It all began at the starting line. I had a bad tummyache during take off. I limped to the nearest toilet at Marina Bay Sands Mall, clutching my tummy. Nothing happened after 5 minutes, so I decided to get out and continue the run.
Maybe I was still recovering from flu, I became breathless very quickly. Could it be due to the lack of training or the old shoes I was wearing? I used to breeze through a 10K run without any difficulty but I couldn't even run 1k without panting yesterday. My feet were so sore too.
It was quite demoralising running/walking amongst the laggers. Since I wasn't doing well, I decided to focus on the scenic route instead. This is the first run where I could stop and take photos without getting in peoples' way.
I felt more like a tourist snapping pictures using my phone camera. Enjoy!
19 comments:
Hey didn't know you had a tummy ache. I thought we still hi fi just before starting the race? Hope you are feeling better. Yesterday's race was not so enjoyable because of the extremely hot weather and crowded water stations.
Ji - Funny it started churning and aching during the countdown to start. Was still fine when we were chatting!
By the time I got to the water points, there was no more crowd. I was way behind :-)
Courageous running a race! Couldn't get me to run...
You didn't run well but you ended up taking nice photos for us to look at. And I think it's very awesome that you and CH like running together. :)
Honestly, I dont think you should feel bad u didnt run well because you brought us along the run with all those beautiful pics! Thanks!
Your mobile's camera takes GREAT pics!!! LOVE the photos!
And it was nasty that you had a tummy ache just when it was starting. Hope you feel better now!
In the state you were in, at least you completed your run! Congrats on the pics, they are good and made me realise I have to come back to Sg soon. There are so many changes!
Sorry to hear about you tummy but great pix. Can borow?
Really pretty pictures! And yah, at least you have completed the run despite of a bad tummy. You did't give up, and you took all these pretty pictures to share with us! Plently of runs ahead to clock your personal best!
JY - I've slackened alot lately. Must train more often.
Mooiness - The weather was great for photos.
OKC - Yes, I took it as a great opportunity to see places that are not accessible by car.
Amel - I was surprised that my Nokia could take such nice pictures. It helped that the sun was up and the sky was clear and blue that day.
My Sinfonia - Yes, Singapore is undergoing so much changes, even I can't keep up. You should come back soon and we bloggers can have a big bash!
Amy - I heard it's comon for runners to get upset tumy just before a run. It was my first!
Please go ahead and use the photos.
Wen-ai- Thanks for your encouragement! Yes, training will resume very soon.
I wasn't smug! I was looking the skyline!
Hey... dun run if you feel ill next time, something not good could happen.
It sounds like the odds were stacked against you. I am sorry to hear of the circumstances, at least you realised there were valid reasons. You will do better next time. Great scenes though.
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