I'd never ever training for marathons, but this time was totally an exception, seemed like I've been challenged and so I did all the train ups before the 21.1km race. It was the Borneo International Marathon held on 6th May, annually held with the purpose as a charity helping the orphans, disabled, and protected animals. I've joined some friends for the run, but eventually turned up only 4 guys joining the 21.1km run. And I was one of them.
I was taking it quite seriously, don't know why. So, I did plan up my 6-week training program with the help from Internet sources, magazines and my past experience. Throughout the training, first few weeks were went constantly where 1 short run was made every two days, and diet on food also being considered as well. I chose vegetables most of the time during the period. So, I was once quite upset when the time rushing for my final paperwork which had made me skipped the routine training for 9 days. After that, I've thought of retained my stamina back, and made some reference on magazines to help the plan carried out in a correct way. So, training back to normal until I get rest on a day before the run.
During the race day, I was so much anticipated for it. Seeing the runners from all ages, going to starting line before dawn, with only one purpose - to start the run, and finish it. I was a bit nervous, felt not much prepared for the long run during training, but just do it. And I managed to complete the race which surprised me.
The run, which I could say my most anticipated event in my life, I really ran throughout the distance, mentally supporting my body, sustaining enough energy to lift myself to the finishing line. It was so, WOW until I hardly believe it would bring me this far beyond what I seek from this run. Truly unexpected, as this was my best run ever. I would set it as my Personal Best for now and I'll break it for the next run. Here are what I experienced during my time at Sabah.
2011 KK City Run 4.5km - 24:00+
2011 BIM 10km - 1:07:05
2012 KK City Run 4.5km - 24:00+
2012 BIM 21.1km - 2:07:45
My next target is PBIM 2012 - 21.1km, I'll join it with friends, having good competition with them. Hopefully will break my PB. I'm so anticipated for the next run, even now I'm starting to collect infos and planning for training routine, to train my endurance once again for the race.
Before the race day, Ive been asked a question by my friend mentioning that what am i going to achieve in life, and joining marathon was one of my answer to her question. Seems, it really is, I'll run, simply because I like self challenging.
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