Bukit Timah Trails - 02 October 2016

Sometimes I do run with shoes, and that is usually for trails. Not that Singapore has gnarley, technical terrain. Less trafficked trails can have great sand and smooth dirt surfaces perfect for barefooting. But any erosion areas gets filled with building rubble or crushed granite, and these can have scary sharp edges. Imagine slipping on a jagged tile or broken pipe with wet soles!!

Today I led an InterNations running group along some trails in Bukit Timah. Bukit Timah (Hill of Tin) is the highest point in Singapore stretching out to 163.63m! But it has some great trails around it with stretches that feel like you are in a remote jungle and 2 stunning quarry lakes.

The run was relaxed, with plenty of stops for the sights and keeping the group together. Perfect Sunday chill with great people!

 Lovely clean shoes!!

Singapore Quarry

 Hindhede Quarry- going down to 18 meters below sea level!

 Some were enjoying the trails more than others..

 Dairy Farm

 

Prata and lassi breakfast

Total running time was 1h15. Distance was..... "trail distance is not the same as road distance!"

Credits to Yoshi, Kat and Jessica for use of photos.