Author: SengkangBabies

I am a Blogging Daddy of four. Our kids are roaming Singapore to bring you FUN, This blog is use to capture our kids' growing up phases, and we want you to leave our blog with a smile :)

DiggerSite, dig for Fun !

[ Media Invite ]

If you pass by East Coast, you might think DiggerSite is a real construction site. Until you see beaming kids controlling the mini excavators 🙂
IMG_2864

“Construction site” with real signboards and Personal Protective Equipment. Hello Fans of “Bob The builders” and “Transformers Constructicons”, what are you waiting for!
DCIM104GOPRO

Realistic background, kids need to wear helmet and safety vest too! The SG50 “DANGER” t-shirt is optional but super adorable.
20160528 diggersite1

$50 gets you 10 tokens, believe me when I say the rides are very addictive. You can choose to spend all tokens on one day, or use within 3 months.
20160528 diggersite

Indoor excavator is cool (literally) as room is air conditioned 🙂 Play UFO and pickup up the balls by maneuvering the grip. Challenge each other to see who has the best reflexes.
20160528 diggersite3

It looks easy, but you need good coordination to control the excavator, up,down,left,right, grab and release etc. Under the helmet, players will soon perspire, it is tough to work in the construction industry.

Outdoor SAND Play, need I say more? The whole area is under a roof, so we are sheltered from the sun.
20160528 diggersite4
DCIM104GOPRO

We spend the most time at the wrecking balls section. Kids were trying to outdo each other by challenging each other to knock down all the pins first.
20160528 diggersite5

The excavators are fixed to the ground, so no worries about the kids driving off or knocking down the roofs! It is very safe as long as kids listen to the safety instructions and do not go near other moving excavators.
20160528 diggersite6

We understand log section was only two weeks old, the shelter was not even up yet (it is ready now). Kids love the challenge of picking the log and dumping it into the wheelbarrow.
20160528 diggersite7

Video (Link) : Fun digging at DiggerSite

Some kids (and adults) might have coordination problems, others look like experienced supervisors. But everyone will have fun. If you need to know, my girl is on par or better than her brothers 🙂

I was so tempted to challenge the kids but was worried that other kids will think “Uncle” snatch their toy.
20160528 diggersite8

More than the thrill rides, the staffs at DiggerSite are all very friendly and patient.
They are good with kids and keep engaging kids on the correct techniques.

Souvenirs for hardcore fans 🙂
20160528 diggersite2

Happy siblings, happy parents.
20160528 diggersite9

DiggerSite mentioned that excavators are suitable for kids 3 and up. Most parents would not mind letting the child sit on their laps.

Diggersite Address : Diggersite, 1020 East Coast Pkwy, Singapore 449878
Contact Number : No Contact number, but we would recommend you to message Diggersite beforehand for availability. Seems like a few childcare centers will be bringing the kids down 🙂

Operating hours : 11am to 9pm (Mon to Fri), 9am to 9 pm(Sat,Sun and Public Holiday)
Tickets : $7 per ride (5 minutes), x3 tickets bundle at $18, we recommend getting the membership for 10 rides at $50 (valid for three months)

More details about DiggerSite can be found on their Fanpage.
Do pop by our own Fanpage album to view more fun excavation.

2016 Sundown Marathon

[ Sponsored ]

I hit a new personal best at 2016 Sundown Marathon, clocking 1 hr 04 min for 10km category 🙂
This will provide more motivation for me to go under 60 minutes in 2016.
Sundown 10 km runners

I got at least three more 10k runs for the second half of 2016 (ThePerformanceSeries). With every race, I still get the jitters before the run.

Squeezing in the timing for a run, running takes up a lot of time and effort.
The warmup and preparation leading to race day, ensuring minimum spicy food and enough rest (a challenge for me).
10k is still a feat for me, and I always ask myself “Why do I run?” halfway through the race.

Catching my breathe, aching calves and bruised toes, waking up with stiff neck and waist.
In a twisted sense, running makes me feel alive!
I feel every part of my joints.
(The 42km runners must have gone through hell and back, I cannot imagine running 6 hours :p )

Every 10km completion brings me a lot of satisfaction, and motivation to go further.
Night race is different from day run, we first attempted Osim Sundown with 5km Family run in 2015.

The venue, paths are darker, I hate to run with my spectacles (350 degrees), so I need to strain harder to identify the different zones (toilets, hydration, start pen).
2016 Osim Sundown Marathon

On race day itself, all the self-doubts fade away!
I keep telling myself “Fitness for myself, fitness for my family”.

Fellow runners provide a strong sense of mission and conviction! My confidence and motivation immediately raise up a bar. “Look Hear and Feel” the running pulse (and deafening rock music), everyone is eager to bounce off 🙂

My personal wish was to run non-stop, and enjoy the evening.
2016 Sundown photos

Every run starts with the first step.

10pm run – Osim Sundown Marathon was well organised, the route brought us around Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands, and Gardens by the Bay. After the initial jam, the race was quite fun and cooling under the evening sky.

Water points, baggage deposit and shuttle bus was hassle free.
These are often taken for granted but provide much convenience to the runners.

20160528 Sundown run1

Personally, to improve my timing, I need to increase my running pace. Looking for kakis to run and motivate each other 🙂

Click to view our Running and Cycling series 🙂
I am encouraging kids to lead an active lifestyle
Sporty family, Strong family

*Thank you Osim Sundown Marathon for the sponsorship.
** Sundown Marathon Results (10km 34min, 21Km 1Hr 17min), more Sundown marathon timing available on website