Been very lax in updating my running blog. My friend reminded me this morning hence this fresh post!!
Completed the 2XU Compression run this morning. 12 km in 1 hr 4 mins.... I'm happy with my timing. Will work at bringing that down to under an hour next year heheh.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tokyo Marathon 27 Feb 2011
25 Feb 2011
I made it!! Arrived Tokyo - Narita.
The plan... meet Pete at Keio Plaza Hotel, go pick up our race bibs, dinner and acclimatise to the weather. IT'S COLD!!! (by my standards) :(
Took the train to Tokyo Big Sight (site of the Marathon Expo) and collected our race packs.
Then checked out the several booths in the expo.
Spent several hours at the expo and picked up some nice goodies. Then headed back to hotel, grab dinner and rest.
26 Feb 2011
Woke up late and rushed down just in time before last order for breakfast.
Then off we went - to the Phiten Shop and Pete and I picked up some stuff!!!
Then off to Ueno to look for Kit Kat hahaa.
Grabbed a late lunch at Mcdonalds then back to hotel to look for dinner and call it an early night to get ready for the marathon the next morning.
Made a slight detour to the Observation Tower near our hotel.
Weather forecast 10 degrees C - 15 degrees C.
27 Feb 2011
Marathon Day.
Run starts at 9.10 am so less stress, no need to wake up early haha. Had a leisurely breakfast in the hotel then walked over to the site. IT IS COLD!!!! Freezing for me!!! Got my Lululemon Cap and windcheater, gloves, tights on and completely covered haha.
We get to the baggage truck and I switch my windcheater for the disposable rain coat and check in my bag then off to the start point. See the truck behind? that's the bag deposit - so ORGANISED!!!
But first, a pit/pee stop. The line for the toilets are ridiculously LOOOONG, then we discover as you walk further in.... the lines are shorter! Phew!!! Otherwise, we'd never be able to get to pee before the start of the race.
As we make our way to our pens.... wow!!! the crowds!!!
Race starts and it takes me 10 minutes before I cross the start line haha.
But the atmosphere and the spirit of excitement is surely unforgettable. It's not so cold anymore (perhaps its the excitment) and by the 2 km mark, I ditch the raincoat. There are cheering crowds all through the whole 42km route!!! I sure am impressed. Only gripe, after 30k or so, it was frustrating as I didn't understand all the Japanese cheers sigh....
Along the way, I manage to take some nice snaps of historic sights of Tokyo.... (The Oldest Temple in Tokyo - The Grand Kaminarimon Gate with a large lantern of Sensoji Temple - a landmark, Tokyo Sky Tower and Tokyo Tower)
I complete the race in respectable time though no PB... :) It was truly fun and not so exhausting. The crowds are massive.
I change and take the train back to the hotel to meet Pete. I soak in the tub a while, wash up and we go grab an early dinner - Japanese. Then back to hotel and send Pete off to the airport - well, see him off at the hotel lobby as he takes the airport limo(bus).
28 Feb 2011
After a 'sore' night's sleep, I wake up to a fresh cold morning.... COLD.
After I pack, I go to check out the club floor. Yippee, there are massage chairs there. I finally get my post-race massage. While getting my massage, I notice it is snowing outside! Cool!!!
I brave the cold and take a walk out to Shinjuku for dinner and I see this nice picture of chicken wings and decide to try it. One miserable wing for S$7!!! unbelievable and not that tasty too...
1 March 2011
Morning and for breakfast I decide to try the Japanese Breakfast since it's my last day in Tokyo before I fly home. OK, confirmed!! I do not like Japanese food. Horrible breakfast man!! I had to go upstairs to the the western cafe for a second breakfast.
After breakfast, I take a stroll in town and then back to hotel to get ready to catch the airport limo.
Check in and board Delta 281 flight back top Singapore....
I made it!! Arrived Tokyo - Narita.
The plan... meet Pete at Keio Plaza Hotel, go pick up our race bibs, dinner and acclimatise to the weather. IT'S COLD!!! (by my standards) :(
Took the train to Tokyo Big Sight (site of the Marathon Expo) and collected our race packs.
