Most friends are surprised that I am not taking part in the race this year!
I was surprised that Joanne did not know that I am not taking part too!
Brought along my DSLR and went to kay-poh. =p
Grand total of 747 shots. O_o
Some shots came out pretty good. Pretty happy day out.
40% of the shots did not made it to FB.
I was surprised that a shot of YP came out rather well, although I just aim and shoot without time to track him on the viewfinder.
Tried it on other cyclists and have empty photos!
Just a lucky shot, I guess. =p
My photography skills still requires a lot of training.
As Richard had put it, trigger happy meant long hours in front of the computer.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
13th, 14th, 16th March 2012 Gym
Not been running much...
2km on the treadmill for the 3 days I spend in the gym.
Did more sets of Lat PullDown and Bench Press.
So weak are my arms that I could not lift my arms above my head when I shower! =p
Spend a significant amount of time on the elliptical trainer whenever I get the chance. =)
All is good!
2km on the treadmill for the 3 days I spend in the gym.
Did more sets of Lat PullDown and Bench Press.
So weak are my arms that I could not lift my arms above my head when I shower! =p
Spend a significant amount of time on the elliptical trainer whenever I get the chance. =)
All is good!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
8th March 2012 Gym
I am pretty sure I am going crazy.
The first thing that hits me when I woke up is "I wanna RUN"!!!
This has never happen before!!!
Turned on NEA Rain Animation and I am disappointed. =(
A heavy thunderstorm is impending. =(((
Back to sleep I went. (After a few hours, that is)
There is no stopping it.
28mins, 4km covered. =)
Variation in the static exercises keep my gym sessions alive. =)
Endorphins are raging. =D
The first thing that hits me when I woke up is "I wanna RUN"!!!
This has never happen before!!!
Turned on NEA Rain Animation and I am disappointed. =(
A heavy thunderstorm is impending. =(((
Back to sleep I went. (After a few hours, that is)
There is no stopping it.
28mins, 4km covered. =)
Variation in the static exercises keep my gym sessions alive. =)
Endorphins are raging. =D
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
7th March 2012 Gym
Had no intention to skip gym today.
I am actually looking forward to it. =)
I wonder will there be a day I will find a lame excuse to skip gym sessions?
My only worry is that once I did that, it will get easy to skip future gym sessions. =p
Not too sure if it is good for the knees.
Felt wobbly knees before the gym session, but I proceed nonetheless.
Surprisingly the pain never really surfaced during the run.
With more runners than treadmills today, I am determined to use up my allocated 30 minutes. =p
Phew, complete the run on a high.
Proceed to do some static exercise before calling it a day. =)
Tested another nifty little device and was awed by its ingenious design and function. =)
My workout get uploaded directly to GC once I complete the workout. Darn cool!!! =)
I am actually looking forward to it. =)
I wonder will there be a day I will find a lame excuse to skip gym sessions?
My only worry is that once I did that, it will get easy to skip future gym sessions. =p
Not too sure if it is good for the knees.
Felt wobbly knees before the gym session, but I proceed nonetheless.
Surprisingly the pain never really surfaced during the run.
With more runners than treadmills today, I am determined to use up my allocated 30 minutes. =p
Phew, complete the run on a high.
Proceed to do some static exercise before calling it a day. =)
Tested another nifty little device and was awed by its ingenious design and function. =)
My workout get uploaded directly to GC once I complete the workout. Darn cool!!! =)
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
6th March 2012 Musings
This 4 hour sleep rotation is killing me.
To make matters worse, most of the time I ended up dreaming.
Dreams that are so real that it is scary.
At times, I have plans that are inconclusive during the day and I start dreaming about it too!!!
I do not dare to ride if I can help it.
Weekends is fine as I know I can take a nap if it is truly necessary.
But not during weekdays which involve a stress inducing drive to and from work.
To make matters worse, most of the time I ended up dreaming.
Dreams that are so real that it is scary.
At times, I have plans that are inconclusive during the day and I start dreaming about it too!!!
