A Botanical Garden Run

At 6am, there was this big round moon saying hello to me. I finally manage to wake up at 5.30 am for a run. Sweet, I also managed to run slow slow for an hour and went for a scrumptious curry mee and Nescafe. The best thing is that I would have a longer da...

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Christmas Runs in KL

This Christmas, I decided to take a bus to KL for a 4-day holiday. Of course, without a plan as usual. All I did was to ask my girl friend if she wanted to run and she agreed. Turned out, I was joining a running club for a run at Bukit Aman. Here, I was first introduced to TPRC. I always find it amazing that my running friends are made from Central  to North (KL then Ipoh and finally Penang). Couple of months ago, I was introduced to two...

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Nike Lunar Glide 4 Shield

This is the best Christmas I've ever had in my life. In what I thought as a first actual holiday in KL, I ended up running for 3 mornings in a row. Met two sifus and a whole bunch of running friends. What more, I was given the gift that every runners would love - running shoes. The Nike Lunar Glide 4 Shield. It repels water and man, shall I say, with a wind breaker and this Shield, there's no fear when it comes to running in the rain. What I love...

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Against the Wind Run

Running in the evening by Straits Quay. Do not be deceived, the wind was so strong, it was tough to run against the wind. In preparation of the Yangon Marathon 2013, I started some trainings. What is supposed to be a one hour run a day turned out all right. I ran for 60 minutes - sort of - with some distractions while running like the strong wind and a dead tree and new shoes. Looks like I need to get used to the cushion of the Nike Lunar Glide...

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Pumping Up My Kicks

Nike+ Sportband in Yellow and Black Stripes. The Volt. Grateful that this new Nike+ Sportband, an essential running buddy, comes along into my life. Time to gear up on my runs again after much rest. Thank you to my friend who made it happen for me. In my genuine state of gratefulness, I shall Run. To the handsome Nike+ Sportband, let's take the road togethe...

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Yangon Marathon

A first visualization Great news! It was an impulsive moment after lunch. Bought myself tickets to the Yangon Marathon on 27 January. It's hard to believe I am doing it all over again! Looks like it's a belated birthday present. My biggest consolation is that I am finally breaking the curse of the solo traveller (to be fair it's fun travelling alone too). After travelling alone for the past 20 months, I can travel in a group now. It's true what...

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Penang Bridge International Marathon - 18 November 2012

Before the run, with Niza and friends The goal for 2012 was clear - to attempt a full marathon. It was not without challenges. The first eight months of this year was full of pain, wounds and subsequent scars - literally and emotionally.  On the bright side, I had insisted that pain back then was delusional that the dark clouds would eventually clear up for dawn to set in.  Wow, I was terrified of the marathon. I didn't train...

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Runversation: On telling my family that I did a full marathon

I was too scared to tell my family that I was going to do a full marathon. First, the fear that they will stop me. Second, I wouldn't know what would happen. After the run, I had a talk with my aunt: D: You knew I ran on Sunday? A: Yeah, I know. D: Do you know that this run was different from other runs? A: Yeah, I know. D: What's the difference? A: Oh, it's long...

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Why I Love to Run?

There is none? I think so. :) When I started out back in early 2011, I had such terrible stamina (hadn't run in 10 years), I slept so well after each run. I love it. There were many reasons why I started running, one of it being, I got cheated and I was hurt. Running brought much happiness, it eventually cured a broken heart. I love it. Running defines me, it makes me feel like myself all over again. Running gives me a sense of freedom and...

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What Fueled My Runs

The Fuel On very rare occasions, I would have a pack of power gel. Due to the pressure of the first full marathon, I asked my two mentors on what to prepare. So one advised, "4 power gels and 1 power bar" and the other advised "5 power gels". On the same accord, they said, "consume one every hour". Okay, point taken, the only place I know that sells these are GNC. So off I went. It seemed like I had some choice confusion and didn't know what...

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10 Thoughts of My First Full Marathon

Event: Penang Bridge International Marathon Date: 18 November 2012 Flag Off: 2 am Completion: 6 hours 20 mins Rank: 242/452 Like any virgins, I was scared to death but I am alive. I wasn't alone in doing this. I started running back in February 2011 and I ran alone for the first 6 months. By the time I did my full marathon, I had many friends to run with me. 42km is surprisingly, a run-able distance. The last 5km was a true pain in the ass. What...

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Rock to Rock Run 2012

The organizing committee of Rock to Rock Run 2012 The annual headache has come to yet another end.  ...

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Nike We Run KL 2012

This is my second year joining Nike We Run KL. I think Nike is one of the most exciting runs around, though I wish there is a longer distance offered and that registrations be open to genuine runners instead of opening the run to school kids first. Yes, I owned KL. Ran on the city streets happily and I am *evil grins* glad that the whole city was jammed up because of runners. We, truly owned KL for a night. Since most runs do not happen...

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Delta Eco Run 2012

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Adidas King of the Road 2012

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Agony of the Desired Timing

The true measure of a runner isn't in time, but rather in the effort it took along the way. Coach Jenny Hadfield, Ask Coach Jenny blog, Runner's World.com It was only yesterday that I thought of this issue - timing. People think that runners are cool because they run. Very often when I ask, "Do you think I can do a full marathon?" The answer I get is, "Sure you can la." Well, diplomatic answer. Guess only myself know what I go through in the process. Lol. I shouldn't ask to begin with because only myself would know if I can make it or not. Of...

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