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. 

Brooks Glycerine

 Welcome the arrival of Brooks Glycerine 17.

Yes it probably won't help you achieve a PB, however, it feels like running on 'bed' and you just can't stop! 

Millennium Falcon Puzzle

 
Feeling bored amid the Enhanced Movement Control Order? Let's build a Millenium Falcon Puzzle!

Good Job Hong Yi. 

Vaccine

 

First Dose: 6th July, 2021

My Running Shoes

 1. Nike Zoom Fly 3

Purpose: Speed + Lighter + Swing Effect

Weight: 252g

Best Result: 10k (5'32)

Date of Purchase: Dec' 20

Current Status- Active (~33%)

2. Saucony Cohersion 12

Purpose: Budget +  Cushioning

Weight: 264g

Date of Purchase: Dec'20

Current Status- Semi Retired (~98%)

3. Ghost SE 12

Purpose: Cushioning

Weight: 294g

Date of Purchase: Apr'21

Current Status- Active (~43%)

4. Under Armour HOVR Sonic 3

Purpose: Responsive + Speed
Weight: 289g

Best Result: HM (6'12)

Date of Purchase: Jun'21

Current Status- Active (~7%)

Conclusion

Winner:

Sonic. It produces the best result and its cheap. 

Favourite: 

Ghost. Not because it produce the best result or best value. Simply because it is the most beautiful shoes among all. Look does matter right?

Underperform

Fly 3. Its Nike and its Carbon Plate. It has plenty of potential however, maybe the runner is just not good enough.

Next Shoes (Coming Soon)

5. Ghost Glycerin 17

Date of Purchase: Jul'21

Purpose: Cushioning

Air Selangor Half Marathon VR

 

Great run. New Personal Best. 2 hour 11 min 40 seconds (or pace of 6.12/km).

Great Points during the Run

- Heart rate is under control through out the run with only 3% in Zone 5.

- Pace below Target (6.15/km) and did not need to push to limit. 

Issues noticed during the Run

- Muscle etc. feeling sore and uncomfortable after 17km mark. Sign of insufficient long distance training.

Another half marathon by end of the year and target below 2 hour 10 min mark perhaps?