Monday, December 04, 2006
Another year... another singapore marathon... This time round... I dun feel the fire anymore cos i did it last year... but just to spill out my feelings during the race...
Start to 10km... Going well... breathing perfectly... no muscle aches... knee cap is fine... pacing with a few other people... however... a surprise was the turning point at marina... different from last year... slightly longer...
10km to 21km... leonard pass me... slowing down due to knee cap slightly painful... but is normal as i always endure during training... ate my first power gel... clock 2hrs 03min when at 21km mark... hmm... can do better than last year...
21km to 30km... Omg... my MP3 went out of batt... going to be a boring race... but met a RH hi-bye friend... cool... at least keep me motivated... pace with her...
30km to 35km... gone... my legs feeling the pain... mind is lost again... decided to start walking... ate my rehydrate salts... seeing people passing me... sian... wanted to run... but see no purpose... cos i see myself not able to beat my last year timing... hee...
35km to 42km... walk... run... walk... cross the line... at last is over... not much feeling as compared to last year where i raised my hands... this year i just stop the time on my Polar watch... did 4hrs 40mins 49 secs...
my friends ask what happen? I say i'm getting old man... need to reserve energy for future races... haha... I guess same events doing twice is kinda bored... no more passion and the urge to do a good timing... but guess what... Jeff suggested doing overseas events... seems so appealing!!!! :) Hong Kong Marathon... anyone?
Ending the Marathon
my heart turned cold on Monday, December 04, 2006