Sunday, May 31, 2009
Yesterday was the day whereby an ordinary man takes on an extra-ordinary task, the attempt at an ultra-marathon 84km. Below is the story of the process of what happened and how was the run.
It was 1859, I was at the starting point at Changi Point, the MC count down and 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Off and we go. Prior to the run, I just drank a can of red bull, hoping it will give me the extra boost for the run. When I approach the 2km mark, I saw my cousin riding bicycle with her boyfriend like wth hah.
The air feels tense and heavy, I ran at the pace of 10-12km/hr for the first 40 minutes, I guess I was overestimating myself, leg numbness and stitches sets in, I wonder if its the redbull that I just took that caused the stitch, I began to slow down, walk a little as I'll need to conserve the energy for the rest of the 70+km. I tried to run everytime I gained momentum, but the stitches got me now and then.
The stiches was just the tip of the iceberg, we ran past changi stretch to east coast park and there we made a turn, the first overhead bridge, I am begining to feel the tightness on my tighs, not enough stretching? Press on, Calvin caught up to me and we headed to cheers to get ourselves some stuffs lol. I asked him if theres counterpain but holyshit, he said that sundown do not provides counterpain. Shirong will understand the pain of running without counterpain. We met this indian uncle name mohandas, hes a very energetic old man that goes around to all the aid stations and take photos with the helpers and crapping with them, i salute him for doing all that when I am already to be in pain.
Reaching 30+km mark, I am already in pain and soreness, my tighs are tight, my foot are sore, luckily there is 1 station with counterpain and i had a motivation, there was this pretty girl running along me and I tried to follow her pace lol. But eventually I think she gave up running and I had to abandon her as I need to ensure I can finish the course in time before the cut off of 15 hrs. Argg why, I was still hoping if we can run together for the rest of the distance, maybe i'll like to get to know her, hahaha.
37km mark, my soles are crying, I had to sit down and rest to massage and stretch, time spent, 5 minutes. And after which was a run/jog session till the end of the first 42km.
First round finished, 5 hours and 55 minutes, not too shabby and i sat at the pit stop for 10 minutes to rest and recharge energy by eating the bananas they provided. By this time, many had fallen, with a number of people pulling out from the attempt of the second round. But I had a goal, I had a vision, I had a dream of wearing the 84km finisher shirt.
So i pressed on, I was hoping to walked the whole of 2nd loop of 42km, walking at a pace of 5-6km/hr keeping track that I do not exceed 12mins per km.
I walked 10km (52km) my legs are crying again and i had to take a rest. After the rest I met this lady name trish, we talked a bit and kept each other company, but eventually she thought my walking pace was too fast and she told me to go ahead first.
In the 2nd round of 42km, every single step hurts like hell, my sole hurts, my tigh hurts, it was sheer endurance test. I walked and walked and at around 13-14km mark, I came across this group of 5-10 runners that ran passed me. It was mohandas and terrence, mohan being the energetic indian uncle, they kindly invited anyone along the way to finish the race together, I guess this is what you call, no man runs alone. Trish was in the group too. It was great running with them, chat a little, took some photos and they provided the mental boost for me to keep going at 6km/hr, we did short jogs like 250m and walked 500-600m. I think if I had stick with walking, I'll be dropping till 4-5km/hr by now and with their push, I managed to stick with 6km/hr until the 27km (69km) mark.
By 27km (69km) mark, I cant follow their pace anymore, I had to rest, it was another 5mins rest and the rest of the journey was alone, kinda. Theres this english man that I tried to follow. He was walking real fast. I had to jog to catch up to him, and when I start walking, I'll slowly lose him.
By the second 35km (77km) mark, I cannot summon the strength to run anymore, I walked at the speed of ~4km/hr all the way. There was only 1 thing on my mind. Finish it! Closing the finish line, I saw the familiar landmark that I first came across, I was like holy shit finishing! But the route was slightly different from the first time we came in, we need to run an additional of 300-400m or so in a loop form. For the last 100m, I summoned whatever I got and ran, cross the finish line, 84km in 14 hrs and 18minutes!
I was exhilarated, I went on to collect my medal and my finisher T, it was one of the few moments in my life where I am really so proud and happy that tears almost uncontrolably roll down my eyes. I had experienced hell and survive, the mental and physical torment was all overcomed through sheer determination and brute strength.
And like some of the aid station helpers go, go ultra-man! Will I join a 2nd time? lol..... I have no idea, I thought experience hell once was enough lol.
It was 1859, I was at the starting point at Changi Point, the MC count down and 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Off and we go. Prior to the run, I just drank a can of red bull, hoping it will give me the extra boost for the run. When I approach the 2km mark, I saw my cousin riding bicycle with her boyfriend like wth hah.
