30th May 2009 is an important milestone for my race buddy, Nicholas and I. It's the day that we set our to challenge our limit - Sundown Ultra Marathon 2009.
In fact we signed up on last year dec but all along we didn't train as we were busy with our respective work / school. That's unbelievable. Whereas for me, I just don't have the self discipline to train up!
I meet up with Nicholas at Commonwealth MRT at 4:30pm and we headed straight to the starting point at Changi Village.
The organizers are busy setting up the event booth!
Let's both of us blend into the scene!
Finally we are changed to our gear!
We are ready for the run!
With Lucas after the ultra!
Say cheeze!
This will be my one and only ultra! it's a killer!
Nicholas is really a good runner! Don't under estimate him! He is my best good race buddy - our stamina and speed is compile with each other!
Thanks to all his words of encouragement and advise to see me through! I am surprised throughout the whole journey he didn't use any deep heat at all!
Well, looking at it I feel so envy! If I had taken good care on my knee during my secondary school cross country time, I won't encounter knee injury now! :-(
Ultra is really cool, there a transit point after you finished the 1st loop! We rest about 2o to 25 minutes before we set off for the 2nd loop! We basically change to dry singlet and sock... I regretted not bring another pair of running shoe because after the first loop the shoe is so chiu already - hot! Well, nevertheless it is a good experience!
Now I am suffering from post race injuries... My left calf is pull, my right knee is so swollen and my right foot got bruise.
Look at the bruise! Kenna during the 1st loop!
Look at my swollen at right knee!
Look at the sock - it is fill with my blood!
Thank you Nicholas for exploring this wonderful and memorable ultra experience with me! Do remember to ICE and Massage!
