Resolutions

Someone ask me how come I din post any resolutions for 2009, since the year coming to an end.

I thought about it... so here my 2009 resolutions..

SLACK

Seriously after 2008, will cut and focus on other things.... maybe do 1 marathon and thats it..

BORING rite..... what to do I'm a boring guy what.

Anyway HAPPY NEW YEAR........... have a great year ahead.. if its sucks this year.. ok?

MR25 Ultra Marathon 2008

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1st loop = 1hr 17mins
rest = 1mins
2nd loop = 1hr 12mins
3rd loop = 1hr 21mins
rest = 6mins
4th loop = 1hr 38mins
rest = 2mins
5th loop = 1hr 46mins

Completion Time : 7hrs 26mins

This would bring a closure for this year race. Was happy to be able to complete. It's not a easy task to complete this ultramarathon, tough bit doable. Next year, will be cutting down on competition. Maybe will change my focus. Let's see what the year 2009 holds for me.

Want to thank all the supporters.. ST, piglet cannot have done it wo you guys.

MR 21km

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Did a relaxing run @ MR with the TOO family. Guess after SCSM, tend to slack a bit.... with lots of the walking breaks... pehsay KK & cheow have the wait for us...

MR 18KM

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Today, only burnz & me appear on MR... what happen to the rest??? all slacking.. called fennel.. sick... called ST... she din say she wanted to run??? oh well... started to rain.

Burnz & me decide to run anyway....

Manage to keep a good pace, was a nice waether to run.. with light rain, we decide to do extra.. ran to aircon rd... nice workout...

Recovery Run 8.79km

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Took my new toy for a recovery run.

Still need more time to figure out to to play with this new toy. Getting signal was a breeze. Only issue right now, is loading map onto my GTC.

Legs still feels heavy even after tuesday massage.... overall a good run for recovery..

Red Toy

My red toy arrive today....yipeeeee

can't wait for test it..........wooooooooooo

SCSM 2008

w eslpanade gang

NAME: LIM MING KIAT TERENCE
EVENT: S&C Singapore Marathon
DATE: Sunday, December 7, 2008
BIB/DIV: 11054 / M3539
TIME: 4h:52m:10s (gun) / 4h:49m:14s (net)

Wasn't gunning for any timing this year, in fact I din even wear my watch for the marathon. Wanted to run & feel my body.

First 25km pace was slow & steady, but cramp hit my calf on the 32km mark. So bad that I had to adapt a walk & jog method. Had to limp to pass the finish line.... so tuck glam... :(

Was surprised that I manage to get a sub 5hr result...

Now time for rest....

Megan's Birthday Cake

Been gettings lots of inquiry on Megan's Birthday cake.....

Please contact vivian @ vivcheung@yahoo.com

or visit her website @ http://www.freewebs.com/vivcakes/

Do note you may have to make very early bookings...........

Enjoy

Running for a Cause

This year SCSM will be a special one, cos I'm running for a charity...

Do visit the website & contribute:

http://www.stellasmumglobalmarathon.com/

Thanks

New Gadget

I HAVE SINNED AGAIN.........................

stay tune................

MR 10.5km

Join the TOO family, for a final run before SCSM. Menu was to do 1 round 10.5km.

Goodwork... ever though the last stretch was sprinting all the way back.... as TT pace.

ALL THE BEST for SCSM...

See ya all at the starting on 7th Dec 2008.

Personal SUB-PRIME crisis

Recently did lunch with a few of my kakis..

Was surprised that a certain friend was living off "credit".... spending more than he can afford.

"Credit" can be a double edged sword... it can cuts you both ways.

Sub-prime crisis arises to the fact that bank lax in giving credit & pple abusing the credit, when times are good.... everything is rosy.. when hard times hit you... things will start to fall apart.

Was wondering how many pple out are doing that.. living off credit..?

Be certain that the after effect hasn't full blown yet.. more is yet to come.......

If you are those living off credit... better start rethinking your life

Megan's Birthday Pics

Megan playing w her new toy.

Megan in action.

duno why so serious.

Slacking

okok I know that I'm slacking.........but but....... it's tapering what......

Dun care Run Run Run...........

The battle continues..... between MIND vs BODY...........

Happy Birthday Megan

Today, finally celebrate Megan 1st year birthday party.
Glad to see all the familiar faces that I din have much chance to meet up & catch up...
Can see the little one enjoying herself depsite crying at times.
Can't believe that she already 1 year ......... seems like yesterday or last year that we were carrying her...