The air feels tense and heavy, I ran at the pace of 10-12km/hr for the first 40 minutes, I guess I was overestimating myself, leg numbness and stitches sets in, I wonder if its the redbull that I just took that caused the stitch, I began to slow down, walk a little as I'll need to conserve the energy for the rest of the 70+km. I tried to run everytime I gained momentum, but the stitches got me now and then.
The stiches was just the tip of the iceberg, we ran past changi stretch to east coast park and there we made a turn, the first overhead bridge, I am begining to feel the tightness on my tighs, not enough stretching? Press on, Calvin caught up to me and we headed to cheers to get ourselves some stuffs lol. I asked him if theres counterpain but holyshit, he said that sundown do not provides counterpain. Shirong will understand the pain of running without counterpain. We met this indian uncle name mohandas, hes a very energetic old man that goes around to all the aid stations and take photos with the helpers and crapping with them, i salute him for doing all that when I am already to be in pain.
Reaching 30+km mark, I am already in pain and soreness, my tighs are tight, my foot are sore, luckily there is 1 station with counterpain and i had a motivation, there was this pretty girl running along me and I tried to follow her pace lol. But eventually I think she gave up running and I had to abandon her as I need to ensure I can finish the course in time before the cut off of 15 hrs. Argg why, I was still hoping if we can run together for the rest of the distance, maybe i'll like to get to know her, hahaha.
37km mark, my soles are crying, I had to sit down and rest to massage and stretch, time spent, 5 minutes. And after which was a run/jog session till the end of the first 42km.
First round finished, 5 hours and 55 minutes, not too shabby and i sat at the pit stop for 10 minutes to rest and recharge energy by eating the bananas they provided. By this time, many had fallen, with a number of people pulling out from the attempt of the second round. But I had a goal, I had a vision, I had a dream of wearing the 84km finisher shirt.
So i pressed on, I was hoping to walked the whole of 2nd loop of 42km, walking at a pace of 5-6km/hr keeping track that I do not exceed 12mins per km.
I walked 10km (52km) my legs are crying again and i had to take a rest. After the rest I met this lady name trish, we talked a bit and kept each other company, but eventually she thought my walking pace was too fast and she told me to go ahead first.
In the 2nd round of 42km, every single step hurts like hell, my sole hurts, my tigh hurts, it was sheer endurance test. I walked and walked and at around 13-14km mark, I came across this group of 5-10 runners that ran passed me. It was mohandas and terrence, mohan being the energetic indian uncle, they kindly invited anyone along the way to finish the race together, I guess this is what you call, no man runs alone. Trish was in the group too. It was great running with them, chat a little, took some photos and they provided the mental boost for me to keep going at 6km/hr, we did short jogs like 250m and walked 500-600m. I think if I had stick with walking, I'll be dropping till 4-5km/hr by now and with their push, I managed to stick with 6km/hr until the 27km (69km) mark.
By 27km (69km) mark, I cant follow their pace anymore, I had to rest, it was another 5mins rest and the rest of the journey was alone, kinda. Theres this english man that I tried to follow. He was walking real fast. I had to jog to catch up to him, and when I start walking, I'll slowly lose him.
By the second 35km (77km) mark, I cannot summon the strength to run anymore, I walked at the speed of ~4km/hr all the way. There was only 1 thing on my mind. Finish it! Closing the finish line, I saw the familiar landmark that I first came across, I was like holy shit finishing! But the route was slightly different from the first time we came in, we need to run an additional of 300-400m or so in a loop form. For the last 100m, I summoned whatever I got and ran, cross the finish line, 84km in 14 hrs and 18minutes!
I was exhilarated, I went on to collect my medal and my finisher T, it was one of the few moments in my life where I am really so proud and happy that tears almost uncontrolably roll down my eyes. I had experienced hell and survive, the mental and physical torment was all overcomed through sheer determination and brute strength.
And like some of the aid station helpers go, go ultra-man! Will I join a 2nd time? lol..... I have no idea, I thought experience hell once was enough lol.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
I have been in school last few days for some council stuffs and Ban Mian was my comfort food =)
Went to gym to try to keep my body active prior to the sundown marathon with TJ and Eric after which we caught Terminator Salvation at Cathay. The show was ok, but I don't know why, I've been getting dejavus nowadays when i watch movies, its like i've seen them before, happens to me for shinshuku incident, wolverine etc. like woah, what the heck.
