My First half marathon experience I did was ultimately awesome. Getting all excited and lots of butterflies during the night and could not help but stay awake till 1am. As the race starts at 6.30am at Sentosa gateway and I got to be awake at 4am which means only 3hours of sleep.
This year standard chartered marathon 2011 was surprisingly good as they provide Public Trains and buses as early as 1am in the morning. Another interesting fact is that I'm running with my Brother Joel as well. His a Season running which compared to me " New Bird".
So Queue for almost 30mins to drop our Bag at the baggage Booth. Which cost us to be 20mins late from the actual Gun time. With my heavy bladder and Toufu muscles, We quickly do a 5mins warmed up before heading out for my 21km Journey.
So as i begin my first 10km Journey in Sentosa, Lots of thing came to my mind. Firstly would be " will my this brand new shoes give me blister? " which will spoilt my entire run.
Secondly , Will i die after completing my 21km as I did not even run anything more then 10km in my Life.
So oh well.. Managed to just give it my personal Best and Just run! The Sentosa route was hilarious and JAM Packed with Runners! I had to find ways to overtake slower runners and even started dodging them one by one. Seems like a fun running activity to kick start everything. Thank God for ZiBin Ipod Nano which kept me alive! The long route would be bored without it that's for sure. So many runners stop and even took pictures with the mascot along USS too! Envy them! Sentosa staff cheered us on along the way too, which makes it even more interesting.
My First 10km in there was totally no kick at all. More of site scenery I would say.
So i just keep on running running and running with my full bladder , looking for the right man to pace me and encouraging Runners along the way to not give Up like what JoeyAsherTan did during his 42km marathon last year. Took a small sip of Water and H2O at every water station too.
Not until my 18km over at Benjamin shears Bridge when my knee muscle and toes muscles started becoming fatigue. That's when i Changed to side sweeps and backwards running for a couple of seconds to lighten my calf and tights muscle group. Imagine a clown doing all sort of running methods while everyone is running forward position. I bet many runners might be wondering " what's wrong with this guy ?" Burst to laughter if i see this myself!
So my last 3km was when I'm so determine to just walk as many runners around me were doing so. Imagine only 4 runners jogging while the rest are walking? That's how bad the situation at that point of time. Legs , Toes , Nipples ( abrasion ) and armpit ( abrasion ) were in pain and getting lazy to breath too.. Thank God i started breathing or else i might blackout along the way. Boys' Bridage has taught me well in determination indeed!
So i Completed my 21.1km with a personal best record of 2 Hours 31mins. With my non-season Asics gel Shoe without any blister!
Thank God for protecting me and watching over me during this 21.1km run. No major injuries thou the lack of trainings.
But unfortunatly, one 21year old kid past away after this marathon. Someone who has been training and better fitness level as me. Heard that his a NYP Band student too! RIP fellow "steel man". here's the News article : http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_741134.html
This will be my Motivation to do endurance marathons. More to come in future :D Hopefully to run for a good cause to raise funds.
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| Top runners! |
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| This is what i recorded using nike app in Ipod Nano |
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| My brother timing and my timing |
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| timing provided by organisers |
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| my position in the marathon ( not that bad huh) |
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| Official timing! |