Happy Birthday, Megan.......

Din have much chance to take pictures of the event...so pple kindly send me the pics that you all have taken... hor........

Thanks for the ''Art Director" for doing up the banner for Megan.....

Thank you so much

Rainy Seasons

Been raining for the past few days.... Nice weather..... but not so nice for the Lims

1. Sat, Megan had fever & cold.
2. Tue, I caught sore throat and cold.
3. Wed, Nelly got the fever, cold & sore throat.

So with every1 not feeling beri well.... time to slack a bit.....

2 days .... to B day......lots of thing to tie down....

Peak ECP 34KM

Did our Peak LSD today.

Join by XZ, tao, slack, fennel, CCF, regina, yili, philip & Kua....

Slack injured his toe before the run, this guy damn injury prone... jus two week ago fell while running up Mt Faber.

Ronnie ran from home to merry up w us. Was surprised to see seow too in action as he was doing his slack reservist.....

Since we were doing two loops of ecp... decided to go on a cruise mode... pacing slowly behind others......

Was a good run.... finish abt 4hrs 4mins.... felt better than last week PI run...

Not much expectation for this year SCSM.....jus wanna to completed in one piece with a decent timing ...... can liao

Time for taper liao....... then carbo loading.... shiok...

Not Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

now left knee got a funny feeling after last weekend LSD..... keep fingers crosss ............. arrrggghhh

God of the Moon and Stars - Kees Kraayenoord

God of the moon and stars
God of the gay- and singles bars
God of the fragile hearts we are, I come to you
God of our history, god of the future that will be
What will you make of me, I come to you

God of the meek and mild,
God of the reckless and the wild
God of the unreconciled, I come to you
God of our life and death
God of our secrets unconfessed
God of our every breath, I come to you

God of the rich and poor
God of the princess and the whore
God of the ever open door, I come to you
God of the unborn child
God of the pure and undefiled
God of the pimp and paedophile, I come to you

God of the war and peace
God of the junkie and the priest
God of the greatest and the least, I come to you
God of the refugee
God of the prisoner and the free
God of our doubt and certainty, I come to you

God of our joy and grieve
God of the lawyer and the thief
God of our faith and unbelief, I come to you
God of the wounds we bear
God of the deepest dreams we share
God of our unspoken prayer, I come to you

God of a world that´s lost
God af the lonely cross
God who has come to us, I come to you

An American Dream 2

"An American Dream" (R. Crowell)
I beg your pardon, mama, what did you say?
My mind was drifting off on Martinique Bay
It's not that I'm not interested, you see Augusta,
Georgia is just no place to be
I think Jamaican in the moonlight
Sandy beaches drinking rum every night
We got no money, mama, but we can go
We'll split the difference, go to Coconut Grove

Keep on talking, mama,
I can hear Your voice,
it tickles down inside of my ear
I feel a tropical vacation this year
Might be the answer to this hillbilly fear

I think Jamaican in the moonlight
Sandy beaches, drinking rum every night
We got no money, mama, but we can go
We'll split the difference, go to Coconut Grove

Voila, an American dream
Well, we can travel, girl, without any means
When it's as easy as closing your eyes
And dream Jamaica is that big neon sign
Just keep talking, mama, I like that sound
It goes so easy with that rain falling down
I think a tropical vacation this year
Might be the answer to this hillbilly fear

Voila, an American dream
Yeah, we can travel, girl, without any means
When it's as easy as closing your eyes
And dream Jamaica is that big neon sign
Just think Jamaican in the moonlight
Sandy beaches, drinking rum every night
We got no money, mama, but we can go
We'll split the difference, go to Coconut Grove

An American Dream

Hear this over the radio Gold 90.5 while travelling in a cab.... since then this song been ringing in my ears.

Damn I getting old, started to appreciate these country songs..... Damn

Pearl Izumi Run Series 30km

before the start of the race

@ the finishing line

pics from IMD.... thanks man

This was the last series of runs by Pearl Izumi.

Set a target for myself, to do a sub 3hr.

Came in at a time of 2hr 51mins 38sec (my timing)

A PB..... coolz

Official results:

Bib: 225
Name: LIM MING KIAT TERENCE
Sex:M
Cat: Men's Open
Time: 02:51:39.71
Position: 052

Slack or 21KM

should i or should i not??????

RIP: Nikeplus

After 5 months .... my nike plus gave up on me..... Guess you can't expect much from a price tag $99.90...

At least it was still under warranty... manage to swop for a pair of Nike Span 5 with top up.....

