XiaoMi Pop Run 2025 Half Marathon

Final result is 2 hours 2 minutes 28 seconds, in an under distance race of 20.5km, therefore average pace is 5 min 58 seconds per km.

This is my 11th Half Marathon Race. The final result is 7th (out of 11) in terms of pace but 5th (out of 11) in terms of total time due to under distance. 

The below average performance is mainly due to lack of training and stamina as a result. I am able to run sub 5'50 in the first 8km, but drop to around 6'00 mark from 9-12km. Pace is slow at 6'05-6'35 from 13-19km and back to sub 6'00 in the final 1.5km. 

Always happy after a race irrespective of results. YY's pace drop off in the final 5km therefore finished 2'04. Lee is as good as ever, finished at around 1'54. Wei Bin did a 10km run instead. 

China Wine

Wines from China have improved a great deal. The winemakers are now Chinese and some of the wines are really of high standard. The most significant variety is "Marselan", which is a French grape blend of Cabinet Sauvignon and Garnacha. China Xinjiang / Ningxia region can produce the best Marselan around the world. 

There are also tea fermented wines that are very different. 

2025 Badminton Friendly Match with Chan Assoc

The much anticipated friendly match versus Chan Association is finally here. The competition is not as hard as the match vs GuangDong as the average opponent age is about 40. In the meantime, our representatives are also better compared to previous match. Final result is 14-4. A good comeback win. Many players are hoping for a next match following this victory.

Our double match results are 2-1, with the first one lost in 3 sets. It's a match that we should have won and it is really due to fatigue and high heart rates (up to 180bpm) that led to the defeat. I would need to improve on the badminton stamina if we wish to have further success in future. 

TC Team (Missing Jvn Li)

(Pre-Match Photo)

(After Match Photo)

Teo Chew Kung Fu Tea

Attended a Teo Chew Kung Fu Chinese Tea session. The more you learn about tea, the more you learn to appreciate. It's interesting to know that how little we know about appreciating tea after drinking tea for fifty years. Tea, like wine, is an art as well as a beverage. The preparation required some hand on experiences to master. In terms of consuming, one must know how to hold the cup, how to properly drink the tea, the fragrance/nose is equally important just like wine. 

The 21 style to prepare and appreciate Tea, although most of us barely perform half of them. 

Now it is time to prepare some Teo Chew Kung Fu Tea at home. Gear is ready.