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Sunday, December 07, 2008 { 12/07/2008 09:17:00 PM }

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2008
Run Your Own Race
07 December 2008.
0530hrs
Bib No. 14698
42.195km.

'The marathon of life', I say.
Yes. I've whacked this marathon. I'm tired. I'm shagged. I'm jaded. My legs hurt to the max. My feet are sufferring terrible aches.
But the feeling was fantastic, especially running through the last 1KM with all of the energy I had left in me.

Let me try to post down all the thoughts and moments about my time in the marathon.

a. The deep heat lotion provided by them along the race, saved my legs' life. Without it, I would have crawled halfway.

b. GU ENERGY GEL, I've never knew they were useful. Especially when they taste damn good.

c. Bananas at certain stations had saved my starving tummy from starvation.

d. East Coast Park route, was definitely the most challenging route I've went about.

e. After the 10KM route mark, I've started to feel the kick.

f. When looking at the 30KM route mark onwards, I felt good for some reason after I reached past 1KM more. I think the sun's heat had gotten into me.

g. No doubt I've to admit I've walked during the marathon. In fact, I limped badly for who-knows-how-long a distance. But I wanted to struggle for a reason.

h. At the 40KM-plus distance, I really could not take it anymore. I had to sit down and really rest. Even took my shoes off.

i. I think Standard Chartered treats the full-marathon runners really well. Heh.

j. The free massage for the full-marathon runners at the end, its a must-go!

So thats all I can jot my thoughts down for now.

So apparently, I've pinned a message of my own at the back of my top.

It's the same as last year's message. This time, more presentable looking. Haha.
Because of this message, I've gotten 3 different people coming up to me at different times of the run and giving me encouragement.
The 1st lady says: Pat on the shoulder, "Yes, keep it up!" Smiles, and a thumbs up
The 2nd lady says: Pat on the shoulder, "Keep going! You can do it!" Smiles, and a thumbs up
The 3rd guy: Pat on the shoulder, thumbs up and a smile.
These small minor actions of support, brings back your motivation, energy and no choice but to smile back at them and at yourself (:
Kudos to them!

So here are my pictures:

All pain but all smiles :D

Lastly, I must thank someone. For being me through this whole entire race. He never gave up on me. I may have nearly give up on myself but he was still there. We went through the heat, the rough road, the dirt and still giving me the support.
Thank you, my dearest adiZero.

You've went through the marathon with me last year and now, this year as well. I look forward to more challenges together with you. Although you're already beginning to start tearing apart ):

I think I'm going crazy. I'm even thanking my shoes. Hah.

This marathon, holds 2 secrets of my own behind it. My gawd. Haha xD

Next challenge. Adidas Sundown 2009.
Caine Liew, we must go together.