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CSC RUN BY THE BAY 2014:

celebrAtiNG tHe eFFOrtS

2 November 2014

Sweat, speed and smiles. That would sum up CSC Run by The bay 2014.
held on Sunday, 2 november 2014, at The float @ Marina bay, the event
saw runners turning up in their bright green race singlets, all raring to go.

After a mass warm-up against the magnif cent well-deserved rub. The venue also came alive The Ministry of Education (MOE) also proved to
view of Marina Bay, Guest-of-Honour and CSC with performances from duo Shili & Adi, who be a formidable force. Comprising teachers and
Vice-President Mr Loh Khum Yean f agged off entertained the crowd with powerful renditions off cers from various schools and divisions, the
the 15km, 10km and 5km races. A moving sea of of top 40 hits. team clocked impressive team timings in all the
green swept across The Float as runners began categories to defend the Overall Championship
to pick up pace. Runners had a truly enjoyable A real head turner was Ong Chee Keong, who title. Of the victory, MOE Convenor S.
experience along congestion-free routes that came dressed as Captain America. He even Kanesananthan said, Our teams motto is To
were dotted with ample drink points. wielded the characters unmistakable shield, give our best and to support one another.
which gleamed whenever light fell on it! This was Although the team hardly trained together, we
In just a little over half an hour, the f rst f nishers his f rst attempt at running a 10km while donning conscientiously trained on our own to maintain
of the Mens Open 10km category began crossing the costume. He said, The beautiful sceneries, our f tness levels. Our team members are very
the f nishing line. Others soon followed. Smiles the never-say-die spirit of the runners and the committed to running and have good race
of accomplishment adorned their faces as they cheers from the dedicated volunteers gave me an experience.
collected their f nishers medals, drinks and unforgettable experience.
cold towels. For those with sore muscles and The CSC Run By The Bay 2014 was capped
tired limps, they were eager to get some relief Amongst the race winners was Lois Ser, a lecturer off with a lucky draw as well as a prize-giving
and a massage was the perfect respite. Snaking at Republic Polytechnic (RP). She came in third presentation. Mr Loh Khum Yean handed out the
queues formed at the Tiger Balm booth where in the Public Service Womens Senior 10km hard-earned awards to all the winners. Kudos to
masseurs were on deck to give participants a category. Having taken part in past CSC runs, all the participants and winners for f nishing the
Lois said, It was pleasing to learn that even race you are all champions!
though the run has become larger in scale, the
philosophy of the event remains the same: to
encourage more public service staff to maintain a
healthy lifestyle.