SCM over...what now?

Woke up at 3am as per planned. It is indeed important to feel good about the race. There's some inner strength that give you the mental and physical strength to push thru the journey. Somehow, I didn't have the "feeling good" as what I have during AHM. And my lower pack is aching when I try to bend forward. Doesn't matter, just go and see how it work out.


Didn't see any familiar faces before the race. I proceed to the toilet as usual and deposit my bag. Off I went to the starting point.


1 - 6km - Was at a comfortable place. Reached 5km in 32mins. Still doing good

6-12km - Exited Marina South at about 10km and towards Esplanade bridge. There were a huge crowded cheering alongside the road which definitely spur up the energy in you. Hmmm..Runspiration DOES HELP :)

12-16km - Checkpoint at 15km at 1:45hr. Which means that I have 45 mins to complete the remaining 6km if I want to meet the 2.30hr. Hmm...normal days no problem. But at this stage, fatigue already set in, the sun is getting hotter. Argh...I'll try my best

16-21km - Leg did felt a bit heavy, muscle a bit tight but not to the extend that I need to stop yet. But I make an attempt to walk a few seconds at each water break. Just happen that I saw a guy with a tube of heatrub and nobody was there. I got some from him and apply on both thigh and calf. First time trying the heat rub. Dunno whether that will help. Nevermind lah. But after a while, did feel some sensation on both legs and give some turbo charge..hehe

The last return leg at Esplanade bridge again, it was hot, I was tired. I pull down my visor and concentrate on each steps forward. I usually don't look in front while running as that would demoralized me to see that I still have a long journey to go. Anyway, that's just me. haha

Entering into City Hall, we were merged with the 10km runners towards the finishing point. Can't really speed up much here as it was pretty jam up after the merging. Tried my best to find some empty spots and increase my speed a little toward finish line.


Time checked....I think it's no more than 2mins improvement from AHM...hahahah... Anyway, given the amount of effort I put in the training, I can't be expecting a good PB. Moreover, something is not right this time. I don't feel good, I don't feel the runner's high, I don't feel positive about the race. Anyway, I'm glad I did it and fulfilled one of my 2007 resolution :)

So what's next? 42.195? Hmmm... I need to build a solid foundation on 21km before deciding. Just like how I can do a 10km without much fatigue now. We shall see......

Oh... JC got his PB of 3:39:4x. Wanted to pace him at Esplanade but there wasn't enough time for me by the time I reach the finish line and make my way there. So better stay put at the finish line to wait for him. Spotted him like 50m away before finishing line. This man...so funny...cry again when he got his PB. Aiyoh!!

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