CW-X Field Test

The weather today was rather dull due to a hazy fog coming in and the overall warm ambiance did not do much justice. Head off to the running track at a local university(USM) for my first track run in long long long time. It was an interesting experience , slipped on the CWX and went for a run. The CW-X is a very comfortable and nice fit, initially was a bit weird though but after a lap around the track it was a super snuggle fit.

Had to abruptly stop after 5K as the track was being setup for a football match, bummer indeed. :( no worries gonna hit the track tomorrow morning. Will need to try it over a longer distance do test on the feel and functionality. But first impression on CW-X is two thumbs up ! ;) Check out the gear at here !

To Barefoot or Not to Barefoot !

Fellow runner and mentor dropped me an email on the following link, interesting reflection on the need of running shoes vs. running barefoot. Take a look you maybe pleasantly surprised ! :)

Happy New Year 2009 ! New Year RUN !

A great start to the new year with a refreshing run this morning after last night New Year Eve racket and noise at my place, damn it was bad !!!! It was quite the run though running at my heart rate through out the run but I think I need to readjust the upper and lower limit on the heart rate. NOTE TO SELF: Adjust to LL:140-UL:150.

Suprising the usual running crowd was there, I expected most of them to be fast asleep after ushering 2009 last night but these ppl are hardcore, wat to say la. These people LIVESTRONG !! Looking forward to the running events in 2009 especially participating in the following ones

1) KL International Marathon (Half)
2) NIKE 10K Human Race
3) Penang Bridge International Marathon (Half)
4) Singapore International (Half)

Its a great start, it should get only better, train diligently and consistently ....

Till the next run ... the adventure continues :)

2008 Running Summary

Hey hey its the last day of 2008 ! Above my proud summary of my runs since I started using the Nike Plus tool.

Major Marathon's this Year
1) Tanjung 10K
2) Penang Bridge Marathon ( Fun Run )

There were so many learning this year since I first began running from Sifu(i.e. Foong) as well as Mr. Raman whom inspired me to run marathons. Its has been quite the journey and I am looking forward to next year 2009 which is going to an amazing year for my running activities. I happy with my progress admist the injuries that I had to endure but its was a learning process never the less.

The adventure continues into 2009 !

Injury Plagued !!!

I am down down down ! Damn, been side benched for the past few days. It's so frustrating that I cannot continue with my training :( My knees have been getting from bad to worse, even walk became such a big challenge. Well I am partly to be blamed for that for kinda sorta overdoing with my workouts that led to this .....

Also found out that I was doing the wrong thing to treat the injury, that made it from bad to worse. For example treating the knee swelling with running warm water is a NO! NO! NO! Your suppose the ICE it to reduce the swelling instead ... hmmm me and my wise moves.

Well there is also another saying "You can keep a good man down !" so I shall return better , stronger its just the waiting its killing me .... the adventure continues ......

Blog Reads - A Guide

Hi All ! I've decided to have some structure to my blogs so that its easy to read by different section of interest that encompasses the following

1. Daily Journal (i.e. My Running Adventures) - On Running Days
   
2. Marathon Calendar (i.e. those of interest to me of course, I should be able to create a gadget for this) - Weekends
   
3. Exercise (i.e. Pre-Post Stretches ) - Weekends
   
4. Nutrition (i.e. To Eats and Not To Eats as per my experience) - Weekends
   
5. A Runners Tools (i.e. Nike+) Weekends
   

I think this about covers it, shall add on when there is more ... Just a note Weekends meaning articles will be published on Weekends so a different article every week ;)