The Incredible Irene
Irene is one of the ‘pioneer’ members of Running Department ( aka RD ), supporting RD since its inception in 2013. In this feature we get to know Irene a bit better. RD: You’re like the big sister of RD! How did you come to be with RD since the very start? Irene: I knew Terence
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H for Hello Heng Pei !
If you have been following our A-to-Z Feature Friday series, you would know, it is now time to showcase H! One of the poster girls on the Running Department’s website – unveiling – H for Heng Pei! Heng Pei is a research officer in ophthalmology. She loves running and bubble tea. Let us get to
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Feel Good Run with Fydia
Come 3 November 2019 (Sunday) will be the return of the 14th edition of the Great Eastern Women’s Run (GEWR)! For most female runners in Singapore (myself included), this is the highlight event on our running calendar! GEWR has various categories for female runners to choose from – from the 100 m princess dash (for
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E is for Energizer Eric
In barely one week to come, we will be welcoming the 7th edition of the Straits Times Run (or ST Run for short). In addition to the usual 10km and 18.45km categories, the organiser has added new categories for the students – SPH35 – Panasonic Challenge (3.5km distance) and a new 3.5km Fun Run for
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D for David the Zen Master
Continuing the A- Z Feature Friday series on Running Department’s 6th Birthday. A for Andrew B for Boon C for Cindy And today, we have D for David ! When I first got to know David, they said he’s the mindfulness guru. I envisioned him to look and talk a little like the Ancient One
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On our 6th Birthday: A rowing good time with C for Cindy
Continuing the A- Z Feature Friday series on Running Department’s 6th Birthday. A for Andrew B for Boon And today, we have C for Cindy ! <Photo credit: Mythos Photography > She can be best described as a quantum, a small packet of energy. Not only is she is a speedy gal on the road, she
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B for Bubbly BubbleT Boon!
He is one of Running Department’s founding member, one of Running Department’s most experienced pacer, and definitely one of Running Department’s sweetest foodie. If you have been joining Running Department to Train with Us regularly, it is highly likely that you have already figured out that we are talking about Boon. Boon has been pacing
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On our 6th Birthday: A peek behind the lens with A for Andrew
Howdy fellow runners, as RD is celebrating it’s 6th birthday, we are starting an A to Z series for our Feature Friday articles to commensurate this joyous occasion! To set the ball rolling on the A to Z, we have one of the A-grade dedicated photog of RD. All thanks to him, we have our professional and
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Aisey, Lindsey!
This year, I had an awesome opportunity to pace in the same pacing assignment as Lindsey, and I am really glad that our friendship was not limited to the pacing period. Over dinner the other day, we chatted and I love the fact that every fibre of her being oozes inspiration. Read more about Lindsey
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She who chose running instead of sleep!
Asia’s biggest night run, OSIM Sundown Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, 1 June 2019. Running Department is privileged to partner with OSIM Sundown Marathon on its 11th edition of the highly subscribed running event in Singapore to help the participants ace their race. If you have been joining us for our Run with Pacers program
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