23rd training (26th) run of 2011

Not a long run. it was cloudy, overcast. Some light drips from the sky towards end of run.

Covered 10.6km in 1hr 24mins, a reasonable avg pace of 7min:55secs/km pacing - close to my comfy avg of 8min/km.

http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/vuchnk8s_f4?post_id=722921615_188236134580319#_

22nd training (25th) run of 2011

I had a demanding tiring week and the next week would be busy. So, I only planned 10km run.

I realised I made some mistakes. I only drank just sufficient before the run start, didn't bring a bottle of water, expected to drink from the toilet next to the eating places at Punggol not far from Sg Halus Wetland. Problem was, the toilet which was betw 5km-6km was there BUT all the toilet taps were spoilt. So NO water/ hydration. Having run around 7min/km pace instead of my more comfortable 8min/km pace, I was in BIG trouble. By 8km, I was walking but my saliva was really sticky and thick, no more saliva, my muscles from hamstrings and shoulders were aching, I was dehydrating and facing muscular shutdown from lack of hydration even with mainly walking. Pity some humans were so inconsiderate to spoil every single of the 4 taps.

Completed 10.61km in 1hr 21mins - Avg 7min 38secs/km even with so much walking esp after the 7km mark. So, I was really going too fast the first 5km.

http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/19923917

21st training (24th) run of 2011

LSD done. Started earlier at 5pm as it was cloudy afternoon.

Extended the 9km loop to Serangoon Park Connector going to Punggol Point and Lorong Halus Wetland. Interesting.

All in 15.44 km in 2 hour 9 mins. because at Lorong Halus I walked around exploring. First time there. Thus average pace all in was 8min 24min which was not bad because when jogging was going at face pace of around 7min/km or even less.

Endomondo: http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/19132445

20th training (23rd) run of 2011

Sunday flying to off to Hanoi so no LSD. Decide to run on Sat morning. I though I slept before 11:30pm but then woke up 6:15am liao. Felt.......tired. My body and my mind. It had been 2 weeks of extreme rushing & pressure.

Well, it was still dark when I started at 6:45am. 7km on, I felt like throwing up. Not sure why. Stomach empty except for water I drank. Not a good sign. Anyway, with more walking, comp[leted 10.20km in the end.

Average pace recorded was7mins 28 secs for 10.2km which means I ran too fast at some spots. Probably explains why I felt like throwing up.

http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/scJhjYLZy5c?post_id=722921615_241920299172299

19th training (22nd) run of 2011

Started out late. Reached home after prayer mtg and NEX almost 4:30pm. Extreme exhausted. Slept 1hr 15mins from 4:35pm to 5:50pm. So by the time I started my session it was 6pm (exactly per my Hp Endomondo app).

I did really slow and steady pace. Real happy with the pace. Had time to ask the Lord abt the SDC and where I go. I think I got part answer.

Timing not realiable becase at Rivervale, just after Bakau LRT, 2 Arabs asked me where is nearest "Masjid". It was a Malay word I haven't heard in a while. After turning around left, right, front and back, I told them nearest was near Buangkok MRT. They didn't know where. They said they were new to the area. Eventually, told them to take LRT to Sengkang MRT, go to the basement and take 1 station to Buangkok. Not sure if they got it. They didn't seem certain.

Well, I eventually completed 12.61km before stopping outside Compass Point. Time recorded was 1hr 43mins 10secs for 12.61km which would be average pace of 8mins 11 secs/ km. Really happy as felt good except the leg below right knee felt some strain even with the slow steady pace.

http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/17662079

18th training (21st) run of 2011

I started out earlier today, it was bright and sunny. But Australian Network was not showing the WCE vs Dockers game live. Started at 5:42pm, not very much earlier but I was almost gonna to slack :p

I did the LRT loop which was abt 9km. The Endomondo did not start from the start point and I only realised after I reached Anchorvale CC and the app did not announce the lap time. So, first 1.1km not recoded.

Anyway, the app recorded 14.43km. I did the LRT 9km loop + my standard 5km loop. Came out to abt 15.53km in 2 hour 1 min (excluding 3 toilet stops for water and toilet which came up to 4-5mins). Avg pace of 7:49/km was better than I expected.

Endomondo route map:

http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/rOJH-3igp_E?post_id=722921615_167206453352824

17th training (20th) run of 2011

Again had a lazy temptation to not run since it drizzled up to 4pm+

Anyway, I started out late at 5:55pm. Actually cloudy day should have gone out at 5:30pm, but then......

Completed 11.35km in 1:28:35 (Avg pace of 7min 48 secs/km). Quite happy.

Tried a new route supposedly to go to Punggol Marina and beyond. But still under construction and the park connector stopped even b4 Punggol Marina!

http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/16360761

16th training (19th) run of 2011

Sometimes I really lack discipline and motivation. No half marathon round the corner. It rained a bit till 4pm+. Then 5pm+ look at the pavements and don't feel like running. In the end, only start at 5:52pm because I tell myself to clock 6km.

When I reached the 4km mark, I decided to explore the Serangoon Park Connector Network (PCN) that I always see people jogging, walking and cycling on. It actually connects from Fernvale to Yio Chu Kang Road. Nice refreshing change. Route from Endomondo below. Completed 10.62km in 1:26. Avg pace of just over 8min/km which is alright. But I found it tough. Pain under my heart during the run. Not a good sign. So walked a lot after the 6km mark.

Endomondo Route - 10Jul2011

SCMS 2011 - 21km

Used my U Credits ($33) to sign up for SCMS 21km which would have cost me $46.40 even with loyalty rate 20%.

14th training (17th) run of 2011

Actually was debating whether to do more or less than 10km after my 7.9km run on Friday morning.

I took my nap a little late this afternoon. Woke up with a headache. Drank 3 mugs of fluids, as felt thirsty. It was bright and sunny before 5pm. Turned cloudy and then sun came out again. Must admit, I had 2 minds and excuses like (I'm on leave tomorrow, maybe can do Monday morning or evening run, etc).

Anyway, eventually clocked exactly 11km in 1hr 25mins. Stardard 9km route + 2km extension. Quite satisfied.
But my tummy will need a lot more exercise to brun off the 5 days of sinful feasting in KL!!