After our morning run through Navy Pier and Lakeshore, we excitedly headed for the Chicago Marathon Race Expo to claim our race kits and, of course, to go shopping! (more…)

I arrived in Chicago on October 9, Thursday, just a few days before race day on October 12.  My friends, Ton, Lit, Angel, and I stayed at The James Hotel, which I highly recommend for it’s clean, modern rooms, excellent service, and great location.

It was my first time in Chicago, which I learned later on didn’t get the Windy City nickname because of strong winds, but because, in the late 1800s, an editor once said that the politicians from there were full of hot air!  Well, it was pretty chilly and windy and I absolutely loved it! (more…)

Fit for Fashion, a new reality TV show which will transform 12 ordinary men and women into fit, stylish and confident individuals, will premiere across Asia on StarWorld, Asia’s leading female entertainment channel tonight. The 10 episode show aims to motivate viewers to exercise their right to reach their full potential. I do hope I get to watch this even if I’m abroad! (more…)

I finished Chicago Marathon yesterday morning! It was my 11th marathon and my 5th World Marathon Major! 8 years ago, when I could barely finish 5k, who would’ve thought I would finish more marathons than the number of fingers on both hands?!! (more…)