Bay Run - 2008

AHM, Sheares Bridge, Bay Run, it is the same event. It is the annual Army Half Marathon this morning.

Date: 24th August 08
Time: 6:30am
Distance: 21km
Venue: Esplanade Bridge(Start), End(Padang)

I reached carpark at 5:30am. I manage to get a carpark lot. It seems that alot of people have know of our usual carpark slot!

Race started late this year at 6:30am. I was joined by Francis, Yulan and Miss Piggy at the start line. DJ is pathetic(should change next year).

It took me a couple of mins to cross the start line, though i am pretty close to the start line.

Everyone zoom past me, i kept my cool and don't get drag into it. The aim is to keep HR low or as long as possible. Try not to trigger another episode. Given current status, can i?

I was running close or side by side with Divey for the entire race. I don't dare to have any sudden surge of acceleration. I have to be patient.

It was slow and steady for most of the race. Eventually i was so fixed with a single speed, i couldn't get out of the gear, without feeling chuan, which i immediately pulled back again.

Fitness wise, i know i am getting poor. I get tired as the race goes longer. Abit tired, but can still endure all the way. Did a walk break only at water points. Not all water points are stopped for break.

I saw quite a number of familiar faces, in which is always nice. Apart from Divey, have a chat with Yanglyn. He is doing fine with his preparation for IMWA08, hopefully he will train more in the days to come till D-day.

I was glad i maintain a decent pace and finished in 2:23hr. I target to finish 2:30hr, which i did.

I checked on the HR after the race. 144. After a few mins it drop under 100. Cool. I am glad that it didn't cause any issue for the day today. *phew*

Another run completed, glad no complication. Till next year.