MR25 Ultramarathon 2007

Ultra Marathon 2007 a annual event organised by MR25. Which runner is required to complete 5 loops of MR to qualify as a finisher. Each loops is about 10.5km, making it 52.5km if you complete the 5 rounds. All runners are encourage to complete more rounds in order to join in for the competition.

Knowing the terrain of MR is very tough, target was to complete the 5 rounds & call it a day.

First & second loops was quite ok. Was doing a slow & steady pace.
Took first gel before starting the 3rd loop, can feel the stress on the knee & legs, guess the tough terrain is too much to bear. Can feel a cramp creeping on the two legs. Along the way, got a bad strain on my left inner knee muscle.
At the 4th loop, was practically walking & slow jogging all the way. At the last stretch of the loop, wanting to give up, it's really a mental battle within to push your body to the limit. After a last water point, took my second power gel as was feeling that my energy was draining off fast.
5th loop, the final loop. Despite the strain & heat from the afternoon sun. I kept pushing myself to complete. A battle mind over body.

Was happy to cross the line in 7hr 21min 35sec. A achievement that I will remember.

1 loop: 1h 14m 17s
2 loop: 1h 11m 43s
3 loop: 1h 22m 44s
4 loop: 1h 58m 49s
5 loop: 1h 34m 13s

End of 4th loop

my bib number

the finisher tee