Sun has set... Time to run...
25, May 2008. Collected the race kit from the Sundown Expo. Getting a little excited about the race but at the same time feeling a little unsure whether I was able to finish it because:
1. Did not training enough. Maximum 21km LSD...
2. Knee injury on the left leg. As a result, milleage reduced per week to prevent risk of further injury...
I must say I quite like the singlet although everthing else in the race kit is somewhat a let down.. no gel as promised and the funny thing about the customised tagline on the number bib is well... not long enough! I had initally input "I am Joo Chuan & I love my wife". In the end, because the space wasn't quite enough, it turned out as "I am Joo Chuan & I love adidas". Haha. Kinda funny.
31, May 2008 midnight. When many others are fast asleep, a group of running fanatics are gearing up for Singapore inaugural night marathon. The Adidas Sundown Marathon.
I did not have enough training for this marathon and the results showed. I suffered....
Finished the race in 5 hrs 53 mins or so...
Overall, the experience was average. I wanted to enjoy the atmosphere and the run but to be honest, can't wait for the run to finish just halfway into it :(
Things I learned from the marathon:
1. Rest enough. Was still running errands during the day and did not get enough rest.
2. Eat enough. Due to hunger, made a slight detour 21km into the run to the nearby 24 hrs MacDonald's for a burger and an apple pie :p. What was I thinking!!!
3. Familiarise with the course. I had no idea about the course until the actual race.
4. Treat injury before the race. Think my left knee cap is seriously busted now :(
Keep running.......
