No - not sway by Michael Buble - but "sway" as in suay - unlucky!
First - on Monday caught a cold or is it the flu never know how to differentiate but in any case have been suppressing it with vitamins hoping it will not become full blown otherwise next week how to run in Thailand! On the other hand if it come out now maybe will recover by next week in time to run? But knowing the pattern, if the flu or whatever become full blown, such down for at least 2 weeks like last August like that!
Than last night on the way home - don't really know what happened. Just coming out from the train, can't even remember whether I was pushed or what but I hit a bench and nearly went flying. As I was carrying the cake for Mom's birthday, I didn't want to let go and balance myself. So I did the next best things. I jammed my leg hard against the bench and leant forward. The 2 waterbottles in my bag went flying like ballistic missiles and my legs - now both shin got 1 swollen 'pow' each. Ouch.
This morning, went with Mother, Auntie and Uncle to the temple. While burning the paper money, a sudden gush of wind came and a few pieces of burning paper came flying out. 1 of them ended up on my leg. Now got 1 botak patch with no hairs. Maybe the ancestors punishing me for not believing in these type of mumbo jumbo!
Hopefully no more bad luck!
Friday, March 10, 2006
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Guy Ogden
Read the interview in the Today Newspaper Wed 6 March with Guy Ogden, a former World long distance runner and athletic coach to Vietnam and now based in Singapore. Most notably, his comments on marathon running:
Quote:
"Older folk often have more mental strength and patience and these qualities are valuable in marathon running"
"Analyses of marathon results also show that relatively greater improvements occur among older runners"
Yeah right - I belong to the 'older folk' category - so how come my timing is going northward?
Quote:
"Older folk often have more mental strength and patience and these qualities are valuable in marathon running"
"Analyses of marathon results also show that relatively greater improvements occur among older runners"
Yeah right - I belong to the 'older folk' category - so how come my timing is going northward?
Sunday, March 05, 2006
New Watch
The strap of the Timex Ironman given by Sebas (his prize from one of the New Paper Big Walk) broked on Tuesday during the CBD run. Replaced the strap on Wednesday evening and the damn thing broked again on Friday on the way home from office!
So went and got a new watch yesterday. Couldn't decide between a Polar with Heart Rate Monitor, another Timex or something more fancy. Shelved the Polar cos couldn't stand the beeping sound (also quite pricey). The Timex - so many models didn't know which one to choose. Than saw the Adidas range - quite stylo. The girl at City Chain said this one got timing for soccer referee. I liked huh? Do I look like a referee! But the watch quite chio - beside the Referee function, also can store 100 runs + 100 laps timing. Also got interval mode. Finally it was down to this and a Puma watch. In the end, choose the Adidas - why becos the display is so big - old man like me can see easily!
So went and got a new watch yesterday. Couldn't decide between a Polar with Heart Rate Monitor, another Timex or something more fancy. Shelved the Polar cos couldn't stand the beeping sound (also quite pricey). The Timex - so many models didn't know which one to choose. Than saw the Adidas range - quite stylo. The girl at City Chain said this one got timing for soccer referee. I liked huh? Do I look like a referee! But the watch quite chio - beside the Referee function, also can store 100 runs + 100 laps timing. Also got interval mode. Finally it was down to this and a Puma watch. In the end, choose the Adidas - why becos the display is so big - old man like me can see easily!
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Anniversary
No, it's not my wedding anniversary but this month marks the 2nd anniversary of my love affair - with running! To celebrate the occasion, ran back from office to home last night. As I ran, I reflected on the past 2 years:
I have come a long way since than. It all started when the Company came up with a gym membership for us at Planet Fitness. I followed a colleague who was than into body building to the gym. From doing the warm up on the threadmill, I progressed to running in the parks. Than another colleague, a seasoned runner came along and he started encouraging me to run further. By the end of 2004 in just 9 months, I had finished a half marathon and a full marathon - something that I had never dream possible.
As I looked back and recall the many milestones:
My first 2km run: I was gasping for breath in just 2 minutes. The air was literally being sucked out of me. My legs felt like lead. It was hell. Now - 20km is the norm and I trying to do a 9.30 for a 2.4km although this still seems like a pipe dream.
My first run at Bedok Reservoir many years ago. It was with a brother in law. He ran the full 4.3km and me - I started walking from the pump room onward. Today, I can do 3 - 4 rounds of Bedok Reservoir without any problem. My brother in law is still doing 1 round!
The first time I ran to Bedok reservoir from home. I was so apprehensive whether I could complete the journey - I took along cash and the ezylink card just in case I need to take the bus home.
My first half marathon. My longest run prior to that was jus 2 20km run at East Coast Park and yet I managed to finish the AHM in 2:02 which I later found out was very respectable indeed.
My bulging belly disappeared. I had to discard all my trousers and purchased new ones which made me very happy. The lump of fats is still there. It's hasn't totally gone away but at least now it is no longer visible through the shirts.
I met this group of 'siow' runners at sgrunners.com and end up with a whole new opportunity for running
Running along East Coast Park in the cool evening breeze, running past beginners struggling alone, I feel good. I no longer consider myself a newbie in running and has volunteered to lead the runs at Running Lab Thursday Night Run. It's gave me great satisfaction to see new runners like the Mrs and the other ladies run further and further each week.
Here to more good years of running!
I have come a long way since than. It all started when the Company came up with a gym membership for us at Planet Fitness. I followed a colleague who was than into body building to the gym. From doing the warm up on the threadmill, I progressed to running in the parks. Than another colleague, a seasoned runner came along and he started encouraging me to run further. By the end of 2004 in just 9 months, I had finished a half marathon and a full marathon - something that I had never dream possible.
As I looked back and recall the many milestones:
My first 2km run: I was gasping for breath in just 2 minutes. The air was literally being sucked out of me. My legs felt like lead. It was hell. Now - 20km is the norm and I trying to do a 9.30 for a 2.4km although this still seems like a pipe dream.
My first run at Bedok Reservoir many years ago. It was with a brother in law. He ran the full 4.3km and me - I started walking from the pump room onward. Today, I can do 3 - 4 rounds of Bedok Reservoir without any problem. My brother in law is still doing 1 round!
The first time I ran to Bedok reservoir from home. I was so apprehensive whether I could complete the journey - I took along cash and the ezylink card just in case I need to take the bus home.
My first half marathon. My longest run prior to that was jus 2 20km run at East Coast Park and yet I managed to finish the AHM in 2:02 which I later found out was very respectable indeed.
My bulging belly disappeared. I had to discard all my trousers and purchased new ones which made me very happy. The lump of fats is still there. It's hasn't totally gone away but at least now it is no longer visible through the shirts.
I met this group of 'siow' runners at sgrunners.com and end up with a whole new opportunity for running
Running along East Coast Park in the cool evening breeze, running past beginners struggling alone, I feel good. I no longer consider myself a newbie in running and has volunteered to lead the runs at Running Lab Thursday Night Run. It's gave me great satisfaction to see new runners like the Mrs and the other ladies run further and further each week.
Here to more good years of running!
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