McLaren MP4-22 in Padang

The noise of a F1 car has arrived Singapore. The stretch of road in front of the Padang is block and the McLaren Mercedes MP4-22 is driven by double world champion Mika Hakkinen. The sound of the engine is really loud. The organizer distribute ear-plugs. But I prefer not to use it and enjoy the sound. Anyway, it is only a few accelerate-brake-J-turn. It is not going to hurt the ear.

The McLaren MP4-22 in the garage

The MP4-22 is accelerating from start, smoking the rear tyres

The new lighting for the night race is being installed.

Sundown Familiarization Run

After the Hong Kong Marathon, I have a problem with my patella. Doctor said it is normal wear and tear. I rested for 2 weeks without running, taking Glucosamine to help the self-repair. Just when I started my 11km a week ago, my lower back pain comes back. It is not that bad but I have to cancel a training session. I already signed up for the Sundown Familiarization Run. I was struggling when to join the run or not. At the end, after some stretching of the hamstring over a few days, it is relaxed enough for me to walk pain-free. I decided to continue to join the familiarization run but will walk instead of run and only up to 20km. I believe the walk will still help me to familiarize with the route.

This is already the third familiarization run. However, I have missed the first two. On this run, it is from Bedok to Changi Beach.


After arriving the U-turn point, I still feel ok and want to complete at least 21km. At the Loyang Avenue, after completing 22.5km, I decided to call it a day and took a bus at Loyang Avenue back to Bedok Reservoir Park. Total time is a very slow 3 hr 23 minutes. I have to start to build-up my mileage to prepare for the 84km Sundown Ultra Marathon.