It's a 1 kilometer today

I've never been more fascinated with distance. In emotional terms, distance keeps a longing in one's heart. In science, distance is just some space apart. In running, distance is itself. It's a joy of movement. Feeds your ego. Like you've achieved something. but very simply, running distance keeps your health in check.

I was tearing down the asphalt tracks at East Coast last Sunday. It was a usual long run at 5pm. Except that I started with some stabilisation strengthening which I always does religiously. I'm just thankful and happy with the progress I'm making. It's getting better.

Later today is the 1km time- trial. I might wanna use a different game plan. But the constant is a kill finish. A kill finish is a must.

Yesterday's dinner was great

Training was great. I chased after Joe in every lap. Felt an achievement. Could see some girls playing soccer on the field. Bend it like Beckham. Haha. Joe bought a new Nissan Sunny (Just kidding).

Well well the highlight of the day was the splendid seafood at west coast. how was the seafood? Almost literally like eating the sea. I and Karthik had mussels and stingray. Wohoh. Power ar!Haha. simply said, a taste of the sea. you know that distict taste and smell of the sea? I don't know what are the chemicals. One of them should be sodium. Hmm. Er.

And today was Good Friday. Exactly last year i went to Gunung ledang and the trip was excellent. Hopefully can go for more such trips.

Emotions

What is this phenomena called emotion? We do not know why it exists and we cannot evade from it. Can you stop being angry when someone hits you? Okay if you don't feel angry, you will feel somewhat shocked, right? That is what i'm talking about. Shock is an emotion. when you are taken aback by something not expected of. This thing called emotion that exists in all human beings makes us humbled by our limitations. I am trying to say how vulnerable we humans are. We are vulnerable. Say you get a piece of sad news. Really very sad news. For example, someone very close passed away. How does that feel? Yes, that is what I'm talking about. It's not so much of a physical pain. It could be mental pain slightly. But it's emotional pain. And it just proves how weak and vulnerable we humans are. Can you avoid emotion? It's in us.

The hills of Turf City

Running at Turf City is just breathtaking. Lush greenery surrounds you and you can feel the quietness and peace of the place. It is just fantastic for sports activities due to the ample space available. There is grass everywhere but anybody nowhere. Wide green fields contribute to the tranquility of the place as an embodiment to the idea of space bringing about peace. And as i run ard a bend across the undulating sea of grass with the gentle breeze, i could see the backdrop of tall trees in front slowly and subtly expanding into the white and blue sky. This whole thing is just enchanting. I couldn't think of a greater creation. It's a piece of art in front of my very eyes. Have you seen the blue sky and white clouds and put a thought into it? It sort of induces a unique sense of awe and amazement.

Do i sound crazy? Tell me.

We want to win the relay this Saturday

It's been great training together. We're all improving. Yesterday was another one of those Turf City days. Yesterday's meant to be quite fun and not as taxing as Thursday's. Marcus and Joe ran behind me on deliberation. I wonder why when both of them already killed me in 1500m the day before. This time wanna run behind me. Haha.

I can say i'm ready for cross- country. Looking forward to it. I'm hoping we can win it.

Yesterday after training, thought about something. Which is recalling what you've done and achieved in a day. . .

When the wind blows, and all i can hear is the trees sway and leaves rustle

I'm 23. All 23. All alone. Now is the time. But it doesn't seem like it. What is wrong? I don't know. Well i really do not wanna waste time. So i stick to my decisions. I stick to my choices. I just stick to them.

I will need a future. A bright future. I will need income. Good income. I will need education. What's education for? For work, of course. And behind all these complex worldly issues, it's faith. Because you need to have good answers for such questions: What am i on Earth for? Where will i go after i die?

I will think of more important questions.

For now as the wind blows and the leaves rustle, and 1 door closes and another opens. . . i shall end with and excerpt from Tom Hanks in Cast Away:

"I gotta keep living. Keep breathing. Because tomorrow the sun will rise again. Who knows what the tide brings. . .

Good news

Good news came in the form of 2 personal bests and it's still the start of the season!!! Omg how better can that be?? 17:31 & 3:36. I seriously feel like shedding a tear. Feels like achieving something you never dreamt possible before. Seems like. . . I'm entering a new world. A new world of new boundaries. I thank God, first and foremost.

This new coach really rocks man! Guy advocates balance in training. Not all-the-time whack-like-hell kind of training. No no. That don't work. And Guy taught me abt stabilization. Which is fantastic. It made me feel like Kevin Sullivan, the Canadian legendary miler. What's good abt this Kevin? He is hardworking and focused and i idolize him in that!

Sports school and ITE Simei. For now, they're etched in my hall-of-fame history. For they are venues of yet more personal bests. . . The last time was in floodlit in Gombak.

I wanna carry running throughout my whole life. There's no better feeling than feeling fit and healthy and the wonders it does to life. . . Let's say the mental aspect. So what motivates me now? My goal. My long-term goal. 5000m is my pet event. But darn i wanna beat Joe in 1500m. I've yet to. He's so fast.

Today and now

Today and now will mark a distinct change in my blog.