Daily Life: First race for 2019 NUS Charity Run 2019

I seldom do 10K races in Singapore since it quite ex but i took this chance to do the NUS charity run 2019 as a gauge for my upcoming SCMHK 2019 which will be in mid Feb (Feb 17 2019).

The NUS charity run starts from the NUS business school which is 4 bus top ride from Hwa Par Villa circle line MRT. I took the bus no 10 from bus stop at City Hall one Raffles link. The bus was fast n i arrive at the start line around 3.30pm. Did my warm-up of jumping jack n spray the red balm sports spray to warm up the legs before putting my bag at the bag deposit room at level 2. It is group by the bib no.

Managed to see quite of few of fellow runners like Lawerance/ Margaret, Lynn, Melvin, Ben Swee, David Lim n others before the start of the race. The race kick off on time at 4.30pm. Once out we turned left n straight up a slope n another slopes before going down. The whole route takes us round 1 lap NUS campus which is huge. Its the first time I run this route though part of the route i run before. Ben Swee overtook me within the first 1k n up onwards he went.

There are 5 drink stations which is well stocked with water n isotonic drink. the weather is very hot so also carry a 300ml bottle with me to drink as needed. It prove to be a life saver as the drink station are spread out evenly but with the heat, the body heats up quickly especially travelling at high speed. The slopes down helped though during the last 2 up slope i was forced to walk a little to save some energy. The last stretch was a up slope follow by down slope. By the time i cross the finish line n stop the GPS watch, I have travelled 9.56K within 55mins.

I am very happy with the results n goes to show the strengthening exercise i currently doing is doing well. Thank God not many fell to the heat though some runners did faint or felt weak. The warm up run i did in the morning also helps to keep the legs warm though not at a fast pace.

Daily Life: Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2018

Every Dec is always SCSM n for a few years now I tried to avoid it as the organisation is not good enough to spend the money on. But this year since is the first time the 5k/10k n 21k/42k are held on separate days n have a B2B challenge, I decided to give it a go.

On Sat, I woke up late as usual so instead of going to take the coach which i already paid $8 for, I took a cab n reach the start line at F1 Pit on time. A good spray of the Red Balm rub n went into the pit, The first is the check on the bag is smooth by the security then the bag deposit is very smooth. I grab what i need earlier so i just deposit the bag n enter into the pit for the 10K start. I did my warm-up and decided to go to toilet as there is still time. Took a dump to clear the stomach which was unexpected. The dump is too big till cannot flush down. tried but cannot flush down. lol

Went out n saw a fellow runner. Had a chat with him who was staying at hotel nearby with his family. He too is doing B2B so wish him all the best as he is in B pen while I am in C pen. By this time there are more people in the C pen so i moved forward. Before long the race started n I give it my all, pushing my pace to keep within 6min/km but as the weather gets cooler, decide to give it a boast n maintain at 5.40min/km pace. Already I am moving faster n saw a fellow runner run past which is a very fast runner. say hi n off he went. I tried to keep pace n continue till the turning point at the stadium. As I came to second turning point, saw other fellow runners like karen on the opposite end. Tried shouting to them but no response. Guess everyone too focus on the run.

By the time I finish my 10K, it was below 1hr as the emcee was shouting on the mic to ask runners to go all out since within the 1hr. Saw Ben at the finish line taking photos n cross Yee Hua at the Esplanade turn point. Turn out I did 53mins plus for my 10K which is my current PB. Happy but did not share with many people since nothing to shout about.

Sat noon (Dec 8) check in to Carlton hotel as booked a room there for SCSM n also attending clement n Tiffany wedding at nearby Queens hotel. I tried to booked queens but the pricing is similar to carlton so took carlton instead. Saw quite a no of friends at the wedding including esther which was long time no see. Finish around 10.30pm. went back to hotel had a shower n went to bed.

Woke up at 3am n took a shower n put on the vasline on the thighs n groins n nipple. Should have put more on the thighs as got heat rub later in the run. (more on that later). Walk out of hotel towards the start line. First time no need to bring anything except for my bib. This time my pen is D so went in to the pen n already got many many runners. saw David, Lynda n other runners. Say hi n on time we start off. From the start did not feel well as feel like vomitting. the feeling continue till 15K then it got better. I had to run slow around 6.30-7min/km. The new route did help as it runs up the west coast highway n back. By the time I reach the 21K mark my stomachache begun so went to take a dump at marina barrage toilet which clear the stomachache. The run at ECP was smooth but the heat rub begin at the thigh so have to slow down further. I just want to finish the one in one piece. The run up the heartbreak bridge was no issues as did that for many times already. Continue to manage my pace around 7.30min/km n finish before the 6hrs mark. Not the best of the B2B runs but given the issue with my body I am happy with the results.

Will have to take more vasline on my thighs. thick enough as once i go to toilet that's it. The sweat remove most of the oil anyway. the gel i bought from Running red dot helps too. Its first time trying them. The training runs i have on tues n LSD on weekends also help so will continue with this training program. 

Daily Life: SIA Charity Run 10K 2014

This is one of those times I run a 10K as a race category. I entered as its a charity event. I already running 10K on a daily basis so really no reason for me to run 10K as race other than charity.

The weather was excellent for running but i was struck with wave 2. once we started off I was already trying to keep in front and reaching wave 1 runners. Have to do a punch through past the wave 1 runners whom some are already starting to walk.

Still i was running all the way till I reach the finish line. The 1hr pacer from wave 2 is very fast so very very desperate to keep in front of them.

The timing is good enough for me though don't know if my PB for 10K. :)

Daily Life: Run350 On April 17 2011

Today was the start of the series of marathons and runs for this year. Run350 was originally to promote global warming and to sell the idea of using less personal transport like cars to public transport like MRT & buses. Today's event was organized by NTUC income, a GIC (government linked company) dealing with insurance, both motor,life and medical. It provides affordable insurance to the general public and is reasonable claim system.

The 10k run start around 7.30am from the empty plot of land next to NTUC income (Microsoft is also a tenant in the same building). What you see above is the picture taken of the MBS and its surroundings around 6.40am with the morning light just around the corner. The run then proceeded to the sky bridge linking MBS and the marina stadium (where the last few National day parade were held) I never thought the sky bridge can take the weight of so many runners running but it can with a bouncing feeling. Then we were off to the F1 race track and to marina park and then back. The run was completed around 8.40am for me.

I did not know there is a Standard Chartered building next to the NTUC income. It was a good race and I am eager to continue to train for the upcoming PassionRun (also 10k)