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With the sundown half-marathon in 3 weeks time, I decided to run for 15KM for the rest of my training. I did my first 15KM run last Monday, after a warm-up run of 5KM on Sunday night. My leg muscles are fine after the Sunday run and after a 'rocky' start during the first 2KM, I beginning to run smoothly till the 10KM mark. And, that was the time where I started to feel tired and the struggle begins. hahahhaa... Gradually I am getting tired and did some walking but continue to run until I reached the 13KM mark. I felt like quitting as this juncture but since I set myself a goal to complete 15KM, I struggled on and tried to eliminate the negative thoughts with positive self-talk. Well, when you are tired, the mind too is tired and the negative thoughts will crept in. It was real tough from 13-15KM and I jogged really slow but glad I didn't give up and managed to complete the training. I ran for almost 2 hours. Anyway, after finishing the run, I was thinking how can I complete the 21KM half-marathon...hahaha... I guess I probably walk 6KM, with a little run, to the finishing line...ahahah...
I joined my colleagues the next day for a 5KM run and my leg muscles are really aching before the run. However,since I promised them, I thought 5KM should be allright. Anyway, by the time I reaches 3KM+, the same episode happened again. I really felt like quitting again as my muscles were really aching and I was tired too. Not sure if it's mind over matters but I will definitely walk if I feel tired during the event. Better don't take risk. :) Anyway, step by step, I managed to complete the run in 35 mins, with my colleagues waiting for me as they completed 5 mins earlier than me.
I went back to the gym for my workout tonight and did a relaxing 2 KM run on the treadmill. This is the most productive week for me and with another 2-3KM slow run on the treadmill tomorrow, I break my record of 30KM per week. Of course, this is kacang putih for the seasoned runners but that warrants a rewarding Sapporo Miso Ramen for me tonight.
Have a good mid-week and stay positive !! :)
Oh I actually envy your endurance.. i don't even think i can run for 1km without feeling so exhausted... I used to jog every other day because I cannot perform it daily since my muscles and my joints aching that bad... maybe because I'm just a starter.. i easily get tired too so hopefully I'll get som improvements soon
ReplyDeleteHi bluedreamer27 .... I am just a beginner too and not as good as the season runners. In addition , some runners receive coaching from the experts while I just run for fun. I also have muscles ached if I jogged daily as well as knee pains. Anyway, doing strength training might helps the lower core.
DeleteYes, i guess it's mind over matter after all.. maybe that's the thing I need to apply to myself so I wouldn't feel so much pain or tiredness..// the ramen by the way looks yummy
ReplyDeleteHave a great day to you ^_^
bluedreamer27 ... yeah, but then also have to listen to our body la... if its really tired then we have to stop.
DeleteThat's how those kung fu people conquer pain, mind over matter - does not mean they are ok though, just temporarily not in pain. Not a good idea to force oneself and push beyond one's limits when doing anything - must train slowly...
ReplyDeleteSTP - Yeah, thats why I only managed 15K so far instead of 20KM or 42KM... hahhahaha... I am quite lazy to train actually.
DeleteOooo I see corn in your ramen, I think of something Sapporo already, and I'm right..
ReplyDeletePrincess - yup, its sapporo miso tonkotsu ramen.
DeleteI've a feeling onje day, you will achieve 42km run one day, hehe!
ReplyDeleteXiao Ying - hopefully but half marathon already seems very tough. I may need professional help if I were to do full marathon.
DeleteAgree with 小影, you will achieve 42km run one day, 加油！！！
ReplyDeletehahaha.. thanks Sharon.
Deletewow, suddenly I feel like ChrisAu is blogging like a professional runner like lina.. the way you both break down the KM and what-nots.. running does also need analysis for improvements and better performance.. :)
ReplyDeleteSK - hahaha..probably influence by lina and other runners' blogs.
Deletekacang putih?? err, what you have done is not kacang putih to me leh, but a huge chestnut!! hahaha.. go go go, I think with more practice you are sure going further.. :)
ReplyDeleteSK - aiyo .. I m getting lazy already!
Deletewow, ramen!! a bowl of hot miso ramen with sweet corn!! stay positive and look forward to another bowl during the weekend!! hehe~~ :p
ReplyDeleteSK - burp ...just had some Japanese food.
DeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lina.
DeleteI am sure all that will be kacang putih to you some day :)
ReplyDeletePhong - I hope so! :)
DeleteWow! You are sure have the endurance and determination. Yes. Positive mind plays important part in this. Never give up.
ReplyDeleteRose - I think need discipline. And, training alone is tough too.
DeleteI read also my legs went wobbly dy. I don't know how you can run so far and for 2 hours??!!
ReplyDeleteMerryn - hehehhe... your shopping already more than 2 hours I guess and I am sure I feel super tired!
DeleteDon't force yourself too much :)
ReplyDeleteKen - No la.. I only trains once a week.
DeleteAdoi. My comments went missing or you deleted it?
ReplyDeleteYes mind power is so important to reach our goals. If I had none, I would not have climbed so many mountains like Mount Kinabalu and China's Mount Emei, Mount Jiuhua and Mount Hua etc etc. I get weak just to think back as it was tough. So I would just think and live today.
So my advise before runs is to programme your mind before you start and you will achieve it.