Finally completed my first Half Marathon. Met up with Kevin at Esplanade Bridge at about 5.40am and as most of the competitive runners had left, we were able to start our run without the usual bottleneck at the beginning of such races.
Felt good the first 5k although was hoping that the weather could be cooler. Managed to reach the 11k mark at East Coast Park feeling reasonably good. Started to struggle a bit then but told myself to tahan until the 15k mark. From then, I walked for about 100m upon reaching each distance marker before jogging to the next marker, stopping again if there was a water point in between. Reached the 20km mark in about 2:51, on target to break 3 hrs. Was really feeling it by then but was elated to complete the run in 2:59:20. Received SMS from Kevin about 500m from the finish. He got cramps and had to walk the last 3 km. Regardless of the timing, both of us were glad to be able to complete the run.
Feel for the family of the SAF Cpt who died after collapsing soon after he finished his half marathon.
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