The Infinite World

Completed a slow long run of 17.22 km this morning in 1hr53min30sec, averaging 6:35 per km. The initial first few km was quite bad, felt very slow moving but did not dare to increase my speed. I wanted badly to do a long run today, so I just stick to a 6:30-6:45pace. I consumed a pack of gel before the run, as I sometimes felt weak without breakfast. Started to feel a little better after the 5km plus mark, seemed to have found my rhythm. I just tried my best to stick to this comfortable pace for as long as I can. Managed to covered 9.02km at the 1 hour mark, slow but not really bad. I want to make sure I cover at least 17km. At the 12.6plus km, I consumed another pack of gel and had a quick drink at one of the toilet at a small park along the route before resuming my run, took me about 33 secs. I managed to stick to a even pace till the end of the run. I started the run at about 7.25am, maybe I should start half an hour earlier for the next long run to avoid the heat from the morning ...

Completed 15laps at the stadium this morning in 33min3.935sec, a very slow and tough run. I do not know why I felt so heavy in the legs and it was really a struggle during the middle section of the run. 

Completed a short run of 4km in 19min41sec, felt ok after the run, but have to learn to run faster. Continue to work on my core muscle and to keep a optimum body weight. 

Did a 7km run at the gym this evening in 38min flat. Have not run for the past 5 days. 

Completed the longest run for the month, 13km in 1hr20min40sec, average about 6:12 per km. Fastest km was 4:54 for the last km, slowest was 6:58 around the 7th km. A slow run but overall a good run, slowly increasing the distance. 

Ran 14laps at the stadium this evening, clocked in at 29min51.348sec. Covered each lap averaging about 2:11 for the 1st 11 laps. Only ran faster after I decided to run only 14laps, covered the 12th lap in 2:09,13th lap in 2:03 and the 14th lap much faster in 1:33. I was very apprehensive and kept thinking that I might not finish my target of at least 14 laps if I run much faster. Actually, I would have clock a much faster time if I had ran each lap 1 sec faster. 

Completed a 10km run this evening in 57min 35sec. It was kind of difficult as I have not been running 10 km or more on the road for quite awhile. Average speed was 5:45 per km.

Earth is like a giant spaceship with limited resources travelling around the sun due to the gravitational forces. As human evolves, they wasted too much resources, some due to human's own built in element, which they have not manage to understand and control. Human multiply too quickly as well but they do not know how to bring up the young in a proper way. Human are just too self centre and greedy, suspicious and tend to give in to evil thoughts which results in self destruction. They are not using their resources, knowledge, in the way which will ensure their survival with their limited resources. They are acquiring new knowledge and technology, but they do not use it in a proper way. They need to develop their intellectual ability in a more thoughtful way, rather than the selfish way which is exactly what is happening now.

Started my run at the stadium at 10.03 am, always start with ambitious goal. Wanted to run 2:04 for 25laps, but just after the 1st lap of 2:10, I know I am still  not in shape to achieve what I set out to do. 2nd lap was ran in 2:12, 3rd lap was a little faster at2:09.942. Feeling apprehensive, 4th lap covered in 2:12.699, 5th lap in 2:11.853, 6th lap in 2:12.740. I can see that I am not getting any faster with each lap. 7th lap was covered in 2:12.360, 8th lap in 2:11.527, I kept trying to go faster but 9th lap was only slightly faster at 2:10.915, 10th lap was covered in 2:11.991. The sun was in and out, but mentally, I kept thinking the heat will slow me down. The 11th lap was covered in 2:13.952, 12th lap in 2:11.549. I made my mind by the 13th lap to run just 1 more lap, so I got quicker for the 13th lap in 2:06.453 and the final lap was covered in 1:37.992. I think my mental state was so much affected by the sun and the heat, that I kept telling myself that I could not run m...

I registered for the SCB full marathon today, it will be on 7 Dec 2014 Sunday. I have about 5 months to put in some serious training, hope to at least achieve a PB of under 4hr 30min. Need to really put in some long slow run to build up my stamina. Have to do at least four 30km run 2 week before the actual race day. Will try my best to keep my body weight to 62kg or less, to achieve my PB.

Run at the gym this morning due to rain, covered 11.2km in 1hr2sec. This is a better run than yesterday, but must continue to cut down on excess body weight, in order to run faster.

There have always been a case where hard manual labour pay less than one that uses more of human intelligence !  Well, one reason is that people who uses physical power rather than the mind usually do not question the authority of those in charge ! The point is that they should be compensated fairly !

People would have thought that Singapore is a very clean City, but the habits of the people are astonishing ! Even people living in privately managed property litter! There is this guy who live in my estate who just throw glowing cigarette butts out of his window every day ! I am thinking of ways to make him stop this incredible habits, as the condo management said they can only issue warning letters !

Run at the gym due to rain, covered 9km in 49min6.525sec. Just realised that I weighed closed to 66kg for my 1.68m frame, it's just so difficult to cut down on the extra weight when you get older! Must not be lazy, need to move around more.

The consolation for this run is that I ran the fastest 5.6km in 2014, 29min15.132sec. Other this little fact, nothing special, just a normal run. Eat too much during a late lunch of KFC fried chicken at 4plus, felt so full during the run. Should never do this again in future !

4 July 2014, US Independence Day Run at the stadium this morning 6.56am to 7.31am, completed 16 laps = 6.4km in 34min38.887sec. Started running early today, thinking I can probably break my 10km PB of 51min35sec, but my body is just weak, could not break out of the 2.10-2.12 range per 400m lap.  

Many runners would have at many a time visualising themselves achieving time they are aiming for or think that they can run. "Standard Chartered Marathon 2014, time 3hour59min59sec" In fact what I just quoted this a time most fit individual can achieve if they put in sufficient training !