Virtual United Airline NYC Run

This is my 5th personal Half Marathon. I didn't try my best as it is a group run (at the beginning stage) and also suffer some pain in leg during (and before the run).

TC Run 2022

 

Group 10km run. I guess we are more interested in taking good photos than pace. You can definitely run much longer in a group.

International School Research

What is the most valued "International" School? I have done some research by viewing the school in person. Results are as follow:

School    Campus    Pricing    Staff    Overall

Gems         7                6             7            7

Taylor        8                7             7            8

Kingsley    6                9             6            7

UCSI         5                9              8           6

Tze Ji        8                9              7           8

Rafflesia    6                6              6           6

St. John      4                8              7           6

Brighton    3                 9             5           4

Accident

 

Oh no, a car accident occurred not far away from my car. An angry Chinese male is screaming and pointing fingers at a Malay lady, expressing his anger towards her action (and her fault I suppose). Chinese vs Malay? Well, let’s not try to be racist here. Male vs female? Well, lets not try to  be sexist here. So whats the problem? Well, the problem is… Can that angry Chinese male please put on your mask! Mask on Mate!

Injury - Hamstring

The discomfort in the back part of tight, possibly hamstring, is causing irritation particularly in (1) driving seating position and (2) sprint running.

As much as I wish to 'cheat' the smart watch, it is able to detect my body's discomfort and VO2 Max has dropped to as low as 46/47 range (from the usual 48/49 range two months ago).

Unfortunately I haven't found a real solution to this and it sure doesn't seems like a quick fix. Hope it doesn't change my year end full marathon plan.

Chicken in a Biskit

 

My favourite Biscuit since childhood is back, or at least for a short period 'special edition' after being discontinued century ago. It still taste the same and the loyal customer remain. 

Nike Pegasus 38

 Welcome to the new family.

Pegasus 38, you are an interesting pair. When I try you out while there is no discount, you are not comfortable at all. When I try you out whilst there is a huge discount, you are as good as ever. You must be communicating with me, telling me when to bring you home. You're an intelligent pair. 

Penang Bridge VR 2021

 

Second attempt of Half Marathon in three weeks. This time is a great success. Final time of 2 hour 6 minutes and 1 second including resting/drinking time. This is the goal I set by end of last year. A year of hard work has finally pay off. Route is very flat and was the actual Marathon route for SEA games. My pace is very consistent throughout the full race and I guess the strategy works out fine. 

KL Std Chart HM VR 2021

 

This is a difficult challenge indeed. First I set a high target time of 2hr 6min (or pace of 6/km). Secondly, I am not familiar with the route and the route has a bit more accent or hill than the route outside my house. However, it looks more like the real race, particularly with the crowd and other runners with similar objective.

The final result is not bad, although I am doing really good in the first 12km and really bad in the last 8km. Heart beat is sky rocket. In conclusion, I need to have more long distance training run of at least 15km. 

Ghost 13

It is time to bid farewell to Ghost 12, who just retired a week ago following a respectable 585km career. 

We welcome our new member of the family- Ghost 13. Bought at RM 219 (11 months old shoes at Lazada 11.11 sale). Runrepeat rating of 91. Can't wait to test you out.

Wine Tasting 2021

 Haven't have a decent wine tasting for a long time due to Covid.

These wines are different and definitely worth your time trying.