After which Eric and I got to eat the buffet at Nihon Mura because i wanted a 'carbo loading session' for my run tomorrow haha, TJ couldnt make it as being a good boyfriend he had to bring his girl down to the sensei to see her injured leg. The buffet is quite good for 18.70 per pax (Student price), remember to just order the teriyaki chicken and shitake mushroom and sashimi for the ala cartes, the rest... no comments. But we were damn freaking full, we had to limp to PS to walk around to see 'stuffs' hah. I guess I had a carbo overloaded lol.
Went to gym to try to keep my body active prior to the sundown marathon with TJ and Eric after which we caught Terminator Salvation at Cathay. The show was ok, but I don't know why, I've been getting dejavus nowadays when i watch movies, its like i've seen them before, happens to me for shinshuku incident, wolverine etc. like woah, what the heck.
After which Eric and I got to eat the buffet at Nihon Mura because i wanted a 'carbo loading session' for my run tomorrow haha, TJ couldnt make it as being a good boyfriend he had to bring his girl down to the sensei to see her injured leg. The buffet is quite good for 18.70 per pax (Student price), remember to just order the teriyaki chicken and shitake mushroom and sashimi for the ala cartes, the rest... no comments. But we were damn freaking full, we had to limp to PS to walk around to see 'stuffs' hah. I guess I had a carbo overloaded lol.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Gone is my old pair of brooks running trainers given by Singapore Police Force. Come is my new Adizero Tempo! Got it at 40% discount (store 30% + citibank 10% dc) so it cost me around $120.
Wouldnt have get it if the sole of my old brooks never came off. (I'm a pretty frugal man, want to get free stuffs from the government).
Just gone to clementi and back with this new pair of shoes climbing several overhead bridge. I must say, wth will put overhead bridges in a marathon. And i hv 6 to climb for my next sat's 84km. God bless me. Lol.
Wouldnt have get it if the sole of my old brooks never came off. (I'm a pretty frugal man, want to get free stuffs from the government).
Just gone to clementi and back with this new pair of shoes climbing several overhead bridge. I must say, wth will put overhead bridges in a marathon. And i hv 6 to climb for my next sat's 84km. God bless me. Lol.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Today was the race pack collection day for Adidas Sundown Marathon.
Quite a lot of junks and theres no race details in the pack to my surprise, like wth? hah
After which was a gay buddy session with Eric to suntan at central, was supposed to meet rod too but he became a pilot and fly his A380 on us. But ok la, the steam room was great the sun was great. After that, we went to doughby gaut to see see look look for my tights too.
The sweat, the sun, the talks made me a bit better (:
Quite a lot of junks and theres no race details in the pack to my surprise, like wth? hah
After which was a gay buddy session with Eric to suntan at central, was supposed to meet rod too but he became a pilot and fly his A380 on us. But ok la, the steam room was great the sun was great. After that, we went to doughby gaut to see see look look for my tights too.
The sweat, the sun, the talks made me a bit better (:
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Its been a good ol' fun with the council people at NSRCC chalet for the last few days. We went out to watch movie, to eat, stay in chalet and they play mahjong i watched tv, played some games, it was a good gathering overall :D
Theres some funny stories going on! (I'm such a shit stirrer haha) But you'll only know the stories if you check out the pictures on my facebook haha.
In life, theres many ups and downs, its just how you walk through the saddness and embrace it. But I've sunk too deep in these sorrow and I can't seem to pick myself up. Can I believe in it again? 或许爱情对我来说，永远只是个童话...
Theres some funny stories going on! (I'm such a shit stirrer haha) But you'll only know the stories if you check out the pictures on my facebook haha.
In life, theres many ups and downs, its just how you walk through the saddness and embrace it. But I've sunk too deep in these sorrow and I can't seem to pick myself up. Can I believe in it again? 或许爱情对我来说，永远只是个童话...
Monday, May 18, 2009
Yesterday was student council's first ever dinner and dance. It was ok, the food is a normal wedding dinner course, feels like i'm attending a wedding haha. The emcees tried very hard, i laughed quite a bit but i was hoping that the humour was not so degrading, can't we have higher standards of humour? lol. Lotsa funny game and of course some prizes to be won etc.
But there wasnt really much true bonding so as to say. I prefer the old school way of having chalet and make everyone play games together to foster a sense of togetherness, maybe thats why I still feel a bit lost in the council nowadays, I dun really know where i belong, as in I do not have any proper clique now. Ok, I used to just randomly mixed around too but it seems like I don't even know who I can randomly mixed with now, haha. Its like I used to be 'new' so its ok to mix around with random cliques of people to hang out with. Now it feels weird to randomly mixed with people especially the latest batch. Maybe I feel like i'm being 'intrusive' if i do.
