My blog title pretty much sums up the reaction i got from my friends when i told them i've started to take up running. I also had "waaaahhh..sure anot" , "huh you can ah?" "*blank 5 second stare*" and the classic "which ger is it this time?". I'd just smiled and assured them i am running for REAL and its something i plan to do long term and not just to scratch an itch.
I got introduced into the world of running by a friend who have also begun taking up running seriously after a hiatus. One of the reason she's into running is the Milo Ais van that will be waiting at the end of every race to reward very thirsty runners who completed their run. I must say the Milo Ais is pretty DAMN good :p. Wayyyyyy different from what you have at home or even your best mamak. While others may have their own unique reasons for running, i run to keep healthy and get back into shape after years of slacking!!
I think its been almost three months since i've started to run and so far it has been really good despite some unavoidable hiccups along the way, missing some runs due to circumstances. I resumed my long run today after a three week absence from doing my weekly sunday runs. My lack of running showed as my feet labored heavily to carry my weight on the tarred road as other runners past me by (next time i potong them back! :D). I did the 7km run today and towards the end of my run i decided that i should chronicle my experiences to track my own progress and share it with my friends :). Hence this blog was conceived, i felt the title was apt as it pretty much indicate how running is a big lifestyle change for me.
I've got a 15KM run and a half marathon (21KM) coming up so i should be training hard hard for it hehe. Since taking up running, i had to give up some late night lifestyle activities ;). It was hard to do initially but after the positive effects running had on me, (scoring regularly at futsal cos got good stamina!!) it was easier to let go. Looking back, if one year ago you had asked me to come run with you, i'd tell you "huh..running ahhh..errr call me yam cha later la" hahaha. Today if you'd asked me the same quetion, i'd say "ok..jomm".
I want to say thank you to those who have been encouraging me! much appreciated. And to those who asked "huh you still running ah??" . Yes im still running :)
Jom berlari lari.
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