Runner's tragedy

It is really a sad news to learn an experienced runner was killed and two other runners suffered from serious injury in an traffic accident in Macao yesterday.

The driver claimed he tried to evade a crossing dog and caused the accident. However, the speed he driven must be too high that he could not control his vehicle and crossed to the opposite link. I wish this "silly" driver will be sentenced to jail, and could alert other drivers to drive safe.

I don't exercise my running on road with traffic to avoid inhaling of the deadly smok. I prefer running on trail or sports ground which is much safer and could breathe fresher air.

Road running could be so dangerous indeed.

Recovery Hiking

Not having hiking for a while since the beginning of the running seanson in September last year.

I conducted a recovery hiking today from Mount Parker, through Siu Ma Shan to Hong Kong Parkview, and then Tai Tam Resevoir to Quarry Gap and back to Kornhill. I completed the trail (about 20 Km) in 2 hrs 30 mins.

Surprisingly my feet were still tire and without strength since the Mount Bulter Race last Sunday.

However, I did enjoy the hiking because of the perfect weather despite the smog and windy sometimes.

It's pity that my MP3 player ran out of order and I could not listen to classic music on the way. I did like watching eagles flying over me. They are really elegant birds.

The 29 th Fila Mount Bulter Race

Having completed the captioned race in 1 hr 29 mins (5 mins faster than last year) However I had to wait for almost a minute for the staff to scan my bar code. I don't think the bar code system works good especially comparing with the Champion Chip system.

The weather is perfect for cross country run today. I ran very smooth during the course, and my feet are light and nearly making no sound when running.

I had to apology to a female runner that I pushed her back when trying to pass her at the last 2 Km.

I only slowed my pace when running uphill to the Quarry Gap. However, I did not feel the exhausting as I ran the Reservoir Cup earlier.

I will join the same race next year with a view to completing the course with 1 hr 20 mins.

Departmental Annual Road Race 2005

Just having completed the annual departmenatal road race (3.62 Km) on the Peak today.

The weather and temperature is perfect for running today. I completed the race within 17 mins (about 16 : 30 mins/forgotten to press the stop buttom of my Casio)

I run quite smooth today with some reservation for the Mount Bulter Race tomorrow. I guess this race was a perfect warm up the cross country run tomorrow.


Really enjoy running on the Peak because the scenery is so beautiful.

Mizuno Reservoir Cup Race 4 - Tai Tam

Having completed the captioned race in 1 hr 11 mins. The extremly slow time was caused by lack of practising. I have not practised running for two weeks after the Hong Kong Marathon. Lack of practising making my feet extremly heavy when running uphill. In fact I walked a lot when running uphill. Moreover the Boa Vista is too slippery and narrow to run or overtaking those walking runners.

The temperature was really cold in the morning today. My hands almost frozen while running.

Feet of Fire 10 Km

Having completed the captioned race in Tai Mei Tuk within 51 mins in the morning today. I am still suffered from heavy legs 1 week after the Half Marathon on 27/2/2005.

The weather is perfect for running today. However, the atomsphere was so cool that even cooling down my spirit. The race seems to be a political promotion (poor) rather than a sport event to me.

Won't join the race next year.

Hong Kong Marathon 2005

I've completed the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon's Half Marathon in 1 hr 54 mins on 27/02/2005 (Sunday). I ranked 1278 among 7533 runners.

The temperature was cold and cloudy on the race day. I found it was just suitable for a long run. However, some slow runners/walkers really annoyed me. Some of the HM participants walked and chatted from the 2nd Km and blogged the way of faster runners.

The arrangement of the collection of packages has been improved a lot. I did not need to queue to collect my own stuff indeed.

I'm looking forward to finishing my next HM within 1 hr 45 mins now.

Running is an important part of my life now