This morning I am off to Malacca for a 3 days maybe 4 days holiday.
That's it! My shortest blog entry to date.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Weekend Aug 27-28 Running Activities
I spent Saturday evening with an easy 6 km run wiyth Kong around the housing estates in Klang. It was quite hot but the easy pace (40 min for 6 km) helped to make to the run tolerable and enjoyable.
Sunday was my usual 20 km run at Lake Garden to Sri Hartamas. It rained heavily since 4.00 am and it was still raining as I drove along the Federal highway to then Bukit Aman car park. For a while, I though of cancelling but I was hoping it will be raining at the Lake Garden. I was mistaken, there was a drizzle but it stopped at about 6.00 am.
It was a bit cold and windy when Yong and I started our run at 6.10 am. There were about 20 runners or so much fewer than last week. It was quite pleasant and comfortable to run in a colder and windy conditions compared to the usual sitfling warm and humid conditions.
We took the usual route along Bukit Tunku and then to Sri Hartamas Road. We reached Sri the Petronas station in Sri Hartamas in 1 hr 2 minutes. A brief stop for a drink and then started our run back to Lake Garden. Soon a few of the faster runners (Adam, Thomas etc) overtook us but never mind, it's not a race and they were better runners than us anyway.
We reached Lake Gardens in about 1 hr 3 minutes. My legs were a bit sore but my left ankle was OK - I wore an ankle brace. We had a drink at the stall and wrap it up by 9.00 am.
It was another satisfactory long run for me although it never gets any easier each time. One last long run next weekend and by then I hope to be ready for the Putrajaya half marathon.
Sunday was my usual 20 km run at Lake Garden to Sri Hartamas. It rained heavily since 4.00 am and it was still raining as I drove along the Federal highway to then Bukit Aman car park. For a while, I though of cancelling but I was hoping it will be raining at the Lake Garden. I was mistaken, there was a drizzle but it stopped at about 6.00 am.
It was a bit cold and windy when Yong and I started our run at 6.10 am. There were about 20 runners or so much fewer than last week. It was quite pleasant and comfortable to run in a colder and windy conditions compared to the usual sitfling warm and humid conditions.
We took the usual route along Bukit Tunku and then to Sri Hartamas Road. We reached Sri the Petronas station in Sri Hartamas in 1 hr 2 minutes. A brief stop for a drink and then started our run back to Lake Garden. Soon a few of the faster runners (Adam, Thomas etc) overtook us but never mind, it's not a race and they were better runners than us anyway.
We reached Lake Gardens in about 1 hr 3 minutes. My legs were a bit sore but my left ankle was OK - I wore an ankle brace. We had a drink at the stall and wrap it up by 9.00 am.
It was another satisfactory long run for me although it never gets any easier each time. One last long run next weekend and by then I hope to be ready for the Putrajaya half marathon.
Friday, August 26, 2005
Back in Action but not much Action
Despite a sprainked left ankle, it improved sufficiently over Monday and Tuesday allowing me to run at KLCC park on Wednesday. I first ran 2 laps with Jamie, Ronnie and Kenneth. Later I ran with Kenneth for 2 more laps. The ankle was still painful so I stopped after the 4th lap (5.2 km). When we finished our runs, we sat at the Bench to relax and chat. There was another group running a bit later. You can see the photos in Tey's photo album (KLCC). The day was memorable because of the heat but fortunately we were graced by the presence of Princess Lisa.
Yesterday I also ran at KLCC park although there was still a bit of pain on my left ankle. Ran with Yong for about 3-1/2 laps (7 min 30 sec per lap), became tired and dropped out at the 600 m mark. Drank water , stretched and rejoin Yong from the 600 mark until 1300 m. Other than the two of us, no one familiar was running at KLCC park.
My left ankle should be OK by Saturday. My right knee has improved but it seems to be getting worse over the past one week whereas it was healing over the past 1 month. So from now on, I have to keep training distances low (5.2 - 6.5 km) and less frequent (4 times a week). I am really focusing my training to run the 2 half marathons in September. Hence, being able to do long runs on Sunday (20 km) will be more important than my shorter weekday runs.
I have registered for 2 races in September; Putrajaya (21 km - 11 Sept.), PJ half marathon (18 Sept.) and Shah Alam 10 km (25 Sept). They will me my last races for the next 2 months until possibly KRI's Ipoh (20 Nov. ) and Singapore on 4th Dec 2005.
