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Living up to Runninghour's motto of "Run to bond, run so others can!", polytechnic lecturer and running guide Wang Cuiling and visually-impaired office worker Fadiah Aman have been doing just that together for the third time. Here they are seen compl
Living up to Runninghour’s motto of “Run to bond, run so others can!”, polytechnic lecturer and running guide Wang Cuiling and visually-impaired office worker Fadiah Aman have been doing just that together for the third time. Here they are seen completing the Durian Loop trail at Bukit Timah. ST PHOTOS: BENJAMIN SEETOR
Living up to Runninghour's motto of "Run to bond, run so others can!", polytechnic lecturer and running guide Wang Cuiling and visually-impaired office worker Fadiah Aman have been doing just that together for the third time. Here they are seen compl
It’s “wefie” time for “buddy runners”. Here, volunteers and runners are seen taking a short break to snap a group photo during their walk at the Durian Loop trail in Bukit Timah Hill.ST PHOTOS: BENJAMIN SEETOR
Living up to Runninghour's motto of "Run to bond, run so others can!", polytechnic lecturer and running guide Wang Cuiling and visually-impaired office worker Fadiah Aman have been doing just that together for the third time. Here they are seen compl
The Runninghour volunteer guides are there to lend a helping hand when there are obstacles. Every Saturday morning, runners either go for a run or do circuit training to build up strength and stamina.ST PHOTOS: BENJAMIN SEETOR
Living up to Runninghour's motto of "Run to bond, run so others can!", polytechnic lecturer and running guide Wang Cuiling and visually-impaired office worker Fadiah Aman have been doing just that together for the third time. Here they are seen compl
No turning back for these volunteers and runners. In the words of one visually-impaired participant, the weekly exercise has helped her to lose weight, become healthier and most importantly, taught her to accept and overcome challenges despite her disability.ST PHOTOS: BENJAMIN SEETOR
Living up to Runninghour's motto of "Run to bond, run so others can!", polytechnic lecturer and running guide Wang Cuiling and visually-impaired office worker Fadiah Aman have been doing just that together for the third time. Here they are seen compl
Mr Goh Giin Huat (at left),44, who is visually challenged, with running guide Chris Timms, 36, at one of their weekly running sessions. The guide may use a towel to guide his running buddy.ST PHOTOS: BENJAMIN SEETOR
Living up to Runninghour's motto of "Run to bond, run so others can!", polytechnic lecturer and running guide Wang Cuiling and visually-impaired office worker Fadiah Aman have been doing just that together for the third time. Here they are seen compl
Running guides and “buddy runners” at a training session at the Toa Payoh Stadium. Runninghour has more than 400 members.ST PHOTOS: BENJAMIN SEETOR
Living up to Runninghour's motto of "Run to bond, run so others can!", polytechnic lecturer and running guide Wang Cuiling and visually-impaired office worker Fadiah Aman have been doing just that together for the third time. Here they are seen compl
A Runninghour guide conducts induction training at Toa Payoh Stadium for those also keen to become running guides.ST PHOTOS: BENJAMIN SEETOR

An inclusive club with special needs runners among members, where nobody runs alone

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Jun 11, 2018, 5:00 am SGT
Benjamin Seetor Executive Photojournalist

Like most people, it is a struggle for teacher Chris Timms to wake up every Saturday morning for a run. But the hour-long run, and the people he runs with, are well worth it, said the 36-year-old.

Mr Timms is a running guide with Runninghour, an inclusive running club which provides support for special needs runners. The group, which has more than 400 members, consists of "buddy runners" who might be physically, visually or intellectually challenged, as well as able-bodied fitness enthusiasts who volunteer as running guides.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 11, 2018, with the headline 'Runninghour time'. Print Edition | Subscribe
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