Today was a very busy day for me at work:-( I only managed to reach KLCC track at 6.05 pm when I saw Yong doing some stretching. So we ran together. I managed to run 3 x 1.3 km before I had to stop. Became too tired.
Over the past 2 weeks, I tire too quickly during my training runs. 3 x 1.3 km - this used to be no big deal - just a walk in the park. Sometimes I struggle to finish 4 x 1.3 km. I lack the normal zip and energy I usually have before the start of each run. But I still run reasonaby well during races but much slower than last year's time.
For today, after I finished my run and while stretching, Newton ran by me. A girl was also running with him - Geraldine. So I did three more laps with them. There is nothing like a running beside a female runner for that extra motivation. Hope she continues running at KLCC park. There are really NO female runners who run regularly at KLCC park.
This Sunday I will be running 14 km in the Bidor race. After this race, I have decided to rest and stop running for a week.
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
66 Years Old and Still Going Strong
Last Saturday I was at the FTAAA office to collect the WDTR bids. A senior veteran runner was also there. I have seen him at races many times but have never spoken to each other. This time we did and he began by telling me he had just returned from the World Airlines Race in Prague, Czech Republic. He said a few things about the race; starting time at 2.00 pm etc.
We had a chat about the upcoming races. He told me about his PB times:
10 k - 52 minutes
21 k - 1 hr 48 minutes.
I'll bet 90% of the Malaysian male above 18 years is not as fit as this old guy.
I hope when I am at his age, I can still be a runner and won't end up as many old guys in Malaysia - fat and sick with diabetes, hypertension etc.
So why are you guys/girls reading this Blog have not started to exercise esp. aerobic exercises? AND QUIT smoking!
We had a chat about the upcoming races. He told me about his PB times:
10 k - 52 minutes
21 k - 1 hr 48 minutes.
I'll bet 90% of the Malaysian male above 18 years is not as fit as this old guy.
I hope when I am at his age, I can still be a runner and won't end up as many old guys in Malaysia - fat and sick with diabetes, hypertension etc.
So why are you guys/girls reading this Blog have not started to exercise esp. aerobic exercises? AND QUIT smoking!
Sunday, September 26, 2004
World Tourism Day Run 2004
This was a low profile run - there was hardly any publicity in the newspapers. You could always tell a low profile run from a high profile by the warm up session. There were no high powered aerobics team from Team Reebok or Nike. There were no girls wearing shirts to ogle at , sad to say. Instead there was ONE lonely fat guy wearing a white T-shirt and blue track-bottom pants. I guess he must be from the tourism ministry. Do some work -out ministry guys - lose them bulging stomaches!
I woke up at 5.30 am and considered not going to the run, just continue to sleep. But willpower prevailed and after finishing the essential activities, started from Klang at 6.00 am. Parked at the G.P.O - it was still dark at 6.30 am. Decided to sit in the car and hope I did not fall alsleep.
By 6.45 am , it was getting lighter. Time to make the move to Dataran Merdeka. Walked with a group of 15 boisterous students from Sek. Men Jinjang Utara. Upon reaching D.M. noticed the kandang (barriers) were prep and ready to hold us "cows wearing T-shirts and shoes".
Started to look for familiar faces. There were some runners from Klang (David) and Ronnie of course. Most of the regular runners were not in the race. But I did see Yufang - the top Malaysian walker and runner. She has very nice and shapely legs unlike the flabbly legs I often see at the Klang Stadium. The rest of her was in good shape too.
The fat ministry guy started the warm-up session at 7.00 am. I did'nt participate; the exercises seemed to be especially boring - YAWN. A group of 100 or so police recruits robotically mimicked his movements. Why can't the organisers find someone who is familiar with aerobic exercises ? Instead we get a boring warm-up exercise which is typically served to VIPs , datuks and Tan Sris during "Rakyat" exercises shown on TV.
Thanks goodness the race started on time at 7.30 am. Everyone seems to running at breakneck speed. By the round about , I was pretty much running at the back. I knew better than to speed up too fast on this route , the hills will come soon and defeat the foolish runner. I ran this route during the Olympic Run and finished badly - 45 minutes and had to run-walk several times.
The hilly sections soon came and I maintained a constant pace. There will be no run-walk for me this time and no problems running the uphill sections. After 41 min. 30 seconds, I crossed the finish line. Got a cert for the effort but missed out the medal for the first 50 runners.
