Well, although it's a little participation certificate, it still means a lot. Besides, I don't even know if I'd be in this merry place come next year. So this is sort of a once in a lifetime experience for me.... if I don't ever come back that is. Chances are I will though. Regardless, it was one breathtaking experience.
I took part in the Fun Run. Kinda more for newbs like me who lack the stamina T_T. *I admit I need a workout, corners* Hence, I took part in the lesser competition, just to try it out and experience it as well as test myself out. It felt kind of exciting at first. I targeted a 1 hour 30 minutes finish for this 10km run that I got myself into. Let's just say it all backfired. Nonetheless, I still finished in time =). Before the run, though, some people told me about finishing in 45 minutes @_@. You know who you are. Ahaha, maybe you wanna take it back now? XP.
Here is a rough map of the distance I covered in this marathon.
Well, the path in pink is the one I covered. It might look short, but it was actually a run all the way to the middle span of the gargantuan bridge. Pretty tiring I must say. I was complaining about the uneven surface of the bridge the whole way though, it was pretty disappointing, especially when I felt a little crack on my nerves now and then. However, at least I came up unscathed with NO blisters. hahaha! That was surprising. Anyhow, the pain in my leg is still undeniably there till now. Argh, cannot do any kind of sports this week T_T. Hope I get well soon lol.The view was good. The weather was cool and refreshing in the morning. After all, it was what, 6 a.m.? Let me tell you that the place was already very crowded at 2, even though I wasn't there. Spankin' stuff I would say. There were freebies all over. 100 plus, cereal, Milo, mineral water. Not bad hah? At least I can snatch some of those after the race. XD. Oh ya, speaking about freebies, there was obviously refreshment stations all over. Very good I would say..... not! When I arrived, it was basically 'mineral water'-less and the guy even offered little cold water to wash our hands! *it looked dark...........* Anyhow, I didn't dare to try it lol. Free ice too. *at the other stations, NOT THAT ONE*.
Ah it was interesting. The most challenging part was the bridge I would say. Half of it was already tiring enough. I felt like vomiting at times. Too bad I didn't =P. Like I said, it was pretty much an uneven path which is so not "running-friendly". Imagine if you run this bare foot! D= I'd be the first one to chicken out LOL.
Well, like I said, the view of the island from the bridge is really something. Quite nice. Sight-seeing is a must-do when you run this! Cameras not recommended though, otherwise you'd end up like Shaun. Speaking about Shaun, he was the best runner among all I would say. Not in a quick kind of way. Like I said, most of us felt like vomiting there right? Imagine running 10 kilometres with a bag containing about 2 kilograms of stuff inside! Ahh, it was only after the race that he complained about backache though. Eng kai! XD. I'm sure Ripalo will blog about this. Haha.
Besides that, the sanitary station is a must-see. Well, if you're eating, maybe not. It was quite interesting. It looked like a phone booth to me. You know, those in American shows? Yeah. According to Zen/Wayne, the tank to contain the waste was probably just about the height of a garden gate....... *again, those you see in American shows*. Hmm, imagine someone making "Secret Recipe's Chocolate Cake" in there....... Okay, screw that thought!
Well, I did get any pictures of this though. It wasn't particularly wise to bring a camera. After all, I had a pack of biscuits, my handphone and my wallet with me already. Oh ya, did I mention my watch's rubber snapped on me on the way to the finish line? Nawhtee watch! Now I gotta get it fixed. Sad...
Ah well, memorable day. Oh ya, we finished at about 8.00 or so. And one more thing, NONE OF US GOT THE FREE SAGA. AHH!!!! Roti canai and teh tarik was too tempting. LOL.
Before I end, I managed to take a picture of something I would like to boast about, particularly to Wasabi and Bra. Oh ya, and Mitsie too! Wakaka! *cannot do it to Soony as he would bully me more in SC LOL*
HUAH HUAH HUAH!~ XD
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