The Singapore Sundown Marathon

Singapore, here I come!
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​我准备跑新加坡的马拉松
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​​What’s new in the running world? Still going strong. I try to make sure I always have a race to look forward to. Why am I so race addicted? 1) They are great fun and can be enjoyed wherever you reside in the world, including China! 2) They keep me motivated and encourage me to stick to a flexible workout schedule (I like structure). 3) Races are incredibly uplifting, make you feel like you can conquer the world, bring people together despite their differences, and provide the ultimate inspiration for testing your body’s limits. 4) They’re a fantastic way to get an overview of a new city and take in the local vibes, one step at a time.
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​Okay, my list could go on forever, but I will stop here. Oh wait, and 5) I need to complete more races than my dad (I believe I’m still behind, ugh)…Nothing like a little healthy father-daughter competition, right?  ;)

So, what’s the next race on my Google calendar?  The Singapore Sundown Marathon on March 25th (I may switch to the half marathon, still TBD…We shall ask my knees how they feel in a few weeks)…

In case you need a little refresher, here is Singapore on the map. I also showed you where Singapore is relative to Shenzhen. You're welcome :)
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Yes, the race is IN SINGAPORE! I'll be going to Singapore for the first time, woo woo. I've already decided that 2017 is going to be a year full of bucket list checking. If anyone has been to Sinagpore, I would love your travel recommendations (email me!) This will also be my first ever nighttime race. The race STARTS at midnight (as in, wayyyy past my bedtime) and will take runners through the neon-lit streets of Singapore. Awesome, right? I’m totally stoked. However, as someone who has struggled to stay awake past 9pm her entire life, this may post a bit of a challenge. The pre-race adrenaline rush I typically experience should (hopefully) keep me awake. Otherwise, pre-race Starbucks perhaps?
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