i'm a scrooge with races

Something I can’t fathom is the rising prices of races – they just get more expensive year after year. there are races which coach has indicated he wants the team to participate in but I am just scrooge-y about the kind of value I am getting from what I pay.

Tricia is such a cheapo you may mumble under your breath. And yes I am! I boldly admit to that.

In many ways, races in Malaysia draw my attention more than those here. Unfamiliar terrain may be daunting but at least I am not paying to run at east coast park, which I can do it on any day of the week.

The only reason why I would pay for local races is because it can be jointly participated with the rest of the team. Not everyone in the team can and will want to travel out of Singapore for a race as it takes time and incur extra expenses.

The best races I’ve done in the past few years were those that took place in Malaysia. Some of the best to mention: eco-xtreme with dearie. eco-xcapade with dearie and Isabel. Pacesetters’ 15 and 30km runs. Malakoff and powerman duathlons (where I met dearie at) and of course, the most unforgettable Sabah Adventure Challenge. These are races Singapore can never nor dream of emulating..because we do not have the natural landscape nor are there sponsors who will support races in scales seen in Malaysia.