I was on my way to lunch last Sunday when I saw the queue! It was more than 2km long!
Thousands of people were queuing for something. It must be good stuff! Should I join the queue?
This is what they were queuing for :
I met a nice young man, Jarrell Gerald. Oops, sorry ^o^ He had been queuing since 9.50 am ..... finally he got his Race Pack at 12.05pm.
Gerald posing happily with his Official Race Day TeeNike is hosting race events in 25 cities around the world. On 31st August 2008, more than 1 million runners will put on their iPods to race in 25 locations around the world at the same time. Uniting athletes world-wide through the World's Largest Running Event : The Nike+ Human Race 10K.
I'm concerned that Nike is promoting the idea of running races with iPods. Blissfully deaf iPod runners are a hazard in most road races. I hope the runners would exercise caution when running.
I can't help wondering how much Nike is benefiting from this huge advertising campaign. :P
Race Flag Off Time : 4.15 pmStart Point: The Esplanade Bridge
End Point: The Padang
Wordless Wednesday
51 comments:
So all runners must have ipod to be able to join the race?
Doreen,
The runners have to be registered for this event. The iPods help them to track their progress.
Nike Sports Music is created to inspire the athletes and also to give an energy boost when it is needed.
Wow! Sports is becoming so fun!
You'll be joining it?
I'll pengsan half way if I registered..LOL
did you join?
Excellent posting! I love it! Have a nice week.
napaboaniya,
I didn't join. You must be joking! The queue was more than 2 km long! I went for a leisurely lunch in an air-conditioned restaurant instead. hehe...
I'm a coach potato.
ettey,
No, I didn't. Phew!
Hi David!
Bye! *waves*
What a crowd! Running with ipods? Like running with scissors.
Nike will be getting a huge amount of publicity that's for sure! I thought there would be some charity tie-in but there doesn't seem to be any that I can see. I'm always very suspicious of these large corporations and their motives, but Nike do some good work through their Nike Foundation.
sandy,
Yep... see the danger. tsk tsk tsk....
A.
According to its website, it is giving donations to Lance Armstrong Foundation (cancer survivors), NineMillion.org (refugee children) and WWF (wildlife).
That's like running to races, one in the queue and one the day of the race.
Thanks for stopping by and tell you hubby Happy Birthday.
Hi Ken!
Yep... two races for the runners. :)
Happy Birthday, Ken!... and my hubby. :)
Good series of pictures, I too wonder the purpose of linking Nike and iPod with races.
I have gotten used to using my Ipod just about everywhere. You just have to be a little careful.
Nice series of pictures. They are very colorful.
wah, see q already pengsan.
Oh I know somebody who'd probably be so into this. She needs to hear about it... I'll send her your link.
Me? Oh no... with my knees I absolutely do not run any more. (Unless somebody's chasing me.)
I didn't train for this... :-)
Singaporean love queues for some reason...lolzz
Eh you running??
I think it is a pretty bad idea to run with iPods on too. Here in Toronto we have had numerous accidents involving people not paying attention because they are listening to music too loud etc. Great pics though!
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hello there eastcoastlife...have a nice day
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Hi ECL! If I see such a long line, I'd be curious too he he! Will u be taking part in the race? ;)
Guess they doing it for some Guiness world record?
it is my dream to be able to join a race like that in the future. thing is, i have a hard time running..but brisk walking isn't a problem..so if they open a category for walkers..i am so there!
Look like a nice place to be!
Why iPod? Are they giving out iPod for free?
I would rather avoid the crowd. :(
Thanks for tracing to the beginning of the queue for your dear readers. This is rather blog-worthy....I didn't realise that there's such a run.
WOw if as many join in the other races then it will be an enormous event.
Wow I've heard about this too ECL!I'd like to join it next time- for now still need to get in shape.
Does runners need to have an ipod to join coz I am not really into the ipod thingy but if they are giving it away for free- bring it on;)
Fascinating!
Are they trying to get two birds with one arrow?
But quite interesting.
So pple queue to run or queue for gift pack? :P
Aiyo....got road closure againnnn!!!???
dun think i can join, cause i have no iPod..does the race pack includes iPod?
i hate waiting in line not unless they are giving out FREE hi-tech gizmos and gadgets. LOL!
Sounds like fun! Just looking at the queues reminds me of the 'Hello Kitty' craze a few years back. Were you in the queue back then?
2KM of queue?!!! People's abilities to queue never seize to amaze me!
That sounds fun!!! Cool one for wordless!!! Happy WW! Hope you can visit mine too...
Will be having fun and good exercise for S'poreans *smile*
hmmm i totally forgot about this in the midst of my busyness. Is registration over? SIGH.
Oh My.
Its been a while since I have done a race - brings back some memories.
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WOW! That is a long line! I love the concept though!
Quite a line up!
Happy WW
never tried joining events like these. looks like it'll be one full sweaty day!
iPod is cool. Wonder how to live without one...
Apart from listning to songs, the Nike+iPod gadget is mainly a training tool; it has a counter displaying your time, distance, or calories burned, and other host of stuff, for your running session.
Expensive gadget though :(
I hate queues even if it's a fairly short one, don't talk about 2km - it's crazy! Nike will of course be getting lots of publicity for this, but I agree running with iPod is so dangerous and a health hazard. Someone should make a protest and customers of Nike's iPod should get educated on this danger.
Mmmm, sound interesting. Remind me time to hit the gym again. Been lazy lately!
I wouldn't bother to wait in such a long queue. Anyway I have boycotted Nike since hearing about their child labour so would never join the race.
is jaymes ok? 2 days din hear fromu liao..no new post
Belinda
hiya
i'm the guy posing with the shirt in your blog. just to clarify that this queue was actually for the people who have already registered and paid for the run. I reckon the long snaking line was because some (or should I say many, including myself) of them came from Padang after finishing their Army Half Marathon. It sure was a long wait, but at least I chitchatted with people around me...
oh and btw, name's Gerald not Jarrell hehe... cheers.
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