This was my first attempt at Run NUS. Overall, I thought it was a fun race. The run took runners through different spots around NUS. Places that I have not ventured to when I was an undergraduate at NUS. Part of the route included Eusoff Hall, Bukit Chandu, Kent Ridge Park, etc.
The terrain caught me by surprise. I heard that it was going to be hilly, but I did not expect it to be more challenging than Mizuno Mt Faber Run. Instead of having to conquer just one hill at the Mt Faber Run, I had to contend with many inclines along the route. Some of these inclines I felt were steeper than those at Mt Faber! Not to mention steps along parts of the route! This run was like a combination of Sundown and Mizuno Mt Faber... considering the steps and terrain...
To top it all off, the heavens opened at the last few kilometers and runners had to run in the pouring rain! Well, at least we got run. The race was eventually cancelled due to the rain and the other waves were not flagged off. I could see many disappointed faces...
Despite all the challenges, my friends and I maintained a decent pace throughout the run as shown by my GPS watch.
We maintained a pace of 6:03/km and finished the run in 1:07:58. However, the route was shorter than expected. It was 11.23 km (while the official distance was reported to be 12 km).
It was indeed a fun and interesting Sunday morning!
Next race, Mizuno Wave Run. My first 10 mile (16 km) race!
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