Had decided last evening to forgo run this morning as I have a long day ahead and needed all my rest. Weather was good this morning perfect for sleeping in. But somehow still woke up at 8am (relatively early by my standard) for a non running/working day. Could hear a voice beckoning to me seductively...come wake up and take me... no it's not what you think:)
It's my brand new Nike+ sportband beckoning to me from it box. Yes I finally managed to get hold of the new Nike+ sportband even though I had said I will wait for the next generation but an opportunity came which was too good to resist!
First thing first - to insert the sensor into the SwitchEasy's Runaway casing. Yes I still haven't got any Nike+ enabled shoes. Actually I haven't got any Nike shoe. Spend 5 minutes figuring how to open the darn casing before realising that I need a screwdriver to prise it open. Sigh.. why do they make it so difficult. Time: 8:35am. Fitting in the sensor was straightforward, but getting the cap to close back securely was giving me finger ache. No matter how I press, it couldn't close. Wish I have that Nike shoe. After another 5 minutes of fiddling, blur me finally realised there was a piece of paper in the top cap causing the problem. Hah.. finally close it. Now to attach it to the shoes. Most of my shoes are fitted with lock laces and the Runaway looked loosed hooked on to it. Should it face up or down? Will it drop off? Darned I really need a Nike+ shoe. hint hint:)
8:50am. Finally ready to start my run. Took the lift down. Weather looking good. Can't wait. Peel off the sticker on the sportband. Press the button for 3 seconds. Er how come no display? Press again. Holy shit.. urgggg no battery! Silly me. I have presumed it came partially charged. The Mrs laughed and laughed. She's going to buy breakfast. Me... gave up abort run and join her.
Lesson to learn: Always read the instructions first before trying anything new
So now I am charging the sportband and wondering which Nike+ shoe should I get. Any recommendations anyone?
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Long Week
Finally the week draws to a close. It has been a long long busy week what with the expo and everything. But I still managed to squeeze in a marathon this week - ha ha even if it is split over 5 sessions.
5 running sessions in a week. That is a personal record for me. I can't recall when was the last time I actually run 5 times in a week. My mantra is less is good, more is bad so have always try never to run more than 4 times a week and even than, 1 session will be a short run.
Most lsd runners will laugh when they know of my weekly mileage - average of 30km mainly split over 3 and sometimes 4 sessions. But I am enjoying it. No stress no long tiring and grueling 3 - 4 hours of non-stop running.
Anyway, all the best to all my friends doing the Sundown Marathon this coming weekend. Enjoy the run!
5 running sessions in a week. That is a personal record for me. I can't recall when was the last time I actually run 5 times in a week. My mantra is less is good, more is bad so have always try never to run more than 4 times a week and even than, 1 session will be a short run.
Most lsd runners will laugh when they know of my weekly mileage - average of 30km mainly split over 3 and sometimes 4 sessions. But I am enjoying it. No stress no long tiring and grueling 3 - 4 hours of non-stop running.
Anyway, all the best to all my friends doing the Sundown Marathon this coming weekend. Enjoy the run!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
CFS and CIS
The Today newspaper ran an article yesterday on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Apparently, a person can have too much exercise and not just go into a rut but suffer from a real medical condition whereby the person is too tired - in extreme case - to even get out of bed!
Hmmm that sounds like me...most days (actually its not most days but everyday)
- I don't even want to get out of bed and I just wanna lie around and laze the whole day through. :)
Anyway, I don't know about CFS but a lot of the runners I know suffer from CIS.
Day in day out when I surf the forum, I read of people with persistent injuries, ITB, knee pain blah blah blah yet these people continue to run like there is no tomorrow and than complain the injury never go away. Typically, he or she get ITB, shin splint, rest a few days and than continue running. Run 5km no pain declared himself/herself cured and jump back to long distance and wham, the injury surface again and each time it become worse and worse. And so the pattern repeats itself. End result - CIS - continuous injury syndrome! And the horror of it all - some of these people see the injury as some sort of badge of honour - like a passing or age rites, got injury from running means got reach 'standard' already! Can you beat that?
Hmmm that sounds like me...most days (actually its not most days but everyday)
- I don't even want to get out of bed and I just wanna lie around and laze the whole day through. :)
Anyway, I don't know about CFS but a lot of the runners I know suffer from CIS.
Day in day out when I surf the forum, I read of people with persistent injuries, ITB, knee pain blah blah blah yet these people continue to run like there is no tomorrow and than complain the injury never go away. Typically, he or she get ITB, shin splint, rest a few days and than continue running. Run 5km no pain declared himself/herself cured and jump back to long distance and wham, the injury surface again and each time it become worse and worse. And so the pattern repeats itself. End result - CIS - continuous injury syndrome! And the horror of it all - some of these people see the injury as some sort of badge of honour - like a passing or age rites, got injury from running means got reach 'standard' already! Can you beat that?
Monday, May 19, 2008
Southern Ridges Run
One of the ladies wanted to explore the new Southern Ridges Bridges 
so we decided to do it on Vesak Day. Turned out some of the sgrunners will also planning to run there so we tumpang on to the run since I wasn't sure of the route.
Started at Mt Faber Safra. At 7.30 am the first bridge, the Henderson Waves
By now the sun was out strong and bright and we stopped there for a toilet break. Actually, we had many breaks through out the 10km or so run, stopping to wait for each other and taking photographs.
From the Hort Park,
we went up to Kent Ridge Park before Dream and DO led us through a 'short cut' trail path back to Canterbury estate.
Like Saturday right at Seletar Camp, this place was filled with black and white bungalows.
Having had the opportunity many years ago to visit a friend staying there once, I really envied those people staying there so close to nature.
Going back via the Forest Walk was terrible. The crowd was now out in full force and it was almost impossible to run.
The others were smart enough to run on the trail again whereas lazy us decided to walk
Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable run. Found a new trail to run in (beside MR) and also discovered the beauty of the Hort Park.
More pictures here
so we decided to do it on Vesak Day. Turned out some of the sgrunners will also planning to run there so we tumpang on to the run since I wasn't sure of the route.Started at Mt Faber Safra. At 7.30 am the first bridge, the Henderson Waves
By now the sun was out strong and bright and we stopped there for a toilet break. Actually, we had many breaks through out the 10km or so run, stopping to wait for each other and taking photographs.
From the Hort Park,
we went up to Kent Ridge Park before Dream and DO led us through a 'short cut' trail path back to Canterbury estate. Like Saturday right at Seletar Camp, this place was filled with black and white bungalows.
Having had the opportunity many years ago to visit a friend staying there once, I really envied those people staying there so close to nature.Going back via the Forest Walk was terrible. The crowd was now out in full force and it was almost impossible to run.
The others were smart enough to run on the trail again whereas lazy us decided to walkNevertheless, it was an enjoyable run. Found a new trail to run in (beside MR) and also discovered the beauty of the Hort Park.
More pictures here
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