I just landed 2 nights ago. I was excited to test my performance in this hot humid weather after an 8 month hiatus. I had a target in mind. At least 48 min perhaps? 51.25 min! Crushed! 2 mistakes. Firstly, too ambitious! Secondly, i forgot about hill training! The elevation gain was 50m, small in […]
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This was a small community event where a portion of the proceeds are channeled for a cause in China. Ran the 10km as maintenance training, and clocked in 46.38. Still found it challenging to beat the PB in July. Certainly recommended for kids (and adults alike 🙂 Activities were family friendly, balloons, face make up, […]
#roadtoRotterdam PB of 3.48.29 It is such a big relief. Doubt kills your confidence… bury it After 6 weeks of following a structured training plan, and on days when you are in doubt with the plan (on a bad day/ weeks – last 2 weeks of higher mileages training), i am just honestly so relieved […]
My first race in Malaysia after 4 months away from home. I had one expectation, hoping to do better than last year’s time of 56.51 (4.43/km pace). I did not consider the environment to be a hindrance in achieving this pace, given i was born into this weather. But i did not 😦 Finished 58.38. I […]
When my spirit is low, i have this weblog to turn to :), to remind me of the pledges i have made. Haha… no, seriously. I have been running almost every day since returning from Holland, but with very little structure, that i have no gauge as to whether any of these mileages ran will […]
The evening before my flight to KL, we raced in a small village closer to the German border, in a peculiar race distance of 10.7km. A week before this race on 18 August 2018, i did my 10km PB @ 4.41/km; 46.55 min. Shaving off a sec per km is proving to be more of […]
5 years ago, i started running leisurely. 3Â months ago, i started training structurally. These were my 10 km records: 2013 (first); 1.01 hour 2017 (PB before structured training); 49.31 min 2018 (PB after 3 months of structured training); 46.55 * min 2019 (45@40) ? *46.49 on watch. Bruto and Net time difference not adjusted […]
Having achieved my PB of 47.52 at Utrecht 3 weeks ago, i was itching to try again for another PB. I had a sub 46.59 as a target. I managed a PB of 47.45, but not meeting target of sub 46.59. There could be multiple reasons which i cannot be sure of. Was it too […]
Every race is different. The route, the atmosphere, the terrain, the weather. This run felt like home. The heat, the friendly chats. It was the second half marathon completed in Nederland, but the first road running half marathon here. It is a different experience. Half of the route was below sea level. Corners were welcomed […]
Pretty motivated scoring my first PB on a 5km road race, 22.52 min. The race course was a 2-looper with numerous corners to manoeuvre. It was organised in the village of Bergentheim in the municipality of Hardenberg, with a small population of 3,500. Great atmosphere! The streets were crowded with spectators, music with home built […]
A month in Nederland now, and i am blessed to discover this country and her proud people through running. I learned sporting values the athletes prescribed to; hard, structured and disciplined work. Blessed with good weather, and a balanced lifestyle, run events are also carried out on weekday evenings. This allows for greater participation across […]
I have plateaued. Every race seems to consume more effort, but without the PB i expect. Sounds like a “runner-block” syndrome huh. Gertjan suggested that i try “running a consistent pace” (after years of running a positive split). 4.48/km split was the targeted running pace for a sub 48 min road race. Baby steps. And yes, […]
It is never too late to start running. A late bloomer, in Malaysia’s weekend-warrior running scene. 2013 (first), 10km, 1.01.38. Hiatus…,1/2 hiatus…, 1/4 hiatus… 2018, 10km, 49.31 (elevation aside).* 2019, 10km, [?] (i have a target :P)  * KL Possible Run 2018 @Padang Merbok.
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Orchid Run & Ride 25.9.2016 12km
By a stroke of luck, i managed to finish #1 in the 12km Women Open category. This race was (in many ways) symbolic. I started running in 2013 after returning from Africa. My first race was a 10km road race. We used to joke about targeting to have our names positioned on “Page 1 of […]
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KL Possible Run 13.5.2018
In what seemed like an impossible morning to get out of bed. Raining. Wet. And its 0430. “Maybe the hamstring needs more recovery time…” (On reflection, skipping Score Night Run HM – a weekend earlier, was a good decision) Quietened the demon, and rise (out of bed). Glad i did. Padang Merbok. Elevation gain of 132m. […]
A week prior, i ran the Kota Iskandar HM. I struggled. Post 13.5 km, my pace went out of whack. It was due to hydration and lack of conditioning (of sustaining 5.00 pace over longer distance). My bad. I guess i came to NatGeo run to redeem myself. My only focus was to run “a […]
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Orchid Run & Ride 24.9.2017 12km
All i wanted to accomplish in this 12km road race was to go faster than last year’s. And i came in 56.51, shaved off a good 9 min (2016 – 1.05.23). And defended the #1 position. Checked!
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