I do not dare to ride if I can help it.
Weekends is fine as I know I can take a nap if it is truly necessary.
But not during weekdays which involve a stress inducing drive to and from work.
5th March 2012 Gym
With endorphins raging over the weekend, it is hard not to hit the gym. =p
But within 5 minutes on the treadmill, I wish I can end my run soon.
I gave up after 10 minutes and went for static exercises.
Gave myself another shot at another 10 minutes.
This time round, it was much better but I ran out of time.
Although it was my shortest gym run, I sweat buckets.
Not too sure what happen to the air-conditioning system. =D
But within 5 minutes on the treadmill, I wish I can end my run soon.
I gave up after 10 minutes and went for static exercises.
Gave myself another shot at another 10 minutes.
This time round, it was much better but I ran out of time.
Although it was my shortest gym run, I sweat buckets.
Not too sure what happen to the air-conditioning system. =D
Sunday, March 4, 2012
4th March 2012 Running
Another Day, Another Run.
A run which you dun feel like stopping. =)
Knowing my body all too well, I prep myself before the run.
The Royal Rumble send its distress signal barely 500m into the run.
I know I can tahan, so it is another 3km before I applied the emergency brakes. =D
After dropping off the payload, I started fantasizing about negative splits. =D
Too bad, it did not happen. =D
Running in unfamiliar territory, I am praying that I do not getting lost.
Reaching the junction of HillView Road and Upper Bukit Timah Road, I was flabbergasted.
They wasn't any pavement for pedestrians to walk on!!!
Cos of all the construction going on, pedestrians are forgotten.
I was running on the roadside, praying that the cars dun come screaming past the bends.
8km in 64mins. I am a happy runner. =)
A run which you dun feel like stopping. =)
Knowing my body all too well, I prep myself before the run.
The Royal Rumble send its distress signal barely 500m into the run.
I know I can tahan, so it is another 3km before I applied the emergency brakes. =D
After dropping off the payload, I started fantasizing about negative splits. =D
Too bad, it did not happen. =D
Running in unfamiliar territory, I am praying that I do not getting lost.
Reaching the junction of HillView Road and Upper Bukit Timah Road, I was flabbergasted.
They wasn't any pavement for pedestrians to walk on!!!
Cos of all the construction going on, pedestrians are forgotten.
I was running on the roadside, praying that the cars dun come screaming past the bends.
8km in 64mins. I am a happy runner. =)
4th March 2012 Musings
Although I spent much time running my 10km yesterday, my pace did not improve.
Cadence is much lower than my gym session.
I am not disappointed, it takes time...
I am now suffering from quad aches after every few runs.
It is no longer the calves.
Does that mean that my running style has changed?
Cadence is much lower than my gym session.
I am not disappointed, it takes time...
I am now suffering from quad aches after every few runs.
It is no longer the calves.
Does that mean that my running style has changed?
Saturday, March 3, 2012
3rd March 2012 Singapore Biathlon
My first race of 2012. My first race since IMWA. =)
A truly enjoyable race.
A race where I swam more freestyle than breaststroke.
A race where I ran more than I walk. Hooya!
Given the annual parking nightmare, I head down to East Coast Park early this year.
Reached at 5:30am and got a parking space just passed Car Park F2. =)
With a stroke of extra-ordinary luck, I met Mr. DHL and received the special package. =)
(Seriously, what are the chances of me leaving T1 and have DHL riding past the exit at the exact same moment?)
By 7:00am, I am all set to rock and roll. =p
Spend the next 45 minutes chatting with friends. =p
Meet up with Meng Hong who is doing his first Singapore Biathlon. =)
Truth be told, he is one reason why I am putting so much effort into my runs. =p
If you can inspire someone and he decided to take the plunge cos of you, you have to ensure that his efforts is worthwhile, right?
I trained so that even if he did overtake me on the run, at least I tried my best.
Start the swim feeling good.
Although I enter the water swam way off the lane rope, I hit the lane rope mid-way to the first buoy.
