Project Dawn Rises: Happy Pace Club x Great Eastern Women’s Run Shakeout Run Kicks Off Race Weekend
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An empowering morning at Dempsey as female runners celebrate the culmination of months of training ahead of GEWR 2025.
This morning at Dempsey Hill, the Happy Pace Club (HPC) community came together for a special Shakeout Run — an energising pre-race ritual marking the final step before tomorrow’s Great Eastern Women’s Run (GEWR).
More than just a warm-up, today’s session represented the culmination of months of dedication under Project Dawn, a 12-week training journey designed exclusively for first-time female runners preparing for their first race at GEWR 2025.
Project Dawn: A Beginning, Not Just a Plan
Created by Happy Pace Club, Project Dawn is more than a training plan — it’s a celebration of every woman taking her first step toward a healthier, more confident self. Over the past 12 weeks, participants have trained under a holistic framework blending expert coaching, mindfulness, and community support — all to prepare for their first race experience.
Behind every strong stride is a team that makes it possible:
Sofie Chandra – Founder of Happy Pace Club
Coach Jon – Running Coach
Fiona – Wellness & Yoga Teacher
Vanessa – Physiotherapist
Supporting Crew: Ameera Reema, Gucci Lang, Sarah Ling, Emily, and Racel
Together, they’ve guided runners from their first jog to race day readiness — proving that confidence, consistency, and community can truly transform the way women run.
Shakeout Run at Dempsey: Energy, Empowerment, and Community
The Happy Pace Club x Maison Garden Shakeout Run held on 8 November (Saturday) was the perfect way to ease into race weekend. Open to all female runners, the morning began with a light 30-minute shakeout run, followed by a curated Breakfast Club special at Maison Garden — complete with pre-ordered pastry and coffee sets for the perfect post-run refuel.
The event space buzzed with pre-race excitement, featuring:
A photo wall to capture the day’s joyful moments
A GEWR race bib customisation station
A Happy Pace Club merch pop-up
And plenty of laughs, hugs, and high-fives before the big day
This collaboration between Happy Pace Club and Great Eastern Women’s Run championed not just running, but togetherness — bringing women of all backgrounds into one empowering, supportive space ahead of race day.
The Start of Something Bigger
For many runners, Project Dawn is just the beginning. It’s a reminder that every journey starts with a single step — and that step is best taken together.
As the women of Happy Pace Club head into GEWR tomorrow, they do so not just as individuals chasing finish lines, but as a community rewriting what it means to run strong, proud, and happy.
Project Dawn has begun. Welcome to the start line. #ProjectDawn #HappyPaceClub #GEWR2025
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