There's no other reason for me to skip another run. Weather was perfect - wishing the same climate on ENR evening. Time was abundant. Kids behaving. Ministry of home affairs was in alliance with Ministry of housing & local government. I managed to make an early arrival and as I was swigging down three karipaps and a cup of teh tarik at the dining, a slightest hope that a sudden rainclouds might cross my airspace - talking about the evil in me. This morning I was horrific after tailing my eye to the countdown. Che's latest blog entry was even more spinechilling.OK, cut the crap & daydreaming. It's now or never. Vacation's over dude! Seized the Wearlink & put it across my chest - I know I need my HRM than ever after my nonexistence from running. Kids decided to tag along on their bikes. Good idea. They will come in handy when boredom strikes. The rythm was a bit retarded for the first few steps. Though I tried to make my steps bounce, the process of dragging each leg in front of another took awhile. I kept an eye on the HR reading, making sure it's in warm up zone. My right stiff leg from morning slowed my motion. However, kids kept me away from thinking of the worse.
A 20 minutes warmup & a welcome back run felt great. I am thankful that breathing and HR were in-sync melodiously to the rythm of the evening breeze. Phew! The run followed with the usual ceremony of 10 x 100m strides. I did this after each recovery or easy run. It helps to recall the optimal running mechanics. I took it easy for the first four reps. Followed by a bit more effort with the next four. I took the liberty to reward myself by having a negative split at the remaining two. Run was over just in time to stretch, bath, dinner and off to Kumon. However, I felt a bit tight and slight pain at the rear of my right knee. The same thing I felt earlier in the morning. What is it eh? I really hope and pray it will fly away soon.
By the way, the karipaps and teh tarik didn't bounce around. Hmmm...
new diet plan? hehe.. ada mamak kat parking P7 tu :P
ReplyDeleteused to feel that everytime. should that something to be worried bout? i mean the knee pain. sbb x makan supplement?
Che, those were the last karipaps in stock. Aiya!
ReplyDeleteI'm assuming it's nothing about the knee. It's a muscle tense behind it. Ice should do it kot.
Yes bro. yesterday evening was nice for running. Also wish it will be the same during ENR. I also felt a slight pain at my back thigh (not the previously injured knee). Hopefully it was just mucles pain as u said. BTW, think will try karipap as well for ENR hehehe.
ReplyDeletethanks.. x penah lah cuba letak ice. will try that.
ReplyDelete:D It seems karipap is Malaysia's marathon foof icon now. Best accompanied with teh tarik or coffee. Pergh!
ReplyDeleteTake extra nursing of the pain bro. D-day is nearing. We want to stand at the start line fresh & excited kan?
Che, don't put ice directly, will burn your skin. Put in a towel & softly pressed the effected area with it for 10 minutes. Better still if you have cold-pack. Pharmacy ada jual.
ReplyDeleteMissed this perfect weather yesterday as I spent 90 minutes circling above the Selat Melaka as we couldn't land due to heavy storm.
ReplyDeleteila nak hantar kain pelikat bro?
Thunderstorm in Ampang at 3pm followed later in the city. Fortunately outskirts gets the cold wind & slight drop in temperature.
ReplyDeleteKain pelikat? Aku kena pi amik kain kat petronas hartamas dulu :)
Diket, kain pelikat kat hartamas tu dah jadi public property. X per, dpt saham gak tu :)
ReplyDeleteBetul la bro. I'll invest with a new pair for ENR XD
ReplyDeleteBtw, ENR organiser informed me of prayer tent with bottled water for ablution at water station km16. Kain pelekat can be left there or can pass to En. Rustam at Taman Tasik.
Aku nak lambung.. tapi takde modal..
ReplyDeleteahahahah....
ahah! nik takde modal! ni kes lebih secret training hahahah
ReplyDeleteSyah,
ReplyDeleteYe, ye, ye.. secret training kat dalam ofis, depan laptop, sambil pegang mouse n keyboard, from 5pm to 9 or 10pm, everyday.
U guys should try that.. hihihi.
Kah kah kah. Kalau niat tak elok, memang tak boleh lambung. Nanti kerja tak siap ;)
ReplyDeletebai! lawa gambar. lu lari kat mana tuh?
ReplyDeleteesok nak gi pukul berapa? jangan ENR buat hal lagi sudah la. kita hangin satu melia...hahaha
tu gambor kat belakang rumah aku back in 1978 - masa tengah groovy :)
ReplyDeletekalau boleh esok 11am aku terpacak kat melia dah. i'll try to make it 11 something. i'll keep in touch.