I started the first 4km really too fast, at times, doing sub-7min/km pace. Hydration was sufficient. Mountain water and 100Plus alternate around every 2km or less. Got public toilets which helped since I drank too much just before event and not enough the whole day. But ya, BBQ smoke wafting across caused my eyes to tears at some points and a friend said BBQ smoke made her hungry!!
My left hamstring tightened just before 8km with more than 1/3 to go. I walked. When I tried to jog, it cramped and I had to walk. Later on when I jogged, even the right hamstring cramped. :((
500m from finish line, saw a man unconscious on his left side on the right side of pavement on grass patch. 2 guys were administering some CPR and trying to talk to get his attention. Security lined the right side of pavement and moved runners along.
Finished in 1hour 36min, slower than my expected time of 1hr 30 and slower than my 2XU 12km at Sentosa in 2010 when I completed in 1:26.
Cramps were really bad. As I crossed the Bedok South Ave 1 to get to bus stop to catch bus to Bedok, nearly got knock down by car cause my right hamstring froze and suddenly stopped and was hoping no vehicle came and knock me on the rather dark road near to the flyover.
Endomondo recorded quite accurately: A bit extra distance because I went into toilet and also stopped GPS recording late: http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/11552803
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