A Good Break

Took a short break from training and spent the weekend at a quiet beach in Malaysia with collegemates.

But still ended up doing a short 6km run along the shoreline. It's really therapeutic to be running with the waves crashing at your feet, endless horizon and though the sun was awesome (as prayed for), the cool ocean breeze made it as perfect as can be.

Someone is missing

Maggi Mee & Monopoly

A view i will always miss.

While it wasn't a 5 star beach getaway, it was good enough i managed to get some rest, time away from the busy city, my mind away from work and most of all spending the time with good friends.

Altough training for December's 42 km and work beckons tomorrow, i'm really not in the mood to think about it. For that 24 hours away from Singapore, diet, exercise, work...was all out the window.

Getting Back in Shape

You probably know by now, i'm really really satisfied with my most recent triathlon. With an official timing of 2:35, it's a huge improvement to my earlier OSIM time of 3:08. Of course, i had lots of support and advise, so big love and thanks to them.

Then i took a weeks' break and boy did i really enjoy. Ate as much junk food as i wanted, overate almost every meal and i felt bloated almost all the time. I could feel all greased up inside and due to all the oily, spicy food, my body got so heaty.

Reality struck when last week, i got back to training. It was so darn demoralising, because it was like waking up in a totally different body. When i started running, i felt out of breath and tired just after 15 minutes. You know me well enough to tell that i don't mean to brag, but i used to run comfortable for 50minutes. Now, it's just 15. Feet felt like it was filled with lead and i could really feel myself carrying the additional weight.

So i ran for 4 consecutive days to get back up to speed. That was last week. So currently, i'm almost getting back to shape. I've done my usual 14km runs and did a 21km yesterday. It's abit different now that i'm training for a marathon. I feel that it's more difficult psychologically as it's not exactly as mentally-stimulation as a triathlon with the thrill of transitions, alertness during the bike leg, etc.

Marathons just mean run, run, run and run. After last night's run, my threshold so far is 2hour25minutes. After that, i feel mentally bored and my muscles start to complain.

Well, according to my training plan, i'll be doing the usual 14-16km run during the weekdays and a long (gradually increasing from 21km to 36/39km) run on the weekends.

Next up, Standard Chartered 42km!

Another Rest Day

Was supposed to run and cycle this evening after work. Turns out, the moment i got home, i totally concussed. I literally fell asleep on the chair in my running attire.

Hmm, but it was the best sleep ever. I was totally immobile, even when i drifted back to consiousness; unable to even lift my hand to turn off the TV.

But as usual, i'm concerned that this has pushed my training back. I've been on track, doing faster runs, longer cycles and harder swims, the last thing i hope to do now is to burn out for August's competition.

Well, i think tonight was just an indication that my body and mind is tired. Rest, again, it shall be then.

Inactivity

Today, i rest.

The weather is a real killer. Or is it just me? My fan is at full blast, less than a metre away from me and i am still perspiring. It's been uncomfortable when i sleep, and even more so when i'm preparing to go to work. 

I feel like my body is radiating heat and i feel too lethargic to train. I know when i'm just being lazy, having that "inertia", but i feel physically unwell. Perhaps i have not been eating too well and over-exercising? We shall see.

I'm taking a break today. After a long, sweaty day of meetings, i went straight home, had a nice full dinner, took a short nap in the evening and decided to remain bed-ridden for the entire evening. It does feel good to get some rest, and i hope i can be 100% for more training.