Hope that the new version coming next year will be better.....

Miss Little Blue Riding Hood

In Prep for

Went past this shop in centrepoint...... manage to get this candle... coolz

ECP 28km

Today... tao, stuck,fennel, ray, regina, yili, buay & me gather at F2 ... today target was to do 25km... but i wanted to do extra... cos last week... total slack.... no mileage...

From the start fennel & stuck... power up all the way... while i remain in the middle pack... stilll trying to find a right pace for myself.....

Weather was good today... if only SCSM have this kind of weather... wahhhh lots of PBs...

Regroup @ changi village toliet before proceeding the second part....

completed in 3hrs +++++

Had a nice chit chat @ airport rd.... shiok.....

Next week.... PI run 30km..... time to collect another tee

How I Spend my Leave

10.00am - send piggy to mum place
11.15am - UOB settle some banking matters
11.35am - Dim sum buffet at rivercity resturant
01.30pm - buy ticket to Nights in Rodanthe
02.00pm - accompany wifey to get her eyes check
03.00pm - Watching movie.... damn richard gere .....
05.00pm - had tae & cakes @ atas canele... nice cakes
07.30pm - Dinner
08.15pm - fetch piggy.....

what a day to spend my leave.....

WALL STREET MADE SIMPLE

WALL STREET made simple ............. ....

This is an old story but worth repeating as history repeats itself.

If you have difficulty understanding the current world financial situation,
the following should help ...

Once upon a time in a village in India, a man announced to the villagers
that he would buy monkeys for $10..

The villagers seeing there were many monkeys around, went out to the
forest and started catching them.

The man bought thousands at $10, but, as the supply started to diminish,
the villagers stopped their efforts. The man further announced that he would now buy at $20. This renewed the efforts of the villagers and they started catching monkeys again.

Soon the supply diminished even further and people started going back to their farms. The offer rate increased to $25 and the supply of monkeys became so little that it was an effort to even see a monkey, let alone catch it !

The man now announced that he would buy monkeys at $50 !
However, since he had to go to the city on some business, his assistant
would now act as buyer, on his behalf.

In the absence of the man, the assistant told the villagers :
' Look at all these monkeys in the big cage that the man has collected.
I will sell them to you at $35 and when he returns from the city, you can sell them back to him for $50. '

The villagers squeezed together their savings and bought all the monkeys.
Then they never saw the man or his assistant again, only monkeys everywhere !

Welcome to WALL STREET.

Megan's Pics

18/10/08 - 28km ECP

It's been a while since i did LSD @ ecp. A refreshing change of venue.

XZ, CCF, Kua, Tao, Piglet, Tiamjiak, Slack Philip & the act cute one (always late, kept us waiting) started ard 5.45am.

It was a humid day, was prespiring even before the start of the run.

For this lsd, i've set a target of myself to achieve an even pace for my first 20km.

TJ & slack power up from the start.. while i took my time to warm up my body behind the pack after crossing the first stop point. i power up to even out my pace. It was a good run, manage to maintain my pace @ 5.32 pace..... good work out...... after completed the first loop. knowing the heat will take a toll on my body.. i reduce my pace..... for the 2nd loop. and feel the body not used to the heat .... after 24km... body no fuel liao.... have to reduce my pace somemore... slack manage to ran past me @ the 26km.... wah fast runner.....Completed @ 2hr 53mins.... good for me

did some stretching & the whole gang gather for prawn noddle @ gelyang lor 1.

this was a longest run since sundown.... really must start peaking for dec.... not much time left.....

Running Lab Offer for SCSM 2008

Busy Busy

Been busy for the past few days... din do much training..plus my left knee now giving me a bit of problem. Physio says its ok... just strain.. but still feels strange.... but confirm not ITB... if left right ITB... siao liao.

Been sourcing for venue for Megan 1 year birthday party... wah piggy going to be 1 year old liao... so fast.. seems that its was yeaterday that she pop into this world... really time & tide waits for no man....

Video Megan

Taken last night while bringing piggy home from kallang.

Gobi March???????????

MR 17km

Revisited MR, met up w XZ, tao, Seow, piglet, kauy & Jen.... intentions was to do 20km. As usual, bloody body din manage to warm during the first 2km... had a hard time keep pace with the gang, I guess my fitness have drop.... damn...

Took a short break at the first stop point before proceeding to aircon rd. Slack mood hit us, Seow & me decide to reduce our mileage..... keke..... 17km good for me...

