Running Group
Kilometers of friendship and fun bY Keri Matwick
Around we go! AWA runners run and run. Because running is a cure for island fever, the AWA Running Club has taken that a step further. Over several months ending in August 2021, ten women completed a Run Around the Island, running 130km (80 miles) in ten segments. Thanks to excellent planning by Bernie Tretta, the loop was scenic and memorable. Starting at Pasir Ris Park, the loop moved counterclockwise with main points of Punggol, Sembawang, Kranji, Pioneer, West
Refreshing coconut water
The activities of the group extend beyond the island! Our AWA running group ambassador Becky Martin ran with newly transplanted Dora Branyan in Texas and then with Dafne Wesenaar in the Netherlands. While Dafne returned to Singapore after visiting family, Becky remained in The Hague, where she is settling her family in as they begin their new post. Botanic Garden runners
Coast Park, Sentosa, Marina Barrage, East Coast Park, and Changi Village. Jelly beans kept the women going during the run, while flat whites, coconut water, pratas and kouigh-amanns were the post-run incentives. This group consisted of Bernie Tretta, Becca Meurer, Caroline Beaumont, Christi Elflein, Claire Saf, Laura Binns, Nikki Elliott, Suzanne Murphy and Keri Matwick.
Becky Martin and Dafne Wesenaar, the Netherlands
Besides running, the women do Wednesday Iron Strength sessions. When rain or size limits restrict the sessions, the ladies continue via Zoom. It's an amazing motivational group for those in quarantine.
Wednesday iron strength sessions
Can’t imagine running far or so often? We didn’t think we could either, but the weekly AWA runs help us keep in great shape. Interested? We run every Tuesday at the Botanic Gardens at three different times. Thursdays are a bit longer, and Saturdays just a bit more. Come and join us. AWA Magazine Nov/Dec 2021
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