Bandar Seri Begawan - Getfit CrossFit, official fitness partner of the Standard Chartered Half-Marathon Brunei 2013 will be hosting a special fitness clinic for younger participants of the event aged between eight and 12 years of age.

According to a press release, this is the second of such special fitness clinics hosted by the event's fitness-partner - GetFit CrossFit. It will be held on Sunday, March 17 from 3pm to 4pm at The GetFit CrossFit Box, Lot 19990, Ground Floor, Taman Alam, Simpang 34, jalan Telanai, Kampong Beribi, Gadong. Spots are limited and will be allocated on a first- come-first-serve basis. Interested participants may register via sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 3pm today.

Jennifer Kang, Head of Corporate Affairs and Marketing said: "All the children who attended the first fitness clinic session by GetFit CrossFit had a fantastic time. As such, we were encouraged to hold another one and through this, we hope to be able to inculcate a healthy lifestyle from a young age."

The run clinic will include a series of warm-up exercises and circuit trainings to build strength and endurance. At the same time, there will also be interesting and fun games incorporated such as CrossFit Musical Medicine Balls and Dragon Tails.

In conjunction with the Standard Chartered Half-Marathon Brunei 2013, there will also be a special clinic for all participants of the Great Eastern Women's 10km fitness clinic today at 3pm at the same venue. Interested participants may contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to sign up and for more information.

The Standard Chartered Brunei Half-Marathon 2013 is sponsored by official sponsor - Great Eastern Life alongside official partners - GetFit CrossFit, Mixmediaworx, New Balance, Radisson Hotel, Royal Brunei Airlines, Soleus, Suci, Sunlit Advertising, 100 Plus, Borneo Bulletin and Media Permata. This event is also supported by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and sanctioned by the Brunei Athletics Association. ThreeG Media Sdn Bhd is also a supporter.

Response to the Standard Chartered Brunei Half-Marathon 2013 has been overwhelming. All the running categories have reached maximum capacity and are now closed.

All of the proceeds raised for the run will benefit Learning Ladders, SMARTER Brunei and Standard Chartered Bank's Seeing Is Believing Programme.

For further details about Standard Chartered Brunei (SCB), visit www.scbruneihalfmarathon.com or call Standard Chartered Phone Banking at 2658000.

--Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin