Wore a knee guard for the left knee today for the run.
It helps a lot as after the run, I can feel my knee feels like jelly.
I better get a few more knee guards , one for my left knee, 2 more for off-runs usage.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
IT feels Good
Wahoo. Many personal bests for my running.
Not in terms of timing, but in terms of achievement.
I had never run so much before and feel so good about it.
I think having the Nike+ iPod Sports Kit and the 2 personal challenges is helping plenty.
11 runs in the month of January 2007.
Consistent pace of around 7min/km for first 4km, then 5km and on 31st January, 8km makes my world starts spinning.
It may seems like chicken feet to a lot of other runners, but to me , it meant a lot.
Haha, one phrase that I think some runners has used before.
But yeah, Running feels better than having sex.
Not in terms of timing, but in terms of achievement.
I had never run so much before and feel so good about it.
I think having the Nike+ iPod Sports Kit and the 2 personal challenges is helping plenty.
11 runs in the month of January 2007.
Consistent pace of around 7min/km for first 4km, then 5km and on 31st January, 8km makes my world starts spinning.
It may seems like chicken feet to a lot of other runners, but to me , it meant a lot.
Haha, one phrase that I think some runners has used before.
But yeah, Running feels better than having sex.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Addicted to Running
I cannot believe I am saying this, but yes, I am addicted to Running.
First thing I tend to do when I wake up in the morning is to check the weather.
If it is not raining and I have time to spare before I prep for work, I will go for a 4km-5km run every other day.
As I had a busy day yesterday, that was the first thing I did this morning.
It was drizzling.....but I do see a runner jog past my flat.
I am having a little flu, thus I know better than to make the flu worse by running in the rain.
The weather did change better within the next 2 hrs, but my flu got worse.
My day of running is totally ruined. I felt so sad...
Will rest well today, hopefully I will be able to run tomorrow.
First thing I tend to do when I wake up in the morning is to check the weather.
If it is not raining and I have time to spare before I prep for work, I will go for a 4km-5km run every other day.
As I had a busy day yesterday, that was the first thing I did this morning.
It was drizzling.....but I do see a runner jog past my flat.
I am having a little flu, thus I know better than to make the flu worse by running in the rain.
The weather did change better within the next 2 hrs, but my flu got worse.
My day of running is totally ruined. I felt so sad...
Will rest well today, hopefully I will be able to run tomorrow.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Koh Siew Lee
Back in my days at CSC, I know this colleague of mine.
Though we had never introduce each other (although we are working on the same floor) I happen to remember her name very vividly.
It was at Singapore Biathlon 2006 that I last saw her.
The first reaction : Amazement. Amazed that a CSC colleague will be there.
Second reaction : Awe. There are not many female Singapore runners who would attempt to run the Singapore Biathlon, and I happen to know one of them.
I was spendng a lot of time yesterday thinking about how I am going to train for the Singapore Full Marathon this year, and somehow her name just pop out.
Did a search on the SCSM website, wow...she has compeleted the Full marathon last year. An impressive timing nonetheless.
She will definitely serve as an inspiration to me for my future sporting endeavours.
Though we had never introduce each other (although we are working on the same floor) I happen to remember her name very vividly.
It was at Singapore Biathlon 2006 that I last saw her.
The first reaction : Amazement. Amazed that a CSC colleague will be there.
Second reaction : Awe. There are not many female Singapore runners who would attempt to run the Singapore Biathlon, and I happen to know one of them.
I was spendng a lot of time yesterday thinking about how I am going to train for the Singapore Full Marathon this year, and somehow her name just pop out.
Did a search on the SCSM website, wow...she has compeleted the Full marathon last year. An impressive timing nonetheless.
She will definitely serve as an inspiration to me for my future sporting endeavours.
Friday, January 26, 2007
9th Run of the month of January and Year 2007 was an acheivement of sorts
9th Run of the month of January and Year 2007 was an acheivement of sorts.
