Everything on Running/Jogging - either looking for buddies, or routes + sharing juicy encounters (compiled)

[bluerunner]

The last time I ran at MacRitchie was 4-5years back. With no more Covid19 restriction now, it's certainly refreshing to be back there to do my run.

Noticed a few changes, good and bad:

1. The lockers outside the men's changing/shower room are gone! 😖. Luckily, those near the kayak hunt are still around, albeit a little walk is required from the changing area. Heng ah. 

2. Canteen has closed down. No more quick fix like banana and 100+ after run. I did not notice if the 100+ vending machine that used to be located outside the men's changing is still there or not. Luckily, water cooler and refill stations are still available.

3. In the men's shower room, it used to have 2 rows of shower head, 3-4 shower heads at each row. I only see 4 shower heads in 1 row now. Have to wait for my turn to shower even though there wasn't many people showering this morning. 👎

With 2 rows of shower head last time, there wasn't enough space on the bench to put our stuff. But now, the bench can nice accommodate us. Just outside the shower area, they have put another bench there. Good move. 

4. The water pressure is strong. Love it. 🥰

5. The mirror is still there. That's good. 

 

I also see wild fowls and chickens there now. I could hear the sound of the chicken when I was running in the trail.

Oh yes.....I almost stepped onto a black colour snake just no!! It was still a baby (I guess) and it was travelling very fast from one side of the forest to the other. That's real close! 😓 

 

The weather was great this morning. Very windy and the sun wasn't strong during my run.

Glad to be back running at MacRitchie trail.😍

[bluerunner]

Part of the trail (nearer to Lornie Rd side) has been closed. Perhaps there is fallen tree inside. Got to derail to the boardwalk.

Even then, there is a small section of the boardwalk is impacted by a fallen tree. Luckily, NPark set up something to lift up the tree so that runner/walker can pass through.

 

Hot day today. Thanks to the canoe boys for sharing shower heads.🥰😍

 

I hope NPark will reinstall the 100plus vending machine outside the male changing room. 

[cutejack]

20 minutes ago, bluerunner said:

Part of the trail (nearer to Lornie Rd side) has been closed. Perhaps there is fallen tree inside. Got to derail to the boardwalk.

Even then, there is a small section of the boardwalk is impacted by a fallen tree. Luckily, NPark set up something to lift up the tree so that runner/walker can pass through.

 

Hot day today. Thanks to the canoe boys for sharing shower heads.🥰😍

 

I hope NPark will reinstall the 100plus vending machine outside the male changing room. 

Share shower heads ar? Mmmmm

[sharked]

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[bluwerks]

Has the lockers in the shower room been reinstated recently? 

[bluerunner]

On 5/2/2023 at 9:36 PM, bluwerks said:

Has the lockers in the shower room been reinstated recently? 

Nope....But you can walk to kayak area for lockers and drink vending machine.

[isaacsem81]

Will anyone be there later?

[bluerunner]

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[mojoejoejoe62]

Anyone at decathlon now? im

planning to go today

[Razorpin]

Seeking 1:1 running buddy 

 

DM me 

30+ chn 170 60

 

Weekdays Tuesday to Thurs 9am - 4pm

Free as clearing leave 

[Michael1966]

i run sk pcn

[Dashy_Boy]

Looking for buddies to jog around bishan park to train up stamina...

[Red_martian]

4 hours ago, Dashy_Boy said:

Looking for buddies to jog around bishan park to train up stamina...

Is bishan park the same with bishan amk park? 

[Dashy_Boy]

5 minutes ago, Red_martian said:

Is bishan park the same with bishan amk park? 

ah yes bishan-amk park. Scared get confused with amk park =X

[Red_martian]

4 minutes ago, Dashy_Boy said:

ah yes bishan-amk park. Scared get confused with amk park =X

What time u be there?

[Dashy_Boy]

31 minutes ago, Red_martian said:

What time u be there?

Tomorrow evening maybe like 7?

[MasterFitMalaySG4U]

I always thought got this local mature fit guy who shirtless runs around there in wee hrs exhibit n even fun sex? Maybe he shift elsewhere? Haha 

[Dashy_Boy]

3 hours ago, MasterFitMalaySG4U said:

I always thought got this local mature fit guy who shirtless runs around there in wee hrs exhibit n even fun sex? Maybe he shift elsewhere? Haha 

does he have tattoo?

 

[giro789]

Hi, i would like to find someone to have regular running session around Tampines East..

[Ken Spencer]

anyone nearby tonight? 

[bluerunner]

Been really a long while since I have my run there. Need to go early before the crowd comes in and the monkeys crowd my running path. Eeeiiii

[MisterTan]

Jog there months ago at night. Very uneasy take a shower after jog as feel got eyes watching me at bathroom but no one around.

[Guest Medical Assistance]

40 minutes ago, MisterTan said:

Jog there months ago at night. Very uneasy take a shower after jog as feel got eyes watching me at bathroom but no one around.

You either need to seek medical assistance or a spiritual medium for help.

[bluerunner]

42 minutes ago, MisterTan said:

Jog there months ago at night. Very uneasy take a shower after jog as feel got eyes watching me at bathroom but no one around.

Most likely you have been videotaped by the person hiding behind the bathroom door. 

[Guest Equally]

1 hour ago, bluerunner said:

Been really a long while since I have my run there. Need to go early before the crowd comes in and the monkeys crowd my running path. Eeeiiii

There are two types of monkeys: (1) those that come out during the daytime for food, and (2) those that come out late at night for "spiritual treatment." Discriminating against the same species might not be ethical. There is nothing to avoid, and likewise they might also be avoiding you.

