More than 20,000 participants took part in the run, with different distances of 21km, 10km and 5km races. Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Acting Minister for Manpower, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of National Development, was the Guest-of-Honour who flagged off the runners.
The 2XU Compression Run attracted runners from all around the world. In the 21km men’s category, Bernard Mwendia Muthoni emerged as champion with a time of 1hr 6min 24s. In the women’s event, Naomi Wambui Muriuki won the race with a timing of 1hr 18min 01s.
“It was a pleasant experience. The regular points and route markers motivated me to keep going. And that cold towel at the end was simply magical,” said Shaun Lin, a regular participant of 2XU races.
After the race, the runners were treated to Erdinger’s tasty Weissbier ‘non-alcoholic’ brew. This is one of those times when you have to avoid drinking yet you must enjoy the delicious taste of wheat beer. Now, there is a perfect solution from Erdinger’s master brewers, with over 125 years of brewing tradition in accordance to the highest quality standards.
Hydration is essential after long race like this. The kind folks from Pocari Sweat treated the runners to its ION Supply Drink that replenishes key electrolytes lost through perspiration. The major electrolyte composition of POCARI SWEAT is similar to our body fluid, enabling it to be absorbed into the body 2.3 times faster than just drinking water.
In support of Daffodil Days, part of the registration fees for the event will be donated to the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS). Pink Apple, the organisers of 2XU Compression run, will be presenting a $25,000 donation to fund SCS programmers and services.
Mr Albert Ching, CEO of Singapore Cancer Society said, “Through Daffodil Days, we want to reach out to cancer patients and their caregivers, to tell them that they are not alone in their battle against this disease. We want to give hope and celebrate hope with those impacted by cancer and we want to remember the courage of those who lost their fight.”
There are probably many out there who do not know what “2XU” means. Only through a recent visit to its website did I realise that it means “Two Times You”, signifying human performance multiplied.
It then became apparent how apt it was for this year’s 2XU Compression Run, as the run partners the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) to celebrate Daffodil Days.
With cancer being the cause of one death in every four in Singapore, we can and must support one another in the community. Together, we can multiply hope and courage in the fight against the disease.
View the 2XU Compression Run 2013 album.
7 Comments
the lucky draw at the end meant that those who waited weren’t rewarded for the wait. there were crowds all over. pink apple probably pays Run society to carry these stories.
lol, sour grapes. You just probably not lucky enough.
This is not a race report but an advertorial. I think if you bother to read the feedbacks, you will find that an overwhelmingly more people did not think too much about the race and how it was organised.
1) The 21K route was poor with excessive bottlenecks and demoralising loops.
2) Running in the dark at Kallang Park was a safety concern.
3) Running out of hydration at some of the water points for the slower runners. Some desperate runners resorted to drinking the melted ice water used to cool the Pocari Sweat and mineral water. Can you imagine that?
4) Medics are not prominently stationed nor well-stocked to deal with minor ailments. Imagine what could have happened if a major medical emergency on the course route?
And really those were just the more glaring issues with the race organisation. There were other like late baggage deposit, late shuttle buses, wrong medals, wrong finisher tees etc.
I know that RunSociety is the official online media and you need to put a positive spin on the event. But by ignoring everything that is wrong with the race and pretend that they do not happen does not say a lot about the credibility of RunSoceity.
I’ve been participated in several running events till date, though this might not be one of the best running events out there, it’s still considered one of the better runs I had.
I agreed with Paul that running in the dark should be improved and there are definitely more rooms for improvement in several areas.
But I do noted that it’s not easy to organize something of such major participants volume without any hiccup. Nothing is perfect after all.
If we want to nitpick everything in the sand, we might as well don’t take part. It’s definitely easy to pinpoint and fault others rather to just learn to enjoy the positive stuffs that they have done. I choose not to be a miserable whiner but look forward to the next race.
Anyways, we should look on the bigger picture and do let me know if you find a 100% perfect race. Thanks.
Allo
lol, well said Allo! Typical Singaporean just love to complaint. Why not feedback to the organizer rather than just stay behind the screen and whine.
Thank you for the feedback. This is not an advertorial, but what was observed. We’re sorry your race experience was not good.
Your feedback will be taken seriously and they will be forwarded to the organisers. We appreciate all your positive and negative comments. We hope your next race will be an enjoyable one.
I totally agree with Paul’s comments. It was the worst run I have had in Singapore. Bottlenecks, bad route due to roadworks, no water at stops…. We pay good money to participate in these events. We as runners donate for the causes. We do our part… And expect the same in return. So … Won’t be entering this one again.