::Death of An Old Friend::

Read this article from GUPPy blog, found it interesting & true.....


An obituary printed in the London Times ... interesting but true:

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an Aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, his wife, Discretion, his daughter, Responsibility, his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

He GAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Clay Aiken is gay......... and I so not surprised..............

Slots Slots

Seems that "people" are still hungry as ever in booking all the available for certain shows......

Slots Slots..... It has always been a battle of speed, wits & "personality" to get them.... after all its only $8 per hour..... why the fuss. I really dun understand...

After the fuss & huss....... people get hurt, people get piss, people backstab, people gossips..... it is worth while..... ????

Megan Drinking Water

Afternoon Tempo Run

7.85kmTempo

6.57km Nite Run

Man Propose God Dispose

Wanted to do an LSD before I go to the Land of "Unrest". But rain came during the wee hours of morning...haiz what to do.....

Going to enjoy this holiday.... keeping fingers cross.....

To those who are doing Avia 70.3.... All the best..... remember to lookk steady when crossing the finishing line.....

Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon 2008

Event Title: 2008 Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon
Date: 7th December 2008 (Sunday)

Registration is now on:

http://www.macaumarathon.com/en/login.php

A Good Marriage Proposal

Saw this from my friend blog. If you are thinking of a marriage proposal... u can try this....

Cheeky girl

cheeky megan learning to stand

MoonCakes Temptation

Who can resist the temptation of Champagne Truffle snowskin mooncakes...... especially they are from Raffles Hotel..... yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!.... going to PUI LIAO

Tempo Run 7.8km

Did a short tempo run... shiok....manage to maintain my pace expect for the pause for the traffic........ good run

Megan 1st trip to SAKE SUSHI

making monkey face

stun looked

comfy in the boaster seat.

first taste of the potato salad

mummy & megan

Wanna Stroke your EGO!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just realise if you wanna pple to stroke yr EGO........... visit the forum more often.......... its full of crap...........

MR 20KM

Today went down to MR for a 20km run, in prep for tao & piglet TNF100.

XZ, tao, piglet, CCF, tiamjiak, Jen & stuck plus cutie who made we wait for her for 20mins before we can start our run.. .haizzzz. Also saw the other group from sgrunner doing their trg for TNF100.

Knowing well that I haven't fully recover from my coughing plus no trg throughout last week.. I decide to pace myself steadily for this run.... Regroup at the first exit to famous 2 hills... can feel my fitness not up to par... tired legs..

Feeling my energy level drop when I hit Rifle Range Rd..... damn.... Legs feels like jelly....

Glad that i manage to complete wo issue.... not a good run.... not a good run

New Fusion Mooncakes

Do U Have Running Etiquette?

Recently there was "debate" in the forum due to the last AHM held last sunday.

People was voicing out their fustrations of being blocked by slower runners, thus making diffcult for them to run fast and achieve their PB. There lots of talk of starting in the wrong pen... People just refusing to let you past... People running in zig-zag rather than in the straight line.. For one I ran 80% of the ECP route on the side grass so that I dun have to cut through people.

I guess its still a long long way for Singaporeans to reach the level of running etiquette as in overseas races. Until we reach there, I guess its best the enjoy & soak into the atomsphere of running rather than complaining... for thats what running is all about. To me running is for enjoyment, to enjoy the experience to race & the scenery that the race can offer to you.... PB is a bonus...

Children See Children Do - A must watch video!

AHM 2008

This year AHM look more like a "REAL RUN" incorporating a trail run towards Marina Barrage from Fort Road.

Manage to completed in 2hrs 3mins (my timing) wo issue, which was what I was hoping for. Even though no PB.... not a issue for me. Just one of those LSD runs...

Split Timings

05km - 0hr 32mins
10km - 1hr 02mins
15km - 1hr 29mins
20km - 1hr 57mins
21km - 2hr 03mins

Dun think will do another AHM next year....... shall see

Official result:
Pos: 1223
Chk pt : 1:05:02
Chip Time: 02:02:58
Gun Time : 02:09:35

Ready??

1 more day to AHM 2008.... not ready... not prepare.....totally off mood to run..

Sore Throat

My SICKLY sore throat just dun go away..... revisited me on tue night.... Not a good sign... Kepping fingers cross for AHM.... maybe its telling me something else???

What My Name Means... How True????

