Thursday, October 29, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
me @ joyriders!
The usual saturday ride at the PLAYGROUND! at 7am....it is a nice morning with cool air, but met with a bunch of idiots who don't know how to cycle..
1) 1 guy attempting to apply sun screen lotion while riding in a pack..
2) idiots who refused to help to work in a pack and help with the work..
1) 1 guy attempting to apply sun screen lotion while riding in a pack..
2) idiots who refused to help to work in a pack and help with the work..
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Back Posting!
Finally i am back with some nice post, and many things has happened during this one year...
i am now an IRONMAN! shall keep on trying, have gotten a new bike as well..
watch out for more post, more reviews, more training, more of grumblings......!!!
i am now an IRONMAN! shall keep on trying, have gotten a new bike as well..
watch out for more post, more reviews, more training, more of grumblings......!!!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
was sick...got to train extra hard!!!
Had a bad flu on monday, thought i recovered on tuesday and went ahead with my usual tuesday ride, didn't dare to pull, as wind condition was really bad, and my heart rate was way too high to be doing any more work. I suffered at the end, panting really badly.
Had my rest and proceed home without supper. Reached home realising that i need to pay my bills, i offer to get some food for my brother, and then, got myself a sinful supper which is probably the catalyst for my fever and cold the next day. Stamina went down quite a bit, didn't dare to do anything till full recovery...
Did a easy slow paced ride on saturday and realise that i have to miss the sunday training as well. Finally monday arrived, did a short 5km run, to check if my lungs are able to function probably. The run was fine, but the weather was bad with the haze built-up in Singapore. Will be doing a swim and run this evening if the weather permits....got to be extra hard on myself as saturday would be the first race and i am totally not trained for it...
menu for this week as follows:-
Monday: 5km Run(am) ,1.5km swim, 3km run(pm)
Tuesday: 3km Run (am) ,60km bike, 3km run (pm)
Wednesday: 1.5km swim, and Easy 8km run (pm)
Thursday: 1.5km swim, 3km(run) (pm)
Friday: Easy 5km run
Saturday: Race Day
Sunday: Rest Day
Had my rest and proceed home without supper. Reached home realising that i need to pay my bills, i offer to get some food for my brother, and then, got myself a sinful supper which is probably the catalyst for my fever and cold the next day. Stamina went down quite a bit, didn't dare to do anything till full recovery...
Did a easy slow paced ride on saturday and realise that i have to miss the sunday training as well. Finally monday arrived, did a short 5km run, to check if my lungs are able to function probably. The run was fine, but the weather was bad with the haze built-up in Singapore. Will be doing a swim and run this evening if the weather permits....got to be extra hard on myself as saturday would be the first race and i am totally not trained for it...
menu for this week as follows:-
Monday: 5km Run(am) ,1.5km swim, 3km run(pm)
Tuesday: 3km Run (am) ,60km bike, 3km run (pm)
Wednesday: 1.5km swim, and Easy 8km run (pm)
Thursday: 1.5km swim, 3km(run) (pm)
Friday: Easy 5km run
Saturday: Race Day
Sunday: Rest Day
Monday, February 18, 2008
Commencing Training 1/08
will be starting my training after a long long break...rest from marathon, "carbo-loading" during chinese new year and it is finally time to commence my first official training for 2008.
What is better than to start off the whole racing season with a marathon in 3 months time. Will be doing the sun-down marathon....and will have to pump in some serious effort to make my sub 5 marathon happen finally....
Tues...3km run
thurs...5km run
fri....5km run
sat....8km at night
sunday....3km easy run...
that should be the menu for the week....
What is better than to start off the whole racing season with a marathon in 3 months time. Will be doing the sun-down marathon....and will have to pump in some serious effort to make my sub 5 marathon happen finally....
Tues...3km run
thurs...5km run
fri....5km run
sat....8km at night
sunday....3km easy run...
that should be the menu for the week....
Monday, December 31, 2007
New Year Eve
Never like crowds, Never like countdowns, what meaning is there.....??
the calender just skips a number, like what it does for the seconds number everyday.
Had my new year eve in a very simple manner...
1. Work..as usual...had lunch with all the temps in the company...
Lunch was good, with curry fish head from Amoy street....delicious it is...
2. Knock off 3pm sharp...left to peninsular to grap a jersey for JOEL....
3. Went home, fixed up my ZIPP wheels on my bike, bring my bike for a good new year spin, a fast ride with my good bunch of training mates...
