Sunday, December 28, 2008

Boon's Myanmar (Burma) Trip

Just completed my travelblog for my Myanmar trip:
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Decided to complete it fast, before I forget everything.
Enjoy =)

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Marathon Photos & Statistics

Big Smile @ the finishing line
(btw, the man on the right with yellow tag was completing his half-marathon, not full one)

Walking with pain
(My stupid face!! haha...)


I am amazed that the organiser has all kinda statistics available.
Section 1: First 10km - 55min 5sec (10.9kph)
Section 2: Next 11km - 1hr 8min 11sec (9.7kph)
Section 3: Next 9km - 1hr 15min 51sec (7.1kph)
Section 4: Last 12.195km - 2hr 4min 56 sec (5.9kph) - embarrassing!!!
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Placing:
Result based on CHIP time: 4,473rd place out of 12,393 finishers
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From 30Km to Finish :
I passed13runners
And 1,696 passed me!!!
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Statistics speaks alot. haha...

Sunday, December 07, 2008

Boon sucks @ Marathon

Yeah. The Verdict is out, and I sucks @ marathon. =(
My Timing is 5hr 24mins.
My training-mates' timing are 40-70mins better than mine.
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This is my timing:
First 21km: Less than 2hrs
Next 15km: 2hr ++
Last 6km: 1hr ++
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Jon was saying that we only trained up to 30km, and the rest is in the mind.
During the run, I know that my condition was not as good as 2 or 3 weeks back while i was training. While I believe that my flu & sore throat do plays a part, but the gap between my training mates and myself is abit too big.
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However, there are some experiences that I would remember for a some time:
- the embrassment of jogging and realising that the walkers were walking at the same pace as you
(As though I was literally jogging on the spot.)
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- even while i was walking, other walkers just walked pass me
(My long legs were useless)
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- the pain of not able to control your urinary track
(No Kidding. I had to walk SLOWLY as I could not control it. I had to go to toilet whenever there was an opportunity. At least, I now i could relate those old folks with urine problems. BTW, I am fine now. thankfully!)
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anyway, my flu & phlegm is back again.
Hopefully, i could recover in time for my backpacking trip to Burma in 5 days time!!!
woohoo.... =)

Friday, December 05, 2008

2 Days to Marathon

After seeing the doctor last night,
she told me that it was viral infection, so anti-biotic won't help. =(
She just gave me some medicines for phlegm, sore throat & inflammation.
Today, the body starts to ache.
After reading some forums, it seems that it is pretty normal to have flu during the tapering period
Wish me luck! =)

Thursday, December 04, 2008

3 Days to My First Marathon

I guess everybody has their own stories about marathon.
This is mine:
Back in 2005, 2 weeks before the marathon, I had a very bad viral cough which lasted 5months.
Back in 2006, my CFA exams fall exactly on the same day as the marathon.
Last year (2007), I had knee injury.
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This year, I am determined to finish a marathon.
Once is enough.
However, last few days, I was down with flu.
Today, I am having sore throat.
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I would not be in my best condition to run,
but I hope I could complete this Sunday's marathon.
There are so many things beyond my control - falling sick, injuries, bad weather.
This is life,
certain things are beyond our control and all we could do is to do our best.
=)

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

That moment...

The mundane routine life has blinded me
I was too comfortable and had taken things for granted
Feeling lazy and restless
I forgot the daily miracles of life –
Sunrise, Fresh Air, Blue Sky, White Clouds, Nice Music
That awakening moment came
I felt the warmth of the sun on my skin
I thought of the people who I knew and were no longer around
The awareness made me happy and appreciative
I know that I am alive
I am grateful
Being Alive is already a blessing in itself
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I just wanna capture that moment in writing