Cyberrun 5 Km 2005

Having completed the Cyberrun 5 Km in such fine weather at Cyber Port in 25 mins on 27/11/2005 (Sunday)
This my first time visiting Cyber Port, and the view is quite nice (facing the harbour)
The race course is quite narrow, and most of the time is on the pedestrain walk
There are some uphill courses too
The race is interesting with many souvenirs including a shoes bag
Enjoy the run very much

hkrunners

Nike 10 Km 2005

Completed the Nike 10 Km in 52 mins+ in the morning today

The weather is perfect for running today, but the attendants are numerous making the race course jamming

My completion time is still 5 mins slower than last yrs

I have to practice speed work and go to gym later to improve my running time




www.nike.com.hk/running

Running exercise

Having a 52 mins running exercise (about 10.5 Km) at Sir Cecil's Ride
The cooler temperature making the run more comfortable
A wild cat ran in front of me when I was running at the trail.
The birds made a loud noise after the cat jumped into the bush
There are two expatriate female runners running at the opposite direction when I ran for 40 mins
Enjoy the running today very much

www.hkrunners.com

Running Exercise

Having a 30 mins lite run at Sir Cecil's Ride in the afternoon today
Still feeling tire with sour legs after the Gold Coast 15 Km last Sunday
The temperature is a little bit cooler , but I felt uncomfortable with hot inside and cool on the surface
Nearly bumped into an expatriate young gal runner in the opposite direction, who run in a faster speed
Despite my tire body and mind, I enjoy the running exercise today

www.hkrunners.com

Gold Coast 15 Km Run

Just having completed the 15 Km run in the morning in about 1 hr 25 mins today
The temperature was still hot with a lot of sunshine and high hudmidity
I sprinted at the last 400 m and passed about 7 runners to reach the finishing point
Still enjoyed the run despite about 7 mins slower than last yr
However, early leaving costed me the chance to take picture with the Champion (as usual) Mark Willaims

Running exercise

Having a light running practice for about 5.5 Km at Sir Cecil's Ride in the afternoon today
Still feeling tire after the Fila HM on last Sunday
The smoggy weather also add the difficulies to the running too
Luckily there is breeze from time to time making the exercise
Enjoying the exercise anyway
Surprisingly no runners was met on the whole journey

www.hkrunners.com

Fila Half Marathon 2005

Just having returned home after having completed the Fila Half Marathon in 2 hrs 4 mins

It was a slow time indeed bause of lack of running practice and the hot weather

I have not enough running practice for almost a month, and making my running extremely difficult today

I guess I might have suffered mild heat stroke in the final 2 Km. I felt cold from head to toe while running in the "wild" sun light

However, I felt satisfied and happy when crossing the finish line finally

AVOHK 5 Km - Wanchai Gap

Just having finished the AVOHK 5 K run in 27 mins (quite a slow time)
I felt pretty tire today and run in a slower pace than usual

After the completeion of the race, I walked down to the Bowen Road and run for about 3 Km to HK Park
Having a small chat with an expatriate male runner who finished the race in 18 mins
Having a cup of coffee and web surfing at Pacific Coffee and was quite a relaxing matter later

Ramble.com.hk

Lok Wah Cup 2005 10 Km Race

Having waken up at 0500 hrs in the morning, and caught the 1st bus to attend the captioned race at Ma On Shan from Quarry Bay

The journey was so quick and I arrived at Ma On Shan at 0640 hrs.

I then had a heavy breakfast at Cafe Maxim at Yiu On Estate ("Lo Mai Kai" + hot milk tea)

The temperature was so hot that just waiting for the starting of the race making me sweating a lot

I felt hot like hell during the running, but still managed to finish the race within 54 mins

Without any breeze the running was extremely difficult indeed

However, i still enjoy the run very much

www.lwrc.hk

Race cancelled again today

Unfortunately the Watson's Cross Country Run was cancelled again in the morning today
I phoned the HKAAA's hotline after having at the Tin Hau MTR Station, and was told the race being cancelled due to poor weather
This is the 2nd races being cancelled within 2 weeks, and I was so disappointed

Having learnt there is a nice web site promoting the wind energy

www.surewind.org

Death will tear us apart

Four runners died during the running at The Great North Run at England yesterday. This reminded me the uncertainty of life and you never know the date and place you die.