Then checked out the several booths in the expo.
Spent several hours at the expo and picked up some nice goodies. Then headed back to hotel, grab dinner and rest.
26 Feb 2011
Woke up late and rushed down just in time before last order for breakfast.
Then off we went - to the Phiten Shop and Pete and I picked up some stuff!!!
Then off to Ueno to look for Kit Kat hahaa.
Grabbed a late lunch at Mcdonalds then back to hotel to look for dinner and call it an early night to get ready for the marathon the next morning.
Made a slight detour to the Observation Tower near our hotel.
Weather forecast 10 degrees C - 15 degrees C.
27 Feb 2011
Marathon Day.
Run starts at 9.10 am so less stress, no need to wake up early haha. Had a leisurely breakfast in the hotel then walked over to the site. IT IS COLD!!!! Freezing for me!!! Got my Lululemon Cap and windcheater, gloves, tights on and completely covered haha.
We get to the baggage truck and I switch my windcheater for the disposable rain coat and check in my bag then off to the start point. See the truck behind? that's the bag deposit - so ORGANISED!!!
But first, a pit/pee stop. The line for the toilets are ridiculously LOOOONG, then we discover as you walk further in.... the lines are shorter! Phew!!! Otherwise, we'd never be able to get to pee before the start of the race.
As we make our way to our pens.... wow!!! the crowds!!!
Race starts and it takes me 10 minutes before I cross the start line haha.
But the atmosphere and the spirit of excitement is surely unforgettable. It's not so cold anymore (perhaps its the excitment) and by the 2 km mark, I ditch the raincoat. There are cheering crowds all through the whole 42km route!!! I sure am impressed. Only gripe, after 30k or so, it was frustrating as I didn't understand all the Japanese cheers sigh....
Along the way, I manage to take some nice snaps of historic sights of Tokyo.... (The Oldest Temple in Tokyo - The Grand Kaminarimon Gate with a large lantern of Sensoji Temple - a landmark, Tokyo Sky Tower and Tokyo Tower)
I complete the race in respectable time though no PB... :) It was truly fun and not so exhausting. The crowds are massive.
I change and take the train back to the hotel to meet Pete. I soak in the tub a while, wash up and we go grab an early dinner - Japanese. Then back to hotel and send Pete off to the airport - well, see him off at the hotel lobby as he takes the airport limo(bus).
28 Feb 2011
After a 'sore' night's sleep, I wake up to a fresh cold morning.... COLD.
After I pack, I go to check out the club floor. Yippee, there are massage chairs there. I finally get my post-race massage. While getting my massage, I notice it is snowing outside! Cool!!!
I brave the cold and take a walk out to Shinjuku for dinner and I see this nice picture of chicken wings and decide to try it. One miserable wing for S$7!!! unbelievable and not that tasty too...
1 March 2011
Morning and for breakfast I decide to try the Japanese Breakfast since it's my last day in Tokyo before I fly home. OK, confirmed!! I do not like Japanese food. Horrible breakfast man!! I had to go upstairs to the the western cafe for a second breakfast.
After breakfast, I take a stroll in town and then back to hotel to get ready to catch the airport limo.
Check in and board Delta 281 flight back top Singapore....
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Lazy Start to the New Year
Sigh.... day 5 of year 2011 and still have not run yet.... been down with cold, cough and sore throat!!!
What a way to start the year.... BUT tomorrow I WILL RUN!! ...... I better or I won't be ready for the Tokyo Marathon on 27 Feb 2011.
Also need to start burning off all the sweets I've been packing in.... 2 more cakes to whet my desire haha....
What a way to start the year.... BUT tomorrow I WILL RUN!! ...... I better or I won't be ready for the Tokyo Marathon on 27 Feb 2011.
Also need to start burning off all the sweets I've been packing in.... 2 more cakes to whet my desire haha....
