Monday, December 26, 2005
Making a comeback run
25th Dec, a date of rememberance to all people regardless of nations or religions. I took the opportunity to run the famous route of Sri Hartamas after long lay off. I met John and few other hard core runners around 6.00am. We started off by chit chatting and slowly approaching the Petronas service station and I was thinking we were running at a moderate pace but it was not the case and I was shock to read my time 59.50min when I stopped my watch at the Petronas service station. I met Tey, PM5 and few Penguin kakis.I was glad that my knee did not give me any problem and was able to complete the entire run. Hope to improve further the next attempt.
Friday, November 11, 2005
Down and Out
Did not run for almost a week since I hurt my right knee, damm it, so disappointed when my fitnest was about to peak again this injury took place. I guess I have to take a break from running. Still no job yet and has been hunting for jobs since early October. My insurance business also take a tumble, no one is interested to give me a chance to talk to them and my contract is going to be terminated soon. Well time passes so fast without noticing it , is going to be end of the year soon. Year 2005 was not a good year for me and I suppose not a very good year for many as well. Hope next few days there will be offer for me otherwise I have to "hang myself". At the moment I will not do any running until Jan 2006.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Disappointed Run
This year is my 13th PJ Half Marathon and it was a dismay performance, what a let down. I did my personal best twice in year 1999 and 2000 (at a shorter cause). This year is a bit longer and it should be 21k or 21.5k. After last week's Putra Jaya run my energy still not fully replenish but hope to run reasonable time at PJ half (to clock 1.33.00 @19.5k).
At the starting line, for the very first time I was standing at the very front row with Kelvin and saw PM28 and PM19 standing behind. PM1 was still doing his usual business when the flag off. PM8 was no where to be seen. I shot off at a moderate pace chasing the front pack.Pm1 chased kau kau lat to level with me at the 2k mark and reaching the Federal Highway, KK Onn zoom past me and PM1 tried to stay with KK Onn. Loke Chan Chuan also past me at the 3k mark and so was Tan Eng Soon (botak from FRIM).
I continued my pace but did not push as I thought I need to reserve for the final few kilometers. Chee Wah said it took him 30min to over take me.Just before the NKVE junction CB Leow came from behind and he said good run.At the 8k mark I can feel that my pace was not going any faster as I suppose so. Then it rains and to make things worse my shoe was soaking wet and heavy this make everyone slowing down. All of a sudden I a newly completed flyover for us to climb and the rain pouring heavily. My eyes was very painful and vision was poor so had to slow down.
The U-turn seem to be very far and those fast runner had already turned back.After making the turn I saw Tan Eng Soon slowing down so I continued my chase to close the gap and finally at the last water station I over to him. The strain was so bad that I was tempted to walk and I did at the 18k marked and this where Justin Gatlin PM19 and Chen Fong Fong PM8 both overtook me.
I shift my gear and chase on but was took late and only managed one position behind PM19 and time clocked 1.42.36sec the second worst time ever clocked at PJ 1/2. I was glad to finish the race and received my 13th PJ 1/2 medal.
At the starting line, for the very first time I was standing at the very front row with Kelvin and saw PM28 and PM19 standing behind. PM1 was still doing his usual business when the flag off. PM8 was no where to be seen. I shot off at a moderate pace chasing the front pack.Pm1 chased kau kau lat to level with me at the 2k mark and reaching the Federal Highway, KK Onn zoom past me and PM1 tried to stay with KK Onn. Loke Chan Chuan also past me at the 3k mark and so was Tan Eng Soon (botak from FRIM).
I continued my pace but did not push as I thought I need to reserve for the final few kilometers. Chee Wah said it took him 30min to over take me.Just before the NKVE junction CB Leow came from behind and he said good run.At the 8k mark I can feel that my pace was not going any faster as I suppose so. Then it rains and to make things worse my shoe was soaking wet and heavy this make everyone slowing down. All of a sudden I a newly completed flyover for us to climb and the rain pouring heavily. My eyes was very painful and vision was poor so had to slow down.
The U-turn seem to be very far and those fast runner had already turned back.After making the turn I saw Tan Eng Soon slowing down so I continued my chase to close the gap and finally at the last water station I over to him. The strain was so bad that I was tempted to walk and I did at the 18k marked and this where Justin Gatlin PM19 and Chen Fong Fong PM8 both overtook me.