Similar to the song of Joy Division "Love will tear us apart" that "Death will tear us apart" too.

To me the god of death had passed me shoulder by shoulder for several times already including serious sickness in childhood, nearly falling from cliff at Mount Kinabaru................

Death is always closed to you which is out of your imagination and planning.

If I could choose the time & place to die, I might probably choose to die during an international marathon (at 50 yrs old) than to dying on a bed in hospital.

However, we don't have any choice. Don't we?

www.bbc.co.uk

Race cancelled

When I took a bus from Wan Chai to the starting point of AVOHK 5 Km Run 2005 yesterday, the rain was really heavy.

After 15 minutes waiting at the Wan Chai Gap park, the organizer decided the race to be cancelled due to the storm warning signal

Honestly I was quite disappointed to miss a chance of racing in the rain

I then decide to take a short walk to leave the starting point

Having a 1.5 hrs hiking I finally reached Aberdeen (originally I wished to go to Wanchai instead0

The rain was quite heavy on my way to Aberdeen and some workers were still trying to clear some landslide along the way

Hiking solo in such poor weather is a little bit dangerous indeed

AVOHK

A happy day of my life

I enjoy today very much

Firstly I had a nice run at Sir Cecil's Ride despite the hot and humid weather

Secondly I attended a nice mini concert performed by Mara Carlyle at RTHK in the evening tonight

Moreover, there is a reception before the concert including tasteful England snacks with different kinds of drinks (Red and white rine, soda water, Coke and organge juice) I had them all and was very satisfied.

The performance by Mara was extremely well. She could even play with a saw and the guitarist Chris played very well too

Unfortunately my attention was sometimes taken away by the low cut dress Mara wore tonight

Finally a violin duo "Duo" played very nice fusion/classic music by Saint Jean and Brahms to end this wonderful mini concert

Honestly I could not ask more for this free concert

www.rthk.org.hk

Cheung Chau RTI Runng Race 2005

Having just returned home after attending the RTI running race in Cheung Chau in the afternoon today

Although the weather was so hot, I managed to completed the race in 40 mins+

I was very happy that I met several local and expatriate running pals from hkrunners.com. They were all very friendly and we colud have a chance to take a group picture after the race too

The weather was really hot and my cotton running vest was wet completely after the race

The race course was a little bit narrow with a lot of bicycles

However, I enjoyed the run very much

Will join it next yr too

www.hkrunners.com

Running Exercise

Having a running exercise at Sir Cecil's Ride in the afternoon today

Although it's cloudy, the temperature was still very hot. Luckily there was breeze from time to time cooling me down.
Having met two runners on the trail and both of them were in quick paces

When walking down the mountain, I come across a pair of hikers. The guy tried to overtake me, and I sped up my paces. However without wearing my glasses I barely could see the step, and had to run down step by step. Luckily the phone of the guy rang and I could expand the distance.
That's me who reached the main road first and had the final say, "To run with me, U're not even qualified"

Enjoyed the run very much today

Thaiquain High Island 10 Km Run 2005

Having completed the captioned race within 54 mins on 4/9/2005 (Sunday)

The rain was quite heavy before 0900 hrs, and really worried the race would be cancelled. Luckily the rain stopped at 0900 hrs and there was no rain during the race.

