excellent, they encouraged and guided the runners with their lights,hats off to them.

Unique race and a Unique experience.