It was actually quite a disappointment, despite the fact that I completed the run at one of my personal best (its not hard to beat my personal best, haha, I'm a slow coach). After delivery, I did my first race, I took 45 mins. -.-" A speed that one can beat by just walking (maybe brisk walking).
Some thoughts on the race..
1. The location of the event was rather hard to reach.
2. The shuttle service was strictly for participants only. I saw an official "dragging" a father and his daughter off the shuttle queue. I always thought that the government is encouraging women to lead a healthier lifestyle. Asking their partners and/or family members to encourage in such activities should be very heart-warming. But this apparently doesn't happen.
3. Since hubby was unable to board the bus, we kill the thought of continuning to queue and quarrel with the shuttle marshals. I suggested that he might be able to ask for walking directions from the marshal. We targeted the one who "dragged" the father out. To our horror, his reply was that he was not sure and the only clue he gave was we have to walk past the bridge. Thank goodness, we have iPad as navigator.
4. Before the race, we strolled approximately 2km to the race village. I was mentally and phyiscally exhausted. Security was implemented for the race due to the recent Boston Marathon incident. I passed my bag to hubby, so he was checked, not me =P
5. The race was supposed to flag off at 6.00 and 6.10pm (2 waves). I reached the start pen slightly before 6.00pm, in time for the supposed first wave. I waited and waited, glazing at females from all walk of life. Sue me for being conservative, I couldn't really accept the idea of people wearing faked eyelashes or substantial amount of makeup during exercise. My run started at 6.25pm after 5 maybe 6, actually I don't know how many waves.
6. The road was too narrow to handle 8000 participants. I had to ninja hop to overtake. At one point, I misjudged and FELL! Hope I didn't cause the girl in front of me to fall too. I was rather sad, cos' it was my first ever fall out of ALL my runs. Still, I picked myself up and continue the run as per normal before the pain kicks in. Oh, this world does have angel, a short hair girl helped me up and asked if I was alright. *touched*
Wounded right elbow and both knees
7. We have to walk like 5 to 10 minutes to the finisher tee collection point from the ending point. I was semi-limbing due to the wounds on the knee cap. Apart from the finisher tee, they gave out a can of 100plus, mineral water and banana. Quite a filling welfare when come to this part though.
Here's my result.
Post run photos. I looked uberly fat here.
With Jing Xian. It was her first race. ((:
Hubby! Poor thing waited for an hour plus. Love you max max!
All in all, I prefer running in the day than night, cos' I can see better and clearer. Hope I can survive in upcoming Sundown 21K. My back is hurting badly now.
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Rushed home, washed up and headed for Cindy's hens night at Clarke Quay. It was fun! Seeing her all up for all the challenges entertained us fully. Its an eye opener for me. Many groups of men were very spontaneous and proactive!
Happy for you, my friend! Finally you will be marrying your dream guy after all the hiccups that you encountered! Stay blissful!
