The North Face 100 2009

This is officially one of the most painful running races that I have done!
It felt as though I was doing an adventure race.. I signed up for the 25km with Gerald. As usual,
didnt really train much this semester.. Was rather confident with the route as I have trained there almost my whole life doing x-country runs and also training for AR.

We flagged off at 10am, which probably didnt help our thermoregulation as we sweat buckets. Route was expectedly tough because of the terrain and PLENTY of uphills and slopes.
The climax was when we even had to climb to the summit of Bukit Timah and that was no joke!
One thing commendable is that the race organisation was good, the food was generous and they gave bananas, gels (Which I took 5), mars bars and lots of other stuff. At the end of the race, we even had Subway sandwhiches and cookies for lunch. Free! Super good man.

Spoke to Shawn Lum today and he said we were destroying the natural habitat.. oh wells, another conservationist.. haha.. But the run was shiok la, if i had trained harder, then i wouldnt be in such pain...
Me and Mentor Me and Race team mate: Gerald

My race mantra: TRAIN HARD, RACE EASY

Recess Week!

Well Well! Its the recess week!

Started it with a bang last saturday! went for Paintball at Bottletree Yishun with retards + yujun. Had a blast shooting people and getting shot. Then followed by movie called whiteout and then dinner at Changi Village and watching soccer at Aloy's place. That's what I call a shiok weekend! Non-stop fun..

The recess week began quite badly, I was down with rashes and had to be jabbed twice, couldnt go for training also. But this week's good for clearing my work and reading up on the notes that I have not touched.

And for the boomz! We had the mad class chalet just last night! Im sure they are talking about me being the mad policeman and all.. But hey! I knew what I was saying okay..not drunk.. just a little tipsy.. I think everyone in the class expects me to put on my best behaviour and when I get abit crazy they are kinda shocked though.. Food was awesome, lamb cutlets and wagyu beef! Shiok man!

Today, still abit hangover from last night, and im going to review this restaurant called Capricci later! Hopefully the food is good!

This semester has been crazy. Committment to training has dropped drastically because lessons end daily at 830pm. I havent been able to do my regular runs either. Work-wise have been managing well except for the postponement of psych test really didnt rub me the right way. Social context was a great success! It showed that with consistency and diligence, you have a shot at doing well!

Now is the half-time before I sprint for the finish.. Im anticipating Alberta, but also apprehensive. I think its pre-trip jitters! I just got my winter wear from Shaan and she gave a hell-load of clothes! Settled flight and accomodation, so now its just my own mental and emotional prep left, and also leaving the ultimate team behind and my close friends.

Shall spare myself the emotional road-trip.. will chill for this break, and work hard! I want to also thank God for sustaining me up till this point and also for his providence!