Yesterday I also ran at KLCC park although there was still a bit of pain on my left ankle. Ran with Yong for about 3-1/2 laps (7 min 30 sec per lap), became tired and dropped out at the 600 m mark. Drank water , stretched and rejoin Yong from the 600 mark until 1300 m. Other than the two of us, no one familiar was running at KLCC park.
My left ankle should be OK by Saturday. My right knee has improved but it seems to be getting worse over the past one week whereas it was healing over the past 1 month. So from now on, I have to keep training distances low (5.2 - 6.5 km) and less frequent (4 times a week). I am really focusing my training to run the 2 half marathons in September. Hence, being able to do long runs on Sunday (20 km) will be more important than my shorter weekday runs.
I have registered for 2 races in September; Putrajaya (21 km - 11 Sept.), PJ half marathon (18 Sept.) and Shah Alam 10 km (25 Sept). They will me my last races for the next 2 months until possibly KRI's Ipoh (20 Nov. ) and Singapore on 4th Dec 2005.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Out of Action
I will be out of action for a few days because of a sprained left ankle. My left ankle is prone to sprains due to a prior injury in 2001. After the long run on Sunday, it became inflammed and sore. It is still sore today after 1 day of rest. I think I may have to take 2 more days rest. But besides the joy of running, I will miss out on one of the fringe benefits of running as graphically described by PM20 (Warning : the XXX entry is not suitable for persons less than 18 years old).
Sunday, August 21, 2005
Weekend Aug 20-21 : Running Activities
This weekend was a busy one for me mainly doing stuff related to running.
Saturday
In the afternoon, I went to Putrajaya to survey the half marathon route. This run will is first and I really hope the organisers don't screw it up. FYI, the race starts at 7.oo am there will be 3 water stations at 4. 8 and 12 km. After surveying the route, I think there should be another water station at 16 km. Next about the survey results.
The first 10 km is really intimidating and tough, the route has several steep and long uphill sections. The steepest is a 500 m run up the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) at 4.5 km. From 8.5 to 10.7 km, there are two uphill sections; the first is 400 m long and the second is 1.0 km long. This section is similar to run along jalan Duta road for the 10 km race from Meredeka Square.
I actually lost the route after 10.7 km and found the next stretch leading to the Perdana bridge. The 2nd half is not easier than the first 10 km. There are many uphill sections and most run over roads which have no tree cover. The runners will be completely exposed to the sun. My advice is to drink a lot of water at the 12 km distance (last water station).
Since I missed the the route after 10.7 km, I am planning to survey the route again next Saturday afternoon.
Sunday
Finaly I am able to do a long run. I have been looking forward to this day for the past 3 months. Ever since my right knee injury in late May, I have not done any long runs. This morning the Bukit Aman to Sri Hartamas (20 km).
There was a huge number of runners at Bukit Aman today. The first group of about ten , with P-2 among them left at 6.00 am. Another group was stretching as Yong and myself started running at 6.15 am. We ran steadily at a slow pace. On the way to Sri Hartamas, half a dozen runners had already completed their first 10 or 20 km. We reached the Petronas petrol station in hr 01 min.
While I was standing outside the station drinking an isotonic drink, I met Kenny. Another group consisting of John, Adam, Li Sar came in as well. We had a quick chat before Yong and myself started our ru back to Bukit Aman. We ran harder this time. I became tired at 15 km, knee was slightly sore but was determined to keep going. Finaly after 1 hr 1 min, we reached Bukit Aman.
It had been a good traning run for my preparation for the Putrajaya half marathon. I plan to do at least one more training runs over the next two weekends.
After the run, we went to a famous nasi lemak stall, Tanglin Nasi Lemak near the Lake Gardens. I had ice lemon tea and ice water as Yong queued up to get take away nasi lemak.
A few minutes later, Ronnie, Rachel, CM and Adam turned up as well.
Saturday
In the afternoon, I went to Putrajaya to survey the half marathon route. This run will is first and I really hope the organisers don't screw it up. FYI, the race starts at 7.oo am there will be 3 water stations at 4. 8 and 12 km. After surveying the route, I think there should be another water station at 16 km. Next about the survey results.
The first 10 km is really intimidating and tough, the route has several steep and long uphill sections. The steepest is a 500 m run up the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) at 4.5 km. From 8.5 to 10.7 km, there are two uphill sections; the first is 400 m long and the second is 1.0 km long. This section is similar to run along jalan Duta road for the 10 km race from Meredeka Square.
