Get ready for a sports challenge, whether you are in your 20s or 60s
Mr Steven Chek, 63, and Ms Jaslyn Koh, 31, both plan to run the 55km ultramarathon at the Income Eco Run in June. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
SINGAPORE – Ms Jaslyn Koh and Mr Steven Chek are three decades apart in age, but both are training to run the same 55km ultramarathon on June 7. They are among 10 runners invited to clock this distance to celebrate Income Insurance's 55th anniversary.
Mr Chek, 63, took up running three years ago when he retired from roles in sales and business development in companies making healthcare products or adhesives.
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