After done 9 runs since the turn of the New Year. I have kept my distance short. Target 4km , Furthest 5km.
I tried to do a 5km yesterday, but basically run out of steam after 4km. But still, it was my most consistent 4km ever.
A flat 7min/km pace. It was such a wonderful feeling to see the run being mapped out on Nike+.
It is my best 4km so far.
The pace is nothing to be proud about. It is a pace that is not enough to pass any IPPT.
But for a century kg man, I would have to say "Jia You"
Hoping I am able to lose some weight and improve my timing by the time NUS Biathlon and Singapore Biathlon comes around.
After done 9 runs since the turn of the New Year. I have kept my distance short. Target 4km , Furthest 5km.
I tried to do a 5km yesterday, but basically run out of steam after 4km. But still, it was my most consistent 4km ever.
A flat 7min/km pace. It was such a wonderful feeling to see the run being mapped out on Nike+.
It is my best 4km so far.
The pace is nothing to be proud about. It is a pace that is not enough to pass any IPPT.
But for a century kg man, I would have to say "Jia You"
Hoping I am able to lose some weight and improve my timing by the time NUS Biathlon and Singapore Biathlon comes around.
7th / 8th / 9th Run
Hehe, I am starting to lose count of the number of runs liao.
Did one on Sunday evening, which is 36 hours apart from the run on Saturday morning.
It proves to be hell of a run. Shin splints, breathlessness. Lousy feeling during run.
Think the body needs 2 days of sleep to actually recover. Will have to keep to the running regime of every other day from now on.
I am really getting into the momentum of running. But I know better now than to push myself to the limits. It will hurt me more in the long run if I dun take care of myself.
Just got Steven to issue me with a Nike + Challenge.
Steven, Steven's mate and I are competing to see who will reach the 100km mark first.
Hehe, I am the current leader with 22km completed. Interesting thing is that they started the challenge on the 9th January, thus the challenge take into account all the runs since that day. Thus with all my 5 runs for the past week, I have overtook their mark....
Interesting what such a small gadget can do. The challenge is the good way to make sure that I do not slacken after a few runs.
Did one on Sunday evening, which is 36 hours apart from the run on Saturday morning.
It proves to be hell of a run. Shin splints, breathlessness. Lousy feeling during run.
Think the body needs 2 days of sleep to actually recover. Will have to keep to the running regime of every other day from now on.
I am really getting into the momentum of running. But I know better now than to push myself to the limits. It will hurt me more in the long run if I dun take care of myself.
Just got Steven to issue me with a Nike + Challenge.
Steven, Steven's mate and I are competing to see who will reach the 100km mark first.
Hehe, I am the current leader with 22km completed. Interesting thing is that they started the challenge on the 9th January, thus the challenge take into account all the runs since that day. Thus with all my 5 runs for the past week, I have overtook their mark....
Interesting what such a small gadget can do. The challenge is the good way to make sure that I do not slacken after a few runs.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
5th / 6th Run
Did my latest 2 runs on Thursday evening and Saturday morning.
These few days, once you feel like running, just have to go ahead.
Cos the rain is unforgiving. It is raining cats and dogs right now.
Tried out the Distance Running on the Nike+. It is more interesting than the Basic settings.
It will announce the distance every 500m if I set a custom run.
If I use one of the preset distance, it will only announce the distance every 1km.
Very motivating.
Now, I just hope to get a RunAway adapter to complement my Nike+.
These few days, once you feel like running, just have to go ahead.
Cos the rain is unforgiving. It is raining cats and dogs right now.
Tried out the Distance Running on the Nike+. It is more interesting than the Basic settings.
It will announce the distance every 500m if I set a custom run.
If I use one of the preset distance, it will only announce the distance every 1km.
Very motivating.
Now, I just hope to get a RunAway adapter to complement my Nike+.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Had not exercise for a week
No excuses.
