Thursday, December 9, 2010

Sunbirds Forever!

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The Evergreen Sunbirds, video courtesy Sunbird Joe Tan

Team FatBird commends and salutes the marathon spirit displayed by all Operation Sunbird (Team FatBird) Runners throughout the course of the 12-week training, with the crossing of the finish line in fine form and timing as evidence of your deserving Sunbird Certification. The SunBirds have ROCKED @ The SCMS 2010. We look forward to even better runs and performances in 2011. Follow Our Pace, Win Your Race!



The Sunbird Memories, video courtesy FatBird AC Leong


Team FatBird thanks all Operation Sunbird (Team FatBird) marathoners for the nice memories we shared throughout the 12-week journey. May our friendships and team spirit continue on and be evergreeen. Let us take a fond journey back to great times we had! SUNBIRDS FOREVER!

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Gold Coast Airport Marathon Newsletter

Interested in the Gold Coast Airport Marathon in Australia in 2011

Hello,

It is that time of year when you start planning which marathons and races to do
next year so you can organise travel, accommodation and holidays. The 33rd Gold
Coast Airport Marathon to be held on 2-3 July 2011 could be on your list.

You have either run the Gold Coast Airport Marathon in the past or have been
interested in doing so.

To give you all the information you need to plan your trip and to make the
experience as wonderful as possible, we have put together the following easy steps:

Step 1 - Read this Fact Sheet for Singapore runners interested in the Gold Coast
Airport Marathon

Step 2 - Read about Special Gold Coast Airport Marathon Travel Packages from
Singapore to the Gold Coast (6D4N, 5D3N, Customised) by Scenic Travel

Step 3 - Secure your Special Travel Package at current package prices with a
S$200 deposit. You can do this at a Special Mini Briefing this Saturday
(see details below) or by contacting Scenic Travel on Tel: 6226 3611 or
email: scenic-sales@globaltravel.com.sg

PLEASE NOTE - This is an option only and has been put together to make your
travel experience efficient and fun. You can make your own travel arrangements
if you prefer.

Step 4 - Read about Operation Kookaburra Marathon Training organised by
Team FatBird here

Step 5 - Register here for Operation Kookaburra Marathon Training to secure your
training slots. Training begins in March 2011 and is free for everyone who enters
the 2011 Gold Coast Airport Marathon.

Step 6 - Put your name down here to secure race entry into the Gold Coast
Airport Marathon when online entries open in April 2011. Please note there are no
limits on entry numbers so you will be guaranteed a race start. Go ahead and book
your travel knowing that you will be able to enter when entries open in April.


..................... ...........
Special Mini Briefing for you

.......................This Saturday 11 December (1pm to 3pm)
....................................... ...Scenic Travel

What will be featured at the Mini Briefing:

  • Find out more about the 2011 Gold Coast Airport Marathon
  • Past Gold Coast Airport Marathon participants from Singapore share about
    their Gold Coast race experience and preparation
  • Find out more about the Operation Kookaburra Marathon Training
  • Book your travel package with a deposit of S$200 per person to secure the
    booking at current package prices
  • Support and assistance provided from Tourism Queensland in entering the
    Gold Coast Airport Marathon

Please RSVP your attendance to Christine Chew at Tourism Queensland by Friday
10 December at christine.chew@tq.com.au

Address for Mini Briefing:

SCENIC TRAVEL PTE LTD
480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh
#13-01A East Wing
Singapore 310480

Thanks for your interest in the event! Hope to see you at the Special Mini
Briefing on Saturday or please follow the Steps above to start your Gold
Coast Airport Marathon preparations for 2011.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Sunbirds @ Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2010

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Sunbird SCMS10 Photo Slideshow, courtesy FatBird DO
Facebook Photos by Sunbirds Steve, Cindy, JacQ, Sam, Seow Yen, Pang, Frank

It was the mother of all marathons in Singapore. It was a culmination of the 12-week Ops Sunbird training program, and the Sunbirds being put through the final test. It was a race that we have trained hard for and looking to better PBs and achieve Marathoner status.

The Full Marathoner Sunbirds gathered at McCafe Orchard, while the Half Marathoners RV'ed at VivoCity. Lots of excitement in the air, along with the Christmas Lighting along Orchard Road and the promise of Universal Tours in Sentosa, made for a nice setting to this year-end marathon mission. Lots of cheers and shouts as the Sunbird Marathoners arrive, with many group snaps and handshakes of encouragement.

We walked as a group to the start line, making 'noise' along the way, guided by the leaders' whistle blows. Good that we assembled early, for soon, the sound of the horn for start were blown. Our various Sunbird Pacers were lined up with the respective participants, and execution of the pace went according to plan. There were also the Official Marathon Pacers we used as guideposts as we meandered through the many turns around the city area. The weather was cool for the first 2 hours, but then the challenges were thrown in from there.

The Half Marathoners faced many slopes within the Sentosa grounds, while the Full Marathoners had to contend with the heat in the Marina Barrage area, as well as the 'human wall' that began from Sheares' Bridge. Many runners were hit by cramps and dehydration from the 28km mark, and even the faster runners had to crawl to a walk at the Sheares Bridge area.

The Sunbirds displayed sheer determination and character in tackling the challenges, and were duly rewarded with a sterling set of results in SCMS 2010. Many Sunbird PBs and maiden Marathoner status were established. There were a number of PB improvements by more than 30-90min.

The New Balance-Ops Sunbird tent were abuzz with Sunbirds, FatBirds and friends, offering congratulatory messages, sharing of the route and weather challenges, getting refreshments and recovery to the bodies of the warriors. The Sunbirds & Pacers were in line for their special pampering massage to knead away those very tight muscles and ease off the tensions from the battlefield. The hospitality tent provided a good shade away from the intense heat from the midday sun, and it was definitely one of the highlights of our race as many were just happy to seek comfort in the tent with great company. Thanks to New Balance for all the support during the 12-week Ops Sunbird training and on race day.

Team FatBird would like to express our thanks and appreciation of the efforts and support provided by the Ops Sunbird Marathon Training & Pacing team, training with, guiding and helping the Sunbird participants to their target completions on race day. We are proud of the entire Team FatBird Marathon Pacers team for successfully achieving our SCMS10 Training and Pacing objectives.

Team FatBird commends and salutes the marathon spirit displayed by the Sunbirds throughout the course of the 12-week training, with the crossing of the finish line in fine form and timing as evidence of their deserving Sunbird Certification. The SunBirds have ROCKED @ The SCMS 2010. We look forward to even better runs and performances in 2011. Follow Our Pace, Win Your Race!
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

The Sunbird Warriors: See You @ The Start Line



The Sunbird Warriors, video courtesy Sunbird Joe Tan


All Systems Checked. Fuel Up 100%. REDCON 1 Activated!
Let us give these Amazing Operation Sunbird warriors our loudest cheers of GO, SUNBIRDS, GO!

We Are Ready!



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