Running exercises in the sun

Having a running exercise with members of HK runners at Happy Valley Sports Ground to and from Bowen Road on 2006/5/14 (Sunday).

The weather was sunny with hot temperature.

The uphill route to Bowen Road nearly killed me in such hot weather.

Nice run anyway.

Hong Kong Runner Half Marathon 2006

Despite not having trained running for two weeks due to lower black pain and sudden collapse on last Saturday, I still managed to complete the half marathon in 2 hrs 7 mins.

However, the last 2 Kms nearly killed me that I almost exhausted.

I was not confident in completing the race in the morning indeed.

Completion of the race is already a bonus regarding my physical strength today.

Running exercise in a hot and humid day

Having a 20 Km running exercise at Sai Kung with the members of hkrunners.com.

The hot temperature and high humidity really increased the difficulties of the running exercise.

The frequent traffic along the course also became an annoying factor.

It's a nice running exercise anyway.

Race III of Reservoir Cup 2006 - Tai Tam

Just returned home and had a nice bath after completed the Race III of the Reservoir Cup 2006 at Tai Tam Reservoir.

The warm temperature plus the high humidity increased the difficulties of the race.

I forgot to press my stop watch and guess my completion time was about 1 hr 07 minutes.
I found the race enjoyable anyway despite I walked a lot today.

Clearwater Bay Annual Chase 10 Km 2006

Having completed the captioned race in about 53 mins 30 mins in the morning toady.
The weather is not too bad to run today, with the cloudy and cooler temperature. Luckily there was no rain during the race.
Since the route was changed from 12 Km to 10 Km this year, the race was less demanding indeed.
I felt happy to meet so many fellow ruuners including my younger brother in the race today.
Looking forward to the Reservoir Cup Race 3 next Sunday.
Wishing there will be no rain, otherwise the Boa Vista will be more difficult to run.

Hong Kong Mount Butler 15 K Cross-country Race 2006

Just having completed the race in 1 hr 29 mins+.
Having no difficulties in running up the slope from Tai Tam Reservoir today, but feeling dizzy after passing Quarry Bay.
I guess it was caused by my low blood pressure.
Still enjoyed the race despite there was not enough time to warm up after having arrived at the starting point at 0700 hrs +.

Perskindol Shatin Riverside 10 Km Run 2006

Just returned home after having completed the Perskindol Shatin Riverside 10 Km in the morning today.
The congestion of the 1st Km was very serious, and Ihad to complete it for 6 mins 11 secs.
The weather is hot with high humidity which making the run more difficult in a misty air.
I managed to completed the race in 52 mins.

I enjoy the run anyway.

Running in rain

I joined the runners of hkrunners.com to have a 19 Km long distance training run in Sai Kung High Island Reservoir in the morning today.

The temperature was not too cold, but it rained heavily in the middle of the run. Still managed to complete the training in 1 hr 40 mins.

There was a lot ups and downs in the course but I did not feel any difficulties this time. I guess it was the effect of the cooler temperature and the cooling effect of the rain.

Enjoyed the run with so many running lovers very much.

7 Km inter-departmental race

Having completed a 7 Km inter-departmental race in the cooler and rainy morning today.

Despite the coldness and a little rain, I managed to complete the race in 34 mins.

Still enjoying joining running races and a friendly gathering with friends and colleagues.

Deepest Sympathy

It's really a sad news to have learnt that the fainted full marathon runner in Standard Chartered HK Marathon 2006 passed away last evening.

Wishing he resting in peace.

I send my deepest condolence to the runner's family.

Wishing such tragedy never happen again.

The Classic and Standard Chartered HK Marathon 2006

Having watch the Korean movie The Classic in the evening yesterday. The movie was in fact a little bit "silly" with old fashion style. However it's very touching.

After watching the movie and another animation Monster, I went to bed at 0130 hrs. I woke up at 0430 hrs and only had 3 hrs sleeping last evening.

I arrived at the starting point at 0530 hrs in the morning today, and had a simple breakfast (cake + soya bean milk)

My left foot was so tense at the first 10 Km and could not run fast. Luckily it become much better after 10 Km and I could run faster afterwards.

Finally I completed the race in 1 hr 57 mins which is similar to last yr's record.

A strong built lady runner follwed me after 15 Km and shouting "add oil" making me quite annoyed. I had to faster my pace to loose her.

