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.Sunday, March 30, 2008
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.
The McLaren MP4-22 in the garageThe MP4-22 is accelerating from start, smoking the rear tyresThe 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.
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.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Hong Kong Marathon
I arrived in Hong Kong on 16-Feb. Went down to the Victoria Park to collect the race pack. It is very quick and easy. No queue at all. The race pack contains a New Balance T-shirt, bib, timing chip, a runner's booklet which detail the logistic information and also the elevation profile, a luggage deposit bag and a deposit tag, an event brochure and a medal for the marathon.
The organizer also has an expo at the Victoria Park.
For the race day, I woke up at 5:45am in the morning. Had an energy bar, drank some water + isotonic drink. Got everything prepared (action cream on the nipples, petroleum jelly on both feet, secure the gel pack on the running tight) and then head down to TsimShaTsui using the MTR. The TST station is crowded. I get up to to Peking Road, did some warm up. Meet up with an old classmate. By 7:10a, I deposit my bag to the truck which will bring the bag to the finish point in Victoria Park. Temperature is around 13 degree. I had my long tight, t-shirt, running cap and a pair of glove. I also had my disposable raincoat on after the warmup while waiting for the event to start.
3 minutes before the start, I ditch the raincoat and get ready. The 13 degree weather does not feel like cold at all. In the first half, I was able to keep up with my plan of finishing before the cut-off time. The cool weather is nice to run. There are sections of highway has a banking on it which created a camber on the road and make it hard on the feet. The surface on the road is also concrete or rough "stonely" surface, making it hard on the feet as well. At the half-marathon point, I have clocked 2hr 30 mins. But after the long downhill section in the Tsing-Yi tunnel, my feet started to show signs of cramp. I slow down and shifted to brisk walking for the remaining 15km. The section after the western cross-harbour tunnel has very steep uphill climb and then with several up-and-down the flyover/tunnel which is taxing on the body. Especially the flyover at 41km. It is steep and I had to slow down to 6km/h pace. Along the way, every now and then, there is a "sweeper" bus speed by on the left side carrying those participant who cannot make it to the checkpoint at the cut-off time. I don't want to be on that bus!!
I had carried two gel with me and according to the logistic, there should be banana and chocolate at 25km and 30km. I used my gel at 12km and 20km. However, when I arrived at these water point, no more banana and chocolate. I was getting low on fuel!! Luckily, in the later part before the western tunnel, I did get two banana which help to keep me going.
The last km of the run is inside causeway bay with people lining up on the two side. It is a very good last km. Much better than having a finish in Wanchai. At the finish line, there is another goodie bag contains a small towel, a banana, a chocolate, a pear, an isotonic drink and a Tiger Balm rub.
At the end, I finish at 5 hr 24 mins and beat the cut-off time. Getting back my bag is a breeze as well, no queue at all!! I am still recovery from the run. Good thing is that I don't have any blister or black-toe. It is overall an enjoyable run in my home town.
The organizer also has an expo at the Victoria Park.
For the race day, I woke up at 5:45am in the morning. Had an energy bar, drank some water + isotonic drink. Got everything prepared (action cream on the nipples, petroleum jelly on both feet, secure the gel pack on the running tight) and then head down to TsimShaTsui using the MTR. The TST station is crowded. I get up to to Peking Road, did some warm up. Meet up with an old classmate. By 7:10a, I deposit my bag to the truck which will bring the bag to the finish point in Victoria Park. Temperature is around 13 degree. I had my long tight, t-shirt, running cap and a pair of glove. I also had my disposable raincoat on after the warmup while waiting for the event to start.
3 minutes before the start, I ditch the raincoat and get ready. The 13 degree weather does not feel like cold at all. In the first half, I was able to keep up with my plan of finishing before the cut-off time. The cool weather is nice to run. There are sections of highway has a banking on it which created a camber on the road and make it hard on the feet. The surface on the road is also concrete or rough "stonely" surface, making it hard on the feet as well. At the half-marathon point, I have clocked 2hr 30 mins. But after the long downhill section in the Tsing-Yi tunnel, my feet started to show signs of cramp. I slow down and shifted to brisk walking for the remaining 15km. The section after the western cross-harbour tunnel has very steep uphill climb and then with several up-and-down the flyover/tunnel which is taxing on the body. Especially the flyover at 41km. It is steep and I had to slow down to 6km/h pace. Along the way, every now and then, there is a "sweeper" bus speed by on the left side carrying those participant who cannot make it to the checkpoint at the cut-off time. I don't want to be on that bus!!
I had carried two gel with me and according to the logistic, there should be banana and chocolate at 25km and 30km. I used my gel at 12km and 20km. However, when I arrived at these water point, no more banana and chocolate. I was getting low on fuel!! Luckily, in the later part before the western tunnel, I did get two banana which help to keep me going.
The last km of the run is inside causeway bay with people lining up on the two side. It is a very good last km. Much better than having a finish in Wanchai. At the finish line, there is another goodie bag contains a small towel, a banana, a chocolate, a pear, an isotonic drink and a Tiger Balm rub.
At the end, I finish at 5 hr 24 mins and beat the cut-off time. Getting back my bag is a breeze as well, no queue at all!! I am still recovery from the run. Good thing is that I don't have any blister or black-toe. It is overall an enjoyable run in my home town.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Sentosa Flower 2008
I went to Sentosa this morning to take pictures of the Sentosa Flower 2008. It is quite crowded.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Alive 08
Alive 08 is a charity event organised by NUS Student's Science Club. There are about 200 runners participate in the event. Each lap is 4km. I have completed 3 laps.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008
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