What Lim Ming Kiat Terence Means

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated. You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want. You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way! You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life. You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone. Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs. You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life. You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip. People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life. You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home. You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily. You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind. A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

CBD run 19/08/08

Join the gang @ CBD for a night run. Seems that its been ages that I ran with the group. The gang is getting bigger & faster I heard. Started off slowly & pick up my pace after esplanade. As I slacked totally last week, I try running on a fast pace on try out some theory that I form myself... Shiok pace.

After reaching zouk..... slack again with a back gang....

7km shiok run.. hope to be able to join the gang more often.

Team Hoyt

This Video neva falls to move me time & time again.

Swissôtel Vertical Marathon 2008

Date : Sunday, 16 November 2008
Time : 7.30am
Organised By : Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore
Venue : Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore 2 Stamford Road Singapore 178882

Take up the challenge of climbing Southeast Asia's tallest hotel - Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore! Challenge yourself to the gruelling 73-storey vertical race up the 1,336 steps.

It's the original Swissôtel Vertical Marathon which started in 1987!

A Guiness Book of World Records was set by Mr Balvinder Singh in 1989 in 6min 55secs

More reasons to SIN

Asics Kayano's diehard fans....... Dig into your pockets next year when Kayano 15 hit our shores.... Expect the prices to be steep...

No Mileage

Was down w flu since last wednesday..... so practically no mileage for the week. Actually wanted to do my own LSD over the weekend in pre for AHM this coming week as most of the Toos were in desaru doing the HIM.. My coughing din seem to go away, didn't want to take any chances.... so slack throughout the weekend.... LOL... So will be going to AHM with the aim to complete, just wanna go out to enjoy the race without any aim & pressure.... will be a relaxing run & a relaxing pace... Was down collecting the race pack on Sunday... quite smooth process in the collection... like last year not much of things to see in the race expo... this year t-shirt looks better than last year...

Funny Quote

Bull Year Bloom

Last nite & 2nite.. got news from two friends that they were expecting bull babies next year.... wah...... gg to be baby bloom for next year???? hmmm......

Anyway congrats to the both of you..... if you read this posting.......welcome to the "club"....its gonna be FUN......kekeke

Kenna Bitten

Down with flu......... & super "OUT"

Pearl Izumi Pure Run 2008 Series 2 - 20km

bi, CCF, piglet & Jen

Met up w Tao, CCF, piglet & Buay for my first PI run.. The first leg was done by XZ as I was outstation in JKT...

Started the run slow, still feeling the fitness level not up tp mark. As I wasn't too sure of the route. kept it safe by running behind the pack.. Was told that we were doing 2 loops so mentally was prepare. Thank God that the weather was kind to us. Dun think any runners got roasted. Only found my pace at the 8km mark... Distance was quite off & the isotoinc sucks.... duno what kind of drinks was that????
Manage to complete the race in 1hr 41mins... nikeplus shows 17.29km.... way off man... Later was told that the distance was shorter than 20km.... hmmm.. anyway not a run today, seems that something is not right... maybe still in slacking mood...:)

Run for Hope 08

Date: 5 October 2008 Sunday
Venue: East Coast Park, Casuarina Grove.

Programme:
7:00 AM Assemble at East Coast Park, Casuarina Grove (nearest car park is F2)

7:30 AM Limber up and get ready to go with warm up exercises

7:45 AM Flag off for 10km run

8:00 AM Flag off for 4km run

9:00 AM Cool down and chill out with stretching. Look forward to the Raffle Draw! Still not too late to purchase more tickets and increase your chances of winning!

Quote of the Day

"No matter how old I get, the race remains one of life's most rewarding experiences. My times become slower and slower, but the experience of the race is unchanged: each race a drama, each race a challenge, each race stretching me in one way or another, and each race telling me more about myself and others." Dr.George Sheehan

SWING KPE

Date: 14th Sept 2008
Time: 7am

FOC...........lai ah lai ah sign up ha.....

Highlights

10km Run

This is a competitive run held entirely in the KPE tunnel for the first time in Singapore . There are 4 categories for this event.

10km Men's & Women's Open Category
10km Men's & Women's Veteran Category

Attractive cash prizes will be given to the top ten winners.

5km Walk & Run

Join us for the fun walk and run event with your family and friends. You will enjoy walking through different stations with special KPE messages and effects.

Guinness World Records – Largest Lantern Parade

Be a part of this record breaking feat!!
It’s really simple.
All you have to do is hold a lighted lantern while doing your run or walk for 1.6km of the route while running in the tunnel. For the fun experience, part of the tunnel lights would be dimmed as you switch on your lantern lights for a unique ambience for your run.
Come join us and break the Guinness World Records and be a part of the largest lantern parade in the world!

