1st time running the Income HM, a bit apprehensive as my plantar fasciitis is getting worse.
Bib Collection
As I am in Japan during the collection of the race pack, I need to collect my pack during the day of the race itself.
As I am in Japan during the collection of the race pack, I need to collect my pack during the day of the race itself.
Fortunately, my Z5 running kaki is there slightly earlier to help me queued for the collection. Once I reach at about 4.23am, the line behind me gets significantly longer.
Baggage deposit
The deposit is fast despite the long queue as well, this race is significantly less crowded as compared to 2XU few wks ago.
There is about 3000 HM runner as compared to the more than 10000 runners in 2XU.
The deposit is fast despite the long queue as well, this race is significantly less crowded as compared to 2XU few wks ago.
There is about 3000 HM runner as compared to the more than 10000 runners in 2XU.
Starting time
We started at about the same time as 2XU which was 5.10 am.
As the number of runners was lesser, I did not encounter bottleneck or difficulty in running since the beginning.
We started at about the same time as 2XU which was 5.10 am.
As the number of runners was lesser, I did not encounter bottleneck or difficulty in running since the beginning.
Running experience
It is easier to run than 2XU as I do not need to weave in and out and also the running ability of those who run is very good, I did not overtake as much and I was consistently behind same runners.
This is especially evident for the female runners.
Overall, the road closures are good and the path to run was definitely wider.
But as I run quite consistently this time, I did not quite enjoy the runner high this time as I felt more tired compared to a few weeks ago.
It is easier to run than 2XU as I do not need to weave in and out and also the running ability of those who run is very good, I did not overtake as much and I was consistently behind same runners.
This is especially evident for the female runners.
Overall, the road closures are good and the path to run was definitely wider.
But as I run quite consistently this time, I did not quite enjoy the runner high this time as I felt more tired compared to a few weeks ago.
Zero Waste effort
It was very nice to see that the run has a reusable cup given at the start of the race, as I am not a Zero waste runner, only my friend managed to get one. I decided not to go zero waste as I want the finisher T. The design of the tee is quite good and refreshing although size S is still too big for me.
There are also volunteers to collect safety pins from runners. Overall there is great ambience after the run.
Result
Despite being more tired, I managed a PB for HM. YEAH!
Despite being more tired, I managed a PB for HM. YEAH!
The result is out on the same day as the run itself which is quite rare for local run. The only other runs that are this fast are the CSC run 2018 and the Standard Chartered Marathon 2018.
Rating: 4/5
