Antara adizero, Jawbone & Jebon

I'm sandwiched in between decisions. Just about 2 weeks after SCKLM, I have yet to discover or gauge my strength & endurance. Some plans have been made for the remaining days of this year but thoughts are still hazy. All are pile up in one or two hectic weekends back to back, cramping our athletes before coming of Ramadhan. A wise desire is required...mentally & economically.

First, there is the ipoh century ride coming up on 19-July. Considering it's about 3 weeks after the marathon, my initial judgement to participate was not an option. Being crazy & allowing my body to another mega stress is not a jedi move.

Second is the university duathlon series. Same day. It will be in UPM, my memorable place. Spent half my life there. Participating in a race would be a nostalgia, of course the climate won't be as 20 years ago. And it could be a nice rehersal as well for my next big event which is the powerman. Yes, after the humble glory of marathon, I plan to sign up for the long cat.

Then, there's the much awaited Shape Run. This year will be in Putrajaya at 9.00 pm. Something interesting. Since I missed it last year due to my zero-running year, a continuation of joining KL running events would be a good idea. It will be on 25-July, a week after Siemens, Century & Dua UPM. The same weekend also will be the Dua in Uniten but spending more bucks in a week is not an option. Not going to be a race freak. I thing Shape Run will do.

The next weekend of 1-2 Aug will be more hectic & crazy race days. Saturday will be the Dua in UM. In the evening will be Search's last concert before retirement. We, the old school rockers will be there to scream our lungs out. Sunday will be the Adidas King of the Road in Shah Alam. How do I squeeze these stuff will be decided later.

Last but not least before Ramadhan arrive will be the PCC Presidential Ride. Covering longer distance of 65km and will be run at a new venue, University of Nottingham, Semenyih. I wonder what they have for us this year round.

And so the mental disarrangement thing continued. Till today and I have yet to decide about tomorrow's Broga ride, my second attempt actually. The first one was a nightmare. It was supposed to be part of the Century training, covering the least 120km. Time & climate will tell tomorrow.

In the mean time, I won't give up my 5 months treasured base training. Last Tuesday a few of us from around the neighbourhood took a spin for more than an hour. Touring from housing areas to another. It was cool.

An attempt to revisit our training ground, Lake Garden last Thursday was abandoned. A great thunderstorm hit Klang Valley and we had to hold our excitement. Friday, I was so relieved, like all other millions of people across the globe, but I had no plans. An adhoc run with my kids was awesome. They cycled while I ran. The adizero CS bought from the warehouse sale felt great. Made me felt like flying, though I had only a pagoda t-shirt on...hahaha! Accidently met Det & it felt awhile since we met, so the chat went on completing our run. The feeling was great, and so I decided to keep on running.

Not forgetting, I took the liberty to reward myself & at the same time boosting my enthusiasms towards cycling, which was abandoned eversince I signed up for marathon. I took the bait. Thought of getting the Pro M Frame series but I was hooked to love at first sight to the Jawbone. No regrets, I should be rewarded for my triumph.

And now, the road goes on. Races will come & go. Weekends will come into sight & slight pass me in a brink of an eye. Weekends are about being out there, be it one a pair of trusted running snickers or sitting high on a saddle winding through roads. Valueing the richness of the world, be it day or night, rain or shine. It's how I will continue to reward myself with my love ones.