SAFRA Running Club Toa Payoh

Hi everyone, due to the weather condition, today’s run is cancelled. Stay safe.

Training Schedule – BYDSIM Week 3 (~42 KM) 🏃‍♂️🔥

The BYDSIM 2026 build continues! Week 3 takes the weekly mileage up to approximately 42km, with a 22km long aerobic run, progressive running, and cruise intervals. The focus this week is building endurance while developing your ability to maintain a strong, controlled effort.

📅 Sunday, 30 August | 7:00 AM�
🏃 L*D – 22km Aerobic | MP + 30 sec�Route: SRCTP – Kallang PCN – Water Sports Centre – Marina Barrage – Kallang Riverside Park North – Kallang PCN – SRCTP�
📍 Meeting Point: SAFRA Toa Payoh (SRCTP)�
Training Lead: Rishi

The longest run of the week and an important step in your marathon build. Keep the effort controlled at marathon pace + 30 seconds, focusing on steady pacing, endurance, and good running form throughout the 22km.

📅 Tuesday, 1 September | 7:00 PM�
🏃 10km Progressive Run�Route: SRCTP – Potong Pasir Ave 1 – Upper Serangoon Rd – Braddell Rd – Woodleigh Park (1 loop) – TPY Lorong 8 – TPY Lorong 1 – SRCTP�📍 Meeting Point: SAFRA Toa Payoh (SRCTP)�
Training Lead: Rishi

Start easy and gradually increase the effort as the run progresses. The goal is to finish strong while staying in control and maintaining good form.

📅 Thursday, 3 September | 7:00 PM�
⚡ 10km Cruise Intervals�Route: Kallang–Potong Pasir Park Connector�
📍 Meeting Point: SAFRA Toa Payoh (SRCTP)�
Training Lead: Ray

A quality aerobic workout designed to improve your ability to sustain a strong effort over longer periods. Focus on consistent pacing and controlled recovery between efforts.

💡 Marathon Training Tip of the Week
Fuel the distance, don't just run it. As the long runs increase beyond 20km, your nutrition and hydration strategy becomes increasingly important. Practise taking fluids and carbohydrates during your long runs so you can identify what works well for you before race day. Your marathon nutrition plan should be trained—not improvised.

🔥 42km Week! The mileage is building, and so are we. Stay consistent, train smart, recover well, and keep moving towards BYDSIM 2026 together! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💪

Training Schedule – BYDSIM Week 2 (~40 KM) 🏃‍♂️🔥

Week 2 of BYDSIM 2026 is here! The mileage steps up to approximately 40km, with a 20km aerobic long run, progressive running, and track intervals. This week is all about building endurance while developing the ability to run stronger as fatigue sets in. 💪

📅 Sunday, 23 August | 7:00 AM�
🏃 L*D – 20km Aerobic Run�Route: SRCTP – Bishan Park – Lower Pierce – Upper Pierce Gate (U-turn) – Lower Pierce – Thomson Plaza – Thomson Rd – Toa Payoh Rise – SRCTP�
📍 Meeting Point: SAFRA Toa Payoh (SRCTP)�Training
Lead: Rishi
The long run is the key endurance session of the week. Keep the pace controlled and comfortable, focusing on maintaining a steady effort throughout the 20km. This is about building your aerobic base and getting comfortable with longer distances.

📅 Tuesday, 25 August | 7:00 PM�
🏃 11km Progressive Run�Route: SRCTP – Toa Payoh Rise – Lornie Park Connector – Sime Rd – Andrew Rd – SLF Building – SRCTP�
📍 Meeting Point: SAFRA Toa Payoh (SRCTP)�Training
Lead: SS
Start comfortably and gradually increase your pace throughout the run. The objective is to finish stronger than you started while maintaining good running form and control.

📅 Thursday, 27 August | 7:00 PM�
⚡ Track Intervals – 7.2km�
Workout: 6 × 800m (RI 1 min), followed by 400m (RI 2 min)�
📍 Meeting Point: Bishan Stadium�
Training Lead: TBA
A structured speed session to improve cardiovascular fitness, running economy, and your ability to sustain faster efforts. Focus on consistency across every repetition rather than sprinting the first few.

💡 Marathon Training Tip of the Week
Respect the long run. As your weekly mileage increases, don't be tempted to run your L*D too fast. The purpose is to build endurance and strengthen your ability to stay on your feet for longer. Keep your effort controlled, fuel appropriately, and save your speed for the quality sessions.

