21.31km Run on 25 Dec 2017
I did not have much of a problem getting up at 6:10am on 25 Dec 2017 for a run after a day of excessive food and drinks. But, as I began my run at 7.07am, I found my legs were heavy and my body was protesting, wanting more rest probably. I was afraid I might gave up as my mind was telling me to quit only after covering about 1km. I did not give up and just continue with a very slow run. I reached the 1km mark in about 7min11sec.
As I ran further, the nagging felling remain in the legs but I try to think distract my mind, observing the surrounding environment. Soon I got to the 5km mark in 33min16sec, not too slow. Around the 5.5km, I entered the road leading to the usual park connector I run frequently. There are many other people walking or running, so it was much easier to run as there was company. I pace picked up from here and I could feel my body settling down to a good rhythm. I was now running a low 6min pace and heaviness in the legs almost gone.
Reached the 10 km mark around 1hr3min. I took a pack of energy gel just before my toilet break around 1hr11min into the run. As I passed the 11km mark, I started to feel good with everything falling into place, my stride was smooth and my per km pace dipped below 6min. I was able to hold my pace for about 4 to 5km.
As I exited the park, I was still running well and my pace only slow a little and I passed the 20km mark just under 2hr3min and finished the 21.31km in 2hr10min32sec. I felt good throughout most part of the run and I could feel my body holding up well, no pain or tiredness in the core muscle group.
As I ran further, the nagging felling remain in the legs but I try to think distract my mind, observing the surrounding environment. Soon I got to the 5km mark in 33min16sec, not too slow. Around the 5.5km, I entered the road leading to the usual park connector I run frequently. There are many other people walking or running, so it was much easier to run as there was company. I pace picked up from here and I could feel my body settling down to a good rhythm. I was now running a low 6min pace and heaviness in the legs almost gone.
Reached the 10 km mark around 1hr3min. I took a pack of energy gel just before my toilet break around 1hr11min into the run. As I passed the 11km mark, I started to feel good with everything falling into place, my stride was smooth and my per km pace dipped below 6min. I was able to hold my pace for about 4 to 5km.
As I exited the park, I was still running well and my pace only slow a little and I passed the 20km mark just under 2hr3min and finished the 21.31km in 2hr10min32sec. I felt good throughout most part of the run and I could feel my body holding up well, no pain or tiredness in the core muscle group.
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