It was a huge turnout yesterday evening at CBD run. Today's menu is up Mt.Faber from Tg.Pagar plus 2 loops at the top.
Listening to all the fun stuff that they gang had in Tokyo, it kinds of make ppl very gian now. Joanna even told me that she may not be taking part in SCM anymore. Will probably do more oversea run. Then....LT also say the same...Hmmh!!! Win already loh... All dun run in SCM, but must go and support me lah... But then, please keep me in the radar for any upcoming overseas run ok.
The run itself was good, oh well...I mean..I felt good. Not that I can run fast but I'm feeling physically good. Mind,body,leg,hand are all in sync. Probably just the minor hiccups (actually it's expected) while surging up Kg Bahru slope. That &%^$%#% steep slope...never easy to conquer. Weak mind maybe... I can't stand that lactic acid on my thigh...but when I started to walk up a little, my calves starts to scream... Walk or run also tiring..Argh...might as well run and tahan a bit lah. The more I tahan, the more it'll get better next time. I'm sure. More pump class will probably help.
I decided to do 1 loop instead. Ya, slack....relac....Completed the 1st loop and take a short walk break. Somehow, after the walk break, things starts to charge up. I felt even better than when we first started. Make my way back to TP, dunno if I'm slow or fast...but it's a shiok pace. Reach TP, gulp down 2 cups of 100-pluz and tq fennel for Mr.bean drink. Tummy felt bloated and full with all the h20.
Day after day, week after week. Little did I realized that it's been another week. I haven't been updating the blog for a week.
It was indeed a very busy week, at work, at home. At work, busy interviewing candidate, going thru new SOP with staff, working on training budget...etc.
CBD run on Tues is a little patethic but regardless we still go for a short one at Marina South.
On Wed mum & dad is supposed to touch down in S'pore and depart to Perth on the same day. Cutting the story short, their flight from KL-SG was delayed for close to 3 hours, they ended up missing the SG-Perth flight. All because of THIS BUDGET AIR!!!! Luckily they are not the only victims. A total of 9 of them, was given a night free at the hotel with 3 meals included. So I'm like rushing from office to airport, to hotel together with them. All 9 were scheduled to depart the next day. Some wanted to make sure that they get the seats, went as early as 4 hours before departure. Mum & Dad reach around 1pm. And guess what...all 9 could not check in until 3+pm until everyone is checked-in. That was because these 9 passengers are all on wait-list. You could have imagine the commotion at the airport. When I finally received the call from dad, they are already in the hotel AGAIN. But this time round, a higher-class hotel. Ya, you got it right. They couldn't board the plane and was schedule to fly the next day. How bad can it be. 2 days of delay. That being said, mum and dad doesn't seem to mind at all because of the nice hotel and 3 meals inclusive. The two day stay in hotel and the 6 meals, is about the same price as the ticket that we bought...To them, it's another holiday destination. Else, everytime when they are in S'pore, they will be staying at my place. So for 2 consecutive day, I'm like rushing from office to hotel to home...etc.
Come Friday.... I'm glad.... Finish work on time...get home and I dozed off at 8.30pm till next day 7.30am!!! hahaha..... Such a pig.... Sat night was steamboard at Dan's place. Can't rmbr when was the last time I had steamboat. With only slightly more than 10 of us, I guess the crowd is just nice. Not too big, just nice to be able to chit-chat with everyone.
Sun morning, the sleepy one woke up late again, didn't managed to pump in my LSD. But come 5pm, I put on my gear and off I went to PR park. Slightly more than 1hour, it started to drizzle and I sense that it's going to pour anytime. Did like a 2km tempo back home as the rain starts to get heavier.... Overall was good...but not as intense and long as I want it to be....Anyway, doesn't matter....Now....getting ready for another busy week....Sianz x 100
My intention is to do a 2.5-3hrs run on Sunday, regardless of distance. Probably an effect of Saturday's makan session (excuse again!), I woke up late, at 7am. Well, I was awake a 6am but it's just too tempting to lie on bed and snooze in. Wash up and have a quick brekkie, board the train to Kembangan. It all happen as per plan without any delay (besides waking up late). Oh well, I reckon that today's run will be shorten, given that I start late and I need to be home at certain hours for the next 'event'.
Do my usual route from Kembangan - Siglap Park connector - ECP. Saw some familiar faces as expected. As I was running towards Bedok Jetty, I saw ppl with bib number running towards my direction. There's race today?? Was my first reaction. Trying to get a glimpse of what's written on the bib. It's NUS-Bi!!! Oh ya... the SGrunners gang must be there. I got a little bit excited as I've not taken part nor witness a bi event before. I'm sure I can spot some of the gang in there. I continue to run towards the where the crowd is, and before I knew it, I'm right in front of the transition area!! haha.... I didn't realized it's restricted. Nobody stop me leh.... Prata pointed Sotong and Roonz to me and I went in. When Roonz ask me how did I get myself into the transition, I'm like, just walk in from there loh...hahaha Nice seeing Jodan, Aerosolcan too. Stop for 10-15mins in that area to kepo before I continue with my mini LSD. On the way back, was running a little bit out of time, so didn't stop to cheer for the guys on their running leg.