Had not exercise for a week now.
Ever since I passed my swim trial.
Better put some mileage in this evening.
Had not exercise for a week now.
Ever since I passed my swim trial.
Better put some mileage in this evening.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Has not exercise for 3 days
The past 3 days has been a real damper.
The weather is so bad that almost everyone does not have a chance to exercise outdoors.
Was just as well for me , as I have been having the calf muscle strain since the Swim Trial.
It did get well today. Let's hope the weather stays fine, as I can at least get a run in.
The weather is so bad that almost everyone does not have a chance to exercise outdoors.
Was just as well for me , as I have been having the calf muscle strain since the Swim Trial.
It did get well today. Let's hope the weather stays fine, as I can at least get a run in.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Qualified for Singapore Biathlon 2007
So happy to be able to qualify Singapore Biathlon 2007.
It was my second try at the swim trial.
Although I miss the cut-off time by a few seconds, the assessor decide to let me qualify. (Opps, I let the cat out of the bag).
But they have a very good reason for doing so.
They cordoned off 2 lanes for 4 swimmers, but only me and another guy turned up.
But this guy keep swimming into my lane, forcing me to avoid him by swimming into the other lane.
This happens throughout the entire 30 lengths. Given the time that I could have shave off my swimming straight throughout the entire swim trial, I would have passed.
Rational enough hor.
It was my second try at the swim trial.
Although I miss the cut-off time by a few seconds, the assessor decide to let me qualify. (Opps, I let the cat out of the bag).
But they have a very good reason for doing so.
They cordoned off 2 lanes for 4 swimmers, but only me and another guy turned up.
But this guy keep swimming into my lane, forcing me to avoid him by swimming into the other lane.
This happens throughout the entire 30 lengths. Given the time that I could have shave off my swimming straight throughout the entire swim trial, I would have passed.
Rational enough hor.
Monday, January 8, 2007
4th Run
Got a feeling that I am going to name the number of runs on this blog.
Anyway, I am going for timing right now.
Make the same distance as I have did over the past few runs. 4km around Yishun Park.
Pretty good timing this time. 25min. An improvement of 7 minutes as compared to 4 runs.
But this time, felt that it is the toughest too.
Got stitches near the end of the run.
Also, I forgot to take out the Nike+ Sports Kit receiver. Must make an effort to remember... :p
Anyway, I am going for timing right now.
Make the same distance as I have did over the past few runs. 4km around Yishun Park.
Pretty good timing this time. 25min. An improvement of 7 minutes as compared to 4 runs.
But this time, felt that it is the toughest too.
Got stitches near the end of the run.
Also, I forgot to take out the Nike+ Sports Kit receiver. Must make an effort to remember... :p
Sunday, January 7, 2007
1st Sunday
Had intended to go swimming. But my heart does not feel so well.
Seems like it keep giving me a murmur throughout the whole morning.
Sometimes it frightens me, cos it only happens after I start exercising.
Will rest for a day. Hopefully, I can still go for a morning jog tomorrow, if my mental alarm clock allows it.
Seems like it keep giving me a murmur throughout the whole morning.
Sometimes it frightens me, cos it only happens after I start exercising.
Will rest for a day. Hopefully, I can still go for a morning jog tomorrow, if my mental alarm clock allows it.
Saturday, January 6, 2007
3rd Run. Boy, It feels good.
3rd run of 2007. Did it at 11am.
A bit crazy, have a couple of ppl checking their watches when they see me. Think it is super uncommon for ppl to see a guy running alone in the middle of the day.
At least now I know why the marathon starts off at 6am. It is very hot, took a toll on your spirit. Felt very dis-spirited, thinking that I may have to endure such conditions for 10x4km. Eeks...
Official time for Nike + puts the same distance that I have ran for the past week at 3.6km.
