Cheah Wei Wen,

FFRC Run Leader 

Like many other Singaporean men, Wen first got into running when he enlisted in National Service. At that point, it was simply a way to keep fit with the limited time he had outside of camp, as he wasn’t able to cycle.

However, over time, running became more than just exercise—it became a way for Wen to get some headspace and escape the noise of life. For him, it’s now that part of the day where he can either zone in or zone out.

What keeps Wen motivated is the belief that the only runs he regrets are the ones he doesn’t do.

Your day one at FFRC?

“One weekend, my girlfriend and I felt pretty stagnant with our running and decided it would be cool to potentially run with other people. We took the plunge and joined our first FFRC run. 

Rocked up mid-way through drills and felt like a fish out of water. As the morning went on, I got to chat with a few other runners and even had a crack at a cheeky breakaway towards the end. We had a good time and we talked about how we'd definitely give it another go. 

A month or so later, we came back for another run and now FFRC is the only thing in our calendars every Saturday morning.”

Nutrition Facts

  • UTMB 20KM-E (TransLantau25 2018) - Parents’ surprise and delight 

  • 10KM PB (Braves Coaching Time-Trial) - 42:13

  • Guilty Pleasure - Beer
    Must have - Earphones and Lululemon Surge 4” shorts

  • One shoe to rule it all - Norda 001s 

  • Kaya hotspot - Keng Wah Sung in Geylang

Dream

  • The Speed Project (L.A. to Vegas)

  • Sub 9 mins for 2.4KM at 30 years old

  • Sub-4 Marathon

  • UTMB 100/170KM-E Race

Ingredients

  • Intentionally keeps away from racing, less pressure, happy days. 

  • Wants to run his age in kilometres on birthdays.

  • Road Cycling

Wisdom

Keep at it! Find a reason for why you run, any reason to run is a good one, whether that might be to lose weight or for a nice quiet time. Hold true to that and I am sure it will get you one foot out of the door every time. Find your running crew, the ones you get along with and also the ones who make the journey bearable and the miles easier. I recommend FFRC ;)

What does being a run leader mean to you? 

“For me, it's all about the community. I really enjoy getting to know new people and helping to create an environment where they feel welcomed and inspired to run.”

What does running mean to you personally? How has it shaped your life? What has running taught you about yourself and life in general?

“As cliche as it is, I see running as a privilege that I'm extremely fortunate to enjoy. The way I see it, as long as you get out of the door, no run is a bad run!”