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Rain Dance


Had a run today with Prana. Starting at Dataran Merdeka, running around Bukit Tunku, Jalan Mahameru, Jalan Kuching and back. This route is much tougher than Putrajaya night run, simply because the hilly mid section that really takes a toll on me. It just prove something to me, which I need to train my core muscle more and systematically. 

Either fortunate or rather unfortunate, it was raining 20 minutes into the run. While climbing up hills, raindrops keep falling on our heads and its extremely refreshing at first. However, 15 minutes into it, it is becoming harder to run, especially when your shoes and clothes are wet. But it did not dampen our spirits. And so we moved on.. few hundreds people strong, braving the cold Sunday shower, step by step heading to the finishing line. It is exhilarating!

As the run progress, I lost my energy to push further, especially from the hills around Bukit Tunku. Lower back and right knee starts to pain, breathing is getting harder and harder.I had to content to walk faster and run every 100-200 meters. At around 1km before the finish line, we were joined by participants from the 5km & 7km walkathon. Spirits were high and people are already celebrating as we stepped into Dataran Merdeka again.

After the race ends, we got tonnes of goodies including a pedometer and certificate. Although I wish I could have a medal instead. But nevertheless, brochures upon brochures, samples, medical checkup, Milo and 100 plus, bread,banana, etc... 

Prana did farely well, having the stamina that I don't have. And the wonderful part is, she just did Tiger Run 10km just yesterday, and yet, she has the energy to run. Something that I have to fix soon if I were to run like her. With that, more stuffs to buy to help me with it..

1) Sports Bra - 2 more.
2) Running Tights - capri and ankle length
2) Yoga Mat - for indoor training
3) Running Shoes - another pair to alternate

Seriously, all these stuffs are not cheap. But I will consider it as an investment, for the better good. Gears aside, my body is still the main thing to improve. And it will take lots and lots of hard work, and persistence. As much as I like to run, every time I put on my shoes and take the 1st step, I will curse myself for starting it. Hence, I have to prepare myself physically and mentally if I want to improve my time and increase my distance.

Another 10km today, albeit the blisters and pain that came along, I can't wait to recover the strength and of course, my shoes to dry up before hitting the treadmill again. :)

From Left: Kevin, Me, Prana





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