I actually lost the route after 10.7 km and found the next stretch leading to the Perdana bridge. The 2nd half is not easier than the first 10 km. There are many uphill sections and most run over roads which have no tree cover. The runners will be completely exposed to the sun. My advice is to drink a lot of water at the 12 km distance (last water station).
Since I missed the the route after 10.7 km, I am planning to survey the route again next Saturday afternoon.
Sunday
Finaly I am able to do a long run. I have been looking forward to this day for the past 3 months. Ever since my right knee injury in late May, I have not done any long runs. This morning the Bukit Aman to Sri Hartamas (20 km).
There was a huge number of runners at Bukit Aman today. The first group of about ten , with P-2 among them left at 6.00 am. Another group was stretching as Yong and myself started running at 6.15 am. We ran steadily at a slow pace. On the way to Sri Hartamas, half a dozen runners had already completed their first 10 or 20 km. We reached the Petronas petrol station in hr 01 min.
While I was standing outside the station drinking an isotonic drink, I met Kenny. Another group consisting of John, Adam, Li Sar came in as well. We had a quick chat before Yong and myself started our ru back to Bukit Aman. We ran harder this time. I became tired at 15 km, knee was slightly sore but was determined to keep going. Finaly after 1 hr 1 min, we reached Bukit Aman.
It had been a good traning run for my preparation for the Putrajaya half marathon. I plan to do at least one more training runs over the next two weekends.
After the run, we went to a famous nasi lemak stall, Tanglin Nasi Lemak near the Lake Gardens. I had ice lemon tea and ice water as Yong queued up to get take away nasi lemak.
A few minutes later, Ronnie, Rachel, CM and Adam turned up as well.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
57.2 - It's confimed
Tonight, after dinner I stepped on the weighing scale, "58.2". Last Saturday I did the same, it read "58.2".
It's confirmed - I've put on weight , maybe about 1 to 1.5 kg over the past 2 months.
The main reason is I've reduced my weekly mileage from 60 to about 20-30 km a week. But I am still eating the same amount of food. The result ?
Energy in > Energy expended. The excess energy ends up as fat. I can feel it when I move around, more sluggish and the extra effort required when I run. This extra weight can't be good for me.
It's confirmed - I've put on weight , maybe about 1 to 1.5 kg over the past 2 months.
The main reason is I've reduced my weekly mileage from 60 to about 20-30 km a week. But I am still eating the same amount of food. The result ?
Energy in > Energy expended. The excess energy ends up as fat. I can feel it when I move around, more sluggish and the extra effort required when I run. This extra weight can't be good for me.
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Tuesday : First Outdoor Run in 2 weeks
This morning as I sat in the bus going to work, there was a slight haze. Oh no, not again!. Luckily the haze cleared up by mid morning. The rest of day at work was spent in a review sesssion. Yawn - I just could not wait for the moment when I could start running. The opportunity came at 6.00 pm at KLCC park. It was cloudy and windy at the park. I saw Yong and Gan but the other KLCC regulars were missing. Never mind I want to run anyway.
I joined Yong on his 3rd lap and we ran together at a brisk pace. I forgot to start the lap timer but I think we were running aboout 7 min per lap (1.3 km). Andrea, the German guy also ran but his pace was too fast so he had to run alone. The occasional strong breeze cooled us down - it was fantasticl to run in such conditions. Yong stopped after his 5th lap while I continued on my 3rd lap. At the start of my third lap, my right knee started to become sore. I had better be cautious and decided to stop after the 3rd lap.
Distance = 3 laps (3.9 km)
Time = About 21 minutes
Feeling = Knee slightly sore after at 3rd lap but soreness gone when I stop running. Injury improving. Felt strong throughout the 3 laps. I guess the treadmills run last week at 11km/hr has improved my speed.
CD I am currently listening to : A Drop of Water by Keiko Matsui.
Book I am currently reading : Red Stat over Malaya (history).
I joined Yong on his 3rd lap and we ran together at a brisk pace. I forgot to start the lap timer but I think we were running aboout 7 min per lap (1.3 km). Andrea, the German guy also ran but his pace was too fast so he had to run alone. The occasional strong breeze cooled us down - it was fantasticl to run in such conditions. Yong stopped after his 5th lap while I continued on my 3rd lap. At the start of my third lap, my right knee started to become sore. I had better be cautious and decided to stop after the 3rd lap.
Distance = 3 laps (3.9 km)
Time = About 21 minutes
Feeling = Knee slightly sore after at 3rd lap but soreness gone when I stop running. Injury improving. Felt strong throughout the 3 laps. I guess the treadmills run last week at 11km/hr has improved my speed.
