First attempt

Today I am on leave as we are going to join Wabe in KL tonight.

I decided based on last night's 6km comfortable run - that I am sufficiently fit to attempt at least the cycle/run portion of the triathalon.

Cycled to Mandai Avenue and back - average at 18km/hr - was ok ...legs didn't feel that tired. Distance clocked 25km..15km less than the Olympic distance but heck :)

Happily, I parked my bike and changed to my Asics 2120 and stared at the blazing stretch of tar road ..the shimmering heat wave suddenly felt very burning...

Confidently chanting the mantra "Never give up" I strode away...
Alas, I overestimated myself, 1.5 km down the road, fatigue set in...it's not the stamina...it's actual energy deficiency... my legs felt like lead....it reminded me of those stupid sprints training in my water polo days!

I walked the remaining road back to home...humbled by a small taste of the triathalon. By no means is this merely physical endurance...I reckon mental strength will play a great deal in the completion of it - especially during the last few km of the last leg.

In the words of Robert Browning:
"But that a man's reach will exceed his grasp - else what's a heaven for?"

Words that will apply to this little trial in my life and probably to all of you in all aspects on your life.

Sam

Paris and Running

So where do I start?

Perhaps with the Paris trip...

On the flight there, I shared a row with a professor from Luxembourg and exchanged interesting tales with him...

I was amazed to know Luxembourg is even wealthier than Switzerland! Apparently their banks allow ...numbered accounts..heh heh..

Anyway, he inherited huge lands from his farmer ancestors and is now rich beyond anyone means..he told me he have 4 Nissan GTR and is awaiting the latest one..and lived in Shangrila SUITES....

I was like Wow...and WOw....then I paused...I am in a damn economy class (abeit the new ER jet) but still...why is this rich bloke in the SAME row as me?!?!

Perhaps Singaporeans aren't the only ones to boast..heh heh

Anyway, I must record the superb way French drive - they don't have the concept of sensors..their reverse is literally "Long Tio Wu Siah" (Hit already got Sound).

I with a Finn and Malaysian colleague actually witnessed a brand new CRV reverse into a lampost..and the driver didnt even flinched....I think I will have a heart attack if my Odyssey kena the same...

What do I think of Paris?

Hooligans. Graffiti. Ruins.

FRankly I did not find it beautiful at all.

I wonder what the hype is all about this place..

I will let the pics do the talking..the touristy details.

Running...I am really into running now..bought a ASICS 2120..wow shaved 2 minutes off my 6km run...amazing!!

Am I ready for the tri now? Not by the hair of my chimmy chin chin!! Individually, this should be ok...but I haven't try the combined one...1/2 more year to train...never give up!!

Olympic
1.5 km(0.93 mi) swim
40 km(24.8 mi) bike
10 km(6.2 mi) run

God willing, I will try to complete one this year - nmind the timing :)

Sam