Yes, the currents is that strong.
Got kicked hard on my right side till the side is sore during the turn.
The same guy kicked me over and over again even though I pushed him away. Grr....
Swimming to the second buoy is easy, assisted by the west-east currents.
But that means a tough return leg.
Turning past the 2nd buoy, I got a scare when I see the jet ski constantly in my peripheral vision for 30 seconds.
Is the current really that strong?
Turn to have a good look. Chey, the jet ski is moving slowly ahead. At about the same speed as me. =D
Tried drafting numerous times, but could not find a suitable draft. =(
Nearing the finish, the gun went off for another wave.
Sigh... that means my swim is more than 45 minutes. =(
Cannot complain much, given the currents.
Plus point is that I did at least 70% freestyle. =)
Out on the run, I am surprised that I am able to jog normally.
1km into the run, the legs suddenly turned to lead... Geez... it hurts, it hurts badly.
Spend the next km walking 10m, running 10m... Siong...
BFG caught me at the 2km mark. Gosh, Doc is speedy.
A wave behind me, he has already caught up.
Decided that I could not slack anymore.
Started jogging at a comfortable pace.
With the new route, I had no idea where the U-turn is.
It can get demoralising.
Was so glad when the U-turn came.
Sean caught me right at the turn! =)
Started some walking again. Where is the water point???
Aiyoh, the water point at NSRCC is dry. I was lucky to have a cup of water with my gel.
Arm pit started to hurt. Sianz.
With so much Vaseline, I still kena abrasion... Maybe I missed a spot. =(
And my ankle is experiencing abrasion too... =(
Met the Legs and Paddles T-shirt guy at the 7.5km mark.
(We crossed path numerous times between 2-3km and 4-5km. =D Then I lost him. Till now.)
"Come on, let's go", I said.
"Just aiming to complete", he responded.
"Yeah, same here. Join me, our pace are the same", I said. =D
"Argh, WTF" and he started running with me. =D
We chat and ran together.
Sebastian is doing his first Biathlon.
Hehe, I was hoping he run slightly faster.
I push the pace, but he won't follow, so I just run at his pace. =D
100m from the Finish Line, I ask him if he wanna dash for the Finish.
He responded "Let's go!" and flew off like a bullet.
I could not catch him. But I was all smiles for the rundown.
A truly enjoyable race for more ways than one. =)
A truly enjoyable race.
A race where I swam more freestyle than breaststroke.
A race where I ran more than I walk. Hooya!
Given the annual parking nightmare, I head down to East Coast Park early this year.
Reached at 5:30am and got a parking space just passed Car Park F2. =)
With a stroke of extra-ordinary luck, I met Mr. DHL and received the special package. =)
(Seriously, what are the chances of me leaving T1 and have DHL riding past the exit at the exact same moment?)
By 7:00am, I am all set to rock and roll. =p
Spend the next 45 minutes chatting with friends. =p
Meet up with Meng Hong who is doing his first Singapore Biathlon. =)
Truth be told, he is one reason why I am putting so much effort into my runs. =p
If you can inspire someone and he decided to take the plunge cos of you, you have to ensure that his efforts is worthwhile, right?
I trained so that even if he did overtake me on the run, at least I tried my best.
Start the swim feeling good.
Although I enter the water swam way off the lane rope, I hit the lane rope mid-way to the first buoy.
Yes, the currents is that strong.
Got kicked hard on my right side till the side is sore during the turn.
The same guy kicked me over and over again even though I pushed him away. Grr....
Swimming to the second buoy is easy, assisted by the west-east currents.
But that means a tough return leg.
Turning past the 2nd buoy, I got a scare when I see the jet ski constantly in my peripheral vision for 30 seconds.
Is the current really that strong?
Turn to have a good look. Chey, the jet ski is moving slowly ahead. At about the same speed as me. =D
Tried drafting numerous times, but could not find a suitable draft. =(
Nearing the finish, the gun went off for another wave.
