New Run Route: Bedok Reservoir

haha don't think that its just running at Bedok Reservoir.. haha! anyway here is the route


Running towards Bedok Reservoir is rather smooth, little traffic light. However when comes to returning journey, there are quite a few traffic light along the way, disrupting the running momentum.

Sian~ 2 more days to Race Day, now kanna sore throat and a muscle lump at the calf.. Hope they will recover by tomorrow.

42km run
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Small Boy Toy: Polar RS200SD

Had received and 'played' with this gadget for the pass few weeks (although wore only 2 times). Nothing much to comment about this watch, other than its functions which you can easily know from its website.

Not a watch which you wanna wear for daily use. Have to go through many screens just to set alarm, chrono and timer functions which normal watches can offer with just a few press of their buttons.

Some intro to the to the adds-on which make this watch special (and expensive).

The foot pod is the black bulky thingy on the left used to take speed and distance of the runner. It requires calibration by running on a fix distance by the runner. Any change in running style and shoe will require to re-calibrate it.

The Transmitter placed at the bottom and the Strap works together. Many people (including me) though that the transmitter is the one which captures the heart rate. Well its actually the electrode on the Strap which does it, connecting to the transmitter to send the signal to the Watch..

Some people had asked me how does the foot pod works. haha! I'm not that smart to know how does it function and lazy to go find out. Maybe those who manage find out, let me know.

Small Boy Toy's Owner
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Financial Status

Well thanks to my standby duty and my itchy hands, currently ended myself on the verge of being broke again! Why i said so..

eBay:

1. Won a bike which worth USD1000, spec with DA parts and wheelset.
2. Won a EC90 SLX fork which cost me USD139.

Debtors:

1. Selling of my Kestrel Frame to Nich on installment, still left with $1050. Expect to return by CNY.
2. Lend $1123 to another officer of mine to purchase stuff in eBay, as he does not have paypal yet. Expect to return by today.

Creditor: Owe my younger sister $800 just to pay up for the 2 won items in eBay.. (Haha can just drag)

Cash on Hand: $2xx/-

Now desperately waiting for next month's pay and my friend to pay me the money by today...

Poor Man's Theory
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Month of November

Wah so fast, another month is going to be over.. Look back at some of the things i had done for this month..

For the first two weeks, mainly into my training preparation for Marathon. Oh ya, one battalion component training which is the highlight at the army side.

Comes the 3rd week which is my standby duty, stretching from 13th to 21th. A company mission is waiting after handing over lasted from 21th to 23th.. Thinking that i can enjoy my 'long weekend' from Fri afternoon till Sunday book in, realised that i had to support for the standby duty again for Fri and Sun.. (nice weekend...)

Soon coming week will be the Off-in-Lieu for my standby duty from Tues till Sun.. in between we have our Commando Anniversary Celebration on Thurs. Looking at the packed training programme seems like its quite hard to claim back my 2 OIL for the past few standby duties.

Some events coming up for December.. (Its always good to look 2 weeks or even 1 month beforehand).

Highlights are the standby duty AGAIN!, on 18th to 26th (there goes my Christmas.) Loves ones or friends are officially invited to come and visit us in camp.

Oh ya don't miss out, a company mission again for at the very first week (day after marathon) which will stretch over 1 week. Not sure whats up on the 2nd week, all i know after Christmas i will be having a very long break till next year!!! (yes finally!, hope i don't kanna DO duty)

That's all folks. Think i shall get to my bed and take another nap..

Joining the '7' Club
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Sports and Fitness Expo 2007 | Race Kit Collection

Went to collect my race kit at Suntec. It was organised together with the Sports and Fitness Expo which was also managed by my friend, Kim. This years goodies bag for Standard Marathon was quite interesting. Instead of the usual shoe bag, they gave away mini duffel bag and draw string bag. Nothing much inside, only find the Berocca and Deep Heat useful. The free runner's top is still Adidas although quality not as good and stitching designs are still located at the armpit side which are prone to abrasion.

The whole flow of the event is as such: Runners will collect their kit, then proceed to the Sports and Fitness Expo hall which was partition away from it. So the impression which us get when we reached the hall is to proceed straight for the Expo rather than the collection site. Lucky when i went to collect the kit, the queue wasn't as long as i expected from previous years.

At the Expo, there are many sport related booths which carries merchandise of cycling, triathlon, blading etc.. Polar also opened their booth, however not interested in them as their price are usually damn expensive. What caught my attention is the BMC bikes being exhibited..(not those model in white with little tummy showing out)

Well gotten a Small Boy Toy in this expo, a fuel belt which have 2 slots for their bottles and a small pouch at the rear (almost look like my SBO). Also gotten myself 4 power gel but still think it wouldn't be enough.

Went for the Spinal Test together with Shu Jie, found out the importance of maintaining good posture and how a badly aligned spine as affect us. Was told that my right lower back muscle is not as sensitive as it should be.. Tempted to go for its consultation and treatment, however got this feeling that i will need to pay alot more than whats stated..

Before i go, a picture with Kim

Getting Ready for Suffering

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