I got to be honest.
When my alarm rang at 6am yesterday and i saw the rain outside the window, a part of me hoped that the Yellow Ribbon Run would get cancelled, so i could go back to sleep.
After snoozing for 15 minutes, i finally crawled out of bed, got changed and waited for the fiance to pick me up. The rain got heavier as we drove towards Expo, where we parked and took the shuttle bus to Changi Village. We figured the run should still be on, since there were throngs of runners still waiting for the buses.
At Changi Village, we were given ponchos but we did without them because it'd be hot and uncomfortable running with them on.
While the undulating terrain was challenging, the rain cooled us off constantly and made the 6km more bearable. It was so cold though! Wish i had worn a windbreaker.
Along the way, i overheard a mother explaining to her daughters on why they were participating in the run, and the significance of giving second chances for ex-offenders and unlocking "the second prison". Nice to see parents like her take the kids out to educate and inculcate in them the right values :)
The highlight of the run was probably the last part, where everyone would run into the Prison Complex as you approach the finishing line. Quite an experience, i must say. I highly encourage everyone to sign up for the run next year, if you can!
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