I shift my gear and chase on but was took late and only managed one position behind PM19 and time clocked 1.42.36sec the second worst time ever clocked at PJ 1/2. I was glad to finish the race and received my 13th PJ 1/2 medal.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Tuesday Speed Workout
Feeling tired after the Putrajaya run, fortunately coach did not turn up so assistant coach Ronnie took over, not many runners show up, the obvious one is the married man Justin Gatlin and the elite gang. After 2 rounds of slow jog we intend to start the speed work out by running 6x 1k and rest time in between of 3 min. Completed all 6 times below 4.30 pace. KNN was there after disappeared for 2 weeks.
Time clocked
4min 24 sec
4min 19sec
4min 16sec
4min 30sec
4min 19sec
4min 05sec
Happy to complete the workout and is resting today but tomorrow have to do gym workout for PJ 1/2 kau kau lat.
Time clocked
4min 24 sec
4min 19sec
4min 16sec
4min 30sec
4min 19sec
4min 05sec
Happy to complete the workout and is resting today but tomorrow have to do gym workout for PJ 1/2 kau kau lat.
Monday, September 12, 2005
Sunday Scenic Run
Arrived at Dataran Putra Precint 1 at 6.00am saw lots of runners and some familiar faces. Undecided to run 10km as registered or 21km (someone's number) Tey scolded me and asked me not to run 10km but instead opt for 21km cos is more fun and challenging.Finally agreed to Tey's opinion but feeling a bit regretful as I wanted to save energy for PJ 1/2 Marathon. I did my personal best at PJ before and hope to do it this year again but of cause not personal best. Target time for PJ is 1hr 33min or below but have to pia kau kau lat.
Met Justin Gatlin the married man at the starting line, he said he should running slow and the same goes to me. The starting line was packed with runners and everyone in a jovial mood.Good atmosphere with no tension. Exactly 7am off we go. I was running casually and manage to pull a joke with Kenny Rogers, Justin Gatlin and Ronny by holding hand in hand. The 1km was fast and after 1.5km John Tan zoom passed me like a rocket but I gave chase and after a while I was ahead of John and was passing with Kenny Rogers, both of us encouraging each other and running neck and neck. I was not bother about the timing as I only wanted to enjoy the run without over taxing myself. My pacing was good and almost consistent (that's my secret of success). At the 10k mark my timing was 46min36sec which was quite fast for 21km so I slowed down after 10k mark. Kenny Rogers caught up with me at the 15k mark and I told him to go ahead. The distant marker was well displayed and helped us to push and pace on.
With 4k to go I could see many runner slowing down and feeling tired. At this juncture Kenny Rogers was about 400m ahead of me. I was happy to cross the finishing line just to complete the race. Time clocked not too bad 1.40.58sec. Overall the race was well organised pehaps I will run with better timing next year.
Met Justin Gatlin the married man at the starting line, he said he should running slow and the same goes to me. The starting line was packed with runners and everyone in a jovial mood.Good atmosphere with no tension. Exactly 7am off we go. I was running casually and manage to pull a joke with Kenny Rogers, Justin Gatlin and Ronny by holding hand in hand. The 1km was fast and after 1.5km John Tan zoom passed me like a rocket but I gave chase and after a while I was ahead of John and was passing with Kenny Rogers, both of us encouraging each other and running neck and neck. I was not bother about the timing as I only wanted to enjoy the run without over taxing myself. My pacing was good and almost consistent (that's my secret of success). At the 10k mark my timing was 46min36sec which was quite fast for 21km so I slowed down after 10k mark. Kenny Rogers caught up with me at the 15k mark and I told him to go ahead. The distant marker was well displayed and helped us to push and pace on.
With 4k to go I could see many runner slowing down and feeling tired. At this juncture Kenny Rogers was about 400m ahead of me. I was happy to cross the finishing line just to complete the race. Time clocked not too bad 1.40.58sec. Overall the race was well organised pehaps I will run with better timing next year.
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Run for joy and health on Sunday morning
Happy to be running again after 2 weeks of hazy weather. Got to start all over again my training and I hope to get back my fitness level back to 60% (as I have yet to be 100%).I shall be keeping my finger cross for coming events in September (4 races in a row) after that shall be training for Singapore Marathon but not sure to run full marathon or half marathon.Will decide before 31st August other wise have to pay extra.
Had good run with John and Justin (the two JJs) last Sunday 14/8/05 from lake garden to Sri Hartamas 20km and also my first long run after 6 months. Time posted 1.44.18 (season best). Next sunday will try to go faster.
Had good run with John and Justin (the two JJs) last Sunday 14/8/05 from lake garden to Sri Hartamas 20km and also my first long run after 6 months. Time posted 1.44.18 (season best). Next sunday will try to go faster.
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