It's my 5th run for the year. As usual, again in Putrajaya. I was really training hard for this so that I could record timing of lower than 45 minutes. But agony happened when I sprained my left calf on Friday. To make it worse, I had to pay RM10 as fine for late collection of the kit.
As I was limping on Saturday, I was contemplating, whether to go or no. Finally decided, let's just walk and get the medal. because I paid RM48, it would be a waste if I don't take part.
I reached there 25 minutes before the race. Didn't do much warm up apart from stretching. As the race started, I jogged slowly and did like 6 minutes pace for 1st 2km and 27 minutes for 1st 5km.
Halfway through, I got a bit energised, as I don't really feel the pain. It was even sweeter, when I meet Tengku Zafrul, CEO of CIMB. I told him "Hi Tengku, Nice seeing you" He replied " yeah man, keep it going:, by giving hi-5.
There were at least 4 water stations and I didn't feel much thirsty as I wasn't pushing much. The distance markers were not accurate.
Upon reaching the final km, I could see Wisma Tani, which means it's towards finishing. After the KBS junction, I sprinted , as it was only last 500M and I manage to overtake at least 5 runners.
My timing was 55:23 unofficial.
Good thing, after that, I manage to meet Syakilla Salni whom I admire as sportsperson. She was humble and tall. I took picture with her. couldn't sleep after that. Next I had chance to meet Tengku Zafrul and manage to chat with him. Glad to share my timing and upcoming runs. he was amazed.
It's my indirect resume to him.
Now, for 3 months no tournament. Just focus on mileage.
