The past meets the present<\/h2>\n
Could a theme be more symbolic for Singapore\u2019s running community than \u201cThe more we run together\u201d? Running as a community is at the heart of our value system as our small country makes huge inroads on the international scene, and much of that effort is inspired by government-supported healthy lifestyles and activity initiatives. Ordinary people have made running both their emotional outlets and their passions.<\/p>\n
From the imposing and iconic dragon playgrounds installed in the 1970s to Singapore\u2019s modern versions of recreational hubs, the \u201cidea\u201d of communal playgrounds is beginning to change. These days, parcels of land within housing estates are devoted to playgrounds, but often, this means nothing more than plastic equipment and rubber mats, so kids can have fun near home.<\/p>\n
Does this mean the classic playground is going the way of an endangered species? Not if this online running event have anything to say about it, and if you feel the same way, your participation is essential to this event’s success.<\/p>\n
This online race is designed to give anyone wishing to support Singapore\u2019s playground heritage a chance to show their support. You sign up before 7th October at Spacebib<\/a>, choose your distance\u20143km; 5km; 10km\u2014and the hard part is done. There are no age limits, though whomever does the registering needs to be tall enough to see over the keyboard!<\/p>\n Entitlements include a finisher medal, E-certificate and limited-edition finisher-t, all of which are mailed to participants\u2019 homes a couple of weeks after they reach the metaphorical \u201cfinish line.\u201d<\/p>\n Since this is an online challenge, you can join the fun from anywhere on the planet and still participate\u2014as long as you\u2019ve got a GPS-enabled running app or tracker\/device. Your job? Do your thing. Log those kilometers. Complete your race by 23:59 on 15th October and you\u2019re a winner.<\/p>\n Easy question: The aforementioned museum exhibit inspired the race to carry this theme beyond the museum, taking it to the streets where folks with high-profile jobs, competition in the workplace and global tension exist for every Singaporean.<\/p>\n But recreation helps vent those stressors and balance them out. Even a stroll past our legendary dragons can take you back to gentler times when you and your besties blew soap bubbles through wands and dreamed of super heroes, princesses and horses that flew.<\/p>\n By running the Singapore’s Playground Challenge, you verify the human need \u201cto play\u201d because it\u2019s a true source of happiness. In return for your participation, you can show the world you care by flaunting your limited-edition finisher t-shirt with playful graphics. There\u2019s a good chance your awareness is going to change you\u2014that you won\u2019t be able to walk by a playground without thinking about its value to both Singapore and your own life.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"http:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/The-More-We-Run-Together-2.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAbout the Singapore’s Playground Challenge<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nWhy has this never been done before?<\/h2>\n
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