At the drink station, I met John. He finished in 37th position with a time of 34 minutes. I figured, the 50th runner (cat C) would have to run in about 37 minutes. **##^ - its tough to get medals for races in KL. Also met other runners from Klang; David finished in 51st position - too bad, missed a medal by one. Took some photos with Ronnie and drank some more 100Plus.
I woke up at 5.30 am and considered not going to the run, just continue to sleep. But willpower prevailed and after finishing the essential activities, started from Klang at 6.00 am. Parked at the G.P.O - it was still dark at 6.30 am. Decided to sit in the car and hope I did not fall alsleep.
By 6.45 am , it was getting lighter. Time to make the move to Dataran Merdeka. Walked with a group of 15 boisterous students from Sek. Men Jinjang Utara. Upon reaching D.M. noticed the kandang (barriers) were prep and ready to hold us "cows wearing T-shirts and shoes".
Started to look for familiar faces. There were some runners from Klang (David) and Ronnie of course. Most of the regular runners were not in the race. But I did see Yufang - the top Malaysian walker and runner. She has very nice and shapely legs unlike the flabbly legs I often see at the Klang Stadium. The rest of her was in good shape too.
The fat ministry guy started the warm-up session at 7.00 am. I did'nt participate; the exercises seemed to be especially boring - YAWN. A group of 100 or so police recruits robotically mimicked his movements. Why can't the organisers find someone who is familiar with aerobic exercises ? Instead we get a boring warm-up exercise which is typically served to VIPs , datuks and Tan Sris during "Rakyat" exercises shown on TV.
Thanks goodness the race started on time at 7.30 am. Everyone seems to running at breakneck speed. By the round about , I was pretty much running at the back. I knew better than to speed up too fast on this route , the hills will come soon and defeat the foolish runner. I ran this route during the Olympic Run and finished badly - 45 minutes and had to run-walk several times.
The hilly sections soon came and I maintained a constant pace. There will be no run-walk for me this time and no problems running the uphill sections. After 41 min. 30 seconds, I crossed the finish line. Got a cert for the effort but missed out the medal for the first 50 runners.
At the drink station, I met John. He finished in 37th position with a time of 34 minutes. I figured, the 50th runner (cat C) would have to run in about 37 minutes. **##^ - its tough to get medals for races in KL. Also met other runners from Klang; David finished in 51st position - too bad, missed a medal by one. Took some photos with Ronnie and drank some more 100Plus.
Signed up for the Siemens 10k run on 28 Nov. 2004. Went home.
Race highlights:-
- Finally met the elusive Chin Tuck Meng (A0078).
- Seeing and ogling Yufang.
- David is faster than me ever since Ipoh run, he has improve a lot. He is following my training tips.
If only the teacher could follow his own advice :-(
Race lowlights:-
- The warm-up session - boring and uninspiring.
- No MILO served - this is an unforgivable omission for a race .
- The cool music band - proving old dudes can still rock.
My next race is the Bidor Run (14 km) om 3rd October 2004. Have a booked a Hotel in Tapah as the hotels in Bidor are fully booked.
Saturday, September 25, 2004
THE YEAR OF RUNNING RACES
Last night I counted the number of races I had participated in this year.
Well I was surprised when the number came up ;
Seven x 10 km
Three x 8 km
Three x 21 km
A total of 13 races in six months betwen Feb. and September. I have registered for 2 more races in October; WTDR this Sunday and Bidor Run on 3 Oct. After the fasting month, I plan to run two more races; Siemens 10 km and Subang Jaya 10km.
This year's total number of races (potentially) = 13 + 2 + 2 = 17
Now that I am in the counting mood:
Number of single women/girls I have met this year = 3
No. dated = 1!
Epxressed mathematically:
No. of running races 14 > No. of single women met > No. of women dated
Unbalanced equation. Solution to balance the equation, converting
">" to"=" . After conversion, the equation looks like this:-
No. of running races = No. of single women met = No. of women dated.
Expressed in words; get more girls/women to take up running. Meet more girls during races. Problem is 95% of the runners are guys.
How to solve the imbalance between male and female runners? My suggestions for male runners:-
Well I was surprised when the number came up ;
Seven x 10 km
Three x 8 km
Three x 21 km
A total of 13 races in six months betwen Feb. and September. I have registered for 2 more races in October; WTDR this Sunday and Bidor Run on 3 Oct. After the fasting month, I plan to run two more races; Siemens 10 km and Subang Jaya 10km.
