REAL RUN 2007

Did the REAL Run with Kev. Used the initial 2km to warm up. Felt ok from 2km to 8km before starting to tire. The 100-Plus came in handy as an energy boost and was able to last until the 11+ km mark where one hit the 1km sand stretch. Decided to walk to protect the tired legs.

Started running again near the park connector stretch towards the runway. The last 2km was very, very HOT! as the sun was glaring and there was no shelter whatsoever. Was glad to be able to run most of the last 2km and to finish quite strongly, by my own standard :-).

Mileage for Oct 07

6 Oct - 5km (Home-Khatib Camp-Sembawang Airbase-Yishun Stadium-Khatib MRT-Home)
9 Oct - 6km (Changi Beach)
16 Oct - 6km (Changi Beach)
20 Oct - 15km (Home-Khatib Camp-Sembawang Airbase-Old Upper Thomson Road-Causarina Road-Uturn)
24 Oct - 10km (Home-Khatib camp-Sembawang Airbase-Old Upper Thomson Road-Uturn)
28 Oct - 15km (REAL Run @ Changi Coastal Road)

Failed IPPT and Down with Flu !

Went for IPPT on Friday. Was gunning for silver & the $100 that comes with it. In the end, finished the 2.4km run in 13:28, failing by 3 seconds. The one good thing is that if I have passed, I would probably leave it at that. Now that I have to go back again, will have another shot at the $100 award. Stamina has definitely improved, compared to the last few years but need to learn to pace myself better i.e. run faster ! compared to my usual runs.

Struck down with flu since Friday's evening and had sore throat + running nose. Managed to play the second half of Meirda FC's AFL match on Sunday but was feeling a bit breathless and tired to do any running.

Finally pushed myself to do a 5km run after watching Manchester United beat Wign 4-0 with all 4 goals coming in the 2nd half (Tevez, Ronaldo (2) & Rooney).