Wednesday, July 16, 2008 x 11:30 PM

Running & running

Signed up for the Army Half Marathon ( AHM ) on the 24th August as well as the nike+ human race run on the 31st August.

http://www.safra.sg/singapore_bay_run.aspx?pageid=1433

http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/index.jhtml?locale=en_sg

Recently got addicted to long distance running. Running is usually to keep in shape and prevent myself from getting fat. I eat alot and also can get fat easily. Since i do not wan to curb my appetite, i better do something to repair the damage after that.

Training is fixed on wednesday and sunday afternoon. From now till the race, i'll be taking afternoon off on wed. I can't go running after my work which normally ends at 6pm. By the time i reach home it's already 630pm. After the run will be around 9pm. I can't do this routine due to the following reasons: First of all, i'll die of hunger at around 730pm, secondly, i won't be able to slp due to the adreline rush after the run!!

I'll normally go around 330pm on Wed & Sun. Quite bad as i always end up testing myself using the hot sun. If you think you will get very sweaty from the run, think again. Before anything happens, the sweat dried up.

I hope nike or adidas can invent some shoes with good ventilation. My feet feels like it's on fire everytime halfway through the run. How hot is it? Basically i can get high after taking it off immediately after the run!!

Which part of running do you like best? The last portion is the part i like the most. I can only hear myself, ignoring anything beside me. Every step is in tune with my heart, every gasp of air i can feel it rushing down my lungs.

However there is a part which people encountered called "The Wall" It's a term which describe the mental state of the person struggling whether to continue or give up. It's some sort of a transition part of the run. Remember the nike slogan " just do it" which will be very helpful. DO NOT THINK & STOP!! Just keep moving and you will find back your pace.

Lastly i will need to get more plasters to prevent blisters on my feet from all the running. Always used minimum 3 on my feet to prevent blisters from forming.

Hopefully it will not rain on my training days!!