F1 Nature Run 2010

Recently i did this event that was organised by F1 Runners. Part of the race was to showcase the VFF shoes in this trail event. Clarence and myself were priviledged to run this event. After the run, we were present at the VFF booth to provide our little support. Was also glad to see friends e.g. Mohan who was wearing yellow jersey and made new ones (they were wearing VFF too).

OCBC Cycle 2010 - Pictures

Here are some pictures taken during last weekend OCBC Cycle. Overall, it was an enjoyable and smooth race. To our amazement, we did well as a team due over the following facts

(1) We only had 2-3 training rides
(2) First outing as a complete team
(3) Kah Shin's first cycling race
(4) 3 out of 4 were using sports shoes instead of clips-on

Nevertheless, we managed to clock 1:09hrs and stayed as group throughout the 40km. I believed our photo crossing the finish line, showed it all why we are a team!

Race Across America

Lately i have been thinking of doing an ultra event. However, it is not the normal ultra running event that i have been doing for the past 2 years.

The urge to test my physical limits in this area, was tempting! I have checked that no Singaporeans had ever done it before. Hmm.. looks promising to attempt to be the first to try it.

Not to keep in suspense, this ultra event is none other than the Race Across America. It is a transcontinental bicycle race starting on the west coast and finishing on the east coast. The race covers 3000 miles across the Rockies, the heartland of America, and finally the Appalachians. It continues to stands as one the toughest events in the world and a tribute to human endurance.


I have asked my "partner in crime", Lam if he is interested to do 2 man team. Anyway, preparation for this event is not easy as support crews and certain logistic are mandatory. The earliest date to start dreaming is only Year 2011 onwards. 


Til then, akan datang....

OCBC Cycle 2010

Something different for a change........

For the past 2 years, running has been my core sports. I have spent time training and racing in running events. Come this Sunday, i will be participating in a cycling event with some of my friends. We have been some easy trainings such as LCK area, Mandai area and the last one was a trip to Batam.

I am looking forward to this. The last time i cycled in a race, was during Ironman Switzerland in 2007.

Not expecting anything, but to enjoy and complete the race safely!

Razor TV Interview on Barefoot Running

Recently, three of us (Barefoot Pua, Uncle Hock Kian and myself) did an interview with Razor TV. Check this out.

Barefoot Running Part 1

Barefoot Running Part 2

Barefoot Running Part 3

Barefoot Running Part 4

Barefoot Running Part 5

Enjoy folks!

Registration Confirmation - UTMB@2010

I received the email from UTMB organizer that i am selected to run in this year Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc again. This is definitely a redemption for me and i will be looking forward (of course, training hard..) to this mega event once again. I hoped the valuable "lessons" and experience learnt last year, will help me in this year's preparation. Will be doing lots of hill / stairs workout, using the trekking poles (time to invest in good ones) and refueling myself during training.

One hesitation for me, is whether to run this race in Vibram Fivefingers (which i have been used to) or to go back to trail shoes. < will be posting the latest trail shoe i got from HK>. I have to make the decision in the next 2-3 months.

Also glad that Steven has been accepted in this race as well. Will be awaiting to hear the news from Kah Shin and Clarence.

Reflections - 2009

Year 2009 has passed quickly. Reflecting back, it has been a great year in my personal life and work. I am thankful that both of my children are growing well and healthy. Jayden has graduated from kindergarden and will be going on to Pri 1 in 2010. We are happy to hear that he is very well-liked in Jurong Calvary Kindergarden. Our wish is that he will enjoy his experience in Pri 1, do well for all his assessment and continue to be liked by his teachers and peers. As for Maygane, she will be also joining another new nursery school, Centre of New Life. This year will be a foundation year for her and we will be enrolling her in JCK in Year 2011. 

As for Sharmaine, we thanked God that she "pull" through this year being the HOD for Mother Tongue Department. After serious considerations and prayers, she has decided to step down to be the subject head instead. We hope that 2010 will continue to be a fruitful year in her work. 

For myself, i had another promotion to JG5 within one year. I am thankful for the many opportunities in my work, although i had to juggle with different tasks, often challenging and time-demanding. For 2010, i will still be doing the same tasks as i have done. I have to think of ways to do it better. I may also move on to the Turnaround project. 

In terms of my sports, i had a wonderful time competing alongside with my close friends. The major disappointment was the DNF at 150km in Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc. Lessons were learnt and valued. I will be returning to UTMB in 2010 again. Another wonderful experience i have done in Q4 2009, was to embark on barefoot running and/or minimalist running (in VFF). I have nothing but full of praise for barefoot running. I believed in it so much that in fact, i will be doing a few races in barefoot running for 2010.

To end off this year, was to compete in a charity event, LTAW and came back as first team. 

Like previous years, i will be planning and updating on the races i will be embarking for 2010. Stay tuned.