I did it! Today, I run 10k... no stops!
I started training 5 weeks ago: initially, by running 5k or so 2 or 3 times a week. In the last two weeks going into the Unicef Charity Run, I did one 5k, one 7k, and two 8k runs. So, I was quite certain that I could cover 10k in an hour and 15 minutes. (I usually run between 7.5 - 8.5 kph on my treadmill.) Today, I learnt that it is not that easy to maintain one's speed in a crowd of several hundred runners. At my rather slow pace, I was even a hazard to the half-marathoners who, when they got to the last 3km, were practically flying towards the finish line. I will know on Wednesday how I clocked in (most likely, a little above the target) -- but, nevermind, I am happy that I've done it! (My personal time 1:16:18 -- just a minute and 18 seconds above target.)
I started training 5 weeks ago: initially, by running 5k or so 2 or 3 times a week. In the last two weeks going into the Unicef Charity Run, I did one 5k, one 7k, and two 8k runs. So, I was quite certain that I could cover 10k in an hour and 15 minutes. (I usually run between 7.5 - 8.5 kph on my treadmill.) Today, I learnt that it is not that easy to maintain one's speed in a crowd of several hundred runners. At my rather slow pace, I was even a hazard to the half-marathoners who, when they got to the last 3km, were practically flying towards the finish line. I will know on Wednesday how I clocked in (most likely, a little above the target) -- but, nevermind, I am happy that I've done it! (My personal time 1:16:18 -- just a minute and 18 seconds above target.)
The "before picture". L-R Gary, Bessie, Eric, me, Ado & Arlene
The "after pictures". The finish line!
L-R Ado, Bessie & Eric
L-R Eric, Eric L (who did the half-marathon), Gary, Bessie, me & Candy
If I could... I would love to reward myself with this dress by Preen. I love Preen! Maybe, someday....
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/63272#
congratulations, missy! we're turning on a new and better leaf in 2010 --- sporty activities! hahaha. we'll think of a hiking trail to do in late january/early february, what do you say? :)
ReplyDeletethat dress is wonderful and would look great on you. i think the black 'stripes' are made of thin fabric (organza, perhaps) that's been folded and laid on top of the coffee-colored base fabric. the hem is the inverse naman: the thin fabric has been overlaid on the pre-pleated base fabric. cool :)
psst... don't forget to send the photo image of you-know-what to the you-know-who. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Soy!
ReplyDeleteNo budget for the dress as the spare resources have been taken up by you-know-what!
And, yes,I will indeed send a pix to you-know-who!
Well done, Missy!
ReplyDeleteAnd that's a very flattering dress. the style reminds me of your wedding dress.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jing!!! Perhaps, you can join us for the HK Marathon in 2011!
ReplyDeleteOo nga ano... may similarities. No No wonder... I was attracted to this one.
hi
ReplyDeleteit was nice
regards