This year's total number of races (potentially) = 13 + 2 + 2 = 17
Now that I am in the counting mood:
Number of single women/girls I have met this year = 3
No. dated = 1!
Epxressed mathematically:
No. of running races 14 > No. of single women met > No. of women dated
Unbalanced equation. Solution to balance the equation, converting
">" to"=" . After conversion, the equation looks like this:-
No. of running races = No. of single women met = No. of women dated.
Expressed in words; get more girls/women to take up running. Meet more girls during races. Problem is 95% of the runners are guys.
How to solve the imbalance between male and female runners? My suggestions for male runners:-
- Look cool while running , think aerodynamic sunglasses.
- Adding to No. 1, wear technical runing gear - no old race T-shirt with faded logos.
- Wear something tight to accentuate our trim/hard bodies . Girls - observe the c0ntrast between the bodies of runners and the unsightly bulges of the male non-runner/triathlete.
- Seek help from female runners to get more of their female friends to start running. I've tried this myself but have failed.
- Get guy runners to enroll more of their female friends as runners.
- Get more female Citibank female employees to run - Citibank office is just 5 minutes from KLCC park where I also run every day. They will probably also run in KLCC park.
That's it for now - time for me to drive to KL to pick up the bibs for tomorrow's race.
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Penang Bridge Run 2001 - A Story about a Runner Who didn't Make it to the Starting Line
I ran my first half marathon race in 2000 in the Penang Bridge Run (PBR). It was an agonising experience as I suffered from severe leg cramps, stomach cramps and blisters at the 15 km mark.
But a year later I was back to run a second half marathon. Since then I've never missed going to Penang to run in the PBR. Each race brings with it different experiences but with time, the memories become fainter. The 2001 PBR was memorable not for the race but because of someone who didn't make it to the starting line.
The trip to Penang started with a bus ride from Klang at 9.00 am to Seberang Prai. Reaching S.P. , I walked to the ferry jetty to board the ferry to Penang island. Looking at the sea had always a soothing effect, so I have opted to take a ferry for every trip for the PBR since 2001.
Some 15 minutes later, the ferry reached Penang island. I slung my backpack to my shoulders, walked past the shops and taxi touts/drivers and started walking towards Komtar. As a I neared Komtar, I began looking for a taxi to take me to Hotel Sri Malaysia in Bayan Baru. I knew from previous year's experience, the taxi drivers would ask for a RM 20 fare to Bayan Baru. Last year I had to pay RM 20 after asking half a dozen taxi drivers lined up in a queue - all of them said " RM 20, harga biasa" . In other words "Take it or leave it"
I was determined to look for an "honest" taxi driver and stood by the road looking for such a person. After several minutes, I spotted a old Nissan Sunny taxi. Reasoning that a guy who drives an old taxi is likely to be more honest than those who drives the Proton car taxis , I raised my hand - the taxi stopped.
Inside, the taxi driver was a skinny malay man wearing spectacles with thick lenses. He wore a somewhat threadbare shirt with a dark colour trouser ( I forgot the exact colour). I asked him "Berapa tambang ke Hotel Sri Malaysia kat Bandar Bayan Baru ?" He replied " Enam belas ringgit Encik". As last, I have found an honest taxi driver. I hauled the backpack onto the back seat and sat beside him.
As usual we chatted about the things that strangers to each other about, casual topics like the weather, the never ending Penang traffic jams, Penang food etc. We went on talking for a while as he drove at a sedate pace to Bayan Baru. I suppose his car just could not move faster - it was an old car with a barely functional aircond. He had a small fan on the dashboard switched on, easing somewhat the warm temperature inside the taxi.
I found out his age - in the early 50's , married with two children. I casually told him him the purpose of my trip to Penang, to run the half marathon. He said he is a runner too, in fact he had run the PBR many times since the 1980's. I was somewhat surprised at this fact - he looked too frail to be a runner. I had suspected that he may not be in the best of health.
Nevetheless after further conversation on training and race experiences, I could confirmed that he was indeed a felllow running enthusiast. I went on to ask for training tips as I had only been running consistently for one year. I have forgotten most the tips it now except for one - the best shoes for running.
