1st December 2024, the Singapore marathon is always the much anticipated race for the nation as it marks the year end. Somehow, now the Sundown Marathon is no longer in action, maybe the sign up rate is low and also the transport after race can be a problem.
Joining this race with Joey again. Actually, she went to this race in 2023 and came in top ten, which is quite a feat as this race is famous for the muddy and super slippery terrain and also leeches. Before its UTMB name, it was known as Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival. It was really a big mud festival because every year when I see the FB posts from people who participated, it was always very muddy, people sliding and getting injured. That is the reason why everywhere I am not tempted to go for this race, as I am not very good with trail and not sure if I can grapple with the terrain.
Specifically put the 46th edition because I am 46 this year , it was such a coincidence. Sometimes, when I look back at my running adventures, I had been quite lucky in a little sense here and there. I guess one of the more important thing to be is to be able to complete the race safely and soundly.
Was lucky again this time that although I cannot go for an Oceanman, I managed to find another marathon in the same region. Its probably the only intercontinental race that cuts Asia to Europe.