Reliving 7th Sept 2008..

Today marked the 4th edition of Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore triathlon race. For those who are not very familiar, it's basically an endurance sport where individuals or teams of 2-3 complete a swim, bike and run consecutively. In this specific race, pros and age groupers have to complete the 1.9km (38 laps) swim, 90.1km bike and a half marathon, all in 8.5hrs.

I went to the expo yesterday and bought some PowerBar energy gels (cheaper than G*C then) and walked around on my wet bike (it was a wet afternoon). Though there were not many people and shops, but it was great reliving what i did 2 yrs ago...

I did the race with minimal training and prep, and got into the starting line at around 7am. After swimming for an hour, i remember proceeded to do a 5min transition (way too long la), before taking the bike course. I remembered i was on the road, ready to mount. The cyclist in front was not ready and I had little space to move out, and I fell on my right! Ouch.. Fortunately no major cuts, but my chains fell off the rings. I was struggling to start riding, until a spectator call out "check the chain!". I saw the mess and tried to find a solution. Thankfully, a competitor came to assist and I proceeded on...

Around 4 hours later, back at the transition area, i was preparing for the run, and I forgot to bring my energy supplies along! Alamak! The lack of energy caused me to slow down after the first few km and caused me to become a walker. I tried to run, but the body doesn't want to.. Sigh, I tried to brisk walk, aiming at 10min per km ( at that time, my leg also complaining liao). I remembered seeing less and less spectators supporting and aid station people are resting, as i walked on the race.

Along the last 7 km, due to the sweltering heat, I placed water sponges on the front of my trisuit and proceeded to finish the race. A competitor commented "Nice boobs" as we walked on opposite sides. I don't really like the comment then, but i pushed on, knowing that I must finish the race...

As i walked towards the finishing line, there were little people at the side cheering the competitors (Now U know how slow I am). I walked on, looking at the watch and heaved a sigh of relief: I completed the race in 8:28 hrs. I was glad i made it. As i packed out my stuff at the TA, i realized that someone stole my shoebag! Argh.. Thankfully nothing important was inside...

A lot of thing can be learnt in a race: Perseverence, Determination, Patience and many more.. For those who are aiming for endurance racing, hope for the best and prepare for the worst!

Yeo

I cannot understand this...

Why do pple like to squeeze in front of the MRT train/bus doors, even though their destination is like miles away? Then inside the carriage, there's space, but they don't want to go in?? Pple who want to board them will have to wait for another one. Sometimes, it takes a minute or 2. Buses? Worse, have to wait for 10 mins..

When pple from inside the carriage want to go out, they have to squeeze through the door of people (inside and outside!), and so of the faces are like 'peeved off' even when squeezed. Sometimes, pple outside also want to go in and they will go in before the alighters go out, leaving some of them taking an extra MRT/bus stop..

Feelings? PCK did not work on them... Frustrated, I guess.

Yeo

NIE Break...

This week is my NIE break, good for a short rest and catching up with assignments and work..

This month also birthday month.. My birthday falls on a Thurs this yr.. Happy birthday!

Had been eating BBQ food on Friday and Sunday, but also learnt alot on these 2 days (Has a retreat, and learnt from an ex-chef).. Cool.

Looking forward to volunteering for Milo Tryathlon 2010 @ Sentosa... a good time to get tanned!

Rest well and drink more water!!

Yeo