One of the most annoying things about being female and Asian is that men find it very difficult to get beat by a girl. Another thing that is very annoying when some moron decides to challenge me during a recovery run.
I am familiar with most of the people on my trail - most of them are older folks, some run, some walk and some do Tai Chi. There are some 30-ish year old men who are totally respectful of space and running etiquette. However, its the Asian poseurs who grate on my nerves the most. Theres this one moron I see a few times a week.
I dont have any problem with people who run faster than I do - although, its very rare that I get passed. If someone wants to pass me, they have gotta earn it. Simple as that. Just dont tailgate me with your labouring breathing - because I.will.make.you.hurt. This guy decided to use my pace to do his speed workout. I was in recovery mode. Anyway, he tailed me for a mile - I decided to teach him a lesson. I let him get ahead me and then chased him for around 2.5 miles. Instead of finishing what he started, he took a turn to the left to avoid facing me as he was getting beaten. On my way back, sure enough, he had his hands on his hips, and then his knees; gasping for air. I should say that he was one of those typical overprivileged morons you see all the time in Singapore. I cant wait to see him when I do my tempo run - will be sure to report back!
7 easy recovery miles 55mins
46 laps in the pool in 30mins (a mile and a half)
I type this wearing socks and a huge jumper - totally freezing (although its like 28 degrees here).
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