More than just climbing: 42.195 (II)

Just some after thoughts.....

Power gel is really powerful stuff. Like TOTALLY (though it tastes abit crappy)

Not trying to be arrogant and not that I have super good timing. Neither am I a pro runner nor am I super fit but the marathon was not as tough as I imagined and feared it would be. (As in I have heard alot from my friends regarding how tough it was. Maybe it was because I feel that I had more traumatising experience as compared to this, for example JCC in Brunei. And also maybe beacuse I had Yixiang there to push each other on. It was mentally challenging)

28km is the longest distance I have ever run continously in my entire life. Amazing stuff.

Do not underestimate the human spirit. ( you can really feel the human will during the race. The will to finish the race leads to individuals pushing their limits. Seriously, I respect those uncles and those who belong to the bigger size category. It was hard for me, and I bet it was WAAAAAAY tougher for them.)

Having someone to run with you is indeed a powerful factor. First you won't get bored. Second you can push each other along. Third you build stronger friendship.

I think couples running a marathon and finishing the 42km together is TOTALLY sweet stuff. one day........

Glad that I joined this race. At least it made my December holiday more eventful. And this is something that I am proud of. Pushing my own limit and finishing the 42km. Ah......... you just got to run it to know how come I am writing so much on it. seriously. In fact, I have alot more to write. But it is just hard to pen it down.

Here's a couple of photos.