Carnival Ground

Games stalls, inflatables, stage performances and buskers! What more can you ask for? Support your family and friends in the longest underground tunnel in South East Asia!!

7km nite run

Physio @ SGH

Attended my first phsyio @ SGH. The queue time was short as I manage to get the first appt for the day. The moment she examine my legs... WOW YOUR ITB SO TIGHT... I was like... "if not tight why come & see u .... kekeke". She stretch my legs in a few awakard angles & saw my walking stride.. Did some DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE on my left leg.... and boy legs feels lighter after that...manage to conclude a few things for me.

1. ITB tight, must stretch daily at least 5 times if possible (i was again like.huh)
2. Taught me two deep stretches & ask me the add the tennis ball for more shiok PAIN.
3. Conclude that my foot seems to be normal arch but when walking it tends to collaspe, so she recommended me to wear cushioning shoe for more support.
4. May need to get softer in soles for better support....

To see her in a weeks time.... so time to stretch & stretch....

NEW BALANCE REAL RUN 2008

Event Details

Date: 19 October 2008, Sunday
Venue: Changi Exhibition Centre, Aviation Park Road
Flag-off:7.30am (10km) & 7.45am (15km)
Start & End Changi Exhibition Centre


Online registration starts on 11 August 2008
Outlet registration starts on 4 August 2008

MR 24km

Thanks Tao for the ride to MR. Met up w XZ, CCF, Piglet, Buay, Kua, Seow, TJ, ZBJ, Stuck & Piglet's friend.

As usual started off slow, body din warm up till 10km was feeling tired as I din had a good night sleep... Running the rifle range road was a challenge with lots of up & down slope. Only manage to pick my pace after the rest @ range station. completed the LSD in 3hrs with no ITB issue :) .... Good work now next will be PI run 20km....gg to roasted running 2 loops along nicoll highway @ 7am

Sports Clinic @ SGH

After waiting for 2 months, I manage to see the sports doctor @ SGH. Dr Joyce. After her brief examination. The verdict: I dun have ITB... only strain on my knees... need to do more stretching .....I was like HUH!!!!! she also recommended that i wear cushioning shoe rather than stability shoe??????

Anyway was refer to SGH's physio.... manage to get an appt for next monday... lets see what the physio says...

7.8km Nite Run

Banana Relay 2009, 17th January 2009 - Pasir Ris Park

Its back...... miss it this year due to arrival of Megan...

Registration Open on 1st of August!


Would you like to get your hands on a Banana which you can’t eat? Are you game to have some fun in a relay? SGRunners, we are proud to present our very own Banana Relay, a race which aims to promote friendship, teamwork & bonding, regardless of speed, height or gender… Banana Relay 2009 with a twist! You can never resist for more! Come Join Us!

Race Information:
Date: 17 January 2009, Saturday
Venue: Pasir Ris Park (near to Pasir Ris Road via Elias Road)
Flag Off Time: 8.00 am
Reporting Time: 6.30am to 7.30am
Distance: 3.5 km X 3 runners X 2 laps = 21 km

Souvenir/Prizes:
1. Certificates - For all participants.
2. Finisher Medal - A uniquely designed finisher medal for all participants.
3. Prizes - Top 3 teams and the fastest male and female runner.

Relay Format:
1. There will be 3 members in each team.
2. Each member will run 2 laps of 3.5km per lap, but not consecutively. Each team will clock a total of 6 laps, accumulating a distance of 21km.
3. Bananas will used as a baton, to be carried throughout the relay by the team member who is running. The banana baton is to be handed over to the next member before commencing the next lap within the handover point, which will be marked out on event day.
4. One Banana baton shall be carried during the 1st to the 3rd lap. For the 4th to the final 6th lap, the team has to carry an additional Banana baton on top of the 1st Banana baton. The first member to start the 4th lap for his/her team must be ready with the 2nd Banana baton (available at the handover point) prior to the commencement of the 4th lap.
5. The Banana can be carried in any manner but it must be with the member at all times during the run, failing which, the team will be disqualified due to the Banana MIA(missing in action). Officials will be situated along the route to be on the lookout for the presence/absence of Banana batons

Formation of Teams:
1. Participants are required to submit their best timing for 2.4km. Participants will then be assigned into 3 categories: Fast Banana, Faster Banana, Fastest Banana.
2. Each team will comprise of members randomly picked from each category, similar to a lucky draw.
3. The draw will be conducted after registration has closed. The exact date of the draw is to be confirmed.
4. Should any member of the team be unable to take part on event day, the organiser reserves the right to merge/split teams to allow every registered & paid participant to be a part of the Banana Relay. There may also be circumstances where members have to run additional laps.

