Getting out from their desks on to the walking tracks
This group of 17 Big Walkers are leaving their work counters and desks for a healthy morning of fun.
The staff members of Indian Overseas Bank, who took part in last year's Big Walk at the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, are also taking part in the National Steps Challenge The New Paper Big Walk 2017.
The youngest walker is a 22-year-old operations assistant.
The oldest is Mr Rajoo Rajanthiran, 60, a manager in the bank and president of the bank's recreation club.
Mr Rajanthiran said: "Those who joined last year decided to do it again, namely to have fun, get together with their colleagues and keep fit."
He said he also took part in 2002 Big Walk at the National Stadium with his son, now 28.
Mr Rajanthiran said: "We both had a lot of fun together and walking together was a very meaningful experience for us. But he is now working in Australia and will not be able to join me in the Big Walk this year."
He said the group of participants this year are fitness-and health-conscious. They are all members of the bank's recreation club.
Some of them hike between 10km and 15km every Sunday morning at different locations in Singapore.
Mr Rajanthiran said: "Besides those hikes, I also walk about 3km almost very day. Walking is like yoga to me in that, besides keeping myself fit, it also helps me to clear my mind.
"As members of the bank's recreation club, we want to introducing the members to walking as a good form of keeping fit."
National Steps Challenge The New Paper Big Walk 2017
WHEN Sunday, Nov 26, 7am
WHERE Starts at National Stadium, Singapore Sports Hub
HOW Register online at tnpbigwalk.sg
REGISTRATION FEE $25 (Early-bird sign-ups enjoy a 15 per cent discount)
WIN Stand to win lots of lucky draw prizes, worth a total of $17,000, including the grand prize of an Osim uLove Massage Chair (be'spoke version).
Other lucky draw prizes include six Osim uCozy 3D upper body massagers, 20 Ice Watches and three hampers from SunMoon.
National Steps Challenge
The National Steps Challenge, launched by the Health Promotion Board (HPB), will be back for a third campaign.
Go to www.stepschallenge.sg to find out more about the upcoming National Steps Challenge Season 3 and how you can sign up and collect your free HPB steps tracker.
Terms and conditions apply.
Have fun pushing your water limits
Water sports such as canoeing and dragon boating have their dedicated followers here.
The Water Sports Centre at the Singapore Sports Hub is a great venue for water sports lovers.
The Centre has a wide variety of canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, pedal bikes and dragon boats to satisfy the most diehard aficionado.
There is even a 500m Regatta course mapped out on the water of the Kallang Basin.
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