Well, this is it, folks—tomorrow I will be flying to Penang first thing in the morning. I'm doing the 25K run in the Penang Bridge International Marathon with my friend, KK Chai in the Junior Veteran and Senior Veteran Categories respectively. Ummm... I am to one doing the Junior Veteran, just in case you are wondering (smile).
I have never covered a distance of 25km in my entire life, so I am a bit worried that I might have some problems finishing it. About a month ago, I ran in the half-marathon of the Borneo International Marathon. But that was for a distance of 21 km only.
A couple of weeks ago, I was working on my pace when I injured my right ankle. And the pain has been bothering me since then. There is practically no pain at all when I do the usual daily activities like walking etc, but whenever I run—especially if it's more than 10km—I can still feel the pain. Therefore, I will not push myself in Penang. Perhaps I will run a moderate 2:30 to 2:45 for that 25km. Whatever the case is, I should complete the run within 3 hours. Otherwise I might just come home without a finisher's medal! Hopefully I will recover fully for the Singapore Marathon in three weeks' time, where I hope to break the 2 hours' barrier for the 21K.
I was told that the initial climb at the Penang Bridge, although gradual, can be quite punishing, especially on the return leg of the run. So, folks, keep an eye open for the marathon news in the papers. If you see anyone fainting on the bridge with a blank face, then you will know that that's me, still awe-struck by the Triple-One Hunt questions.
Till next Tuesday... Au revoir!
2 comments:
Hi Corny,
Good Luck in your 25K Penang Bridge Run. I have done that 12 yrs ago and the view was so nice and the sea breeze would NOT take ur breath away but vice versa (something good if u r a runner).
teo,
Perhaps it's time for you to do another Penang Bridge run? They have added 4 km now, and because you're 12 yrs older, it can be quite a challenge!
To be quite honest, teo, there wasn't much to be seen as far as the view's concerned. We started running at 4:25am and it was dark throughout the run. There was daylight, but only towards the last few km of the run, after I reached the end of the bride on the return leg.
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