Early Start (MR)

It was still dark when i arrived at MR. At this time of the morning, it is still dark inside MR. Without proper lighting, it is going to be a challenge. Maybe the moon light will be sufficient.

It is wilful thinking when we(fennel and myself) are inside the trail. We can't see anything clearly and with lots of rock, roots and ankle twisting object, we have to eventually come to a halt soon. Fortunately Fennel has a headlamp, which we use to good effect.

Out of the woods in 26mins, not really bad timing despite the condition. It is fun and challenging, but things could go sour! Fortunately everything turns out well.

For whatever reason Garmin has a hard time getting a signal. I tried all means to get it up and running, but just couldn't until much later.

Body seems much stronger than last week. Maybe just week just came back from makan session, but really condition to take the training. Still feel tired at the end of the run though, because the distance get longer, but mentally feel stronger.

Similar route like last week with some extension. Did more running compare to last week though as body feel much fresher.

After catchment path, we turned left heading towards Zheng Hua. Shortly as we head towards it, GPS came back online and start the tracking. Hit Zheng Hua entrance at 1.5km(too short too U-turn), so we head straight for the "Q00" vending machine that is 3.75km away. We took a drink break with a cold isotonic drink before heading back. Can feel the stress kicking it, but nevertheless proceed as per norml. Reached the entrance of catchment path, GPS reach 7.95km. I guess to and fro is 8km+ abit(round off at 8km) since i start GPS shortly after catchment path entrance at the beginning.

I reckon another 10km back via rrr, ranger station route.

Time is running short and i decide to take a short cut back. Don't want the rest of the folks to wait for us too long at MR carpark. The problem with this is water resupply. Suppose to be a Ranger station, since didn't proceed as plan has to endure till the end. Not really difficult task though.

Walk and run most of the way on the way back and finally reached MR in 4:15hr. GPS reach 16.36km. Based on last week distance. I guess the distance should be 28-29km. It doesn't really matter. Try what we can given the circumstance. Fate that we didn't cross 30km today.

A good run with Fennel. Went for makan after that with the group.