According to him, the best shoe for a runner is one with with a simple rubber sole - no dual density EVA, Gel or other fancy stuff. The kind of shoe you can find in a Pasar Malam (night market) or a low end Bata shoe -a RM 40 shoe. Well I didn't believe this at all but there was no point in trying to convince him otherwise of the benefit of a high-tech and more expensive shoe. He had been using the low-tech show for years and it suited him just fine.
I asked him if he was runing in this year's PBR. He replied that he was NOT running PBR this year. I asked him the reason he was not running in the PBR this year. He said he could not afford to pay the registration fee. I was taken aback by this reply. The registration fee was only RM 20. How could anyone cannot afford to pay RM 20?
Our conversation died off after that - throughout the last few km , I could not stop thinking, feeling sorry for this guy who could not afford to pay RM 20 to run in the PBR.
We reached the hotel a few minutes later. I took out my back-pack and thanked him for the service and conversation. I paid him the fare, RM 16 . To this fare, I added a RM 20 tip.
I hope one day he would run the PBR again but that year, one runner didn't make it to the starting line.
But a year later I was back to run a second half marathon. Since then I've never missed going to Penang to run in the PBR. Each race brings with it different experiences but with time, the memories become fainter. The 2001 PBR was memorable not for the race but because of someone who didn't make it to the starting line.
The trip to Penang started with a bus ride from Klang at 9.00 am to Seberang Prai. Reaching S.P. , I walked to the ferry jetty to board the ferry to Penang island. Looking at the sea had always a soothing effect, so I have opted to take a ferry for every trip for the PBR since 2001.
Some 15 minutes later, the ferry reached Penang island. I slung my backpack to my shoulders, walked past the shops and taxi touts/drivers and started walking towards Komtar. As a I neared Komtar, I began looking for a taxi to take me to Hotel Sri Malaysia in Bayan Baru. I knew from previous year's experience, the taxi drivers would ask for a RM 20 fare to Bayan Baru. Last year I had to pay RM 20 after asking half a dozen taxi drivers lined up in a queue - all of them said " RM 20, harga biasa" . In other words "Take it or leave it"
I was determined to look for an "honest" taxi driver and stood by the road looking for such a person. After several minutes, I spotted a old Nissan Sunny taxi. Reasoning that a guy who drives an old taxi is likely to be more honest than those who drives the Proton car taxis , I raised my hand - the taxi stopped.
Inside, the taxi driver was a skinny malay man wearing spectacles with thick lenses. He wore a somewhat threadbare shirt with a dark colour trouser ( I forgot the exact colour). I asked him "Berapa tambang ke Hotel Sri Malaysia kat Bandar Bayan Baru ?" He replied " Enam belas ringgit Encik". As last, I have found an honest taxi driver. I hauled the backpack onto the back seat and sat beside him.
As usual we chatted about the things that strangers to each other about, casual topics like the weather, the never ending Penang traffic jams, Penang food etc. We went on talking for a while as he drove at a sedate pace to Bayan Baru. I suppose his car just could not move faster - it was an old car with a barely functional aircond. He had a small fan on the dashboard switched on, easing somewhat the warm temperature inside the taxi.
I found out his age - in the early 50's , married with two children. I casually told him him the purpose of my trip to Penang, to run the half marathon. He said he is a runner too, in fact he had run the PBR many times since the 1980's. I was somewhat surprised at this fact - he looked too frail to be a runner. I had suspected that he may not be in the best of health.
Nevetheless after further conversation on training and race experiences, I could confirmed that he was indeed a felllow running enthusiast. I went on to ask for training tips as I had only been running consistently for one year. I have forgotten most the tips it now except for one - the best shoes for running.
According to him, the best shoe for a runner is one with with a simple rubber sole - no dual density EVA, Gel or other fancy stuff. The kind of shoe you can find in a Pasar Malam (night market) or a low end Bata shoe -a RM 40 shoe. Well I didn't believe this at all but there was no point in trying to convince him otherwise of the benefit of a high-tech and more expensive shoe. He had been using the low-tech show for years and it suited him just fine.
I asked him if he was runing in this year's PBR. He replied that he was NOT running PBR this year. I asked him the reason he was not running in the PBR this year. He said he could not afford to pay the registration fee. I was taken aback by this reply. The registration fee was only RM 20. How could anyone cannot afford to pay RM 20?
