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Team FatBird member SC Lim in the Lianhe Wanbao news. From a diabetic to one who is running marathons, not only in Singapore, but international as well. This 63-year old helps out regularly with FatBird runs and marathon training, leading and guiding a group of 'Happy Runners' to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle.
Team FatBird member SC Lim in the Lianhe Wanbao news. From a diabetic to one who is running marathons, not only in Singapore, but international as well. This 63-year old helps out regularly with FatBird runs and marathon training, leading and guiding a group of 'Happy Runners' to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle.
Lianhe Wanbao 18 September 2011
Chinese title: 《63岁糖尿病患者也能跑马拉松》
English title: 63 year-old diabetic runs marathons
Brief translation:
You cannot tell by looking at Mr S C Lim (63, business consultant), who looks healthy now was once a diabetic who could not run more than 3km.
When Mr Lim was diagnosed with diabetes 15 years ago, he was unable to keep the condition in control despite heeding his doctor’s advice and strict dieting. He knew that he lacked exercise but had no motivation to start.
At the start of 2009, he came to know about the i-Run programme organised by the Health Promotion Board. As the programme is conducted near his office, he made up his mind to change his lifestyle and started running.
Mr Lim said, “I chose running because it is very convenient. All you need is a pair of running shoes and you can start running anywhere. However, regardless of what exercise you engage in, you need to persevere and enjoy it. Do not look upon it as a chore.”
Mr Lim currently runs 4 times a week. To him, the toughest was when he first started to run. He needs to reduce his activities at night and wake up at 5am.
As a result of his diabetic condition, he will usually start running one hour after he has taken his breakfast. “Sustaining this activity for long term is not easy. After joining the training programme, I got to know a group of running enthusiasts. Everyone will run together and keep to the promise of completing the run.”
Recently, Mr Lim participated in the annual SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon. “With my running companions, we can encourage each other along the way, making the run more enjoyable. After the run, we can have a meal together. After I started running, I also went to many different places with different scenery for my run.”
From the 3km he first started off to the 10km runs now, Mr Lim has went to Malaysia, Australia, etc to participate in various marathons.
Besides knowing more friends through running, his health, sleep quality and diabetic condition have all improved.
He suggested that those with diabetes or long term conditions should take more notice of their body condition while exercising. Once the body is not feeling right, do not force yourself to carry on. Mr Lim says that this is not to force you to stop but exercise with care.
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