🔥 40km Week! Every kilometre counts as we build towards BYDSIM 2026. Stay consistent, train smart, and keep moving forward together! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💪

Training Schedule – BYDSIM Week 1 (~38 KM) 🏃‍♂️🔥

The BYDSIM 2026 journey starts now! Week 1 brings approximately 38km of structured marathon training, combining aerobic endurance, tempo running, and track intervals. The focus is on building a strong foundation and preparing the body for the weeks ahead. 💪

📅 Sunday, 16 August | 7:00 AM
🏃 L*D – 18km Aerobic
Run�Route: SRCTP – Bishan Park – AMK Methodist Church – AMK Ave 3/4 – Lentor MRT – Upper Thomson – Upper/Lower Pierce – Upper Thomson – Thomson Rd – TPY Rise – TPY Lor 1 – SRCTP�
📍 Meeting Point: SAFRA Toa Payoh (SRCTP)�Training
Lead: Ray

Start Week 1 with a solid 18km aerobic run. Keep the effort controlled and comfortable—this session is about building endurance and time on your feet, not chasing pace.

📅 Tuesday, 18 August | 7:00 PM�
🏃 10km Tempo
Run�Route: SRCTP – Kallang PCN – Lorong Chuan – Bishan PCN – SRCTP�
📍 Meeting Point: SAFRA Toa Payoh (SRCTP)�
Training Lead: Alex

A quality tempo session to develop your ability to maintain a strong and controlled effort. Stay consistent and avoid starting too fast.

📅 Thursday, 20 August | 7:00 PM�
⚡ Track Intervals – 7.2km�Workout: 6 × 800m (RI 1 min), followed by 400m (RI 2 min)�
📍 Meeting Point: Bishan Stadium�Training
Lead: Jeffrey
Track intervals target speed, running economy, and cardiovascular strength. Focus on maintaining consistent effort across all six 800m repetitions.

💡 Marathon Training Tip of the Week
Build your base before chasing your pace. Your marathon performance is built on consistent weeks of training, not one hard workout. Keep your long runs controlled, complete your quality sessions with purpose, and give your body enough recovery to adapt. Consistency beats intensity when it comes to marathon preparation.

🔥 BYDSIM 2026 starts here! Let's put in the work, support one another, and build towards a stronger marathon season together. 💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

*DRun

Training Schedule (9–13 August 2026) 🇸🇬

Celebrate Singapore's 61st National Day while staying on track with your marathon training! This week blends endurance, progressive pacing, and speed work to build strength, stamina, and confidence as your race preparation continues.

📅 Sunday, 9 August | 7:00 AM 🇸🇬�
🎉 19km Aerobic Run – National Day Run�Route: SRCTP → Balestier Road → Fort Canning → Dhoby Ghaut → Cavenagh Road → Zhongshan Mall → SRCTP�
📍 Meeting Point: SAFRA Toa Payoh�
Training Lead: Joshua

🥤 Post-run refreshments by the poolside
🎁 Exciting giveaways

Celebrate National Day together as we run through some of Singapore's iconic landmarks. Shorter distance and easy pace groups are available, so everyone can join in the festivities!

📅 Tuesday, 11 August | 7:00 PM�🏃 12km Aerobic Progressive Run�
Route: SRCTP → Kallang Park Connector → Bishan Park Connector → Bishan Park 1 → SRCTP�
📍 Meeting Point: SAFRA Toa Payoh
🥤 Post-run hydration by the poolside�Training Lead: Rishi

📅 Thursday, 13 August | 7:00 PM�
⚡ Track Intervals – 7.2km�Workout: 6 × 800m (RI 1 min), followed by 400m (RI 2 min)�
📍 Meeting Point: Bishan Stadium�
Training Lead: Alex

💡 Training Tip of the Week
�Running a longer aerobic session strengthens your endurance base and improves your body's ability to burn fat efficiently. Progressive runs teach you to finish stronger than you started, while interval training improves speed, running economy, and cardiovascular fitness. Together, these sessions build the endurance and strength needed for a successful marathon.

Let's celebrate Singapore's birthday the best way we know—running together as one community! 🇸🇬❤️

SAFRA Running Club Toa Payoh

Committee members 2026-2028

🇸🇬 National Day Run 2026 🇸🇬

Celebrate 61 Years of Nation Building with SAFRA Running Club Toa Payoh!

Put on your official SRC red running vest and join us as we celebrate Singapore's 61st National Day with a meaningful morning run through some of our city's iconic landmarks. Whether you're training for your next race or simply looking to enjoy a festive run with fellow runners, there's a pace and distance for everyone!

📅 Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 AM
📍 Meeting Point: SAFRA Toa Payoh (Main Entrance)
🏃 Main Route (19km):
SRCTP → Balestier Road → Fort Canning → Dhoby Ghaut → Orchard Road → Cavenagh Road → Thomson Road → Zhongshan Mall → SRCTP
✨ What's Happening?
🇸🇬 Celebrate Singapore's 61st Birthday together
🏃‍♂️ Shorter distance and easy pace groups available
👕 Wear your official Red SRCTP Running Vest for the run and group photo
🥤 Post-run refreshments by the poolside
🎁 Exciting giveaway!

💡 National Day Fun Fact
The first National Day Parade was held on 9 August 1966 at the Padang to commemorate Singapore's first year of independence. Today, National Day continues to unite Singaporeans through celebration, community spirit, and national pride.
Let's come together, run as one community, and celebrate the nation we proudly call home.

Majulah Singapura! 🇸🇬❤️