Eligibility to Participate:
1. Open to all SGRunners.COM members & family members.
2. Minimum age of 16 years old and above.
3. Only registered pariticipants who have paid can take part.

Registration Fees and Periods:
1. Baby Green Banana
- $20 per person
- Valid from 1st August to 31st August 2008
2. Medium Greenish Yellow Banana
- $25 per person
- Valid from 1 September 2008 to 31 October 2008
3. Ripe Yellow Banana
- $30 per person
- Valid from 1 November to 15 December 2008
4. Registration will close on 15 December 2008 2359hrs.
5. This event is limited to 180 participants, which is 60 teams.
6. The registration will be closed once the number of participants have reached the targeted number or by 15 Dec 2008, whichever comes first.
7. The organiser reserves the right to revise the limit on the number of participants.

7km Nite Run

Manage to maintain my pace throughout..... damn shag..... but a good work....

Injury Season???????

hmmm, since that a few runnings kakis are down with injuries.... is this the seasons to get injured... I'm also in the midst of recovering from ITB....

Rest well & recover soon, to the rest please run with care....

Outdoor Venture Clearance Sale

Another Sale on this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marathon Pace Wristband

With the sgruuners forum buzzing abt the year end SCSM 2008.... everyone is gearing & training for the event.

Maybe you all would like to have this band along with you.... helps you the keep your pace & complete yr 42km in the timing that you have set for yourself.

click on the link the create yr own writsband
http://www.marathonguide.com/fitnesscalcs/PaceBandCreator.cfm


(Keep an Even Pace
One of the keys to achieving your best marathon time is to keep an even pace throughout the race. Go out too fast and you'll hit the wall, go out too slow and you won't be able to make up the time later (but you may feel more rested at the end). Determine the pace that you believe you can honestly achieve and stick to it.
Use these wristbands to guide you through those miles (or kilometers) when your mind can't do the math anymore (or you want to save your concentration for your race). Of course you may need to modify these numbers to take account of the local terrain - but these pace bands will help you along.
The pace band will be displayed in PDF format, and can easily be printed. If you don't have it, you'll need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Your personalize pace wristband will include split times for every mile or for every five kilometers, and includes the half marathon time.)

(extracts from www.marathonguide.com , All material Copyright ©2000-2008 Web Marketing Associates (WMA). All rights Reserved)

FRIENDS OF MOSAIC

coolz design....

Just got this card from Esplanade, if you are into jazz, world pop, rnb, folk.... etc

Join the FRIENDS OF MOSAIC and get this card for free and you will be inform of the latest concert plus.... w this card you can enjoy special rates for the concert.

click to sign up
http://www.mosaicmusicfestival.com/SOPApp/espsop/trans_svc?request-url=/mosaic_friends_login

MR 20km

Met up w XZ, Buay, tao, CCF & fennel @ MR for our 20km run... piglet & was running w her kakis in prep for her climbaton.

This was my first 20km after a layoff of 1 month... my intentions was to test whether would my ITB flare?

Started off slow, was see that my fitness level has dropped... was struggling to maintain my pace at the first 3km. Manage to pick up the after passing the three humps... feeling good I quicken my pace & complete the run with no issue.... jus tat my ITB feels sore during the late afternoon... time for more rolling, btw i found out that tennis balls works better than foam rollers... but the pain is twice of much... SWEET SWEET PAIN....

Anyway a good work..... Thanks for the company gang..... :)

Candid 8

Megan w her first hair band.

Megan drinking milk before bedtime.

After munching biscuits.

Megan 8mths old.

With mummy.

Megan on top of Daddy @ ikea tampines.

Runners Workshop: Trail Running Technique

click on the link to register:
http://www.synergymultisport.com/tnf.htm

SCSM 2008

SCSM 2008 registration has started....

Event Information
Date: Sunday, 7 December 2008
Start Point: Esplanade Drive, The Esplanade Bridge
End Point: St Andrew’s Road, The Padang
Website: http://www.singaporemarathon.com/
Enquiries: + 65 6248 6033

Race Divisions

Individual Categories
Start Time
Marathon (42.195km) : 5.30 am
Half Marathon (21.1km) : 6.30 am
10km - Men : 7.30 am
10km - Women : 8.15 am
Wheelchair Race (10km) : 8.45 am
Kids Dash (750m) : 10.30 am
Between 10 - 13 Years Old : 10.45 am
Between 7 - 9 Years Old : 11.00 am
Between 4 - 6 Years Old* : 11.30 am
3 Years Old And Below*

Only one parent/guardian issued with an identification tag will be allowed to accompany any child 6 years old & below.