My secondary school gang has also been leaving me out for activities prolly because i've been turning them down due to my 'busyness' @ sch, and I only get to see them like once in a few months.
I don't know man, now the only proper clique that i can fall on is my uni clique cause we mug together, eat together, go classes together just that we don't sleep together haha. But we also have our different commitments and shedules so there are still a lot of times we cant do 'stuffs' together.
So now I've no girlfriend, lost my group identity and wonder who i really am.
Is this the so call quarter-life crisis? hahaha
But there wasnt really much true bonding so as to say. I prefer the old school way of having chalet and make everyone play games together to foster a sense of togetherness, maybe thats why I still feel a bit lost in the council nowadays, I dun really know where i belong, as in I do not have any proper clique now. Ok, I used to just randomly mixed around too but it seems like I don't even know who I can randomly mixed with now, haha. Its like I used to be 'new' so its ok to mix around with random cliques of people to hang out with. Now it feels weird to randomly mixed with people especially the latest batch. Maybe I feel like i'm being 'intrusive' if i do.
My secondary school gang has also been leaving me out for activities prolly because i've been turning them down due to my 'busyness' @ sch, and I only get to see them like once in a few months.
I don't know man, now the only proper clique that i can fall on is my uni clique cause we mug together, eat together, go classes together just that we don't sleep together haha. But we also have our different commitments and shedules so there are still a lot of times we cant do 'stuffs' together.
So now I've no girlfriend, lost my group identity and wonder who i really am.
Is this the so call quarter-life crisis? hahaha
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Yesterday was council's Bi-Annual General Meeting, attended and got to know of the new changes and they actually assigned me to be in the logs team. Wah, ok now i gonna abuse council funds and buy a tv in the council room if i can hahaha.
After which it was a KTV session at top one with the x-over guys and some of their girlfriends and of course a special addition of miss cheryl lim to our clique haha.
Dunnoe why there were so many emo guys last night, sian man, i wanna break free of my emoness but in the end we emoed together lol. Its good to see them after so many months cause of exams and projects, time to go out again more often.
But first I need to camp at home a couple of days cause i feel i'm pretty broke...haha
The Friendship Forged over 12 years
If only I can give you everything that I could...
After which it was a KTV session at top one with the x-over guys and some of their girlfriends and of course a special addition of miss cheryl lim to our clique haha.
Dunnoe why there were so many emo guys last night, sian man, i wanna break free of my emoness but in the end we emoed together lol. Its good to see them after so many months cause of exams and projects, time to go out again more often.
But first I need to camp at home a couple of days cause i feel i'm pretty broke...haha
The Friendship Forged over 12 years
If only I can give you everything that I could...
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Haha as Mr Ryan actually advertised me on his blog, so I must return him the favour, you can see the advertisement at http://ryankor178.blogspot.com/ haha.
So to start off,
Name: Ryan K
Age: 25
Height: 178cm
Weight: ~60+kg
Qualification: Undergraduate
Critera: *Pending
A short note about him: He love to do a lot of things, ktving, Gym, Reading, Investing, you name it, he should be doing it. Haha, a filial son and a good friend (which explain why he have so many friends) and a sensitive guy so he must be handled with care.
Hes gf's application is currently open, any interested applicants just let me know!
So to start off,
Name: Ryan K
Age: 25
Height: 178cm
Weight: ~60+kg
Qualification: Undergraduate
Critera: *Pending
A short note about him: He love to do a lot of things, ktving, Gym, Reading, Investing, you name it, he should be doing it. Haha, a filial son and a good friend (which explain why he have so many friends) and a sensitive guy so he must be handled with care.
Hes gf's application is currently open, any interested applicants just let me know!
Today is a shaggggggggggggggggggggg day. I'm still aching all over from yesterday's Boon lay to Central Walk a jog. And today I woke up at 6am and reach my parent's stall before 7am to help to sell.
Business was slow today, although theres still business but its not really fantastic... hopefully business picks up tomorrow but I'm going for another run tomorrow and wont be making down for it.
After which its KTV with some council mates......... 12 confirmed and a lot verbally confirmed with me, final turn out = 8 people... haiz, what to do.
But we had fun ourselves, making a fool out of ourself and had some good time chatting and bonding etc.
Business was slow today, although theres still business but its not really fantastic... hopefully business picks up tomorrow but I'm going for another run tomorrow and wont be making down for it.
After which its KTV with some council mates......... 12 confirmed and a lot verbally confirmed with me, final turn out = 8 people... haiz, what to do.
But we had fun ourselves, making a fool out of ourself and had some good time chatting and bonding etc.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)