The TNF 100km is an ultra marathon and is to date the toughest race in Singapore. Most races are about speed but for this particular rce it is more on the endurance. TNF 100k is part of a global series of The North Face endurance races, which includes the legendary Canadian Death Race and the Ultra-Taril du Mont Blanc, where athletes tackle the most grueling trails, highest mountain summits, river and canyon crossings. TNF100km Singapore is one-leg of the 5 country Asian Series.

In conjunction with the Great Eastern Women 10k 2008, the “Women Against Cancer” charity initiative – championed by 10 women MPs – raised a total of $100, 000 for the Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) and Cervical Cancer Prevention Fund (CCPF).

On 1st june 2009, the cheque presentation event was witnessed by guest-of-honour Mrs Lim Hwee Hua, Minister in Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and Transport, Mrs Jessie Phua, Nominated Member of Parliament, Mr Ng Keng Hooi, Group CEO of Great Eastern Holdings and Mr Terence Khoo, Managing Director of Enterprise Sports Group (ESG), presented a $50,000 cheque each to the two co-recipients of the “Women Against Cancer” fund at a ceremony held at Raffles Hotel’s Royal China resturant.

With the new funds, Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) will launch a new Breast Cancer Awareness Education Programme targeted at female students in secondary to tertiary schools.

Set up by the Obstetrical & Gynecological Society of Singapore and Singapore Cancer Society, the Cervical Cancer Prevention Fund is dedicated to raising awareness among women in Singapore about cervical cancer.

The “Women Against Cancer” charity initiative was started by Great Eastern and Enterprise Sports Group in 2008, in conjunction with the Great Eastern Women 10km run, the biggest all-women sporting event in Singapore and Asia with some 10,000 runners last year.

This year event will be held on Sunday 1st November 2009. Race infomation will be available on Monday 29 June 2009. The event will raise its participation numbers to 15,000 in 2009, up from 10,000 last year. Fila will be the new apparel sponsor for Great Eastern Women 10k run 2009.

Race categories :

• Competitive 10km
• 5km Fun Run
• Corporate Challenge
• Schools Challenge

Beneficiaries of the “Women Against Cancer” fund are :

• Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF)
• Cervical Cancer Prevention Fund (CCPF)

Please visit http://www.women10k.com for more details.

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7pm is the time where people gather around the dining table and eat their dinner with their family, everyone feeling so cosy and laughter filling the air. But in one part of Singapore, specifically Changi Point, a group of energetic athletes with the heart as large as Singapore were busy preparing for their races! The first wave was for the Ultra-Marathoners- 84.39km, followed by the Marathoners- 42.195km. I was in the Ultra-Marathon event so I reached there at 6pm to warm up. The Special Needs tent was for the Ultra-Marathoners as their transition areas. I will be elaborating more on my race because I don’t quite know how it is for the other runners. But everyone did a great job!

The Avia Avi-Bolt is an incredibly simple shoe in today’s saturated market of running shoes. With manufacturers making so many different specialist shoes such as Stability Shoes, Motion Control Shoes, Cushioned Shoes, Lightweight Shoes and Trail Shoes, not to mention shoes especially for walking, etc. it is good to finally have a shoe that is lightweight, simple and can potentially be used as a multi-purpose shoe.

On the 24th of May 2009, Saucony along with 100plus and the PA association organised the Saucony 100plus Passion Run 2009. It was held in East Coast Park. There were several categories of runs. They were the 15km, 10km and 5km running category. Like the previous 2 years I took part in the 15km running category. This is one event that I would never miss as it is sort of an anniversary run for me. I first started getting hooked into running after completing the Saucony 100plus Passion Run 2007.

Avia Lite II is an ultra lightweight distance running shoe. There is light stability with dual-durometer compression and polyurethane support struts. Antibacterial Ortholite™ insole keeps your foot cool and dry. It is best for runners seeking a lightweight trainer for a neutral to slightly overpronated foot type.