Esplanade/Marina Promenade Run Route

Have not ran along the Esplanade and Marina Promenade for a long time. Have heard about the ongoing construction there and the blockages along the way.

Nevertheless, at last night RL run, decided to run there since most of the runners were getting a bit sick of Fort Canning and beside there were a few newcomers and we didn't want them to get lost.

True enough, from after the Esplanade, the way is blocked by the floating platform (don't understand why they can't let people run through between the platform and the stands). Have to go out to Raffles Ave and there are ongoing roadworks forcing us to run on the road. Further down Republic Ave, whilst the construction for the Singapore Flyer is now completed, there is massive works going on for the FI pits and so most part of the Promenade are closed until the entrance to the Ducktour. Another 400metres later is another construction work (which seems to be going on forever!) and so back on to the road before turning back to the canoe centre. After crossing the bridge to Kallang Riverside Park, after the toilet, the view of the sea is blocked - by more construction hoardings!


Not a very nice route to run anymore what with the fumes from the vehicles on the road and the various obstacles to avoid.

One very good thing about running there though is that there are many toilets along the way. The toilet at the Kallang end even has shower facilities. Drinks are readily available from the various vendors along the Esplanade. It is easily accessible by MRT (City Hall) and buses alighting at either Raffles Ave or Shenton Way.There are still some nice scenery though - the Merlion, the City skyline, the majestic Fullerton Hotel and the memorials at the Esplanade Prk

Excuse to Slack

Just realised although I been slacking on the running, I have not let up on my weights. No wonder my body aches everyday!

So this week shall be dedicated no weights week. 1 whole week where I don't lift weight, pull cable, blah blah blah!

Actually just an excuse to slack more since there is no race to train for in the coming months at least until end April.

End April will be the annual JPMorgan Chase. Like everything else, the registration fee has gone up to $45.00. Lucky thing the company is picking up the tab otherwise I can't be bothered to participate. This year response not too bad - so far got 10 participates already. Hopefully can get another 2 to make it 3 teams.

Inspired?

M read the interview with Jessica Tan, our MP, in the Mind Your Body today. Jessica just did the Hongkong Marathon and finished in a very good time of 4hrs 49min so M is now inspired enough to announce that yes - she don't mind trying to do a full! M has ran with Jessica twice already and is definitely much faster than her so I guess she is thinking if Jessica can do it, so can she. Way to go!

The problem is in the interview, Jessica was quoted as saying that she only train up to 12km once a week so M don't think she need to do all those long distance runs that is typically required before attempting the full.

Finally, if she really sign up for the full, than I will have good excuse to break my own promise not to do the full anymore. Is that good or bad?

Suay

Somebody commented recently on one of my earlier post on his MBT and how it doesn't last. Consoled him that 18 months for a pair of shoes is good enough and secretly thanking my lucky star that mine was still going strong after 15 months of wear.

1 week later discovered a tear on the seam of my MBT. Is that suay or what?

Went back to the shop and was told repair (they called it resoling) has been temporarily suspended. In any case, it will cost $170 cos they need to send it to Australis for the repair! I almost faint when I heard that. $170 for repair! I might as well buy a new pair but then hor a new pair cost $380.00.

Sigh..Worn a normal leather shoe to work yesterday but after more than a year in the MBT couldn't get use to the lack of comfort and support in the shoe. Went home bought a tube of glue - viola - hopefully the self repair will last me another 6 months.