Our conversation died off after that - throughout the last few km , I could not stop thinking, feeling sorry for this guy who could not afford to pay RM 20 to run in the PBR.
We reached the hotel a few minutes later. I took out my back-pack and thanked him for the service and conversation. I paid him the fare, RM 16 . To this fare, I added a RM 20 tip.
I hope one day he would run the PBR again but that year, one runner didn't make it to the starting line.
Sunday, September 19, 2004
PJ Half Marathon 2004 - Battle with the Stiches
The PJ Half Marathon would be my last half marathon for 2004.
I was aiming for a time 1 hr 52 min., a time I considered achievable in view of the shorter distance,19. 5km compared to Ipoh (21 km) and Seremban (22 km) run. I had run these races in respectable times of 1 hr 58 and 1 hr 57 min. respectively at a brisk pace with some reserves to spare. So for PJ Half route shorter by 1.5 to 2.5 km, equal to 7-12 minutes faster time, a time of 1 hr 52 min. seemed to be an easy target.
I was wrong - PJ would become the toughest half marathon I had ever run.
THE START
The race started right on time at 6.30 am with a gun shot; no speeches, no announcements the starter's name and position . Simple with no fuss. I started slowly and gradually picked up the pace until the Federal Highway. Here then runners faced a gradual run up an long incline - not to steep. I came across Newtwon and Jonathan running at comfortable pace. Newton asked me to "go ahead" which I did. I also ran at a comfortable pace and overtook dozens of slower runners. I was not breathing hard but the pace? I seemed to be running quite fast. Up the Motorola bridge and bback down the Federal Highway at the 5 km mark, i checked my pace. My timing - it was 25 min. 40 seconds. I was surprised to be able to run this fast comfortably. Did a quick calculation. If I could mantain the same pace for another 15 km, I would finish the race in 1 hr 40 minutes.
A Personal Best (PB) time was within reach.
5 KM TO 10 KM - I AM FLYING
Past the 5 km, I continued pushing the same pace but with no sign of discomfort or heavy exertion. Everything seemed to be so easy. Just cruising along and enjoying running at the fastest pace I've run since Aug. 2003. Running up the steep Subang Jaya flyover - no trouble here. Soon I came across the 10 km market. Another time check, 49 min 30 seconds. Faster than the first 5 km. I am flying - nothing was impossible!
10 KM to 14 KM - TROUBLE STARTS WHEN THE GOING IS GOOD
Past the 10 km mark, I was beginning to become a little tired. Decided to slow the pace and started to scan the opposite road. Saw Gavin and many other runners - counted about 20-30 of them at this time.
At 12 km, the stiches started below both rib cages. Slowed down my pace further, hoping it would go away with slower breathing. Stopped an walked for about 100 m. Saw David (Klang Pacer) running on the opposite road. Also saw Yong running past - he shouted to encourage me to go faster. But I coudn't muster the pace as the stiches became worse.
14 KM MARK to FINISH - THE STRUGGLE
The worst was to come after 13 km. Run 1-2 minutes, walk, run, walk and so it goes on and on. Tried everything to overcome the stiches; Deep breathing, long walk break (200 m), finger on diagram - nothing works. Could barely run at a slow pace. Came across a Malay guy who was also walking. He had leg cramps - I can emphatise with him. We are sharing our suffering together. My suffering continued as other runners ran pass me. When will this suffering END?
20 km to STADIUM - RELIEF
I turned into a road for the last 2 km to the Stadium. I mustered all my willpower to keep running despite the stiches. Five minutes later I sighted the stadium - relief !. I saw Jamie ahead of me - was he struggling too ? I checked my watch 1 hr 56 minutes with another 50o m to the finish line. I was desperate - I have to finish within 2 hrs . I gave it all to sprint the last 500 m into the Stadium. Finally crossed the line at 1 hrs 58 min. 20 seconds. Thanks to Azwar and Ronnie who cheered me near the finish line.
POST RACE
I was exhausted with sore legs but the stiches have finally dissapeared. Meet up with Yong near the drinks stations. He finished in 1 hr 50 minutes in 173 position. Congratulations, Yong, nice Pewter medal !. I also met up with all other runners to swap stories. Good to see them all as everyone I have known since taking up running 5 years ago was there at the finishing line.
WHAT WENT WRONG?