Considered this as DNF LSD, firstly because I started late, secondly I was busy kepo-ing at the bi, thus running out of time. Excuses, excuses and more excuses :)
For some reason, I'm not as excited as I am during my younger days when CNY approach. Oh no!!!! Is this what we call MID LIFE CRISIS??!??!?!
CNY is all about firecrackers, lantern, angpow, new dresses...during my younger days. Now that I and all other siblings have grown up, besides angpow, all I get is "When is your turn to give ang pow??? -_- That's the problem when you are the only one left and qualified to receive ang pow among the other siblings. LEAVE ME ALONE!!! When time comes, it will come. The red bomb will come to you even if you don't ask....
I will always try to siam whenever I 'smell' that such questions is going to pop up anytime soon when I see my relative. That's probably one of the reason why I don't like visiting during CNY. But then, I only see them like once a year and it's only for 2-3 hours the most. Argh..... just leave with it. Even if you are married, the next CNY they will probably ask "When are you going to have kids". When you have kids, they ask when are you going to have a 2nd one. And it goes on and on and on..........
It's my 2nd CBD Valentine's day run eversince joining the crazy gang a year ago. Last year, not long after running with the group, Valentine's day run was on the menu. I received some gift from the guys. And my reaction was like...."wah...I'm impressed with this groups. Got pressies somemore". Funny how a bunch of "I do not know you" people, come together and run, eventually become buddies, good friends......and some even become couple, life partner..:)
This year, myself and Roonz are being arrowed to get something for the guys. Hey Roonz.... we finally can blog over our adventure at Artwork...haha. Both of us brainstorm a while over msn of what should we be getting. After a day or two if I remember correctly, Roonz came out with the idea of a medal. I didn't give a second thought at all and agree immediately.
We then started our adventure at ArtWork. I am totally clueless what is ArtWork, where is it, what do they sell. Once I'm there, I'm like wah-ing here and there. Sooooooo suah gu!! Roonz started to show me all the cool stuff they have. Cutting the story short, we bought some of the materials needed for the medal. Few days later, I showed Roonz a sample design. How the design came about..... only me and Roonz know...hehe.... I kind of enjoyed the process of finalizing the product. Seeing the end product........ I simply love it!! Not forgetting the gals, LT & Tiwazz also prepared something for us. A handmade V Day card.
Ok, so much about the gift. On the run itself, something is just not right for me. Throughout the run, I was feeling pretty alright although there's sng-ness on my quads. The after effect of Monday's pump class. The strange thing is..... after 20mins into it, I'm still not perspiring as much I would have expect. In fact, I felt that I'm puting in some efforts in the run. Half an hour and I'm still dry. Tried to speed to see if I can get those sweat out but in vain. I even felt a little but giddy for a few seconds at the traffic light. Hmmm......am I dehydrated? is it the weather or it's just me.... Haiz......nevermind lah.... Sometimes it's just not always about run and run and run. I usually enjoyed the company and the laughter after the run...:)
Thanks all for the company & games and gifts!! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!!!
There's a bit of mix emotion in the office today, well...in particular me..... I don't feel good at all. At times things are just so out of control and you just have to leave with it.
It make things even harder when you can't reveal anything to anyone because the time is not right yet. And it's even harder when you need to pretend as if you doesn't know anything.
The time is to come and it's going to be over real soon....haiz....can't wait for it to over. My heart is getting 'heavier' minute after minutes.....
This is my 1st time doing a solo LSD on a Sunday morning. I have always wanted to try out this route but always dropped off half way thru.
Kembangan -> Changi Beach
On a cozy Sunday morning, I took the 7am train to Kembangan and started off my solo journey. Thru Siglap park connector right till the tennis court at ECP, approx 2.5km. I didn’t bother to look at all the distance marking but have done a mapping before that. The whole journey is approximately 20.2km. A beautiful Sunday morning indeed. Cloudy and windy. Not many runners as I would have expect. There are more cyclist instead. As I run along, I passes by all the landmark that everyone mentioned about in forum and all along I have no clue where is it. The Sailing club, the golf course, safra resort….etc. Finally, I know where are all these places
Having the MP3 really makes the task easier, at least it draws my attention away. Saw some familiar faces, safra TM runners. The journey was pretty satisfying. There was no pressure and it was an LSD, so the pace is pretty comfortable for me. Finally come to the end of ECP, I saw some runners going thru a small lane. Followed them closely and saw the sign board “Changi Beach Park”. Ok. I’m at the right path. Just go along the way. Wah…… It was soooo ulu like the Chinese saying “Bird also dun lay eggs here”. Ya… the surrounding wasn’t well developed and it was pretty desserted. For a second, I’m wondering if it’s safe for a lady to do a solo run here. Hmm….definitely not when it is dark. That stretch was about 1.5km? Not long after, I finally came to the main road….. the 7.7km demoralizing coastal road. Haha…..it’s not as demoralizing as I thought. The good weather probably plays a part. The sky started to turn a little dark and it’s getting more and more windy. 400m more to go before I reach Changi Beach. And it started to pour!!!!!!!!!! I quickly ran to the near by shelter which is just big enough to fit me in. Looking at raindrops listening to MP3....felt kind of peaceful actually...haha....20mins past, the rain stops...I continued my journey but it was down to a strolling pace.... It was still windy and chilly. Oh well..... regardless, I'm glad to have completed this solo journey...