This race was on 3 May 2007, but finally the results are out.
The JP Morgan Run takes place in the heart of CBD, at peak times in the middle of the week.
This race was only a week after my last race over an equivalent distance, which I won. This time I finished amoung the top 3% of a total of 2435 runner, with an average pace of 4min6sec per km. With more than 11,ooo participants, I knew that starting position was crucial. The 1st 200m was a mad rush to the 1st corner, after which it was managing my journey into the red-zone.
Finally, I finished ahead of all my colleges but still slower than those from my ex-company. Those gazzelles are still in top form, although I managed to slow the gap.
All the devotion to running has improved my running tremendously, but I still wished that I could be in 2 wheels.
Anyway, based on my timing from this race, my VO2 Max as calculated using Joe Beer's site is 60, not bad.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Unlease Hell, slaughter them, leave them for dead
Company just had a run yesterday at Pandan Reservoir. Guys covering 6k & gals 3.5k. The terrain is flat on chipped granite, like Bedok Reservoir.
The weather began very well, with sunshine all day unlike the previous weeks. But the seemingly worse scenario took place, it started to pour with lightning at 4:15pm, just while everyone was about to board the bus transport.
MET services also gave a Class 1 Lightning grading. But the ambulance called & said that there was fine weather at the venue so we all left for the Start Point to make to decision to run based on the weather there. It held out for another hour when lightning closed in.
Anyway, I came in tops for an event which I wanted to slaughter the competition. Clocked 26:48 over 6k. Which works to 4:28min/km. The start was at a ferocious pace, covering almost 2.4k in less than a 10mins. I launched my attacked as planned at 2k and never looked back. In the end, I opened a gap of about 2 – 3mins to the finish.
No one understands the feeling of crossing the line 1st in such a small-scale event.
Coming in 1st individual male - a plastic trophy
Coming in the 1st team - $30 voucher
Coming in almost a kilometre ahead PRIZELESS
Till today some fat arse collegue still hoped for rain during the event so that some involuntary runners can save some energy. Imagine all the dissapointment & waste energy if the event was cancelled. Postponement was not an option.
Thank you Gel SpeedStar, 11days old, 2nd race & you’ve shone.
The weather began very well, with sunshine all day unlike the previous weeks. But the seemingly worse scenario took place, it started to pour with lightning at 4:15pm, just while everyone was about to board the bus transport.
MET services also gave a Class 1 Lightning grading. But the ambulance called & said that there was fine weather at the venue so we all left for the Start Point to make to decision to run based on the weather there. It held out for another hour when lightning closed in.
Anyway, I came in tops for an event which I wanted to slaughter the competition. Clocked 26:48 over 6k. Which works to 4:28min/km. The start was at a ferocious pace, covering almost 2.4k in less than a 10mins. I launched my attacked as planned at 2k and never looked back. In the end, I opened a gap of about 2 – 3mins to the finish.
No one understands the feeling of crossing the line 1st in such a small-scale event.
Coming in 1st individual male - a plastic trophy
Coming in the 1st team - $30 voucher
Coming in almost a kilometre ahead PRIZELESS
Till today some fat arse collegue still hoped for rain during the event so that some involuntary runners can save some energy. Imagine all the dissapointment & waste energy if the event was cancelled. Postponement was not an option.
Thank you Gel SpeedStar, 11days old, 2nd race & you’ve shone.
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Farewell, my lady
Today, I formally retire my trusty pair of Asics Gel DS Trainer VII. Version XII (12) is out on the shelves & considering one version is launch annually, that's how many years i've worn them. This pair should had been long retired but if it ain't broken, don't fix it or don't change it in this case. However, the "trusses" & sole started disintigrating after my last tempo run. Pity, coz I wanted a swan song for it in 2 races within a fortnight.
This set of lightweight racer/ trainers has served me very well indeed, with some credible & memorable race results. Most notedly, my victory at the 2005 OSIM Mini Triathlon.
Welcome, Gel SpeedStar II, in "Hard Blue", my 4th pair of Asics shoes.
Monday, April 2, 2007
What is Tradition?
Yesterday was my cousin's wedding. Yes, it's on April Fools Day, so it was unbelievale at first, especially since no news was heard from him nor emails SMS. It was his mum who spread the news.
Tea ceremony was at his parents' home. All except a pretentious set of relatives turned up. So much for tradition, this particular aunt always preaches. Maybe they just didnt want to incur the cost of gifts.
The bride was still wearing her white gown during the tea ceremony, what happened to the traditional red set? Anyway the tea was also served on a little tray by the couple together. Thot it was supposed to be by hand individually. Should had been more sparing on the red packets...
A group of chimneys were puffing near the buffet table.
Saw the 2 pretentious cousins cheperoning my grandparents. WTF?!? Dressed like going a gay party & like Santa's Elf.
The dinner was uneventful through. Much planning was done I noticed, only at the beginning. Helpers armed with earpieces :o & a pair of emcees. Where's the videographer?!? I thought, such moments are too good to be missed. Anyway his speech was not even prepared. Maybe he'll prepare better for the next one.
Those on my table was thankfully alright. No stupid pressure from outsiders.
Anyway I managed to squeeze in an easy run. Trunddled along a train track & explored the canel along Margarate Dr. All for the training for the Mizuno Mt Faber Run in 3 week's time.
Dist:9km
Time: 55min
Tea ceremony was at his parents' home. All except a pretentious set of relatives turned up. So much for tradition, this particular aunt always preaches. Maybe they just didnt want to incur the cost of gifts.
The bride was still wearing her white gown during the tea ceremony, what happened to the traditional red set? Anyway the tea was also served on a little tray by the couple together. Thot it was supposed to be by hand individually. Should had been more sparing on the red packets...
A group of chimneys were puffing near the buffet table.
Saw the 2 pretentious cousins cheperoning my grandparents. WTF?!? Dressed like going a gay party & like Santa's Elf.
The dinner was uneventful through. Much planning was done I noticed, only at the beginning. Helpers armed with earpieces :o & a pair of emcees. Where's the videographer?!? I thought, such moments are too good to be missed. Anyway his speech was not even prepared. Maybe he'll prepare better for the next one.
Those on my table was thankfully alright. No stupid pressure from outsiders.
Anyway I managed to squeeze in an easy run. Trunddled along a train track & explored the canel along Margarate Dr. All for the training for the Mizuno Mt Faber Run in 3 week's time.
Dist:9km
Time: 55min
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