Did I run too fast for the first 10 km ? Stiches can be caused by improper breathing - breathing too fast. I was breathing comfortably for the first 10 km. And the stiches continued even when I slowed my running pace. It's still a mystery.
NEXT RACE
My next race is the World Tour Day Run at Dataran Merdeka on 26 Aug. 2004
I was aiming for a time 1 hr 52 min., a time I considered achievable in view of the shorter distance,19. 5km compared to Ipoh (21 km) and Seremban (22 km) run. I had run these races in respectable times of 1 hr 58 and 1 hr 57 min. respectively at a brisk pace with some reserves to spare. So for PJ Half route shorter by 1.5 to 2.5 km, equal to 7-12 minutes faster time, a time of 1 hr 52 min. seemed to be an easy target.
I was wrong - PJ would become the toughest half marathon I had ever run.
THE START
The race started right on time at 6.30 am with a gun shot; no speeches, no announcements the starter's name and position . Simple with no fuss. I started slowly and gradually picked up the pace until the Federal Highway. Here then runners faced a gradual run up an long incline - not to steep. I came across Newtwon and Jonathan running at comfortable pace. Newton asked me to "go ahead" which I did. I also ran at a comfortable pace and overtook dozens of slower runners. I was not breathing hard but the pace? I seemed to be running quite fast. Up the Motorola bridge and bback down the Federal Highway at the 5 km mark, i checked my pace. My timing - it was 25 min. 40 seconds. I was surprised to be able to run this fast comfortably. Did a quick calculation. If I could mantain the same pace for another 15 km, I would finish the race in 1 hr 40 minutes.
A Personal Best (PB) time was within reach.
5 KM TO 10 KM - I AM FLYING
Past the 5 km, I continued pushing the same pace but with no sign of discomfort or heavy exertion. Everything seemed to be so easy. Just cruising along and enjoying running at the fastest pace I've run since Aug. 2003. Running up the steep Subang Jaya flyover - no trouble here. Soon I came across the 10 km market. Another time check, 49 min 30 seconds. Faster than the first 5 km. I am flying - nothing was impossible!
10 KM to 14 KM - TROUBLE STARTS WHEN THE GOING IS GOOD
Past the 10 km mark, I was beginning to become a little tired. Decided to slow the pace and started to scan the opposite road. Saw Gavin and many other runners - counted about 20-30 of them at this time.
At 12 km, the stiches started below both rib cages. Slowed down my pace further, hoping it would go away with slower breathing. Stopped an walked for about 100 m. Saw David (Klang Pacer) running on the opposite road. Also saw Yong running past - he shouted to encourage me to go faster. But I coudn't muster the pace as the stiches became worse.
14 KM MARK to FINISH - THE STRUGGLE
The worst was to come after 13 km. Run 1-2 minutes, walk, run, walk and so it goes on and on. Tried everything to overcome the stiches; Deep breathing, long walk break (200 m), finger on diagram - nothing works. Could barely run at a slow pace. Came across a Malay guy who was also walking. He had leg cramps - I can emphatise with him. We are sharing our suffering together. My suffering continued as other runners ran pass me. When will this suffering END?
20 km to STADIUM - RELIEF
I turned into a road for the last 2 km to the Stadium. I mustered all my willpower to keep running despite the stiches. Five minutes later I sighted the stadium - relief !. I saw Jamie ahead of me - was he struggling too ? I checked my watch 1 hr 56 minutes with another 50o m to the finish line. I was desperate - I have to finish within 2 hrs . I gave it all to sprint the last 500 m into the Stadium. Finally crossed the line at 1 hrs 58 min. 20 seconds. Thanks to Azwar and Ronnie who cheered me near the finish line.
POST RACE
I was exhausted with sore legs but the stiches have finally dissapeared. Meet up with Yong near the drinks stations. He finished in 1 hr 50 minutes in 173 position. Congratulations, Yong, nice Pewter medal !. I also met up with all other runners to swap stories. Good to see them all as everyone I have known since taking up running 5 years ago was there at the finishing line.
WHAT WENT WRONG?
Did I run too fast for the first 10 km ? Stiches can be caused by improper breathing - breathing too fast. I was breathing comfortably for the first 10 km. And the stiches continued even when I slowed my running pace. It's still a mystery.
NEXT RACE
My next race is the World Tour Day Run at Dataran Merdeka on 26 Aug. 2004
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