4. Went dinner with family, had ORGANIC FOOD = Not very nice food...but well, it still taste ok, and it is suppose to be happy...
5. Blogging now, don't know what else to do....looking forward to the ride tomorrow...
the calender just skips a number, like what it does for the seconds number everyday.
Had my new year eve in a very simple manner...
1. Work..as usual...had lunch with all the temps in the company...
Lunch was good, with curry fish head from Amoy street....delicious it is...
2. Knock off 3pm sharp...left to peninsular to grap a jersey for JOEL....
3. Went home, fixed up my ZIPP wheels on my bike, bring my bike for a good new year spin, a fast ride with my good bunch of training mates...
4. Went dinner with family, had ORGANIC FOOD = Not very nice food...but well, it still taste ok, and it is suppose to be happy...
5. Blogging now, don't know what else to do....looking forward to the ride tomorrow...
2008.......
What is 2008 going to bring...??
i am going to try to do the following, one at a time..
1. A student that excels in my studies....4HDs...(High Distinctions)
2. Disciplined Triathelete, training and preparing well for all races.
a. A sub 5 marathon
b. A sub 15 hours ironman Australia
c. A sub 2 hours biathlon
d. A sub 6 h 15min half ironman
4. Chairman of SIM triathelete club
5. Finding a good part time job, to support all my goals and trainings...and my school fees.
6. A good boyfriend, a good brother, and a good son...(managing time wisely....)
i am going to try to do the following, one at a time..
1. A student that excels in my studies....4HDs...(High Distinctions)
2. Disciplined Triathelete, training and preparing well for all races.
a. A sub 5 marathon
b. A sub 15 hours ironman Australia
c. A sub 2 hours biathlon
d. A sub 6 h 15min half ironman
4. Chairman of SIM triathelete club
5. Finding a good part time job, to support all my goals and trainings...and my school fees.
6. A good boyfriend, a good brother, and a good son...(managing time wisely....)
Events for Year 2007
365 days have zoom pass at a very fast rate.
Indeed 2007 have been a very eventful year for me.
It marks the year of great change, first, i quitted my job, left the navy and start off a new life....
1. Re-entering classroom to get my degree.
It was a tough decision to leave a comfortable zone and stepping into the unknown. Have completed one semester with rather satisfying results, something to be very proud off.
2. Joining Student Council in RMIT-SIM
Was recognise as a fast designer from the start. Did many design works during the annual bash, which includes tickets, stage passes, banners, posters, vouchers etc...
3. Join the ENR group for regular training.
Always thought doing 30km/h on average was an achievement, until people started to zoom pass me that i realise that i am too slow.
Very thankful for the people that encourage and motivate me in my triathlon journey. The ENRs aka the Eastern Night Riders, is a close bunch of triatheletes, who seeks to out perform and always challenging themselves, in speed, in strength, and in timing.
I am definitely inspired by many of the ironman stories, and aspire to me one in 2008. I believed that obstacles are steps to get you further. I am going to push myself....to be what i want to be...
4. Completed my first Half ironman...my first duathlon...my third marathon....
May seems like a small achievement to the group of veteran atheletics, but to me, i always learn new lessons in races, know myself better. The timing wasn't perfect, but is what i can expect for the little training that i put in.
5. Many friends, many blessings, many encouragement
During my 5 years in the navy, i have definitely been very bless with good pals, friends, superiors, and buddies. Life wouldn't be that smooth without these good people around.
6. God is good...what is there more to say.....
Indeed 2007 have been a very eventful year for me.
It marks the year of great change, first, i quitted my job, left the navy and start off a new life....
1. Re-entering classroom to get my degree.
It was a tough decision to leave a comfortable zone and stepping into the unknown. Have completed one semester with rather satisfying results, something to be very proud off.
2. Joining Student Council in RMIT-SIM
Was recognise as a fast designer from the start. Did many design works during the annual bash, which includes tickets, stage passes, banners, posters, vouchers etc...
3. Join the ENR group for regular training.
Always thought doing 30km/h on average was an achievement, until people started to zoom pass me that i realise that i am too slow.
Very thankful for the people that encourage and motivate me in my triathlon journey. The ENRs aka the Eastern Night Riders, is a close bunch of triatheletes, who seeks to out perform and always challenging themselves, in speed, in strength, and in timing.
I am definitely inspired by many of the ironman stories, and aspire to me one in 2008. I believed that obstacles are steps to get you further. I am going to push myself....to be what i want to be...
