Batam Waterfront City - Cable Skiing, Non-Existence Running Tracks

This weekend, we ventured to Batam Waterfront and tried out the Cable Ski Park! Since our weekly run in Singapore had been cancelled due to the Batam trip, I decided to take a bit of initiative to do an exploratory run around Harris Resort, where we decided to stay for a night.

The very nice pool at Harris. Swimming is friendlier than Running!

 A short introduction to our Cable Ski activities since it involves Unfit Runners doing some upper body workout. I guess the videos will give the readers a good idea how well we fared during our first tryouts at cable skiing.

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Bedok PCN - Exploring, Fore Foot Running, PAIN!

Bedok Park Connector Network is part of the legendary Eastern Region PCN that connects the entire eastern part of Singapore. Bedok Reservoir Park is centrally located in this PCN connecting Pasir Ris to East Coast Park. My runs are generally focused around the Reservoir and I haven't started exploring the surround areas yet so I thought that it was time to try as my stamina was getting better.

Welcome to Bedok Park Connector!

My best buddy who got hang of my recent running efforts, sent me this video to encourage me to try out a new running method: forefoot running.

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Project RunThru Singapore Video

This is a beautifully made video about the different parts of Singapore. The places he has gone are where some of the spots we may be planning in the future. Of course running through hawker centers and coffee shops may prove too much temptation for our hungry unfit runners!

 

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Sengkang Riverview Park - Dodging Lightning Bolts

After yesterday aborted run at Sentosa due to the rain, we decided to try again on Sunday evening at Sengkang Riverview park. The initial plan was to run along the park connector either towards Ang Mo Kio or towards Punggol. Starting point was the very "happening" Sengkang Sports & Recreation Centre, and since Singaporeans love their workout so much, finding a carpark at 5pm was quite a challenge too.

Our starting point at Sengkang Sports & Recreation Centre

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Sentosa Beach Run Recce Trip - ABORTED!!

After last week run, our little running group enthusiastically voted for the next area run: Marina Bay Waterfront. Come Wednesday, almost everyone dropped out except for me and big bone guy. Since its just two guys running, we decided to first recce a potential running site: Sentosa beach! The ultimate running route where hunks and babes hang out!

When we left our respectively homes, that are dark clouds gathering and by the time we reached Sentosa, it was raining cats and dogs. After 30 min discussing about the latest sex scandals in Singapore, the rain slowed to a drizzle, but the drizzle is not small enough for us to venture out and run. Thus, We became so bored while waiting for the rain to let up that we decide to make up some interesting stories:

Rainy Sentosa at Beach Station

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Singapore Botanical Gardens - A Runner's Labyrinth

This week, we decided to tackle the pride of NParks: Singapore Botanical Gardens. Because of the central location, there were generally no protests from the Westerners. In fact, marathon girl ran from her place at Jurong East to Botanical Gardens! Hubby Crippled Guy took a train down and waited for her at the entrance.. as usual.

The New Botanical Gardens MRT

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West Coast Park - Green Lungs in Industrial Zone

After the not so successful, everyone-complained-its-too-far Punggol run, we decided to move the next running location to the heart of the lazy people.

Splendid Good Friday Morning at West Coast Park

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Punggol Promenade - Still Raw and Undeveloped

After the successful run at Bishan Park, we decided to continue our healthy routine and venture back to Punggol Waterfront which I am somewhat familiar. Our planned Sat morning run was disrupted by a heavy morning storm which made us decide to creep back into our cozy beds. The run was postponed to a Sunday evening which most of the guys could make it. So only Big Bone guy and yours truly survived the keep fit resolution.

Red dirt track marks the start of the Punggol Promenade Nature Walk

This time round, I was determined to explore the Punggol Promenade. For those who are confused between Punggol Park, Punggol Waterway and Punggol Promenade, here is a brief guide:

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