Category: sports

2016 Rio Olympics, Joseph Schooling swimming GOLD!

GOLD in caps. One for Singapore’s history and sports milestone!

Singapore’s first ever Gold in 2016 Rio Olympics, thanks to Joseph Schooling’s excellence performance in the 100m butterfly.

Well done!
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(Image credit CNA)

* Swimming video link

We had our Silver in Weightlifting in 1960 Mr Tan Howe Liang, and Table Tennis bronzes. My kids might not understand the significance of this moment yet, it is really not easy for a small country to provide world-class sportsmen!

Singapore Olympic Medals
(Image credit Wiki)

Joseph Schooling has proven to Singaporeans that Dreams can come true.
It takes a huge amount of commitment and determination to achieve our Dreams! (and $$ investments too)

However, I do believe the hardest hurdle is parents’ support.
Do we support out kids all the way, or we remind them to be “pragmatic”? (Dilemma)

Nevertheless, I hope a whole new generation of kids will be inspired to take up sports. Everyone in the Olympics is already a champion!

Video : Boon Wee Baby swim (Link)

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In true Singapore sense (haha), 4D number 5039 sold out and everyone is calling for Monday No-School (pun intended) :p

Shape Run 2016 with Skechers

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We participated in Shape Run 2016’s family category last week. It is only 1.8km and we were running with our new Skechers footwear.
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Earlier, we had arrive at around 0730. Although we can still sport the moon, the 15km and 10km runners had already set off.
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The “before” photo, happy to see many families with enthusiastic kids. We only brought Boon Yee and Boon Xin along as the two older kids might find 1.8km too relaxing. Browse our running stories here.
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And the race starts, our 1.8km pursuit. Slow and easy for Boon Yee and Boon Xin with Marina Bay as the backdrop.
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Running requires discipline, but we can always make time for family photos 🙂
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After the halfway point, we had to encourage Boon Xin to carry on running. Life has been good for her in primary school, and she has put on some weight 🙂
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We literally need to pull her over the finishing line hee hee 🙂
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Well done kids, I must bring Boon Xin out for more sports 🙂
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After completing our race, Skeckers mascot came out to greet us 🙂
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Skechers balloons for junior finishers. Thank you Skechers for the opportunity to bond through running 🙂
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A short review about our shoes. The kids’ shoes are light and colourful, we can use them for sports or just casual outdoor activities (Swirly Girl-Shine Vibe for her, and Burst-Power Sprints for him).

GORUN Ride 5 for me and Mrs. I have not taken the shoes for 10km runs yet, but I am happy with the lightweight material and cushioning. Perhaps shoe is still new, or is it the design of the sole, I can feel the grip on rainy days too.
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We blog about our recent shopping experience at Skeckers Ion Orchard, look at all the colourful women and children’s selections.
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Do pop by Skechers Website and Facebook for the latest updates.