4. Completed my first Half ironman...my first duathlon...my third marathon....
May seems like a small achievement to the group of veteran atheletics, but to me, i always learn new lessons in races, know myself better. The timing wasn't perfect, but is what i can expect for the little training that i put in.
5. Many friends, many blessings, many encouragement
During my 5 years in the navy, i have definitely been very bless with good pals, friends, superiors, and buddies. Life wouldn't be that smooth without these good people around.
6. God is good...what is there more to say.....
Friday, December 28, 2007
LINE UP for 2008
Events that i will be taking part in Year 2008
1. Singapore Biathlon (1.5km Swim, 10km Run)
2. Sundown Marathon (42.195km Run)
3. Desaru Long Distance Triathlon
4. 70.3 Ironman Singapore (1.9km Swim, 90km Bike, 21.1km Run)
5. Fuji Xerox Open water Swim (5km Swim)
6. Ironman Western Australia (3.8km Swim, 180km Bike, 42.195km Run)
1. Singapore Biathlon (1.5km Swim, 10km Run)
2. Sundown Marathon (42.195km Run)
3. Desaru Long Distance Triathlon
4. 70.3 Ironman Singapore (1.9km Swim, 90km Bike, 21.1km Run)
5. Fuji Xerox Open water Swim (5km Swim)
6. Ironman Western Australia (3.8km Swim, 180km Bike, 42.195km Run)
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
work work work
Completed exams and jumped straight to work the following week....
am working Great Eastern....as an admin guy.....so not much brain work involved. Have completed 3 weeks already, and yah 7 more to go before i head back to school...life have been rather boring, with not much activities, just more runs for my marathon....
Got myself into an unwanted flu just 2 daes back and that really bring my prep for the marathon down a bit....still feeling very heavy on the lungs not sure if i can complete the run this time round...but am definitely sure about the ending point...straight to pan pacific hotel...
well well....will give more details of the run and hopefully can do 1hour better than my last year timing...just SUB 6 would do...haha...
am working Great Eastern....as an admin guy.....so not much brain work involved. Have completed 3 weeks already, and yah 7 more to go before i head back to school...life have been rather boring, with not much activities, just more runs for my marathon....
Got myself into an unwanted flu just 2 daes back and that really bring my prep for the marathon down a bit....still feeling very heavy on the lungs not sure if i can complete the run this time round...but am definitely sure about the ending point...straight to pan pacific hotel...
well well....will give more details of the run and hopefully can do 1hour better than my last year timing...just SUB 6 would do...haha...
Friday, November 9, 2007
List of Top 10 things that i want to buy
1. Crumpler bag
2. Cervelo p3c
3. Polar 725x
4. Hed 2008 handle bar
5. A disc wheel
6. Nokia E61i
7. Lenovo Laptop
8. A new wallet, Braun Buffel
9. A new CAR, Honda Jazz would do...
10. A new house, a HDB Flat would do...
2. Cervelo p3c
3. Polar 725x
4. Hed 2008 handle bar
5. A disc wheel
6. Nokia E61i
7. Lenovo Laptop
8. A new wallet, Braun Buffel
9. A new CAR, Honda Jazz would do...
10. A new house, a HDB Flat would do...
Boring, bored, Boredom...
had my rest, played my game against myself, went for a jog but rained in the end, had mcdonalds at 2am...and yah...now filling up some text on the blog...
exciting isn't it....yawn....
exciting isn't it....yawn....
Exams are over.....! HMT
Had my last paper today, "History of Management Thought" better to jot down some names before i totally forget about them...
1. Federick Taylor
2. Henri Fayol
3. Kurt Lewin
4. Rensis Likert
5. Willians Given
6. Douglas McGregor
7. Peter Frucker
8. Michael Porter
9. Adam Smith
10. Max Weber
11. Gilbreths
12. Hawthorne
Enough of this dozen names,....lots of it the past 2 days.
Gonna start work on Monday, had my contract signed, and misery begins on mondae....
1. Federick Taylor
2. Henri Fayol
3. Kurt Lewin
4. Rensis Likert
5. Willians Given
6. Douglas McGregor
7. Peter Frucker
8. Michael Porter
9. Adam Smith
10. Max Weber
11. Gilbreths
12. Hawthorne
Enough of this dozen names,....lots of it the past 2 days.
Gonna start work on Monday, had my contract signed, and misery begins on mondae....
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Sigh.....
