Keonz Quek started his running journey back in 2003 when he realised that he should do something to improve his physical fitness. Back then, he was described as a running failure and was one of the students with the slowest timing in his class. But soon, he actually discovered his potential and talent in running when he was serving his national service. He then started his first competitve race in 2004. Motivated by his achievements, Keonz trains and runs every day.

Over the years, as a competitive runner, Keonz has participated in many running races in Singapore from as short as 3km to as long as 84km. He goes beyond the limit to extend his running experience beyond Singapore. In 2007, he completed his very first marathon in Singapore with a timing of 3 hrs 25 mins. Since then, he has participated at least 2 marathons a year. Today, he holds his personal best timing of 3 hrs 20 mins in KL International Marathon 2008.

Keonz believes he could do more to contribute to the running community by encouraging and inspiring more people to pick up running. In 2008, Keonz took the challenge to organise the inaugural DUSTY RUN, a night run in preparation for Sundown Marathon. Following the success in 2008, DUSTY RUN (Episode II) was again organised in 2009. He may not be a perfect runner, but his determination, dedication and discipline in running has motivated and inspired others to run.

Today, Keonz is an active runner in the local running community and is currently a member of Team FatBird, SGRunners and Club HDB Running Team. He believes that running a marathon race is not just about how fast you can run. A runner who can complete the race is already a winner. Hence, he always carry his running philosophy of 'To Win is to Complete, To Complete is To Win' whenever he runs a marathon. For every run, it is different experience. For every experience you gained, you learn something new and your mind become stronger.

For the first time, Keonz will be doing something different on 6 Dec 09 at the SCSM. As a trainer of Team FatBird Pacer Training Team, he will be leading a team of 4:00 Hr pacers to motivate and provide pacing for the marathoners. Targeting to complete the race below 4 hrs? Catch Keonz and his team at SCSM this year and they will pace you from the start line to the finishing line and motivate you to win your own race with a different experience. Together, let's have a fun race and achieve our goal.

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