CD I am currently listening to : A Drop of Water by Keiko Matsui.
Book I am currently reading : Red Stat over Malaya (history).
Monday, August 15, 2005
Monday : Clear Skies At Last
It was a great day today - the sky finally looked bluein colour and haze free. It's too bad it was my rest day today as Kenneth had SMSed me to check if I was running today. I still have to be a bit cautious and not go overboard as I am still recovering from my injury. When the evening is beautiful and sunny it is hard to resist the urge to run long distances (8-10 km). After 5 km , I enjoy running so much that I want to keep going.
I am definitely going to run tomorrow and Wednesday.
CD I am currently listening to : Autmm by George Winston
Book I am currently reading : The Silk Road Two Thousand Years in the Heart of Asia by Frances Wood
I am definitely going to run tomorrow and Wednesday.
CD I am currently listening to : Autmm by George Winston
Book I am currently reading : The Silk Road Two Thousand Years in the Heart of Asia by Frances Wood
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Friday : Dubai Last Update
I returned to Malaysia last Friday. I arrived 8.00 am at KLIA and the haze was still there!. I could tell it was still there from the smell of smoke from inside the aircraft cabin (although I could not see outside from my seat position. After 7 days of enduring temperatures of 40 degree C in day time, 32 degree C at night and 90 per cent humidity, I glad to be back.
Unfortunately, I ran into a problem at the baggage collection carousel. My checked in bag did not appear after all the bags have been removed from the aircraft. A guy with a walkie talkie checked and there was no bag left in the cargo hold. Nothing to do but to make a report at the Lost and Found counter.
Some update on my training over the past 3 days.
Friday : Rest
Saturday : Morning - ran on a treadmill at Sweat Club, 8 km at 11.0 km/hr
Today : Evening - ran 10 km in Klang with Albert, Jimmy and ??? . 53 minutes.
I plan to start doing long run (20 km) this Sunday as the Putrajaya half marathon is only 4 weeks away.
On a good note, my missing bag was recovered and sent to me this evening. Nothing missing. It was a good thing my bag was recovered. The compensation for a lost baggage is miniscule ; USD 9.07 (RM 33) per kg. In my case, the compensation for a 5.6 kg baggage is 180 Ringgit. It doesn't even cover the cost of the Dri Fit Nike T-shirt, New Balance shorts and socks - RM 200 value.
Unfortunately, I ran into a problem at the baggage collection carousel. My checked in bag did not appear after all the bags have been removed from the aircraft. A guy with a walkie talkie checked and there was no bag left in the cargo hold. Nothing to do but to make a report at the Lost and Found counter.
Some update on my training over the past 3 days.
Friday : Rest
Saturday : Morning - ran on a treadmill at Sweat Club, 8 km at 11.0 km/hr
Today : Evening - ran 10 km in Klang with Albert, Jimmy and ??? . 53 minutes.
I plan to start doing long run (20 km) this Sunday as the Putrajaya half marathon is only 4 weeks away.
On a good note, my missing bag was recovered and sent to me this evening. Nothing missing. It was a good thing my bag was recovered. The compensation for a lost baggage is miniscule ; USD 9.07 (RM 33) per kg. In my case, the compensation for a 5.6 kg baggage is 180 Ringgit. It doesn't even cover the cost of the Dri Fit Nike T-shirt, New Balance shorts and socks - RM 200 value.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Wednesday : Dubai Update #3
On the way to work this morning, a colleague mentioned the haze in Malaysia was getting worse. I was dismayed when I heard this as I had hoped that during my one week trip to Dubai the haze in Malaysia would have dissipated. Today's The STAR newspaper said the haze may continue until October.
I have said enough about our bad neighbour, Indonesian (see Indonesia apologises) who are unable to enforce their owns laws and prevent the unlawful burning. Back in 1998 when the haze started and when the original Far Eastern Economi Review was published, they reported the Indonesian authority had only managed to bring to court one offender. I was quite aghast at the incompetence of the Indonesian authorities about this result.
I am returning to Malaysia tomorrow and have to look forward on how to train during this haze.
I have no choice but to run on the treadmill. I have always found running on a treadmill mentally difficult. The farthest distance I have run on a treadmill is 12 km. Normally I only manage 6 to 8 km before giving up due to boredom. Last night I managed to run 8 km at 11,5 km/hr. Somehow, Pm19 is able to run 15 km on a treadmill.
Today it is hazy too in Dubai because of the concentrated dust in the air but it is purely sand and not hazardous substances produced from burning.
