2007 Achievement

Penang Bridge Marathon 2007 – 24th June, 2007 This is one of my dreams to achieve this 22.3km half marathon in Penang Bridge Marathon. I was start thinking of this since 5 or 6 years ago (can’t remember) when I’m still studying at college. Two of my housemates were successfully finish the run within 3 hours. I’m really proud of them when they show me the cert and the medal. Last time, I was finding a thousand reasons to avoid the run although I really hope to try at least once in my life. In the middle of March, 2007, my brother is asking me to join for a 5km Marathon in Ipoh. Without further consideration, I decided to join for the run held on 25th March together with my brother and his friends. The result is considered quite well for an untrained people who can finish the 5km run in 40 minutes. After that, my brother’s friend is offering the Penang Bridge Marathon. At that time, my hidden dream is opened again. 15th April, 2007 - 69 days before the date, I have decided to jot down my hell training schedule and progress for this ‘Tough Challenge’. 6th May, 2007 – An experience to test my progress whereby I was join for the 10km Marathon at Ipoh. The night before the run, I really cannot sleep. This is not because of I’m nervous for tomorrow run but is because of the weather is hot like I’m in desert. But anyway, day has passed and I’m successfully finish the line in a record of 1hour and 5 minutes in 10KM. I’m getting a certificate and a medal for this run. This make me feel exciting when I received the medal. I’m getting interested to make this as my hobby. Well, I mean collection of marathon’s medal. 10th June, 2007 – 2 weeks before the Penang run. What I have done in the month of May? Every weekend of the month of May, I was not in KL. Hehe… quite enjoy 1st Week – Ipoh (Ipoh Marathon) 2nd Week – Genting Trip (no exercise in this week) 3rd Week – Pangkor Island trip held by company (Er… I think Telematch consider is an exercise) 4th Week – Perhentian Island trip with friends (Snorkeling & Canoeing is a good exercise) After the 10km Ipoh marathon, I realize that my current exercise is not enough to face for this 22.3km Penang marathon. So what I have done is double up my exercise like going to fitness more often ( 3-4 times a week). I also jog in the garden if I’m back from work early. Let me tell you what I do in Fitness Centre. …. Go for Cardiovascular training (track mill) – minimum 5km or 30 minutes whichever come first. Sit up – 15 times per set. I go for 3 set. Playing around of some of the gym machine to build up my chest and abdomen muscles. Lastly, I went for sauna for 5 – 10 minutes.