Team FatBird's Christmas I-Run 2008

Run Video by byron
Photo Slideshow #1, courtesy FatBird J

Photos on Team FatBird's facebook, courtesy byron

FatBirds & I-Runners @ Christmas I-Run

It was Team FatBird's first Christmas at the River Promenade, and so we took up the suggestion of a team member to have a Christmas I-Run. Drawing on the pleasant experience and fun we had from the 2007 Velocity Christmas Run, we put in a FatBird flavour, and invited I-Runners and SgRunners to join us for a Special Run.

About 100 runners showed up, many decked out in red tops to match the large Christmas Tree right under UOB Plaza, next to the Fat Bird statue. We brought some cakes, home-made sandwiches and kueh kueh, along with lots of Santa hats, glow sticks and blinkers to add colour to the evening. We had a series of group photos under the Christmas Tree before we started off on our group run of 5km.

We made many stops for photos along the Riverside area, wishing passer-bys and diners in the restaurants 'Merry Christmas'. They reciprocated with fervour, and soon the whole group warmed up and began to have loads of fun. As we ran into each tunnel, we would break out into songs of 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas...'. The entire group would sing along. It was so much fun. We took more photos near the Esplanade as well as on top of Esplanade Bridge. There were easily 3 main cameras clicking away, thanks to Jancy, Byron and Bruno. There were even videos of interesting running scenes.

A Grand Finale ensued where we gathered 50m away from the finish, and ran together as a group, breaking out into chorus of 'We Wish You...., One More Time!'. Everyone enjoyed the run and all went for the 100plus and Ice Mountain as all were thirsty from the singing and laughing...hehe. It was a new running experience for many of the runners, and they enjoyed it thoroughly, albeit tiring for some. After a good cool-down led by Benny, we dug ourselves into the snacks. Lots of chats and meeting of running kakis and friends, some of whom we have not met for some time.

Team FatBird & Friends

We took more photos under the Christmas Tree, followed by dinner at the usual Kopitiam. The group was so large this evening that the row of tables extended to the edge of the walkway...haha. The log cake was cut and shared evenly, but we could hardly eat another morsel with so much food. A most enjoyable Christmas Run which I am sure will leave good memories etched in the minds of the many who came.

Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year!

And Many FatBirds In A Pear Tree :)