I have said enough about our bad neighbour, Indonesian (see Indonesia apologises) who are unable to enforce their owns laws and prevent the unlawful burning. Back in 1998 when the haze started and when the original Far Eastern Economi Review was published, they reported the Indonesian authority had only managed to bring to court one offender. I was quite aghast at the incompetence of the Indonesian authorities about this result.
I am returning to Malaysia tomorrow and have to look forward on how to train during this haze.
I have no choice but to run on the treadmill. I have always found running on a treadmill mentally difficult. The farthest distance I have run on a treadmill is 12 km. Normally I only manage 6 to 8 km before giving up due to boredom. Last night I managed to run 8 km at 11,5 km/hr. Somehow, Pm19 is able to run 15 km on a treadmill.
Today it is hazy too in Dubai because of the concentrated dust in the air but it is purely sand and not hazardous substances produced from burning.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Tuesday Dubai Update #2
Since Saturday's entry, this is second update from Dubai.
The working week in Dubai as elsewhere in the Middle East starts on Saturday. While Malaysia is suffering from the haze/smog, here the problem is dust from fine sand suspended in the air. The sky up to 1 km height or so is greyish coloured because of sand particles. There is sand everywhere; new builidings under construction are surrounded by sand.
There are no natural pre-existing trees and plants here in Dubai. Everything has to be planted and tended with great care. Unlike Malaysia where trucks spray water onto the plants/trees from hoses, in Dubai they use drip irrigation. Water is fed through plastic pipes and in the morning and evening. It makes sense to save water in the desert.
On Sunday night, I had the pleasure of eating Malaysian food at the only restaurant which has Malaysian (Malay) food with the project team. The dishes were quite good and tasted the same as the food in Malaysia. The prices are of course was something else. For a party of five, the cost was D340 (RM 330).
Yesterday in the evening, I ran on the treadmill at the hotel's fitness club. Some 10 minutes into my run, the 10,000 m men's race at the World Athletics Championship, Helsinki started as well. Wow, it was quite amazing to watch the race on TV while I was running too. The race was won by Keninisa Bekelele in 27 min 8 seconds. I finished my 7 km run in 39 min. 24 min. If I had run against Bekelele, I would have been 5 km behind at the finishing line.
Yesterday on the way home, I caught a glimpse of what would be the tallest building in the world in 2008, Burj Dubai. When completed, it will be the tallest in the world at 705 m.
That's all for now.
The working week in Dubai as elsewhere in the Middle East starts on Saturday. While Malaysia is suffering from the haze/smog, here the problem is dust from fine sand suspended in the air. The sky up to 1 km height or so is greyish coloured because of sand particles. There is sand everywhere; new builidings under construction are surrounded by sand.
There are no natural pre-existing trees and plants here in Dubai. Everything has to be planted and tended with great care. Unlike Malaysia where trucks spray water onto the plants/trees from hoses, in Dubai they use drip irrigation. Water is fed through plastic pipes and in the morning and evening. It makes sense to save water in the desert.
On Sunday night, I had the pleasure of eating Malaysian food at the only restaurant which has Malaysian (Malay) food with the project team. The dishes were quite good and tasted the same as the food in Malaysia. The prices are of course was something else. For a party of five, the cost was D340 (RM 330).
Yesterday in the evening, I ran on the treadmill at the hotel's fitness club. Some 10 minutes into my run, the 10,000 m men's race at the World Athletics Championship, Helsinki started as well. Wow, it was quite amazing to watch the race on TV while I was running too. The race was won by Keninisa Bekelele in 27 min 8 seconds. I finished my 7 km run in 39 min. 24 min. If I had run against Bekelele, I would have been 5 km behind at the finishing line.
Yesterday on the way home, I caught a glimpse of what would be the tallest building in the world in 2008, Burj Dubai. When completed, it will be the tallest in the world at 705 m.
That's all for now.
Saturday, August 06, 2005
Saturday : Dubai Update #1
If you have been following my blog, you would know that I am in Dubai for a week. This place is not for the poor as the costs of living is quite expensive. For example, for lunch I had vegetarian rice briyani and fish masala. This take away meal came with an apple and a yogurt desert. For just four items, the cost was Dirham 20 (RM 20).
During the daytime it is terribly hot - 42 degrees Celcius today. What makes it worse, is the hot dry wind blowing from the desert. In spite of the palm trees and plants planted in the city, Dubai is still after all located in the desert.
