KL Marathon

22 March LSD Run

Ran from home to ECP to witness the AVIVA IRONMAN. Alarm rang at 3.30am n set off at 4:05am. First 10k was behind schedule at 1:10. It's always interesting who we would meet during these LSD; whilst at mid-way of Changi Coastal Rd, a cyclist came by to say hello then at NSRCC when the heavens open, an elderly man in SCM tee gave his morning greetings! Simple gestures like these in the darkness n cold just make my day; they are great morale booster! Reached AVIVA IM start point at 7.15am. Witness the final loop for the elite swimmers and the start of the others. Wha....the swim loop looks so long! Think it would be ok to swim with so many people.
The last swimmer, an overweight Caucasian in his 60's, came in at abt 1hr 20mins; there is hope! Admire his courage to keep going in breast-stroke.

Swim

Did 1.5K in 43:49

Slowwwwww....... Recovery Run

Legs still feeling sore from Sunday's race, so decided to do a slow recovery run today. As the legs began to roll, it carries the body along...and it fell so good to let the whole body flow.....and the soreness seems to go away. It felt so good to have the mind, body and legs in sync.....felt that I can go on forever! Just thankful for a pair of good legs and healthy body to enjoy the freedom of space and movement.
Distance:9k Time:1hr 05mins

Suburban Run

Did 10K run. Experienced a muscle pull and pain at my left inner tigh area at the start of race. Was feeling diappointed and worried that I might not be able to complete the race. Think must have over exerted myself during yesterday's sea swim. After changing cadence and shorten my steps, the pain went away at the 1k mark. So thankful that I was able to continue without further problem. At about 6k, my CPU(mind:)) crashed! and suddenly I lost focus on the run (maybe its my body shutting down as the pain overload). Began to look around at the scenery and fellow suffering runners instead. It was at about the 8k mark that my CPU reboot and came back on and rejuvenated the rest of the hardware! By then the sun came out shinning strongly and had to cool off my hardware with water. Finished in 52:44, not my PB (a minute off) but still I enjoyed the race. Reserve the chase for my PB to another day. Next race:Passion Run!

2nd Sea Swim

12 March:Did my 2nd sea swim today at Tanjong Beach with Maryanne and family in tow. Began to be more adjusted to the waters and was able to swim further out. Next trip will attempt to go all the way to the bouy. Did some swim along triangular route. Overall pretty happy with my progress. Needs more sessions prior to the Tribob race. It's good and safer to swim with a buddy; its safer and boost confidence.

Maiden 66K Bike Ride

Did 66K of riding yesterday starting from home to Fort Rd and back. It was like going back to childhood times where the wind blew across my face and feel the speed and freedom! The only problem is the constant pain in the ass! At Tanah Merah Jetty, my butt was screaming to u-turn and go home! But my brain was more powerful, it sent a message to my butt that reads, "SHUT UP you ASSHOLE!" So the legs kept paddling and paddling......

Three quarter way along ECPark, I was wondering why it felt so smooth sailing? I found out soon enough when I u-turn at Fort Rd...the wind began pushing against my entire body! In the first leg the wind was actually aiding me, now I had to push against it and it took an extra 8mins to complete the return stretch at ECPark.

Other than the pain in the ass, there was a little numbness in my left hand; could be due to the backpack or poor flow of blood. Will have to check with my Triathlon Si Fu. At the 45k mark, got down and did some stretches to ease my butt and rest my hip.

Somewhere near the cargo complex, I lost focus for a split moment and next thing I knew I was lying on the path way! Wow...my $3 gloves does work after all! It had saved me from painful injury to my palm. Had some bruises on my right knee, other than that thankfully, no major injuries (and some bruised ego also :)) Began to tired at the 55k mark and was wondering how to ride up the sloping Loyang Ave. Switched to lowest gear possible and charged up the slope. Then its finally home!

Of the 3 disciplines (swimming, biking & running), I think running is the most difficult and the years spent running has conditioned me to withstand the pain and long hours of exertion.

Swim/Run

10th March Tuesday: Swim 1.5k(44mins) and Ran 9k(55mins). Slight strain on right calf. Had to stop at 1k mark into run to do some stretching, thereafter it felt ok. Body is able to adjust to the new workout.

Maiden Sea Swim

8th March Sunday: Did my first ever swim in the sea at Sentosa Tanjong Beach without life jacket! Thanks to Verma Michelle (at 22yrs she is S'pore's youngest ever female sports women to complete a full Ironman race and did it at the Langkawi's tough and sadistic route, she came in 4th in her age group catagory) and also Maryanne who is most helpful and encouraging. They have help moved me closer to my dream of completing a Triathlon.
The first dip in the water was terrifying, I could hardly breath! My lungs seem to have frozen! First thought was to quit and forget about the races that I have registered. After calming down, things turned out to be better. Got to know Michelle better and her colourful life thus far. Its good to meet people halve my age and get infected by their zeal and enthusiasim. Had a good day at the beach with family too.

Triathlon

Going to attempt the TRIBOB Triathlon on the 19th April!

Tempo Run

Did 8K Tempo Run yesterday. First time putting on orthortics prescribed by Dr.Lee and found it to be great! Hip is not so sore after the run!