3 times, 3 different ways of securing the Nike+ sensor
1st - Scotch tape it to the tongue of the shoe (32min for 4km)
2nd - Put it in Nike Shoe wallet unsecured (32min for 1.11km.. Definitely wrong)
3rd - Got a foam securing the sensor, put it in Nike Shoe wallet (27min for 3.6km)
Not too sure if the first distance or the third distance is more accurate.
Itching to get the SwitchEasy RunAway, but find the price a bit steep. SGD 16.
It is more expensive than the Nike Shoe Wallet and has only one usage.
Think think think....
A bit crazy, have a couple of ppl checking their watches when they see me. Think it is super uncommon for ppl to see a guy running alone in the middle of the day.
At least now I know why the marathon starts off at 6am. It is very hot, took a toll on your spirit. Felt very dis-spirited, thinking that I may have to endure such conditions for 10x4km. Eeks...
Official time for Nike + puts the same distance that I have ran for the past week at 3.6km.
3 times, 3 different ways of securing the Nike+ sensor
1st - Scotch tape it to the tongue of the shoe (32min for 4km)
2nd - Put it in Nike Shoe wallet unsecured (32min for 1.11km.. Definitely wrong)
3rd - Got a foam securing the sensor, put it in Nike Shoe wallet (27min for 3.6km)
Not too sure if the first distance or the third distance is more accurate.
Itching to get the SwitchEasy RunAway, but find the price a bit steep. SGD 16.
It is more expensive than the Nike Shoe Wallet and has only one usage.
Think think think....
Thursday, January 4, 2007
2nd Run of the New Year
Felt so good after making the New Year Resolution.
It seems that the running bug is biting me now.
Ran about 4km today at approx the same timing.
32min for 4km.
Only peeve is that the Nike+ Ipod Kit does not seems to work well with the Nike Wallet as it register only 1.11km.
I cannot be only doing a 28min/kim pace......
Oh well, will have to get that fixed.
It seems that the running bug is biting me now.
Ran about 4km today at approx the same timing.
32min for 4km.
Only peeve is that the Nike+ Ipod Kit does not seems to work well with the Nike Wallet as it register only 1.11km.
I cannot be only doing a 28min/kim pace......
Oh well, will have to get that fixed.
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
First Run of 2007
Did a run this morning.
Clocked 4km @ 32mins. Not too bad a start. Quite happy with the time. But of course, can do much better.
Seems like my first target will be a sub-30mins 5km Run.
Shall I make it a target to be acheived by end-February?
Let's hope so, if I can do it, I should be able to do a 75min 10km Run for Singapore Biathlon.
Clocked 4km @ 32mins. Not too bad a start. Quite happy with the time. But of course, can do much better.
Seems like my first target will be a sub-30mins 5km Run.
Shall I make it a target to be acheived by end-February?
Let's hope so, if I can do it, I should be able to do a 75min 10km Run for Singapore Biathlon.
Monday, January 1, 2007
Races for 2007
I am intending to do the following races in 2007.
NUS Biathlon
SAFRA Singapore Biathlon
OSIM Singapore Triathlon
NTU Vertical Marathon
Mizuno Wave Run
Sentosa Real Run
SAFRA 21km Sheares Bridge Run
Swissotel Vertical Marathon
Standard Chartered Singapore Full Marathon
Have to do some serious training if I wanted to complete all the above races.
Will have to do some running later.
Singapore Biathlon Swim Trial is on 10 January, so I better clock in some swim laps as well.
NUS Biathlon
SAFRA Singapore Biathlon
OSIM Singapore Triathlon
NTU Vertical Marathon
Mizuno Wave Run
Sentosa Real Run
SAFRA 21km Sheares Bridge Run
Swissotel Vertical Marathon
Standard Chartered Singapore Full Marathon
Have to do some serious training if I wanted to complete all the above races.
Will have to do some running later.
Singapore Biathlon Swim Trial is on 10 January, so I better clock in some swim laps as well.
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