A Running Start

I started the month of celebration and gathering with a run - Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (Ekiden). It always been fun running as a team and when all gather after the finishing line. Unfortunately, this year's event did not end on a happy note, for me.

Getting ready for the race at 4am!

Thanks to the weather, even for runner #5 or #6, no one need to run under the scorching heat if your team took 5-6 hours to complete the run.

Runners at the starting point

Unlike last year, this year's event seems to be a little disorganised and lack of sponsors. Firstly, the race pack is pathetic for a run that is consider expensive. Unlike last year, first few Ekiden runners are not offered any 'goodies' after their run.

At some of the Ekiden Point, the helpers/volunteers did not shout out the numbers way before the runners reached the changing pen. Last year, there are two helpers, one stand at a further end, while the other will repeat the numbers being called out. This will ensure the next runner will have time to get ready. This year, some of the points do not even have anyone shouting out. Boo!

Ekiden Point 2

During team briefing, we were asked to sign out after running our leg of the event. This is not the case. If they decided to call off the signing out procedure, they should have let us know much earlier, even if it is not affecting our performance much. Many runners simply ran to the booth (for drinks) to look for someone that let them sign.

I have not even touch on the time discrepancy that marred the event over the last few days on newspaper. To be honest, my team is considering if we should participate in next year's event. 

After reaching Ekiden Point 2

I am also disappointed that the team spirit and responsibility (for my team) is not there. Unlike last year, one of the runners did not inform the other waiting that she has completed. I doubt I will have her in my running team again. Another went home due to weather condition. (No, I can't fault her.)

Despite the disappointment, I am happy to complete the race in such a good timing (for me) and I could even complete 2 legs (#1 & #6) of the race! *claps*

Running News

After running over so many marathons, I think I should give some recognition to some of the sites I been to look for races! Hence, when I came across this post from Running Society (on their Facebook), I decided to add it to my blog. For me, and for all other runners who may came upon my blog, it is placed at the right column of the blog.

Here are the list of events I went in 2o13 =) :

24th Feb - U Run (10Km)
31st March - 2XU Compression Run (10Km)
31st May - Sundown Marathon 2013 (21Km)
16th Jun - Pocari Sweat (10Km)
25th Aug - ST Run in the Park (10Km)
8th Sept - POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2013 (10Km)
3rd Nov - We Run SG 10K (Nike)
1st Dec - Standard Chartered Ekiden Marathon (42Km - Relay)
7th Dec - Ilumi Run 2013

To view my Running Diary (pics), visit here.

Run Tracker

Realized i went for a run every 2 days! Avg about 4km per run. But seems not enough to lose quick pounds.

Many events coming up, including weddings and even a sales job. Even though it is not yet confirmed, I wanted to present my best for the event should it be confirmed. Anyhow, i was invited due to the looks, not if i have any. Haha.

Later going for another jog to train for 'Run for Hope'... Also for losing pounds, of course... Hahaha

RED ALERT

RED ALERT! RED ALERT! RED ALERT! RED ALERT! RED ALERT! RED ALERT! RED ALERT!

What "Red Alert" am i referring to? ITS MY WEIGHT!! I weighs 81.3kg (as of yesterday!)

I immediately went for a jog, even though i am tired. But honestly, i don't know why i am feeling tired that easily recently, especially after my school and job switch. Now i have extra tyre around my waist and gaining pounds easily. Disappointing. But i hope that i can quickly get in shape. These few days gonna be a serious "crash course" for me as my cousin is getting married next week and another friend in 2 weeks later.

Hence, i decided to blog daily WITH MY WEIGHT! not to declare to the world, but to remind myself how heavy i am! TARGET: 75KG (for now)

- signing off, 79.9kg

Photo Source: http://www.phatfabes.com

FigureRobics Day III

好累哦！连续三天做FigureRobics！
是否有效，还是个未知数。
但确定的是全身都有在动！肌肉有点酸痛！哈哈！
不如，你们也试试看？ =）



I had been doing FigureRobics for three days consecutively!
It is so tiring! Hopefully, it is effective!
I am having muscles ache! haha...

Why don't you give it a try too?! =)

east coast park

      Over the weekend, i had two major activities... cycling @ East Coast Park should have been an easy affair BUT it is not. Lots of tussle going on and we get tired with a little knocks here and there. Still, i am able to take some of the nicest photos i ever took =).

Anemometer @ Bedok Jetty Donatello, Me & Edwin
Sun Setting view
One of the best photo i ever took =)
Flag Bearer for NDP 2010