Aviva Ironman Singapore 70.3

Yaay! The covers are hot off the press! The Aviva Ironman Singapore 70.3 is now a legitimate and official race! Check out Ironman Singapore 70.3 for more details.

Me and Grace went down to the press conference at the Ritz Carlton (official hotel) on Saturday to help out Adrian and his team. Alot of the other trifamers and triathletes were there too, like Jeanette, Ben, Harn Wei, Boon Pin and many others. Most of them were there for the bike ride with Ser Luck (who was the GOH for the day) though.

The program of the day was simple enough: Bike ride through the city with outriders leading the way, presentation of Ironman Singapore 70.3 and media reception. The bike ride went off without a hitch, and even the weather was nice and sunny (good omen perhaps for next year? =P). After the ride the riders were all treated to a first class transition reception! Wow, this has got to be the first time I have seen Gatorade being served in jugs and glasses! Everybody was in praises about the service. I think with this kind of transition, the race fee would very well be worth it. Hehe.

Next was the presentation which went off without a hitch. Watching the video about athlete #1390 was rather inspiring. Wow I so want to qualify for Kona next year! =D For the media reception I guess Singapore being Singapore, not much media was present so the segment was skipped and we went straight to the part where everyone was waiting for: High-tea!

Yaay.. the food was good and the service was even better! The Ritz is really THE Ritz man.. Talk about having your coffee stirred for you man! And the muffins were just seriously divine. =D

Ok got to go now.. Need to sleep for tomorrow's training (hopefully). It has been raining non-stop since Sunday! <_<

The cool people who had made it all possible - Look at Adrian's delighted face! =)

Me, my idol Harn Wei, and Grace