The weather was great in what was one of the largest turnout for Ops Sunbird in this FINALE session. Sunbirds were bright and early to collect their SCMS race packs as well as Sunbird finisher vests for a full-dress rehearsal of 13km-18km at ECP.
Everyone was chatty and happy that we have come this far with a good base, and relatively injury-free. The spirits were high as each of the pace groupings took turns to pose for photos with their respective pace guides, many whom have spent the larger part of training together. It was a challenge to fit all in for a group photo, and thanks to the Team FatBird photographers, we had a good final hurrah!
The 100Plus boys were there to provide hydration support and encouragement for our final training session...thanks guys and gal :) The respective groups started in waves of 15sec apart, to put their respective optimal marathon paces in for the final test-flight. It was a nice morning with relatively cooler weather than last week's, and all Sunbirds were just enjoying relaxing moments before the big day.
All the groups were back by 10am, well hydrated with 100Plus, supplemented by recovery drinks. After some final questions and checks for race day, the group dispersed by 10.30am...as the Sunbirds made their way out from ECP, they looked well prepared for a good race next weekend. Team FatBird congratulates all Sunbird participants for successful completion of their marathon training for SCMS 2011, and wishes them a fruitful outing on Dec 4.
As we sit back, relax, and enjoy the final week of taper, we are reminded of why we run and subject ourselves to the trials and tribulations of marathon training. Let us enjoy a short video (credit FatBird Joe Tan TT) in appreciation of all Sunbirds for sharing this journey with Team FatBird and we hope all of you have had a blast of a time getting to know more runners, learning, sharing, suffering, enjoying, laughing, tearing, makaning, drinking, and being crazy at times in these 12 weeks.
All the best for SCMS11, and remember, 'the journey is the reward - stay Running, Stay Happy!'
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