I later learnt that the hudmidity on that day was over 90 which explained why my cotton running vest (Fila Mount Butler 2005) was just as wet as having been washed

I was lack of condition this time but still enjoyed the race

Hong Kong Runners

Chung Hing 10 Km Run 2005

Just returned home after having completed the 10 Km race at about 51 mins at 0815 hrs at Shing Mun Reservoir

Luckily there was no rain during the race in the morning. The rain was heavy after I returned to Hong Kong Island, and was more heavily one day before the race.

However, the humidity and temperature was still very high which making the run so difficult for me

Anyway I enjoyed the run despite the jamming at the 1st 2 Km making me almost mad


SSHH

Absent from running for 2 weeks+

Having absented from running for more than 2 weeks due to poor weather, laziness and over sleep.

I ran under the extreme hot sun at 1130 hrs at Sir Cecil's Ride for 35 mins which already boiled me up.

I have not seen any runners today, only two mountain bikers passed me on the trails.

Despite the heat and absent of breeze, I still enjoy the run very much today

www.hkrunners.com

Running exercise

Having a running practice at about 1630 hrs at Sir Cecil's Ride today

Surprisingly the temp was not so hot because of the light breeze and the trees shelter from the sun

Having met 3 female and 1 male runners on the trail,and all of them seems confortable

I really enjoy the run today. Although one of the girl runner resting with heavy breath beside a stream, I guess she did enjoy the running exercise.

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Running Exercise

There was a little sun light in the afternoon at Quarry Bay today.
Having run for about 36 mins at Sir Cecil's Ride already making me boiled up.
Luckily there was some breeze which cooling me down from time to time.
There were two expatriate male runners running towards me in the opposite directions. Both of them run in a faster paces than me.
I did enjoy the running practice in the wild, because there were so many butterflies, birds, trees arounds.

Life will be much boring without running!

http://www.hkrunners.com

Running exercise

Having praticed running under such hot temperature at Sir Cecil's Ride really making me sweating a lot.

When I was walking up the mountain, I was passed by a colleague who was running towards Quarry Gap. I was surprised by his physical strength to run up the mountain under such hot weather. This also explained why he was 1.5 mins faster than me on the race at the Peak.

Run harder and get better performance !

http://www.hkrunners.com

RRAC Summer Run

I joined the RRAC Summer Run (8 Km) in the morning at Ma On Shan today.
The temperature is extremely hot with plenty of sunlight too.
However, I managed to finish the race at about 38 mins (5 mins faster than last yr)
I saw many last year's keen competitors being a lot slower than me this year too.

Enjoying the race anyway and the can of Red Bull delivered after the race.

http://www.rrac.org.hk

Running in the rain

Wearing my golden Nike 10 Km Running Tee I practiced my running at Sir Cecil's Ride at 1430 hrs today.

Despite the raining and foggy weather I still encountered an expatriate male runner in my opposite direction.

Having a long time not running in the rain, the exercise given me a fresh experience.

The trail was surprisingly not muddy at all.

I enjoy running in the mountain trail than on the track of sports ground indeed.


http://www.hkrunners.com

Running Exercise

I usually walk from the trail behind Mount Parker Lodge to the beginning of Sir Cecil's Ride (at Mount Parker Road) and then run to the centre distance of the ride and returns to the Quarry Bay Market.

I don't run fast too (my PB of 10 Km is 46 mins only)

I practiced my running at Sir Cecil's Ride at 1430 hrs today as usual.
The hunmidity is high with a little foggy making my breath a little bit difficult.
Surprsingly I encountered two runners running in the opposite direction (A blondie gal expatriate runner in bar top and a topless strong build man runner)
Enjoy my run in such cloudy and foggy weather still.

My weight is under well control after I practiced my running 1.5 year ago. I weight 145 lbs with a height of 5 ft 11 inches now.

Hoping the sport of running in HK will keep on and on in the future.


http://www.hkmenshealth.com

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

Preparation for Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon is coming to town on 27/2/2005 (Sunday)
I will attend the Half Marathon this year, and aiming my result to be 1 hr 45 mins.

