Safra Bay Run & Army Half marathon 2011

Last 2 years i missed this race due to various reasons, so i was very eager to run this year and i registered very early.After the "Nature Run 2011" i did not practice much.Initially thought not to run and take risk but to test my body i ran a short distance of around 4KM , i felt good and i ran 3 more days .I was confident that i can run without getting hurt.I worn my new heart beat monitor which i got in a lucky draw. It was nice.

Starting point- So many runners...!!

The race started  5:15AM  at the Esplanade bridge.There were so many runners,i took almost 2 minutes to reach the starting point after the flag off. 21Km is normally a good distance to test your body for marathon but i did not think like that, for me i have to enjoy the race and should not get any injury along the way.As usual after 3 KM i checked my heart beat and legs for pain.Everything looked good.

I ran in a consistent pace except on the bridge (i dont know the name).The bridge was not steep but i could not run in the same pace so slowed down almost walked.After 15KM i ran faster.Reached the end point without any pain or injury. This was the first time i ran in this route.I think we ran around central business district and garden by the bay area.I liked the cool breeze when i was running around Marina barrage, i don't think so i will ever go there that much early in the morning again.There were other categories also like 10KM and  Dad for life.The race had  'closed' and 'open' categories in 21KM . "Close" category was only for Singaporeans and "Open" category for others.

Salute to the Safra team for organizing such a wonderful event.The water points were manned by different defense divisions personnel and the cheer boys were from defense also ,i was told. The volunteers in fact the NS Men were in camouflage with yellow t-shirt, looked very nice.Overall a great run and a wonderful experience.