I don't have much to write about running since my forced layoff from running. During the weekend, I did run a bit; 1.6 km (slow pace) on Saturday and only 1.0 km (fast pace) on Sunday. Right now I have a slight cold and a sore throat. So I won't be exercising today.
My current pre-occupation is planning for my vacation in August. I plan to take at least 12 days off and spend about 16 days outside Malaysia. I haven't yet decided where to go. I have pretty much exhausted all the destinations that tourist/travellers visit in the countries in South East Asia (SEA). Still there are lots of places I have not visited in SEA and I am researching them at Lonely Planet's Forum site.
At the moment, at the top of my list is India. My last trip to India was 9 years ago in 1998. Back then I went to North India - New Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Jaipur and Pushkar. Even further back ten years before (1989), I went to several places in South India.
Other than India, I am also considering Sri Lanka which I was thinking of visiting in 2003 but instead I ended going to Bali. Other alternatives are Thailand and a distant possibility; Myanmar (last visited in 1999).
Monday, July 30, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
No Racing in August
There are lots of road races in August 2007. Adidas King of the Road (5 Aug), PJ half marathon (12 Aug) and Subang Jaya 10km (19 Aug). It's too bad I won't be joining any of them. I am not even sure how fit or unfit I am as my last "training run" was two weeks ago.
In addition to my bum right knee, I had a second injury last Thursday I sprained my left ankle during a team-building session. My left ankle was quite sore until Saturday and as of today (Monday), it is still a bit sore. So I had to skip todays' plan to work out on the elliptical trainer.
I am going to bring my T-shirt and shorts to work tomorrow. I want to exercise badly. Will I try to run or just do the elliptical trainer tomorrow?
As compensation to my drastic and forced lay off from running, I have not been eating lunch on weekdays over the past two months. I don't feel hungry at all. Hopefully when I can resume running again, I will only face one problem instead of two. Problem one : to become fit again and avoid a second problem ; to lose weight.
In addition to my bum right knee, I had a second injury last Thursday I sprained my left ankle during a team-building session. My left ankle was quite sore until Saturday and as of today (Monday), it is still a bit sore. So I had to skip todays' plan to work out on the elliptical trainer.
I am going to bring my T-shirt and shorts to work tomorrow. I want to exercise badly. Will I try to run or just do the elliptical trainer tomorrow?
As compensation to my drastic and forced lay off from running, I have not been eating lunch on weekdays over the past two months. I don't feel hungry at all. Hopefully when I can resume running again, I will only face one problem instead of two. Problem one : to become fit again and avoid a second problem ; to lose weight.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
MY First Run Since PBR
I haven't written anything for nearly one month after my Penang Bridge Half Marathon race. My excuse? I stopped running as my right knee is in bad shape.
Today I decided to run at KLCC park to see how bad it was and how unfit I had become. On the fitness aspect, I am not as unfit as I thought I would become. I was able to run 2 laps (2.6km) without too much trouble. I walked another 2 laps with Gan and told him about the PBR. As I am writing this now at 10.30 pm, my left knee is very sore.
I have to stop running for a while and look for other ways to exercise and maintain a minimum level of fitness. I thinks it's time for me to step on the elliptical machine at the gym. If only my knee is better , maybe I can start next Monday.
God, I am going to miss running so much.
Today I decided to run at KLCC park to see how bad it was and how unfit I had become. On the fitness aspect, I am not as unfit as I thought I would become. I was able to run 2 laps (2.6km) without too much trouble. I walked another 2 laps with Gan and told him about the PBR. As I am writing this now at 10.30 pm, my left knee is very sore.
I have to stop running for a while and look for other ways to exercise and maintain a minimum level of fitness. I thinks it's time for me to step on the elliptical machine at the gym. If only my knee is better , maybe I can start next Monday.
God, I am going to miss running so much.
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