Come the 9th April this year, motivational speaker MD Shariff Abdullah, 49, will be facing extreme temperatures of between minus 30 to 40 degrees Celsius when he runs 42.195km in … Continue Reading →
It has been his dream for the past seven years – to experience the wonders of Mount Everest for himself. And last month, the Singapore Blade runner, whose real name … Continue Reading →
As the first Singaporean mobility-impaired athlete to take part in marathons and ultras, the Singapore Blade Runner is well known around the region. Despite being born without a left leg … Continue Reading →
He was born without a left foot and was herded from one relative to another as a child, because of his disability. He was also not allowed to participate in … Continue Reading →
He has taken part in a variety of running events. These include marathons, vertical marathons and challenging ultras. Even cycling and canoeing races are not new to him either. But … Continue Reading →
Completing a 21km Half Marathon is not an easy feat. But try to run the full distance – while carrying a 5Kg backpack at the same time. That’s exactly what … Continue Reading →
Since returning from the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, he had completely lost his confidence in running. So 45-year-old Shariff Abdullah Peters, who is better known as the famous Singapore Blade … Continue Reading →
He is more famous in Singapore, for his running than his water prowess. But yesterday, the Singapore Blade Runner left behind his running gear, picked up a pair of paddles … Continue Reading →
An Interview with Singapore’s Own Blade Runner You have probably heard of Singapore’s very own Blade Runner, Mohammad Shariff Abdullah. While his South African counterpart, Blade Sprinter Oscar Pistorius, who … Continue Reading →