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SCSM 2008

Completed my 3rd marathon. Failed to meet my target of finishing below 7 hrs (finished in about 7:08) but nonetheless satisfied with the effort.

Managed to do the first 21 km fairly comfortably but soon after the 22km mark, I tired considerably and had to walk. Walked till the 26km mark where I knew I had to run somewhat to meet my target. Decided to adopt a run 4mins/walk 4 mins strategy and was able to keep this up until the 38km when I really hit the wall. Each step hurts and it took me about 15mins to walk each km. Finally reached the Esplanade and broke into a slow jog for the last 300m.

Signed up for the Sundown Marathon on the eve of this marathon as I knew the SCSM may hurt so much that I may think twice about doing the marathon again. Did regret signing up for the Sundown Marathon in the last few km of the SCSM (when it really hurts) but a day later now, feeling much better and looking forward to training for the marathon. However, need to run more often and for longer distance. Well done to BB, Kev & EK for completing their marathons and CC did really great, finishing her maiden marathon in about 4:51 ! Well done too to KI and SH for doing their respective half marathon & 10km.

My two girls took part in the kids dash again this year and they probably enjoyed their run more than daddy although they too had to walk part of their race :-)

I did it again !!!

Went to the Saucony Warehouse Sale after work last Friday. Although I did not need any new running shoes, could not resist the bargains and bought the Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4 at $79 (usual about $150 at Queensway) and the Saucony Grid Trigon Ride 4 at $39 !!! At these prices, they were too hard to resist and should be able to get my money worth.

Dropped by at the New Balance Warehouse tonight after work. The 1061 model was going at $50 and that too was a great bargain. Convinced myself :-) that I should get it as my Mizuno Precision 8 had little cushioning left.

Real Run 08

Managed to start running more regularly recently. Did a 6km run on Monday 13 Oct, a 9 km run on Thursday 16 Oct, followed by the Real Run 15km on Sunday, 19 Oct.

Completed the 15km in about 2h 12mins, 13 mins slower than last year. I think the 4k trail section accounted for the slower timing as it was hot and I found the trail run quite "siong". Overall, happy that I completed the run in a good shape and glad to put some mileage in the bank in preparation for SCSM.

Aim to do at least 2 runs weekly, one of which should be at least 10km.

Updating blog again !!!

It's has been a long time since I last blogged. During this time, managed to take part in the Saucony Passion Run, Mizuno Wave Run, SAFRA Half Marathon & the Nike Human Race. Will be doing the Real Run 15km with Kev & EK.

Had not been running as regularly as last year and the no. of longer runs (>8km) have also reduced. Now mainly doing 4k-6k runs, on the road or on the treadmill. Must start doing longer runs inorder to at least survive the Standard Chartered Marathon in Dec.

Collected the Real Run race pack today at Velocity@Novena and signed up for the Salomon 10k Trail Run. Signing up help to keep me motivated. Saw the Nike Lunar Trainer at the Nike outlet. The neon green sole is a bit loud but read the mostly good reviews and took one of the display shoes to try and it really felt light but cushioned !

Sundown Marathon

Had been quite a while since my last posting. Work & Euro 08 were the reason.

Completed my second marathon at the Sundown Marathon. The lack of preparation resulted in quite a poor run (finished in 7:18) and probably the experience of having done in before prevented me from giving up. Was glad that I somehow managed to complete the run.

Did the Passion Run (10km) with the wife, Kev & another colleague. Didn't really enjoy the u-turn loop but was quite satisfied that the run felt quite easy, coming just one week after the marathon.

Had not been running much since as the body recover from the lack of sleep from catching Euro 08. Finally managed a 3km run last night before the final between Spain & Germany. Overall, it had been a great tournament with Spain running out as deserving winners and teams like Holland, Turkey, Croatia providing thrills along the way.

Too lazy to blog

Has been a while since I last blog. A combination of work & laziness was the reason for this. In Apr, spent most of the time on the treadmill, averaging about 2 runs a week of distances of about 4km each time.

Finally ran my usual route last night - 8km (Home-Khatib Camp-Sembawang Camp-Upper Thomson-Uturn). Was rewarded with Manchester United 1-0 victory over Barcelona !

Hope to do 15km after watching the 2nd leg of the Champions League 2nd semi final between Chelsea & Liverpool since 1 May is a Public Holiday.

Mileage for Mar 08

Was away from 1-12 Mar so did not managed to run during this period but played 3 football matches and lots of walking (shopping) !

13 Mar - 3km (Home-Yishun MRT-Chong Pang CC-Home)
17 Mar - 4.3km (Bedok Reservoir)
20 Mar - 6km (Treadmill)
22 Mar - 5km (Khatib MRT-Yishun Stadium-Sembawang Camp-Khatib Camp-Home-Khatib MRT)
25 Mar - 4km (Treadmill)

Mileage for Feb 08

9 Feb 08 - 6.5km (Home-Khatib Camp-Sembawang Camp-Lower Seletar Reservoir-Khatib MRT-Home)
12 Feb 08 - 5.5km (Home-Khatib Camp-Sembawang Camp-Yishun Stadium-Khatib MRT-Home)
14 Feb 08 - 3km (Home-Yishun MRT-Chong Pang CC-Home)
20 Feb 08 - 3km (Home-Yishun MRT-Chong Pang CC-Home)
25 Feb 08 - 5.5km (Home-Khatib Camp-Sembawang Camp-Yishun Stadium-Khatib MRT-Home)
29 Feb 08 - 5.5km (Home-Khatib Camp-Sembawang Camp-Yishun Stadium-Khatib MRT-Home)

Total - 29 km.

Mileage for Jan 08

13 Jan 08 - 5km (Home-Khatib Camp-Sembawang Camp-Yishun Stadium-Khatib MRT-Home)
16 Jan - 3km (Home-Yishun MRT-Chong Pang CC-Home)
23 Jan - 5km (Home-Khatib Camp-Sembawang Airbase-Uturn)
30 Jan - 9km (Home-Khatib Camp-Sembawang Camp-Upper Thomson Shell Station-Uturn)

Total - 22 km.

Need to start training again

Hardly run since SCSM 07 except for the 2.4km during the IPPT and a 5km run before Christmas. Finally got some exercise via a 5km run last Saturday night & playing football on Sunday. Did a easy 3km run last night.

Signed up for the Sundown Marathon 2 days ago. Need to start putting in the mileage :-).

2008

Had not exercise much since SCSM. Played in 2 football matches, did my IPPT & a 5km run. That was it and really need to start the engine again this new year.

It has been another year as we welcome 2008. Looking back, it has been an 'okay' year that was over before I realised it. Work wise, more responsibilities & challenges which was good but also stressful at times. Personally, managed to achieve the target of completing my first half-marathon & marathon which was satisfying.

For 2008, hope to do 2 marathons, the first will likely be the Lion City Marathon in Jun and then SCSM in Dec. Resolutions include :

To remember to put family before self;

Exercise regularly, run at least twice a week; and

Watch my diet.

Good health and a great 2008 to one & all.