the race...

Goodness, i'm aching ALL OVER... curse my laziness. Obviously preparation for the event would aid to lessen the agony of the race. But being the lazy person tt i am, i gallantly signed up for the standard chartered full marathon without realising the importance of proper training. Haha. Oh gosh, so now i've to pay the price of my insolence. *Groanz*... to think tt i was still contemplating whether to run the night before. Haha. Damm... it feels as if every single muscle in my body has experienced trauma. During the race, every muscle existant in my calves underwent severe cramps at different portions of the race, from the toes to the arch. Sometimes even simultaneously...gosh, I got so high from all the pain, was practically laughing and tearing at the same time..insanity! despite tt, i pressed on, cursing and swearing all the way. Haha. Thanks baby for seeing me through.

The only thing that was on our side was the weather which fortunately was cool and breezy. However grey skies overhead and the slight drizzle gave the event a sort of dreadul feel to it. Pass the 30km mark, looking around, the roads were quiet..with just the soft patter of footsteps from the competitors and the occasional shouts and cheers from onlookers. I was intrigued by the idea that below the peaceful surface, the thoughts and determination in these runners minds prevail. Their silent struggle against fatigue, pain...and their admirable mental strength to pull through. Though the runners run seperately, there was a secret bond amongst all. The common desire to reach the finishing line burned strongly in each of them. Indeed the mind can be a powerful tool..

some more pictures...

kok vui, sze fei and jonathan

the aerospace running junkies -- nerds in skool and sportsmen out of their books

jon, kok vui and zhenhan kor kor...proudly donning their finishers tee!

jon, jingwei and chuyi (wat a sweet darling to come support her bf.)