The struggle!

"I want to give up"

"What did i sign up for it!?!"

"Where is the next water point?!?!"

" THis is going to my last marathon"

"WHy did I sign up for the HK marathon even before running this one?"

All these came to my mind when I was running the marathon yesterday. It was really a mental struggle during the last 12 km. The heat, the sweat and the CRAMPS! It's the first time in my life I can even cramp while walking. The spirit was willing but the flesh was weak... or should i say the flesh was cramped? My thighs were constantly cramping, my shoulders were tight, my arms were tired, my butt cheeks were aching and my whole attire was wet including my socks!

Nevertheless it was really an experience. The whole event was out to test your mind. Mind over body! Too bad i didn't achieve my targetted timing of below 5hrs. I got 5 hrs 9 mins 18 secs! Initially I tot i could get 4hrs 30 mins based on my first half pace. haha. Never did I know that the challenge is the last 12 km. It was the longest 12 km in my life. I think I took 1hr 40 mins just to complete it. BUt at least I completed it.

And thanks to my army buddies. THey went to East Coast Park to support us. With drinks, towels, power gels and bananas to perk us up. Thanks buddies! Very touched.

HK marathon next. 8th Feb. Wish me luck. Less than 2 months to train. But how to train when I have difficulty walking down the stairs? It's even worse than that time when I completed my 72km route march during army. Let me recover fast!

Sat was good too. Visited the science centre. Been ages since i last went. We had fun. Picture tells a thousand words.