Monday, December 27, 2010
Christmas 2010
Baked Fruit Cakes, Carrot Cakes, Cheese Cakes, Banana Coffee Horlicks Cake and Chocolate Cakes for the Christmas festivities. Ate tons of it and am now high high high on sugar haha. I have to start running again to loose it all man! (However, still not had my fill of cakes and I just baked another Fruit Cake this morning haha!!!)
My knees are much better now after a couple weeks' rest after the Singapore marathon on 5 Dec.
Did my first run yesterday with my Vibrams. It was truly different a different experience, running with it... flat-foot running. My calves were truly sore after the run man!!!Totally different set of muscles used and my legs are still sore after over 24 hrs haha. Will try it again.
With or without the Vibrams, have to seriously start training for the Tokyo Marathon on 27 Feb 2011. Have to also start planning for the trip... book flight and hotel!
Runs for 2011.... here I come :)
My knees are much better now after a couple weeks' rest after the Singapore marathon on 5 Dec.
Did my first run yesterday with my Vibrams. It was truly different a different experience, running with it... flat-foot running. My calves were truly sore after the run man!!!Totally different set of muscles used and my legs are still sore after over 24 hrs haha. Will try it again.
With or without the Vibrams, have to seriously start training for the Tokyo Marathon on 27 Feb 2011. Have to also start planning for the trip... book flight and hotel!
Runs for 2011.... here I come :)
Monday, December 6, 2010
Race Done... now to rest!!
Completed the Standard Chartered Marathon yesterday.
OK, not the timing I wanted but still a satisfying run. Hot and crowded especially the last hour!!!
Fun run with the club-mates, quick soak in the cold pool to stop the lactic acid build up then had a good brunch after that at the club - Hyatt. Followed with another LOOOONG dip in the cold pool to reduce the cramps!!!
Had a good rub down this morning and another dip in the cold pool at the club.
Body getting back to shop haha.
No more runs for the rest of the year.... just REST (pun intended heheh)
OK, not the timing I wanted but still a satisfying run. Hot and crowded especially the last hour!!!
Fun run with the club-mates, quick soak in the cold pool to stop the lactic acid build up then had a good brunch after that at the club - Hyatt. Followed with another LOOOONG dip in the cold pool to reduce the cramps!!!
Had a good rub down this morning and another dip in the cold pool at the club.
Body getting back to shop haha.
No more runs for the rest of the year.... just REST (pun intended heheh)
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Standard Chartered Marathon
5 days to the marathon.... need to start trying to sleep early to get ready for the run.... BUT I'm still sleeping late sigh....
Start to carbo load.... I AM PUTTING ON SO MUCH WEIGHT!!!!! ARGH....
On top of all that, need to start preparing to bake my Christmas Fruit Cakes.... soak the fruits in brandy!!! yums....
Start to carbo load.... I AM PUTTING ON SO MUCH WEIGHT!!!!! ARGH....
On top of all that, need to start preparing to bake my Christmas Fruit Cakes.... soak the fruits in brandy!!! yums....
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
baking and running
OK, working towards my next run - the final one for the year - 5 Dec 2010 - Singapore's Standard Chartered Marathon.
Still not clocking enough miles.... have to do my 30 km soon as I need to start tapering.... sigh.
Doesn't help that I had a tough kickboxing class on Tuesday. That drained me so it was a struggle to run just 18km last night man!! Body is sore all over.... will rest today and try another run Saturday.
Meanwhile... on the sweet side (pun intended)... baked myself muffins on Tuesday (4 flavours - Vanilla, Vanilla/Chocolate, Orange and Coffee) and yesterday, I baked my new Signature cake - BCH!!! Banana Coffee Horlicks haha Check it out....
Still not clocking enough miles.... have to do my 30 km soon as I need to start tapering.... sigh.
Doesn't help that I had a tough kickboxing class on Tuesday. That drained me so it was a struggle to run just 18km last night man!! Body is sore all over.... will rest today and try another run Saturday.
Meanwhile... on the sweet side (pun intended)... baked myself muffins on Tuesday (4 flavours - Vanilla, Vanilla/Chocolate, Orange and Coffee) and yesterday, I baked my new Signature cake - BCH!!! Banana Coffee Horlicks haha Check it out....
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