Yes, I am complaining that its cold, for someone that can wear berms and sleeveless top and be out in tempretures like 7 degrees having ice cream last time. Its rare... haha, but still a good sign that I have part some of my natural insulator. lets just do a recap from sunday shall we...
Sunday morning, woke up at 5.30 am to a raining weather, spirit was kinda dampen, firstly, its such a good weather to be snoozing in, secondly, kinda worried that the run was going to be cancelled due to the rain. Btw, its the Mizuno Wave run, its the second running event that I have done with herbert that rained, first being "Run for Hope 2006", wonder if thats a sign... lolx.... Anyway, prepared some breakfast, a couple of toast and a nice cup of milo before heading out to run. Hike a ride from herbert's parents to TP. Thank god it stopped raining when we got there, nice cool weather. Herbert was shocked by the number of people that turned out for the run despite the weather, to be honest, i was kinda taken back myself too... never expected so many people. Must say that this event was overall a BIG MESS, from baggage deposit system all the way to collection of goodie bag. Was really unhappy about the entire event, if not for the cool weather, I tink I would have erupted even before the race start. Lets talk about the baggage system, there wasn't any system to start with, competitors are to put number tags on our bags, then all our bags are dumped into this van, which I really dun see the purpose of the tag den. Later after the run, to think they might do some sorting out so that we can retrieve our bags easier. But to my disappointment, when I arrive at the end point, there was no station for bags collecting, but all the bags was unloaded from the van onto the ground forming up in piles... and with that weather earlier on, my bag would have been soak if I wasn't there earlier. And everyone just dug through the pile to get their bags. I simply walked away with 2 bags (Herbert's and mine) un-noticed, can u imagine how inefficient it was. really pissed me off bad. Then after herbert passes the finishing line, we started queuing for the goodie bag, which was also another messy situation, there wasn't proper marshallers to assist the crowd one where to queue for what, like where to queue for the competitive mens, women etc. so there are line of people queuing from every directions. Worse of all, some even cut the queue making it more unbearable. Think I tot longer time queuing for the goodie bag then doing the actual run, IT WAS THAT BAD!!! Really hope the organization of Mizuno can look into it... and make things better for next year's run. Oh yah, didn't mention the event happen in conjunction with another walk-a-jog event, which made everything even messier... haha
Monday, went to the gym for a light training before attending the ORD function of my frens Azre and one of my last surviving batch mate Albert. Was kinda fun going back to camp again, seeing the familiar sights, the places that I used to run, the chin up bars, MEMORIES!!! The function was also great. After that and had dinner with the guys (Azre, Tuan Hao, Nasser, Zul and Azmi) and we settle down at coffeebean near cuppage for a little chit chat. Its always nice to do some catching up with them.
Yesterday, went for physio in the morning, finally there is progress in my workouts, apparently according to Jennifer (my Physio theripist), my improvement is the fastest among her paitents. and if I keep it up, I might be able to go back to my sports and regular activities in 2 months time. Its is a very short session. After that, went to work before heading for muay thai in the evening. Yes Muay Thai, couldn't take the urge to return already.. haha been absent for too long, 4 mths I think. really enjoyed that session very much, was tiring, but very enjoyable. thank god joanie was there, coz she was the only person apart from alvin (my coach) that i knew that evening. So nice to be back....
Today, or rather tonight will be my first day of lesson, offical start to school life. How am I feeling now? hmm, I can't really tell... to be honest, I don't feel a thing. Yes I am curious about my class, considering I only saw 1/4 of them at the orientaion, definately looking forward to see them. what approach should I take i wonder... alot of questions in my mind but i guess they will be answered tonight. As for now, I am slacking for awhile, probably go for a dip in the pool to loosen up the muscle abit before dinner and then class in the evening.
Standard Chartered Marathon registration is open, my fren Albert have already registered. I am not sure still, I am keen but still cannot find any potential kakis to do it with me yet. But will definately cfm before Aug 12. We shall see then... alright thats all... wish me luck in my first day then... Cheers!
