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Results and certificates are now available at:
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MR25 10K Progressive Run postponed !
All runners pl take note:-
MR25 10k Progressive Run has been postponed to 8 JANUARY 2017.
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SCMS 2016 – by Wann Ong
SCMS 2016 – It has almost been a ritual for the past decade to end the year running the Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon. A race that I always endeavour to do. A run that saps the being physically and mentally to toe the finishing line. To me, it also means putting any negativity behind and start the coming new year afresh.
Training for this marathon started sometime in July when I began my 1st long run. I have never been a fan of ‘long run’. It was stressful whenever we…ekend approached, even more a challenge to do it all alone. Somehow I got to do it to achieve the goal I set myself.
Routine training constituted of three days running (Interval, Tempo & Long), one core day, one strengthening day and two rest days. Track works at Gombak Stadium and Long Run at Zhenghua Park to Yew Tee PCN.
I am glad to train with a group of running enthusiasts at Gombak Stadium. Some are ‘old birds’ of Macritchie 25 (MR25), fast and furious! Grateful for the training philosophy shared by these experienced and tip-top ‘old & young birds’.
Race day started smooth except for the humidity. Was cruising at the pace that I set out to do until the 27km mark when my stomach started to cramp most likely due to the lack of water after swallowing a packet of gel along ECP loop. Pace dropped to a minute slower. I was despondent thinking that I was going to miss my target. Luckily, stomach started to ease at 31km and managed to pick up my pace but not to target pace as I was beginning to run with elephant’s legs. Sun was out and it was hot and humid, every steps seem draggy. The physical was almost drained, the mind was in to do the psycho work. Last 2km to the finish line was a push to the limit having to squeeze through packs of 10km and 21km runners. At last, the finish line was crossed with a PB! I was happy!
Thanks to the supporters who came down early in the morning to cheer us up!
Thanks to the training buddies from Gombak and MR25!
Lastly, thanks to MR25 for holding the Race within Race! I got a free pair of running shoes!
Thanks Mel for the pics!
HOKA MR25 Preliminary Results
Dear runners,
We wish to thank you for your support and hoped you enjoyed the 2016 edition of HOKA MR25 Ultramarathon.
We also wish to express our gratitude to our sponsors, HOKA, VGO, Pocari Sweat, pH balancer, Garmin for their generous support.
Finally, our thanks to the volunteers without which the event will not be possible.
Here is the link to the preliminary results. Drop us a line at events@mr25.org.sg before 1 Jan 2016 if the results is incorrect.
SCMS 2016 Journey – by Stuart Mcintosh
SCMS Journey – by Stuart Mcintosh 
I had a fairly busy (running) start to the year so had a solid base before beginning my marathon training. I also joined a swim team in January which I think has helped me stay injury free all year.
I started to ramp up my training from October 1st, starting weekly long runs from 25k, and adding a few k every week up ‘till 35k on Nov 12th. After that started tapering. Had also been doing shorter but hilly runs a few times a week to support the long runs. No interval training though.
On Race Day I was expecting to run a 3hr 45min marathon, with a slight hope of managing 3hr 30min, so my target pace was 4:58.
From the start I kept running at a sustainable pace which turned out to be more like 4:45…and I just kept going At the finish my Garmin showed 3:21:04.
Thanks to Mel and Vivian for supporting along the course, and everyone waiting near the finish 
MR25 TIME TRIAL – by Alan Grant
http://secondwindmagazine.com/mr25-time-trial-a-grand-running-tradition/
MR25 5K TIME TRIAL RESULT – 11 DEC 2016
HOKA MR25 Ultra Marathon 2016 – Race Bib Collection
Race pack collection will take place on Saturday 10th December (Saturday) at World of Sports, Velocity @ Novena Square #02-68 , 11am to 6pm if you are not able to make it this date. Fret Not.
We will have another race pack collection on another Saturday afternoon, 17 Dec 2016, between 1 pm to 4 pm. The venue will be at Macritchie reservoir, at the tentage which near the amenities center.
If have friend to collect on your behalf please come with authorisation form duly signed
Thanks!
letter-for-ultra-mara_race-entry-pack-collection-2016-pdf
Hoka MR25 Ultra Marathon 2016 – Race bib Collection
Race pack collection will take place on Saturday 10th December (Saturday) at World of Sports, Velocity @ Novena Square #02-68 , 11am to 6pm if you are not able to make it this date. Fret Not.
We will have another race pack collection on another Saturday afternoon, 17 Dec 2016, between 1 pm to 4 pm. The venue will be at Macritchie reservoir, at the tentage which near the amenities center.
If have friend to collect on your behalf please come with authorisation form duly signed
Thanks!
Route for HOKA MR25 ULTRA MARATHON 2016 (18 Dec)
Route for HOKA MR25 ULTRA MARATHON 2016 (18 Dec)
– Norther route, turn left (water point), terentang trail, petaling hut & u-turn
– return via green fence, enter into northern route, big boulder, turn right – back to MR, after canoe shed before the down slope
– right turn to enter white gate, run path adjacent to reservoir, …
– end of path, left turn, finish/start point