Sigh... that means my swim is more than 45 minutes. =(
Cannot complain much, given the currents.
Plus point is that I did at least 70% freestyle. =)
Out on the run, I am surprised that I am able to jog normally.
1km into the run, the legs suddenly turned to lead... Geez... it hurts, it hurts badly.
Spend the next km walking 10m, running 10m... Siong...
BFG caught me at the 2km mark. Gosh, Doc is speedy.
A wave behind me, he has already caught up.
Decided that I could not slack anymore.
Started jogging at a comfortable pace.
With the new route, I had no idea where the U-turn is.
It can get demoralising.
Was so glad when the U-turn came.
Sean caught me right at the turn! =)
Started some walking again. Where is the water point???
Aiyoh, the water point at NSRCC is dry. I was lucky to have a cup of water with my gel.
Arm pit started to hurt. Sianz.
With so much Vaseline, I still kena abrasion... Maybe I missed a spot. =(
And my ankle is experiencing abrasion too... =(
Met the Legs and Paddles T-shirt guy at the 7.5km mark.
(We crossed path numerous times between 2-3km and 4-5km. =D Then I lost him. Till now.)
"Come on, let's go", I said.
"Just aiming to complete", he responded.
"Yeah, same here. Join me, our pace are the same", I said. =D
"Argh, WTF" and he started running with me. =D
We chat and ran together.
Sebastian is doing his first Biathlon.
Hehe, I was hoping he run slightly faster.
I push the pace, but he won't follow, so I just run at his pace. =D
100m from the Finish Line, I ask him if he wanna dash for the Finish.
He responded "Let's go!" and flew off like a bullet.
I could not catch him. But I was all smiles for the rundown.
A truly enjoyable race for more ways than one. =)
Friday, March 2, 2012
1st March 2012 Gym
With the Babes Channel on, 30 minutes of treadmill pass by in a breeze.
Aww... how I wish we have Babes Channel everyday. =p
This is the most "shag" run I had so far, but as I mentioned it to a colleague, it is a happy kind of tiredness. =)
I have never like indoors running but a tiny device piqued my interest. =)
I guess the ability to track a "real" distance indoors helps plenty.
Being a technical person, I guess we are sometimes "numbers" people too. =)
To have the ability to translate sports into a numbers game can (de-)motivate people.
Endorphins is one way of making me feel that every gym session is worthwhile. =)
(Endorphins is not something that I getting very often)
If only we have babes in the gym. Opps... =p
I guess having gone through the last 5 years of training helps too.
It helps me to manage expectations better.
I still recall the last time I ran a lot for an entire month and do not see any significant results.
Gosh, the results is horrifying.
I was so terribly disappointed. So unmotivated to continue running.
Moreover, I got injured and have to lay off running for a few months.
(Check back on my blog for my first SCSM 21km.)
This time around, I can manage expectation better.
I give myself 6 months to see results.
Any faster will be a plus. =p
Aww... how I wish we have Babes Channel everyday. =p
This is the most "shag" run I had so far, but as I mentioned it to a colleague, it is a happy kind of tiredness. =)
I have never like indoors running but a tiny device piqued my interest. =)
I guess the ability to track a "real" distance indoors helps plenty.
Being a technical person, I guess we are sometimes "numbers" people too. =)
To have the ability to translate sports into a numbers game can (de-)motivate people.
Endorphins is one way of making me feel that every gym session is worthwhile. =)
(Endorphins is not something that I getting very often)
If only we have babes in the gym. Opps... =p
I guess having gone through the last 5 years of training helps too.
It helps me to manage expectations better.
I still recall the last time I ran a lot for an entire month and do not see any significant results.
Gosh, the results is horrifying.
I was so terribly disappointed. So unmotivated to continue running.
Moreover, I got injured and have to lay off running for a few months.
(Check back on my blog for my first SCSM 21km.)
This time around, I can manage expectation better.
I give myself 6 months to see results.
Any faster will be a plus. =p
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