I am going to take more carbo-hydrates in the following weeks. My food list will include more bananas, peanut butter, wheat/cereal and less meat.

I wish the weather will be better this year, cause the cold and rainy weather last year is really horrible. The confusion of the arrangement of the collection of the luggages making the case worse too.

According to the Runners World of March 2005, there are 10 laws of injury prevention :

1. Increase Mileage Gradually
2. Increase Intensity Gradually
3. Increase Mileage Before Speed
4. Alternative hard Efforts with Rest
5. Pay Attention to Early Warning Signs
6. Wear the Right Running Shoes
7. Mix it Up
8. Increase Your Flexibility and Strength
9. Vary Your Workouts and Terrain
10. Fuel Properly

http://www.runnersworld.com

Fat Choy Run

Having completed the captioned race held on The Peak today.

The temperature was a little bit cool at the start, but I found myself warmed up after having run for less than 1 Km.

I was frustrated that I could not take ove a lady runner with a back pack. I guess I have to practice my running harder in the coming future.

I enjoyed the running anyway.

China Coast Half Marathon

Having completed the captioned race in 2 hrs 3 mins. The time is quite slow even to me.
I felt my feet pretty heavy today, and could not speed up my paces especially during running (nearly walking) uphill.

However, the moisture weather making the race quite special - running in the mist.

I enjoy running the race, and appreciated the nice arrangement and quick releasing of the result (on the same evening) too.

Mizuno Half Marathon

I've joined the captioned race today, and completed the race in 1 hr 56 mins (6 mins slower than my 1st HM)

Wearing too much clothes (1 T + 1 long sleeves running T)making me nearly overheated, especially at the last 2 Km on the dam of Plover Cove Reservoir

Anyway, I enjoyed the race, and wish to have improvement in China Coast HM next Sunday

http://www.hkaaa.com

Running exercise

I went running at the Sir Cecil's Ride in the afternoon today. The sky is cloudy and the temperature is around 18 C (perfect for running)
However the air pollution (in HK) is worse today.
I wear my brand new long sleeves T to run which making me quite hot inside (cool at the surface)
I came across a strong built runner in the course who ran topless. Luckily I have my long sleeves to cover my "thin" body

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Reservoir Cup Race 2 - Ho Pui

I completed the captioned race in 1 hr 13 mins yesterday.
The temperature was a little bit cold, but became much warmer after having warmed up and the adequate sunlight.
The race was well organized, and the result was released in the same evening.
However, the event was spoiled by some greedy runners, who had taken 3 to 6 bananas home for comsumption. I guess there will be some slow runners having no banana to eat after the race.

Shek Kong 10 Km Run

I joined the Shek Kong 10 Km Run on 2/1/2005.
The weather is rather cool, but I feel quite warm after having warmed up.
I completed the race in 52 mins, and feel my condition much better then the Reebok 15 Km in Dec 2004.
Hoping to join the 30 Km Run of the same race next year (2006)

http://www.ecotourism.org.hk/hkmp/first.htm

2nd Mount Bulter Training Run

I joined the 2nd Mount Bulter Training Run in Happy Valley Sports Ground in the evening yesterday.
Surprisingly, only two runners (including me) joined the training.
Follwing the trainer in running 5 rounds was a nice experience in speeding up.
By the way the temperature was suitable for running too, although a little bit cool in the beginning.

http://www.hkdrc.org

Mount Bulter Training Race

I joined the captioned training course at Sir Cecil's Ride yesterday

I did not find much to learn in the course indeed. Just having a run with 8 other runners for 10 Km only.

However, a veteran Japanese runner (age : 72) did make me surpise. Especially when he mentioned he had a 15 km run in the morning already. I rather go to sleep in the afternoon if I had run for 15 km in the morning.

In the morning on the same day, I read the interview with Mark Williams in SCMP. I also surprised me to learn that Mark usually run two sessions (12 @ session) a day (6 days a week). This add up to 144 km per week. Quite amazing milages