Garfield Run Singapore 2016

2016 has almost come to an end and here is it, my final fun run for year 2016.

If you have been following me for quite some time now, you would know that I am a huge fan of themed fun run. Sometimes I do wonder if I really love to run or I just love collecting medal and t-shirt?

My answer is I love both; I love to run and I love collecting medal and t-shirt.

So far I have only joined 3 themed fun runs including Garfield run and I actually blogged about them as well so don't forget to read them if you have not already.

Click here to read ⇒ SCORE Cupid Run 2016 and Hello Kitty Run Malaysia 2016.

Okay, back to Garfield Run.

I am not a Garfield fan but you know, cute Garfield t-shirt, medal and plush, those sold me out.

That was why I HAD TO RUN!

Here is what we got for the race entry pack, nothing much or special. Like any other race entry pack, you get a race t-shirt, drawstrings bag, running bib and timing chip (we participated in the 5 KM competitive run and that was why we needed a timing chip).

We actually signed up for the 5 KM Garfield and Arlene Couple Run so at the end of the race, we were supposed to get 2 different plushies which were Garfield and Arlene. But too bad, there were some production faults that caused them to not able to produce Arlene plushies and it will be replaced with another Garfield plush.

Here is the Garfield plush that we received as the replacement of the Arlene plush, still looking cute though. The big head Garfield with a human body, haha!

This year's Garfield Run was held at The Promontory @ Marina Bay. This was my very first time to join a fun run in Singapore and running around Marina Bay was amazing. I loved how I got to enjoy the beautiful night view of Marina Bay while running my butt off.

This is me standing in front of Marina Bay Sands with my Garfield's tail behind me, what else could I ask for?

Shoes, checked ✓

Timing chip, checked ✓

And let's go! 🏃

Hairy legs, don't care! 😝

10 minutes before the flag off time, we did some warm up and took some selfies (I can never get enough of selfie).

Assemble the Garfields and let's run together! Who says Garfield is a lazy cat who doesn't run?

Few minutes before the flag off time, someone decided to make a special appearance and say hi to us all and he didn't forget to bring along his buddy as well.

Hi Garfield! Glad you made it out of bed and decided to be here with all of us even though we clearly knew that you didn't plan to run. That was a great effort from you, haha!

Oh, and hi Odie!

The flag off time for 5 KM competitive run was at 6:45 pm so by the time when we ran halfway thru the race, Marina Bay had already lighted up with beautiful Christmas lights.

We took a quick stop to take a picture with my favourite Christmas tree. The traditional green Christmas tree will always remains as my favourite kind of Christmas tree but I do find white Christmas tree gorgeous too.

White Christmas tree gives me the magical Narnia kind of feeling or maybe Princess Elsa from Frozen kind of feeling, they are just so white and magical, not really the usual things that you can see everyday.

After about 45 minutes of running and walking, we finally made it and that was my bf's happiest moment ever! Yeah, I kinda forced him to run with me. He is not really into running or exercising but too bad that you met me. I am sorry but this is for your own good. 👍

But at least we did it together right? We got the chance to go home with another new medal and plush.

I still don't quite understand why is Garfield wearing a diaper?

Another new medal added to the collection.

After we had completed the race, it was time for some pictures but taking pictures during the night was quite a challenge. We were having a hard time to make sure that our pictures were "shadow-proof" and bright enough.

This is an example of a failed picture, the bad lighting and the shadow that we couldn't avoid but to let it cover half of my face.

I spent quite a few minutes to adjust the camera to a perfect angle but I failed badly so I guess no finishing line selfie for us, haha!

But at least we still have something else that is better than the previous picture.

Look at my bf's face, his face says it all!

Read his face and tell me what was he trying to tell me. 😂

"Okay lady, you forced me to run and I ran so now it is time to go home."

"Pose for the picture to make her happy and satisfied so that we all can go home early."

"That is it lady, time to go!"

"UGHHH!!!" 😑

I only asked for 3 pictures, is it too much to ask for? 😝

I still can't believe that 2016 has almost come to an end, I am still in this denial stage where I just can't accept the fact that we need to say goodbye to year 2016. Where has all the time gone to?

Time does fly really fast. 😱

That is it for year 2016, my final run for this year.

As a newbie in running, I think I am doing quite okay. Time to train harder to year 2017! 💪