[Brandon19XX]

On 2/3/2024 at 7:12 PM, Michael1966 said:

i run sk pcn

Same. When u free?

[MisterTan]

On 7/28/2024 at 11:29 AM, bluerunner said:

Most likely you have been videotaped by the person hiding behind the bathroom door. 

Really? No one leh

[Robb_Tuck]

I love running in the city, especially the Marina Bay area. Usually I'll leave my bag at the lockers in the shower room at Funan. Then I'll walk to my start point at the esplanade. I'm sure most are not stranger to the Marina Bay area so you'll know that it's really scenic. Usually I do between 5k to 15k. After my runs, I use the walk back to Funan as a my cool-down and then hit the showers there. Thank God Funan has shower facilities!

 

If you're keen on joining me, do drop a pm!

[MalayBoy95]

I didn't know Funan has lockers/shower facilities.. Might try it out myself next time

[radiusulnar]

Didn't know Funan had such facilities too. I only know they have the cycling path through the shopping centre.

[Robb_Tuck]

Anyone up for this right now? On my way there

[bluerunner]

When it’s drawing near the F1 date, there are lots of road blocks and restrictions when running in central area. This, I dislike month of Aug-Sep when they are setting up for F1 race. Marina area is also getting a tad too crowded in the evening. Love the period just after Covid restrictions was lifted. The street of Singapore was so much less crowded. Great place to run. 

[tinkymale]

It’s just beside the 7-11 at the end of the bike track, you will need the CapitaLand app to access the shower. It’s a tiny space, but the shower cubicle are huge that can accommodate two person.

[Robb_Tuck]

All is well.

Edited December 28, 2024 by Robb_Tuck

[CCH1985]

i enjoy running around marina bay too. easy gradient and no traffic lights to stop at. plus lots of eye candy.

[Marc91]

On 9/14/2024 at 5:16 PM, Robb_Tuck said:

where is this? Which level isit at?

[egal]

thks

[bluerunner]

There are a few run related threads in BW but they are more location specific. 
The purpose of this thread is for run enthusiasts and runner wannabes to post anything under the sun about running. 
Share all your juicy encounters (not your dream yeah) and send invitation for others to join you in your run here. 

[milodinosaur91]

Sounds good! But I can’t run much. Is there a beginner kind of group? Hehehe

[bluerunner]

2 hours ago, milodinosaur91 said:

Sounds good! But I can’t run much. Is there a beginner kind of group? Hehehe

Any distance is a good start. If you work at town area like Raffles Place or Tanjung Pagar or She ton Way, you can join Running Department or Urban Milers. Try Google for details. 

[AgentFit]

10 hours ago, bluerunner said:

Any distance is a good start. If you work at town area like Raffles Place or Tanjung Pagar or She ton Way, you can join Running Department or Urban Milers. Try Google for details. 

 

Thanks for sharing the above.  I just checked the Running Dept and Urban Milers - it seems they are pretty 'long-distance', by my standards.  Do you know of any other similar running clubs which run short distances (eg 2.4km) or jog slowly?

[bluerunner]

4 minutes ago, AgentFit said:

 

Thanks for sharing the above.  I just checked the Running Dept and Urban Milers - it seems they are pretty 'long-distance', by my standards.  Do you know of any other similar running clubs which run short distances (eg 2.4km) or jog slowly?

From what I know so far, running groups min distance is 5km. 
There is a run group organised by someone from BW, which is also 5-10km distance. 
I’m unaware of other leisure run group that does 2.4km. 

[ReubenH]

15 minutes ago, AgentFit said:

 

Thanks for sharing the above.  I just checked the Running Dept and Urban Milers - it seems they are pretty 'long-distance', by my standards.  Do you know of any other similar running clubs which run short distances (eg 2.4km) or jog slowly?

Just run on your own first if you are worried about the pace and distance. It’s less stressful and enjoyable. When you run in groups, esp new to them, you would tend to wanna catch up with their pace and feel anxious about it. If you already have some base then maybe better. Just sharing my own experience. 
 

[bluerunner]

7 minutes ago, ReubenH said:

Just run on your own first if you are worried about the pace and distance. It’s less stressful and enjoyable. When you run in groups, esp new to them, you would tend to wanna catch up with their pace and feel anxious about it. If you already have some base then maybe better. Just sharing my own experience. 
 

Agree! Personally, I prefer running on my own. OTOT (own time own target). Stress free. Lol

[yoyo74]

On 4/15/2025 at 8:07 PM, milodinosaur91 said:

Sounds good! But I can’t run much. Is there a beginner kind of group? Hehehe

You will have to state your speed and distance. There are beginner who can run long but very slow while another type of beginner can run fast but very short distance. For my running group there are very slow runner who join and if you can at least run 5km very slowly than you can join my group.

[bluerunner]

Looks like my plan to go for a run before dinner has just washed down the drain. Sigh. 
What an unplanned rain. 🙈

[GCONG1]

5 hours ago, bluerunner said:

Looks like my plan to go for a run before dinner has just washed down the drain. Sigh. 
What an unplanned rain. 🙈

Same here 😔

[MBTM41]

My side rain stopped earlier...quite a nice cooling run in the north

[radiusulnar]

On 4/16/2025 at 10:24 PM, yoyo74 said:

at least run 5km very slowly

 

how slow is very slow? thinking of getting back into jogging but my base is like zero now

[bluerunner]

55 minutes ago, radiusulnar said:

 

how slow is very slow? thinking of getting back into jogging but my base is like zero now

Me too. Sigh. I have not run more than or equal to 5km a while. 😞