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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