Singapore Sundown 10k.

Well this years Sundown was going to be my second race of the year...I really like this race...not because last years I got stalked and fished...that was not at all fun...I mean who does that at a marathon?! Anyway, I decided that until Sydney in September I will be doing 10k only races...it was always my best distance and at this time 1/2 marathons, in the heat and humidity, only serve to frustrate.
I also love any time I get to stay in Singapore, its a great city to get some down time in. This race has always been held in the same general area, this year though it used an epic venue. The F1 track. Last year I did a 10k with the Tri-factor series at this same venue and actually ran a really good time...it has been a steep downhill since then. I have toned down the competitive-ness that is me, and have continued to accept high 8, low 9 min mile times. I was really hoping this would be better than my recent 10k showing...it was not, but based on my overall and age group placing...it does not look as though it was that great for anyone...the heat and humidity plays a part in that I am sure.
This is a nice course generally, it passes by the majority of the Singapore landmarks, which generally are lit up at night. It is a flat course and tends to be well managed...although this time i saw a few transition areas where there was a different route for the 1/2 marathon folks, where people got off track and had to backtrack...At a night race you really need experienced and attentive marshals at the transition areas, especially if you are running a dual distance race. I would never down volunteers though especially for a race that begins at 1:00am...they do the best they can and in their defense they did provide instruction...they just need to increase the volume, runners tend to tune out, and focus on breathing and pace, well this runner does anyway...I was not happy with my finish time, despite the face that my splits were closer to even (we all hope for negative but...).
The marathon folks also offered a really cool interactive page that made me feel a bit better.

So second race of the year in the books...now I look forward to Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur in June, and Sydney in September. Run Happy Loyal reader.