going the distance
So it seems like I'm going for this Sunday's Stanchart Singapore Marathon after all. A friend who signed up for the half marathon has kindly allowed me to take his place because he doesn't think he's ready.
I'm so excited!
Not like I'm very well prepared myself. I've only started running 6 weeks ago to train for my IPPT, and only learned on Monday that I'll be doing this 21km. That's only six days to the race! So far I've only done one run last Friday that's longer than 10km - a 16km run+5km walk - and that's the longest run in my life. They say you have to train at least 3 or 4 months for it. Rather like a "How not to train for a half marathon" for my case, non?
Talking about last Friday's run, when I had my shower after that, my nipples felt a little sore. I thought I was weird! Later I found out that nipple chafing is a common symptom for long runs, and you'll have to watch what you wear. Some people even experienced bleeding. Ouch!
Hmm.. no more 100% cotton shirts next time. You gals should be thankful you don't get that, ha!
I've been limping since my last 10km run on Monday, with my left knee especially hurting when going down the stairs. A case of too much running in too short a time? I can't explain the pain right now; it's neither like a muscle strain nor a knee joint pain. The knee ligament perhaps? I don't really know. In any case, I can only hope it'll recover in time.
If my knee is okay on that day, I should be fine for the race too. Think complete, not compete!
Meanwhile, I can't run anymore till the day itself. The only sensible thing to do is to get more rest, load up on the carbs and drink plenty of fluids!
I'm so excited!
Not like I'm very well prepared myself. I've only started running 6 weeks ago to train for my IPPT, and only learned on Monday that I'll be doing this 21km. That's only six days to the race! So far I've only done one run last Friday that's longer than 10km - a 16km run+5km walk - and that's the longest run in my life. They say you have to train at least 3 or 4 months for it. Rather like a "How not to train for a half marathon" for my case, non?
Talking about last Friday's run, when I had my shower after that, my nipples felt a little sore. I thought I was weird! Later I found out that nipple chafing is a common symptom for long runs, and you'll have to watch what you wear. Some people even experienced bleeding. Ouch!
Hmm.. no more 100% cotton shirts next time. You gals should be thankful you don't get that, ha!
I've been limping since my last 10km run on Monday, with my left knee especially hurting when going down the stairs. A case of too much running in too short a time? I can't explain the pain right now; it's neither like a muscle strain nor a knee joint pain. The knee ligament perhaps? I don't really know. In any case, I can only hope it'll recover in time.
If my knee is okay on that day, I should be fine for the race too. Think complete, not compete!
Meanwhile, I can't run anymore till the day itself. The only sensible thing to do is to get more rest, load up on the carbs and drink plenty of fluids!
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i admired people who dares to take up challenges.. to think that you have only agreed to run on 6 days before the actual day?! *clap clap clap*
for years, my colleagues have been trying to "trick me" into taking part in the marathan.. they never succeeded.. i admit that i don't dare to take up the challenge.. no guts..
anyway, i'll be at the event as a runspirator for my colleagues..
don't you think they should be grateful that i didn't participate in the run?? if i am a participant myself, where got enough runspirators for them?? *excuses* =P
anyway, have fun! it should be quite an experience..
take note of the people who are doing fun run (10km).. a number of them are probably walkers and they will "hog" the traffic..
the full marathan runners will probably think than the 21km runners block the route too..
anywayz, whatever, just have fun! =)
wah, after wat u said, how can i not run? :)
i admire the runspirators too, cos if i'm not running i probably wont even bother to go, ha!
>> Mine is in the mould of my HP#
wat? another pinghu number? ;)
I dunno my number yet!
U are probably thinking that "Only Bo Liao people will do such things.. sacrifice sleep for such nonsense.."
It's for the friendship, it's for friends' sake. Since such events don't happen too often, think it's ok for me. =)
no lah.. if u have friends with u, it can be quite fun too, not boliao at all! :)
=)
May you enjoy your race that day. Have fun!
ps. I took breaks between work to read your blog. Interesting and informative. Keep it up! =)
thanks! :D
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