After what seemed to be at least 2 months of no running, I realized it’s time to get back into the habit. Especially when during this time around it’s toward the year end. Presumably, it’s been just a few days back I was just back from my tiring and awesome trip in Tibet, so what should I say. I lost about 5kg in just those 25 days and I’ll be aiming to get back into shape.
Looks like more protein shake for me. Those who have been following knows that I’ve started running marathon this year, and indeed I won’t stop until I achieved a certain position. It all began on my first run which was at the Wild Wild Run in Zoo Negara.
Seriously in this photo, I look like SHIT. I am super pale and was wondering why did I take up such a sport? I was torturing myself and after finishing the race, realized that I was the last person in my category to finish it (not counting the small young boy participating with his dad). So it sort of demoralize me at that time. Though crossing the finish line and met up with someone whom I have known since the forum days was a little bit encouraging.
The sweat all over my t-shirt. Haven’t had a running vest then. At least Vin was there and from then on, I thought there was no turning back. I have to at least don’t get last in a race. The never say die attitude of me is starting to come out. After little practice and stuffs, I decided to start running other running events, which a few notable ones was the BHP Orange Run which I did a better time than the Wild Wild Run by a mere 10 minutes. Notably, those runs were all within the 10km mark.
Finally after what seem to be an ultimate decision came to follow with the introduction of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon, with the PaceSetters organizing a pre-marathon training run in the night at Bukit Jalil Park. This time it’s the start of my first 20km run. I would have thought it was easy until I started running this. It’s a painful experience.
One thing though. This time I have my own vest and a running shoe. At least now I don’t look like shit and not as painful as when I first ran. Muscles start to bulge at the right places and though not as fit yet, starting to train on my own, lifting weights and stuffs. All because I wanted to run in the KL Half Marathon.
Finally after what seemed like a long wait, it’s time for the KL Half Marathon and this time looking so much different than my previous figures and size, I have what you see a running type of body. I am still training to get to the optimum and hopefully in the coming years, will be running actively. Seeing I am just back from Tibet and in this year, I won’t be taking part in any running competition until the start of next year. More to training and building up stamina. Decided to come in with a bang and to prove something to everyone out there.
So when will my first race be? It will be the Saucony Pacemakers Network Run 2010 to be held on the 1st January 2010. What a way to start the NEW YEAR.
ps: Looks like no New Year 2010 Count Down for me
No countdown?? Awww.. 🙁
Instead of counting down to 2010… we will cheer u up by shouting … Run daniel Run… :p
Happy Training eh!
hey.. you’re surely one active runner!
healthy lifestyle! =D
Wow somebody’s a runner!! 🙂
I muz also start drinking protein shake n do some light jogging frequently 1st :hmm:
you are so hardworking, i haven’t for for 3 months, dang!
Re: you are so hardworking, i haven’t for for 3 months, dang!
Well, I haven’t been running since August. That explains the sudden burst of energy
good for you man, all the best and have fun!
hopefully i’ll be back in business soon, maybe not joining marathon but just maintain the stamina and hope be running 10km in the near future LOL
Re: I muz also start drinking protein shake n do some light jogging frequently 1st :hmm:
Well, protein shake will only work for building muscles. Other than that, need more carbohydrate for jogging.
I believe that in any sports or fat burning we need to lift weights. Like how runners need to lift weights. And I mean heavy weights. Even if you don’t want to be a bodybuilder, you need weights for strength training and for maintaining muscle mass.
More info:
8.5 Reasons Why Runners Need To Lift
the best running shoes are always made of very resilient synthetic rubber’-,
adidas running shoes are the best in the world and i alway use them in cross country “”