Tuesday at UPR

we luv tue, not b'cos we are done with our monday's blues and midweek is comin after tue..
we luv tue b'cos we can have our weekly dose of endorphine...in the tranquility of upp pierce reservoir (known affectionatly by hot runners as UPR)

its also here where we catch up with the week's gossips and happenings, what's the latest running gadgets, shoes that has hit the market,

any runs coming along, how's your running progress...

edwin, fast turning into a 6k specialist was out and back in very quick timing...

jason and mark were conquering the double ascent well and was great to see jimmy and pak loon joining us again

margaret and catherine were running well

francis and bobby were also there and of course, our dear HC, who always try to join us despite having to travel long distance to get to UPR

We're running in the rain...and we ain't complaining

the rain came early at about 1345
1630...no one send any msg or IM to ask if the run is on
wierd..

1700...margaret IM me..."run on"?
rain check: drizzle still but no more downpour
jason walked over and asked "run on boh?"
rain check: heavy man!!
"heavy rain...cancelled" i told him
1705...margaret again.."run on boh"
i IM all hot runners..this is final call...
msg: raining still...run cancelled...
deluge of messages comin in, "ok", "sui", "going home to sleep better, good call"
seems like all dun feel like running but waiting for someone to bring up the topic...
and one funny one: "very light rain, let's proceed"...
followed by "cuckoo la...are you even aware rain is heavy"
1715..its official...RUN IS OFF
hweechwee: ok..going to gym then, bye!

1730: margaret: "no rain liao, how?"
margaret, francis, HT, bobby and myself...
adamant that the spirit will not be easily conquered by some water droplets
decided to proceed...HC joining us as well...
another crazy runner :) but we like him

HT & bobby decided to run all the way to Upp Thomson Road...rain or heavier rain also dun care
margaret, francis & myself...hehe..pump room route for us...
can come back faster if it starts to rain crazily..

went off to a quick pace...motivated by the rain
steps were light, nimble...felt shiok on our forefoot running shoes
(margaret on newton, me newbalance 800)
fancis is running so much better and efficient now, he was not far behind when we turn around

HT & bobby were enjoying themselves...by the time they came back...
we were chatting happily, under the shelter of course
Tue is special for hot-runners, for me as well...
its like a ritual, akin to sun must attend church, tue must run
we like running, but more importantly, we love the companion of fellow runners

"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." says John Bingham

Record number 2010 in UPR

A very breathtaking mood picture of UPR taken by the keen eyed Edwin. He was among the record number of 15 runners for this year in UPR. Different distances (3, 6,9km) were completed. Finished at the same point to cool down and soaked up the joyfully relaxing evening in the picturesque UPR. 100plus were complimentary from Edmund (Welcome back after the long break from running in UPR) and Edwin. ... thanks.

Carried mobile phone in rear pocket of my running vest to try the Cardio Trainer application on Android. It did track the route and time accurately. Reported the distances and time taken with me registering the notification half the time. If a runner is not prepared to get a Garmin or equivalent, Cardio trainer will be able to give basic running information.

MJ liked his Kassos toe shoes. Some of us will definitely check it out.

Was happy to see Mark, Jason and Dennis enjoying the runs thus far for last 3 weeks in UPR.

Gan, thanks for running alongside especially the down-slope... Always interesting to observe how you tackle it with ease.

Cat seemed willing to try pose running. All the best for her journey into a different running technique.

Happy on the Run

112th run,

This week again 10 runners:

Poh: most consistent in her running style… steady, no rush and no stops on the slopes.

Edwin: Cheong in Track 24, Cheong in UPR as well. The undulating road will spice things up.Cat New: Whaa… the monkeys, better run faster to be away from them. Also, those intimidating slopes… The group felt she ran fast.

Fancis: Getting used to longer distances (6.5km) and the hilly terrain. Progressed much thru his interest and determination.

He looked much better and healthier nowadays. Very happy guy when you see him running.

Bobby: Steadily going pass the average 10km/hr mark.

Pak Loon: preparing for his reservist training.

Mark, Jason and Denise: Must be getting used to the slopes soon. They like the

challenge.

HT: took Pete’s cue… minimalist joy run. Not to wear any gadgets, free yourself from discipline to keep time, speed, heartrate, strategy, run technique etc…. Simply enjoy for a change… run at will, stop when feel like stopping.

News:

1. Edwin decided to take a new routine… run in UPR instead of Thursday.

2. Along with this change, will consolidate the Thursday runs into Tuesday while Bokz will start a series of Saturday early morning runs in East Coast Park for the long distance (>=15km) enthu.

3. There is a program for Android apps for free... CardioTrainer. You can check it out on YouTube also. It measures distance and speed thru GPS... uses voice to inform runner of status regularly. A close substitute for my Garmin? I will have to try it out. Another program is Mapmyrun.