Ahead of the Great Eastern Women’s Run, the Great 116 fitness challenge was held last Sunday on September 1. This was an event where women were given the opportunity to push their physical limits while bonding with their comrades at the same time. 149 women rose to the challenge and took part in total.

Modelled on the Physical 100 Netflix series, this is the second time that a physical fitness challenge is being held as a preview for the Great Eastern Women’s Run. I took part in the inaugural Great 115 last year and it had been a lot of fun. 

There were five stations at Great 116 to test different aspects of physical skill and fitness. These were as follows.

• Battle Rope: To test power and endurance 
• Bar Hang: To test endurance 
• Farmers Walk: To test speed and strength 
• Bar crossing: To test strength and agility
• Reactive wall: To test cognition

Participants who took part really enjoyed the challenges and pushing their limits.

Said Justine Mok, 27, “I signed up for Great 116 as part of the Great Eastern Women’s Run. We approached it as a fun challenge and opportunity to test ourselves. I found the experience very interesting. Each station tested different aspects of our fitness, highlighting the importance of being well-rounded. I enjoyed seeing everyone coming together, too.”

Added her sister Cherie, 23, “It was a new experience we haven’t had before and I tried activities that I’m normally wouldn’t in my daily life. I enjoyed trying the different stations with my sister.”

As a reward for their efforts, all Great 116 participants received a S$20 Decathlon voucher and a goodie bag worth over S$120 with additional prizes for the top three. 

Winning the Great 116 challenge was Cheryl Chan who had been participating for the first time.

Said Cheryl, 39, “The win was really unexpected! I just came here to have fun, but I ended up meeting and making new friends too. I really enjoyed today’s atmosphere and community spirit.” 

Jess Hsien Hui and Casey Chin rounded off the top three.

The Great Eastern Women’s Run takes place on 27 October and if you are not yet signed up for the race, you can register at https://greateasternwomensrun.com. I hope to see you there. 

All photos in this post are credited to GREAT EASTERN WOMEN’S RUN.