Slowly my blog list runs out of interest when most of the blogs consist of running blogs. Honestly, I can't barely think of anything that relates to run...for the time being of course. Not that I have lost the passion, but sadly enough I have lost the time to even think about it. The best sneak chance that I have was when scrolling down the facebook status with an average speed of 4 meter/seconds. I only glance at event dates, long lost running friends who are still actively running and by the time I reach to the fee column, it broke my heart.
Not that I'm broke nor a cheapskate, but I am just being realistic and practical...and perhaps logic, in a way. Ever since I skipped the running habit, I find that spending a handful of a family dinner treat on a fee is ridiculous, especially when I only run for pleasure. Unless if I am on a mission, say training for a marathon or attempting to break my personal best.
Of course I missed my running days. I miss my running legs. I miss the huffing and puffing jigging together with the melody of the earpiece playing Kelly Clarkson - People Like Us. I even miss people around the neighbourhood who will honk or PIN! at the site of me. The worse of all, I miss my running friends. I can only see them on facebook, celebrating their glories every other weekend or their carboloading rituals to say the least.
In reality, I can only afford cycling. That is also after shoving aside other businesses and routines and being selfish for a bit. I only need a day and that would be a peaceful Sunday ride for a coffee fix and nasi lemak perhaps. Been doing that for the last 3 weeks and so far so good.
Not a single event was signed up so far except for a mountain bike jamboree or two. These doesn't require serious training approach, hence the Sunday ride is sufficient. A road trip was planned. Next weekend. The so called Sumpitan Ride with fellow Hatyai buddies. It should be an awesome trip and a great climb hopefully. Will be updating soon.
Btw, I did signed up the boys for a cycling race. Yes, a race. Really. Nominal fee only maaa...fun fun. Too bad dad didn't had the time to complete the bike setup, so Amir had to do with his 1 tonne BMX bike. The weight caused him the lost. Umar also. But we did had fun.
Not a single event was signed up so far except for a mountain bike jamboree or two. These doesn't require serious training approach, hence the Sunday ride is sufficient. A road trip was planned. Next weekend. The so called Sumpitan Ride with fellow Hatyai buddies. It should be an awesome trip and a great climb hopefully. Will be updating soon.
Btw, I did signed up the boys for a cycling race. Yes, a race. Really. Nominal fee only maaa...fun fun. Too bad dad didn't had the time to complete the bike setup, so Amir had to do with his 1 tonne BMX bike. The weight caused him the lost. Umar also. But we did had fun.
You know what I miss most about running blogs nowadays?
ReplyDeleteThe race reports. They don't write them like what we're used to.
Hey, at least you still have your cycling.
With friends running mostly ultras, race report also become ultra & epic. In which, the 10k race report is already rare to come by anymore.
DeleteThese days, I only cycle for makan & fun :]
I miss our blogging days, where we write about weekend trainings and race reports and continue to inspire each other without even realizing it.
DeleteSekarang 'feel' tu dah makin pupus...
Anyway Diket, if i were to write a post on my blog now, 95% of the content will be like your post, except i don't listen to Kelly Clarkson la... hehe
Hahaha. It is still a weekend training, but it's never for a race. Training to be a healthy dad & hubby :]
Delete95% similar like this? I lost track of your weekend activities besides running & photography.
Eh ada orang baca blog lagi ke? Bior le kekita je pun, asalkan bahagia...
ReplyDeleteAdo la rasanya. Betul, kekita pun OK sebab tulis blog pun nak ngasah bakat terpendam sejak satu abad nan lalu...
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