Had a bad start for this week, with a very tough exam.....
put in a lot of effort, follow the lecturer's guidance but like what i told my friend. "even if i put in another week of studying, the outcome will not be any different", it was really tough..
the rain, plus my lack of training, has got my stamina at a real low level,....got to start to run before D-Day arrives....
put in a lot of effort, follow the lecturer's guidance but like what i told my friend. "even if i put in another week of studying, the outcome will not be any different", it was really tough..
the rain, plus my lack of training, has got my stamina at a real low level,....got to start to run before D-Day arrives....
Friday, October 19, 2007
Asics Gel Evolution
Was using the New Balance 1211, more for runners who over-pronates, i.e. flat foot. Had bruised toe nail for my first half-marathon, and lost my big toe nail (was in a pair of adidas that was too small for my feet). Went to the new balance tech centre to get the 1211, and there was soooo much room at the forefoot area, and good support for my feet. Bought it and completed 2 marathons in it, with no more bruised toes..!
Went to the Running lab in funan and got myself attracted to a pair of asics, after fitting and doing some run, decide to buy it. It is now my racing shoes, and the comfort level increase after putting in the in-soles which is more expensive than the shoes itself..
Completed an ironman with it...didn't really run in it, but it makes the strolling plus jogging of the half marathon less painful.... It will be my race shoe for the coming standard charted marathon and hope i can have a pain-free run and achieve a good timing for the run..
Reviews of the shoe: Comfortable and well cushioned. Provide very sturdy stability for over pronators. A good shoe worth the price.
Went to the Running lab in funan and got myself attracted to a pair of asics, after fitting and doing some run, decide to buy it. It is now my racing shoes, and the comfort level increase after putting in the in-soles which is more expensive than the shoes itself..
Completed an ironman with it...didn't really run in it, but it makes the strolling plus jogging of the half marathon less painful.... It will be my race shoe for the coming standard charted marathon and hope i can have a pain-free run and achieve a good timing for the run..
Reviews of the shoe: Comfortable and well cushioned. Provide very sturdy stability for over pronators. A good shoe worth the price.
Distances for this week(15-21 Oct)
Monday - 2km
Tuesday - Rain the whole day, ENR cancelled due to foul weather
Wednesday - Rain + Study for exam
Thursday - 7km run + 1 km walk(bedok reservoir loop)
Friday - 9km run(AM) + 30km Bike(PM)
Saturday - Study for exam
Sunday - 15km (TBC)
Total mileage: 32km
Tuesday - Rain the whole day, ENR cancelled due to foul weather
Wednesday - Rain + Study for exam
Thursday - 7km run + 1 km walk(bedok reservoir loop)
Friday - 9km run(AM) + 30km Bike(PM)
Saturday - Study for exam
Sunday - 15km (TBC)
Total mileage: 32km
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Distances for this week (8-14 Oct)
Monday - 0km
Tuesday - 5km, 40km bike
Wedsday - 7km
Thursday - 3km
Friday - 12km
Saturday - TBC
Sunday - TBC
Tuesday - 5km, 40km bike
Wedsday - 7km
Thursday - 3km
Friday - 12km
Saturday - TBC
Sunday - TBC
Friday, October 5, 2007
Distance for this week (1-7 Oct)
Mon: 3km
Tues: 2km run, 35km bike
Wed: 3km
Thurs: 3km
Fri: 3km
Sat: Rest Day
Sun: Planning a 8km run
Total: 22km run (need to add more kms before SCSM)
BSKL!
Tues: 2km run, 35km bike
Wed: 3km
Thurs: 3km
Fri: 3km
Sat: Rest Day
Sun: Planning a 8km run
Total: 22km run (need to add more kms before SCSM)
BSKL!
Monday, October 1, 2007
3km run to test the $300 insoles
Finally told myself not to nap, but instead head out the dusty road for a short run to test out my new insoles....(customised in soles that cost a BOMB..near S$300).....went out with insoles in my ASICS Gel Evolution, feels really comfortable for the first km, as it went on, began to feel pain in my lower back, so drop my pace a little.....and went real slow for the last km..
i am very sure that my gait and my running posture was altered in quite a huge manner..so...got to run more to get use to it.....only left with 62 days more to D-day...so got to add more mileages..
longest that i have done so far was a 8km since 70.3...so...run and run and run...
i am very sure that my gait and my running posture was altered in quite a huge manner..so...got to run more to get use to it.....only left with 62 days more to D-day...so got to add more mileages..
longest that i have done so far was a 8km since 70.3...so...run and run and run...
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