11th March, 2012
Venue : National Stadium Bukit Jalil
Distant : 21km
Before the start of the run @ 5.15am
Race starting time was supposed to be 5.30 am but was 8 minutes behind schedule. Can you spot me running beside H?
Bib collected at Brooks The Curve
Another medal!
Goodies bag and the mystery gift.
1st HM for the year. Didn't get the Pb I first intended but nonetheless enjoyed the run and loved the route.
Upon signing up, knee was still good. Then during training knee felt not good and not the same anymore. *funny & cute...right?* I do not have this problem earlier. But still I went there and felt daunted with doubt in mind whether I can finish the 21km. Left knee was acting up on me and I took every step cautiously as not to push myself and over strain my left knee. With that in mind my goal was to finish the run and forget about the PB. Felt pain now and then *ouch* but nothing too serious to give up, just slowed down and shifted more weight on my right good leg. As a result of that, my right calf muscle was most painful for a couple of days ... sigh.
Finished I did.
What I will remember most.....
* My first time inside National Stadium Bukit Jalil ;)
* Did not overtake my running partner H at any point during the run as I always did :(
* Many angry and impatient motorist honking :(
* Seeing the break of dawn at 10km mark :)
* Many photographers took pictures as we ran inside the stadium towards the finish line...sure felt glamour for awhile heheh... ;)
* My 1st run with a knee pain :( I know...should go and see doctor lah
* Left the place missing my previous 'good' knee...where did it go? :(
Am I giving up running? Nope. Not just yet and my brand new Brooks Ravenna 3 confirms it! Fits very nicely and comfy. Am itching to try it out at the next run which gonna be....