Team Categories
Start Time
Team - Men : 7.30 am
Team - Women : 8.15 am
Team - Mixed - Men : 7.30 am
- Women: 8.15 am
(At least 1 member of the opposite sex)


All men participating in the 10km-Men, Team-Men and Team-Mixed categories will commence their race at 7:30 am.
All women participating in the 10km-Women, Team-Women and Team-Mixed categories will commence their race at
8:15 am.


Those who ran in 2007, will be entitled to 30% off until 31/07/2008!!!

Nua....ing

Ever since back from JKT, din make much effort in pumping up my mileage. The extra BACKLOG @ work din help much.... haiz...

I guess I must start running in preparation for the AHM.... in august.. or maybe I wun even run... still playing with this tot... keke

SCSM 2008 registration is open.... lots of pple in SGRUNNERS are toking & registering for their virgin marathon. Good for you guys... !!! As for me, still pending ... for... I also duno.... sigh...

Shld be heading for MR this Sat if the weather is kind, if not will be another weekend of NUA..............ing..... I jus love.....LOL

5km Run

Finally did my first run in JKT. Woke up at abt 5.30am (JKT time). Put on my running shoe and off me go. Basically running ard the Taman Anggrek Estate. Thank God I have my Nike+ w me. Completed 5km run in 38mins.... Feels good, should wake up @ 5am cos the sir would be fresher and better.... there's just too much pollution over here....

Upload on Nike+ Sportsband

finally manage to upload my first data onto nike website.... in my JKT office....
Uploading was a breeze.... coolz

My Review on Nike+ Sportsband

Date: 17 Jun 2008
Time: 2145hrs

Distance calculated on runningahead.com : 6.63km
Pace calculated on runningahead.com : 5.53/km
Distance measure on Nike+ Sportsband : 7.19km
Pace measure on Nike+ Sportsband : 5.25/km

Results: 8% difference wo any calibration.

Using Switcheasy to attached sensor to shoes. At least three rows of laces were attached to the unit.

By the press of the button, was able to make connection to the sensor. Started using my normal pace. As the sensor was secure with three rows of laces, I dun really feel anything on the feet.
Only issue is that, there is no backlight so running at night, will pose a problem in monitoring your runs..... As I was wearing my own sport watch so, timing on the sportsband wasn't much of a issue.

Ended the run wo any issue, just by a press of a button. Only issue left is uploading the data via Singnet.... hear that the Nike team is still resolving with Singnet on this issue.

Apart form this. Costing $99.90 for the sports band. $16.50 for the switcheasy unit. Its a steal if you compare with brand like polar, suuto & garmin.

Though not a perfect measuring gadget, it works for me & for my traning......

Early Birthday Gift

Was given this Nike+ sportsband from dear dear, for my birthday....cool.......even though heard much issues from those Singnet users.....still eager to own this gadget.... will test out it before my JKT trip.

Manage to find this clip from Runninglab...... need it as I dun own any nike+ shoes.......

Let see after my first with this gadget.......coolz

Project Love Sneaker

Get SGD50/- voucher for your old unwanted shoes & for charity

Date: 1 July 2008 - 31 July 2008
Venue: Running lab (Funan & Velocity)

SGRunners Photo @ Passion Run 2008

by: amaranthine

miss out the photos taking

Trilympics 2008

Trilympics 2008 is a collaborative effort between Singapore Management University (SMU), Student Volunteer Corps (SVC) and Jurong Junior College (JJC), as a tribute to youth volunteerism and support for disability sports in Singapore. Inaugurated in 2006 as part of the Olympic Dream Series, it aims to reach a climax in September 2008 as part of a send-off party for Singapore Disability Sports athletes heading to compete in the 2008 Paralympics, Beijing.

This year, we aim to go "Around the World in a Day", by completing a total distance of 40,000km, either through running, or spinning on stationary bicycles.

Everyone are invited to help achieve this goal by participating in one or both of these segments, and show their support for disability sports by taking part in Trilympics 2008.

Event Details

Date: 19th - 20th July

Time: 1300h-1300hLocation:

Toa Payoh Swimming Complex

Register online at : http://trilympics2008.wordpress.com/sign-up/