With less than 3 weeks to Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS15), the Sunbirds gathered at The Sports Hub for Optimal Pace long runs to prepare for race day. A short talk on the importance of recovery and muscle activation with mysofascial massage was conducted to bring across to all Sunbirds the importance of keeping an injury-free physical condition for optimal race performance.
The Sunbirds started off the run with steady Optimal Pace in their respective timing groups, moving along Geylang PCN, Tanjong Rhu waterway and onto Gardens By The Bay all the way to the Marina Promontory. There was a hive of activity in the area as there was the YOLO Run and a race-walking competition happening the the morning.
The cool morning weather was enhanced when the rains came midway in our training run, adding on to an even nicer weather for sustaining our paces. Many of the Sunbirds were able to break away and move to the front of the packs to test out their race readiness.
It was quite interesting when we ran alongside the YOLO runners, picking out targets to pace and overtake, providing a good simulation of race day scenarios. The Sunbird trainees and their trainers were enjoying the long run, chatting and exchanging pointers during the run.
The Sunbirds completed the whole training run by 10:30am in high spirits, and feeling very strong. The cool weather if replicated on Dec 6 would provide the impetus for some solid performances from our runners.
What remains now in the lead up for race day would be to clear any minor injuries and prime up our physical and mental conditions in the next 2 weeks. We look forward to the finale run in Week #12 for a final rehearsal before the Sunbird's performance at SCMS 2016.
The Sunbirds Are In Tip-Top Shape!
Photos & Collages By FatBird Ronnie