Last night I went to Deira City Centre, one of the many air-conditioned malls in Dubai. The mall had many shops but they were quite small in size. The goods were the usual things found in such malls ; electronics, clothes etc. I stopped by a sports store to buy a Nike Dri Fit running T-shirt. It was not cheap at RM 145 Dirham (RM 140).
Virtually all the shops are manned by foreigners; women employees from the the Philippines and men from India or Pakistan. Now and then there were local women dressed from top to bottom in a black Hijab. The only part of the body which I could see is their eyes. Some of women appears to be attractive even if I cannot see much.
I have only run on a treadmill yesterday - 5 km. I have no plans to run outdoor even in the evening or in the morning. It is just too hot. Last night when I stepped out from the air-conditioned shopping centre for a while to look for a taxi, a blast of heat and hot wind struck me. This was at 9.30 pm and the temperature was probably 38 degrees C.
That's it for now from Dubai.
During the daytime it is terribly hot - 42 degrees Celcius today. What makes it worse, is the hot dry wind blowing from the desert. In spite of the palm trees and plants planted in the city, Dubai is still after all located in the desert.
Last night I went to Deira City Centre, one of the many air-conditioned malls in Dubai. The mall had many shops but they were quite small in size. The goods were the usual things found in such malls ; electronics, clothes etc. I stopped by a sports store to buy a Nike Dri Fit running T-shirt. It was not cheap at RM 145 Dirham (RM 140).
Virtually all the shops are manned by foreigners; women employees from the the Philippines and men from India or Pakistan. Now and then there were local women dressed from top to bottom in a black Hijab. The only part of the body which I could see is their eyes. Some of women appears to be attractive even if I cannot see much.
I have only run on a treadmill yesterday - 5 km. I have no plans to run outdoor even in the evening or in the morning. It is just too hot. Last night when I stepped out from the air-conditioned shopping centre for a while to look for a taxi, a blast of heat and hot wind struck me. This was at 9.30 pm and the temperature was probably 38 degrees C.
That's it for now from Dubai.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Tuesday : Running in the Haze
The haze is back !. Saw it on the news tonight - the haze will hit Malaysia for about one week. All because of the Indonesians who cannot get their act together and stop the burning of tree & plants in Sumatra. I can't entirely blame them as some of the palm oil plantations in Sumatra are owned by Malaysian companies. When there is no enforcement, let's flout the law says the plantation manager manager.
This evening I went out to KLCC to run but the air was thick with smoke. Terrible but since I was already there I ran anyway. As I was stretching at the "start" line, two diehard runners (Nordin & Faizal) passed by, Faizal said "Not enough oxygen". I 'll find out soon enough about this when I start running.
Just 400 m into the run, it was apparent the air quality was very bad. I could feel the smoke particles going inside my lungs. I saw Jamie walking by at the 500 m mark. He was not running today but I was - stupid me!
Despite the haze, I was running fast and well but at the 800 m mark, I decided to abandon the run. The haze could be really hazardous . I checked my lap time at the 1.3 km mark - 6 min 58 seconds. Afterwards, I ran on the treadmill in the gym for about 29 minutes (5 km).
It looks like this Blog will not be updated for another week. I have to go to Dubai this Thursday and will only be back on Friday next week. One week without running is too much so I will be carrying my running shoes this time , unlike my trip to London.
It is unlikely I will be running in the open. It is very hot now in the Middle East . Check out this link.
At 6.00 pm, the temperature in Dubai is 38 deg. C
This evening I went out to KLCC to run but the air was thick with smoke. Terrible but since I was already there I ran anyway. As I was stretching at the "start" line, two diehard runners (Nordin & Faizal) passed by, Faizal said "Not enough oxygen". I 'll find out soon enough about this when I start running.
Just 400 m into the run, it was apparent the air quality was very bad. I could feel the smoke particles going inside my lungs. I saw Jamie walking by at the 500 m mark. He was not running today but I was - stupid me!
Despite the haze, I was running fast and well but at the 800 m mark, I decided to abandon the run. The haze could be really hazardous . I checked my lap time at the 1.3 km mark - 6 min 58 seconds. Afterwards, I ran on the treadmill in the gym for about 29 minutes (5 km).
It looks like this Blog will not be updated for another week. I have to go to Dubai this Thursday and will only be back on Friday next week. One week without running is too much so I will be carrying my running shoes this time , unlike my trip to London.
It is unlikely I will be running in the open. It is very hot now in the Middle East . Check out this link.
At 6.00 pm, the temperature in Dubai is 38 deg. C
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