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Singapore's Biggest BayFest, the DBS Marina Regatta 2017 (DBSMR) returns to The Promontory, Marina Bay this June from the 01st to 04th. Do mark your calendars for not to be missed activities at this amazing event! This year, the Regatta has partnered with various companies that range from 'Ultra', an electronic music festival, 'Lulumemon', an urban fitness brand, 'Potato Head', a famed Bali Beach Club and 'The Local People', a F&B Curator. Check out the 'BATTLE BAY' - Take on Singapore's largest inflatable water obstacle, course, where contestants need to clear out nine challenges. The fastest timings for individuals and teams stand to win up to SGD 8,000 in cash prizes and an all-paid expense trip to Beijing.  BAY BEACH - Singapore's only pop up urban beach and it is double in size this year. If you love to rest & relax just like us instead of getting wet, you can laze around ...

The second edition of the Mizuno Ekiden Run this year took place at The Promontory @ Marina Bay . This year, Mizuno Ekiden is part of a year-long SJ50 Celebration  in commemoration of 50 years of diplomatic ties and good relations between Singapore and Japan. This race helps to bring and promote unique Japanese culture in Singapore. It was encouraging to see many people enjoying themselves. as well as experiencing a sporting event that promotes strong Japanese core values.      I experienced my first Japanese-themed race,  Mizuno Ekiden in the evening around 4pm, and I met up with my team members at the Matsuri Race Village  prior to our run. There was a taiko drum beat playing at the village, which added to the atmosphere!     Mizuno Ekiden is a long distance relay race, and for this event, there were two categories of a 21.1KM run and a 42.195KM run for a group of 4 members. The race is used to...

I am lucky to have fun running kakis around me who will keep me posted on interesting runs, such as The Garfield Run which was held at The Promontory @ Marina Bay. The registrations for the inaugural Garfield Run were fully sold out pretty fast, and I am glad that we managed to secure our slots. Upon receiving a SMS message and an email from the organization, I made my way to Orchard Central to pick up my race pack. The collection of the race pack was pretty smooth and there were many parents signing up together with their kids, as this is a good start to relay messages to kids on the importance of regular exercising and staying healthy. We decided to sign up for the 3KM Fun Run, as we love the design of the medal and the cute running tee. All runners were given a Garfield plush toy after the race/run. I know I sound like a little girl. Oh well, there is always the kid in me.  Apart from the runners’ entitlement, this event also offered bonding and qualit...