Run Baby Run - Race The Dead 2013

Race The Dead is Singapore's first ever zombie race in Singapore. 

I was really upset when I found out that registration was close for the race but the next thing I knew, they opened up another race day! So hyped and no matter how expensive it was ( $80), I signed up with my friends. 

There was a choice between being a zombie or a racer. Honestly, I don't run frequently so 5km was a total challenge for me. The online videos made me even more excited because its almost like a mini wipeout challenge .

We signed up for the last 2nd time slot because we knew that Halloween was the night before.

I was so anxious about it and went around texting my friends who ran on the 1st day.

Apparently, most of them completed the race and became a SURVIVOR. 

Registering for the race. The last time I participated in a race was during the NIKE womens 5K run with Eexuan so this time, I participated with both Charlotte and Irina.

I'm very anal about taking care my body like not getting it tanned....... Sunblock is essential for events like this . You may think its so diva-ish but whatever , it's important to me. 

This happens once in a blue moon when I'm so KIND (lol) to help Charlotte to apply sunblock.

Each racer had 2 life tags that has to be placed at both side of the hips. Once both tags are taken by the zombies, you're officially OUT!!! However, there was a life station in the middle of the route which I TOTALLY NEEDED CAUSE ONE OF THE ZOMBIE MANAGE TO GET 1 LIFE FROM ME.

Literally ran for my life and IT WAS SO DIFFICULT to run on sand!!!!

We all kept our phones in the bag therefore there's very limited photos of the race itself .

Aftermath of the run. Our shoes was soaking wet and sandy because some obstacles required us to get soaked. 

There was a maze and I hated the obstacle which needed us to crawl. My legs were crying.

Everyone getting washed up together to be part of the Guinness book of records for "Most number of people showering together".

Proudly flaunting our Survivor Tees!

All of the zombie's makeup was so impressive. Hands down. The weather was so torturous but they did such a good job. Applause for yall. 

LOOK AT HOW MANY LIFE TAGS HE MANAGE TO SNAP!!

Free cupcakes up for grabs. It tasted quite delish surprisingly. 

Free photo booth snaps at the end of the race. 

I'm a SURVIVOR!!!!!

Was a wonderful experience to be part of the race and I can't wait to participate in my next race which is ELECTRIC RUN!!!!! 

Side note, I'm loving that school is only less than 4 hours everyday. Having a weekend off from work allowed me to get my house chores and wrap up my reports for FYP.

Have a wonderful week guys!

X

A Spooktacular Day

Its 1 in the afternoon and I am happy to say that its "TGIF" for me.

My day started at 9 in the morning and after I'm done with school, its home sweet home.

As you know, Halloween was just yesterday and I did manage to dress up this year.

However, most people dressed up on Saturday instead of yesterday because it was a weekend night.

If you have seen my instagram, you would have already known what I dressed up as.

Tadaaaaa!

The Black Swan!

If you're not aware who is this, please bang your head against the wall.

Here's the breakdown of how I was able to complete the whole outfit on a budget.

1) Bustier

Basically, I just recycled an old black plain bustier that Eexuan donated to me.... 

Made a trip to Chinatown to get the extra feathers, rhinestones and fabric glue which costed me $10?

Taking reference to the pictures from the movie, I realized that most of the feathers were on the left chest area so I tried to make the bustier similar.

2)Tutu Skirt

The skirt was a separate from the top itself and I bought it from taobao...

My aunt made a trip back to China so she offered to buy it for me at no cost.

FREE! (but it must be like less than $10 for sure)

3)Heels

Didn't buy the heels just for this but I had it all along in my shoe closet. Perfect to complete the outfit. 

4)Hair & Makeup

The hair wasn't a problem at all, because I just had to tie my hair into a bun. Bought this clip on feather thingy that I just clipped it on my bun. 

One of the most crucial part of the outfit has got to be the face makeup. I was looking for the white base paint and randomly bought it at a costume shop @fep. IT WAS HORRIBLE.

Like it gave my face a very oily finish which made it even harder to draw the black strips etc.

Sigh......... but thankfully, I just tried to use whatever I have.

Michelle phan's tutorial was VERY USEFUL.

I guess one of the reasons why she gets so many views on her videos is because she caters to the asian crowd. 

Oh I did give the red contact lenses a miss because I've sensitive eyes.

Didn't miss this out either. Spammed black and silver eyeliner on my hands. 

Whole outfit cost: $30?!?

HOW CHEAP IS THAT!

My friend told me that she bought her superwoman outfit from a store at $80....

What........

The whole preparation took about 1.5 hours and it was time to head out!

Unfortunately, it was a little bit too late so I was only able to catch a few interesting costumes.

Jason from Friday the 13th!

People were suppose to be scary on Halloween so I don't know how this group fitted into the theme but it was humorous that they dressed cohesively as a group.

Can you guess what Dave was? HAHAHA

Funniest outfit of the night has got to be this. 

She had to walk sideways like a crab because of the frame. 

Was already making my way to Zouk and look who I saw!

A little ballerina. She was such a sweetie because she kept looking at me and smiling, telling her mum that she wants a picture. Awww

Moe was a unicorn . Bet it felt like an oven in there.

Irina was the girl version of Thor. Sadly, we didn't see any cute guys in a Thor outfit.

The night ended earlier as usual because I had a bad headache by the end of the night.

It was such a long day because Irina and me had FFO till 10pm.

We signed up for Race the Dead, Singapore's first zombie race therefore it was important to get ample rest.

Xuan and I did our part by dressing up as dead Mexican dolls. The face painter only drew half of our faces as requested.

 

Till next time,

Amelia