...yes thats right. There are few activities as solitary as running. This is even more-so when I set out to run at 4:30am on a weekend. I see people just returning from their night out giving me strange looks or little critters out and about.
I ran 12 easy miles this morning. The last 4 were again done at MP. It was more humid this morning than it has been recently but its always nice to set out. I needed it this morning. I swam 20 laps after my very sweaty run. I'm glad I got this in - ice cold pool water is an excellent anti-inflammatory. It reduces soreness and the legs feel brand spanking new the next day. This is the sole reason why I can do long runs as often as I do.
I havent got time or inclination to do much more than what I'm doing at the moment. Ive had zero time for anyone but myself. Times like this I'm so thankful for running - I have no idea what I'd do without it. I might write a bit more when I have the time - but with all the writing I do on a daily basis, its a bit hard to get motivated to write another essay.
4 miles on tap this pm. Thats 16 miles today - not bad. I just love to run!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Double-digit of the new year
Yesterday was my long run day. I ran it without a watch - its nice to do that sometimes. I just left home without a specific goal in mind. Just wanted to see where the legs would lead me. I do an out-and-back course. I ran 32km in total which is about 18-ish miles. The last 4 miles were done at tempo. I felt good but spent most of the day on my feet which led to my feet being very very sore this morning. This morning was an easy 3 as recovery.
Its been a roller coaster of sorts this week. I am really looking forward to tomorrow morning's run - I need to let all this out.
The streets are my church. I cant wait to leave my footprints.
Its been a roller coaster of sorts this week. I am really looking forward to tomorrow morning's run - I need to let all this out.
The streets are my church. I cant wait to leave my footprints.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Sleepless in Singapore....
A quick update - i did 4miles yesterday evening in addition to the 12 in the morning.
Cruised through an equivalent of 7miles this pm - in the form of stair running. I run 270 laps on a set of 9 stairs - this takes between 55-57 minutes (not quite an hour).
Sleep hours have been very very sporadic. My habits are going from bad to worse - and I had been doing so good lately. I honestly feel sleeping is a waste of time - there is so much to do.
I wanted to share a funny thing I like to do when out and about in the city. I realised that I LIKE running across crosswalks when the light flashes "Dont Walk". I feel powerful and FAST when I sprint to the opposite side of the street just as the light turns red. I know all the cars are thinking Deena Kastor just blew by. Yes, I am very full of myself.
Thats all for today. Until tomorrow....ciao!
Cruised through an equivalent of 7miles this pm - in the form of stair running. I run 270 laps on a set of 9 stairs - this takes between 55-57 minutes (not quite an hour).
Sleep hours have been very very sporadic. My habits are going from bad to worse - and I had been doing so good lately. I honestly feel sleeping is a waste of time - there is so much to do.
I wanted to share a funny thing I like to do when out and about in the city. I realised that I LIKE running across crosswalks when the light flashes "Dont Walk". I feel powerful and FAST when I sprint to the opposite side of the street just as the light turns red. I know all the cars are thinking Deena Kastor just blew by. Yes, I am very full of myself.
Thats all for today. Until tomorrow....ciao!
Monday, January 7, 2008
First Monday of the New Year
Before anything - an update. I did not post yesterday. My run should serve as a lesson for anyone attempting 2 hard workouts back-to-back. I had an easy 4 miles - very very slow. The body needed it and I have been listening to it. I have been guilty of doing too much every single day but I need to slow down. I also lost my appetite yesterday (yes, I know *shock* *horror*). Dont worry, it will find me one of these days in the form of ladoos or jalebis. Yes, I am unashamedly Indian when it comes to my sweet tooth. The run was followed by a foot massage by one of those amazing Chinese men. Anyone living in South-east Asia know what I'm talking about. Magic Fingers *sigh* - if only all men were like that!
Anyway, this morning was an easy 12 miles @ 8mph. I've been running with my watch lately - its good to do that once in awhile. I tend not to it too often because i get completely OCD about numbers. Instead of a swim, I had a nice gossip session with my mum on the way back. Singapore has been gorgeous lately.
The first week of the new year has been strange - I have much to report but will hold back. Cannot lose focus.
P.S. if anyone is wondering - I start training for the Sundown Marathon in February. This month I'm trying to cut out sugar. It wont happen - trust me. I look horrible at my training weight - atleast thats my excuse to continue eating the way I do - and I'm sticking to it :-) Oh and I'm doing the 84.5km distance. I signed up for it in a moment of insanity. What was I thinking? Its the hottest month in asia!!
Anyway, this morning was an easy 12 miles @ 8mph. I've been running with my watch lately - its good to do that once in awhile. I tend not to it too often because i get completely OCD about numbers. Instead of a swim, I had a nice gossip session with my mum on the way back. Singapore has been gorgeous lately.
The first week of the new year has been strange - I have much to report but will hold back. Cannot lose focus.
P.S. if anyone is wondering - I start training for the Sundown Marathon in February. This month I'm trying to cut out sugar. It wont happen - trust me. I look horrible at my training weight - atleast thats my excuse to continue eating the way I do - and I'm sticking to it :-) Oh and I'm doing the 84.5km distance. I signed up for it in a moment of insanity. What was I thinking? Its the hottest month in asia!!
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