Luckily I got away from her before the exit of Western Tunnel.

I sprinted in the last 200 metres and over took several expatriate male runners also making me feel good

Running and Munich

I had my last 5 Km running session at Sir Cecil's Ride in the afternoon today.

The weather was fine with cooler temperature and a lot of sunshine.

My feet were heavy but my heart was even heavier after having watched the movie Munich earlier in the afternoon.

We should be grateful that we were not born in Israel or palestine's refuge's camp.

I'm also thankful that I have the chance to run in our mother nature with so many lovely birds and trees around. There are so many people having no chance to see the sunrise in the next morning.

Munich is the kind of greatest movies that standing with Godfather I & II. A Better Tomorrow by NG Yu Sum will be looked like a movie student's gradruated work compared with Munich.

However if you wish to watch an entertaining movie and leaving with a light heart, Munich will be your last choice.

I'm so glad that I have a chance to join the Hong Kong Marathon on the coming Sunday. There are so many unfortunate people who died from SARS or other accidents should have the same chance to join the run too.

Munich will probaly bring me numerous sleepless nights after having waken up by nightmares.

I really love Munich

State of mind

After the heat debate online last evening, I have a second thought about the training in long run

I believe that too many mileages (50 to 120 Km per week) only cause back and knee injuries and does not guarantee a good result
That's why I don't buy the theory of LI Kar Lun or FUNG Hong
I guess muti training is more suitable for ordinary runners like us
Moreover state of mind is another important matter for a marathoner. Many "slow" sport such as Tai Chi, Yoga could enhance the concentration and state of mind of a marathoner
That's why those free divers used yoga to enhance their state of mind to dive deeper and deeper
Just to share with U my thinking indeed

Ma On Shan 8Km Run 2006

Having returned home after completed the race in 39 mins 50 secs
The weather today is perfect for running race
However the organizing of the race especially the arrangement at the finihing point was in a mess
The worst matter was I come to know the co-organizer Ma On Shan Le Point being chaired by DAB's District Councillor LAU Kwong Wah
If I had known such fact, I would not have joined the race at all
I ran the race without any fighting spirit
Luckily at the final 2 Km a female runner challenged to overtake me, and forcing me to speed up my pace
I will not join the race next year, and should have checked the background of the co-organizer next time

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2006

Just having collected my SCM running pack at Victoria Park in the morning today

The arrangement was nice that I could collect my stuff within 2 minutes

The best thing is that both MTR & KCR have arranged Marathon Express this year

I have no need to risk my life to take those overnight PLB this year

Running Exercise

Having a 35 mins lite running exercise at Sir Cecil's Ride in the afternoon today

The weather is perfect for running with some breeze on the course

Still having a tight and sore left leg during the run

However, after the cool down exercise, my legs were much relaxing

Enjoying the run very much today despite some jamming hikers

Fat Choi Run 2006

Just having returned home after completed the 8 Km Fat Choi Run 2006 despite my sored and tight left foot

In fact my completion time (37 mins 32 secs) was 2 mins+ faster than my record last year

The warm weather is perfect for running, and might be a little bit hot

Enjoying the rave pretty much

HKLRRC had done a nice job today

By the way having completed all six races in January 2006

HKLRRC

Reebok 15 Km 2006

Having completed the 15 Km in 1 hr 24 mins in the morning at Sai Kung today
The weather was perfect for running
However I was too relax and jogged for 10 Km in 58 mins before adding more effort to complete the final 5 Km
I enjoy the running ver much today, especially meeting a friend (not seen for a while) at the finishing point

Hong Kong Half Marathon 2006

I attended the Mizuno Hong Kong Half Marathon in the morning today
Unluckily wearing too much clothes getting me nearly overheated during the run
The worst matter was my legs gatting cramp in turn after 17 Km
I guess I have to train up my centre fitness and running distance weekly in the coming future
Still enjoying the race anyway

Sir Cecil's Ride

Having a 13 km running exercise at Sir Cecil's Ride in the afternoon today
Despite those numerous hikers jamming on the trail, I enjoyed my running today

Unfortunately a large portion of the trail has been covered with "breathless" cement between the shelter and Mount Butler Rd
The HK government choose to cover every trail with cement is extremely stupid indeed