SBR 09

Finished SBR today.. Safra Singapore Bay run.. On of the biggest running event in Sin. 5th time taking part and each experience is different. The route is more or less the same, perhaps with a little inclusion of the F1 track, it shortens the route in ECP. This yr's weather is very nice and cooling.. Enjoyed the run quite a bit.. slowly taking my time, pacing thru and enjoying the morning view of the skyscrapers in CBD. The Sun didn't come out till abt 8am or so. By then finish liao. Ha..

Started the race well, pacing myself at 5min 45s to 6min /km pace. it sustained all the way till 15km, where I got a timing of 1hr 28min there. I was on course for a timing of 2hr, but the pain in my knee kicked in at 11km.. So I actually struggled with myself for 4km, ( between 11-15km) thinking whether to give up the race and walk finish the rest.. finally at 15km, I decided to rest my knee for another day, don't want to worsen the already inflammed knee. This old injury of mine needs more resting and conditioning.. It was actually a very tough decision to make, cos I don't give up easily.. For the betterment and future trainings, I know I just had to do it.. eventually, finished the whole race in 2hr 21mins.. Achieved my aim of completing the race, and without further injuries..

Met Hc early in the morning, 4.45am at cityhall, before we made our way to the starting point for the run.. Hc's first 21km wor.. Ha... congrats on finishing ur maiden 21km.. first of many to come right.. =D

Hc at the finishing pt...

It's always nice to have someone waiting for u at the end pt, receiving and welcoming you in isn't it...

The sense of fufilment and joy, knowing that you have conquered yourself makes you want to go for more..