Rained Out Again!!

The Triladies Triathlon got rained out today! It seems like the weather has not been too kind to us this year on race days! Oh well... There are somethings in life we have no control over... However, we do have control over how we respond to the situations we are confronted with or challenged by. I do know a number of ladies who have trained hard and long for this very day! Do take heart ladies! It is not just about race day... It is about the training sessions that took you there! The training sessions that have made you more determined and stronger as an athlete and as a person! Remember... "It is not the destination but the Journey that matters most!" ~ Anonymous. Keep the fire and passion burning in you til your next race! Swim, Bike, Run, Ladies!! ;o)

I'VE COMPLETED THE RACE!!

Yes... I've completed the Aviva 70.3! Though it may not be my first ironman race, I am very glad and pleased that I've completed it! The week leading up to the race was crazy for me... I had a very full week of work and meetings. Everything was packed back to back!! I didn't have time to prepare my race equipment or even think about the race at all!! And naturally... the feelings of panic started to creep in!! Not only was I busy... Training for the race was also minimal!! Adding both situations... Made it very challenging ~ Psychologically!! I had to take a step back to calm my nerves and reminding myself to remain centered and balanced!

Among what seemed like chaos, I always knew that there is always light at the end of the tunnel!! True enough... GOD has already 'planted' wonderful 'Angels' (friends) in my life! None of them were racing but I sure kept them busy in helping me get ready for my race! They were absolutely wonderful as they went around picking up my last minute orders, hunting for water bottle brackets to reading up on the bike course and driving me through it the day before the race. I am truly blessed with them!! My heartfelt Thank You!!

I was also pleasantly surprised to see many familiar faces along the race course of people who made special efforts to be there to give me moral support!! A BIG Thank You to friends who cheered and supported me during the race!! Of course... Special Thanks to The First Stride ladies for getting up so early just to cheer me on!! I heard you all loud and clear each time I rode and ran pass! hahahha... Your cheers and encouragements kept me going!! Thank You!!

Last but never the least... My loving sisters and niece who cheered, supported, and saw me complete my race! I love you!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Congratulations and Well Done, Ladies! You have all completed your First Half Marathon!! And in good time! Do give yourselves a pat on your back... It was no small feat! YOU DID IT!! Yippie!! And for all who ran this morning... Well Done to you too! Rest well and take good care!

Tomorrow is Race Day!!

Tomorrow is Race Day for the Singapore Bay Run!! It is an exciting day for four ladies who have been training with The First Stride Programme... It will be their first Half Marathon EVER!! They are all conditioned and ready! They have had a few months of training in preparation for the race... Only about 12 hours to go Ladies!! I believe you will all do great and it will be a fantastic experience!! Enjoy the race and have fun!! To Everyone who's running tomorrow... ALL THE BEST and see you at the race! Rest Well!

It's ALL About Race Day!

We got rained out at today's OSIM International Triathlon! The organizers made the difficult call of stopping the race due to the inclement weather! To put things in perspective, our lives are worth more than any race... So thank you organizers! For many of us (myself included) would not have thought twice... and would have carried on racing. Unwise but true! I know many have trained long and hard for this day! Do take heart! There's always another race! All we can do is to do our part and prepare ourselves, however, there are some things we have no control over. So just take it in our stride... Basically, not to take life too serious yah!! ;op We have to learn to see the humour in life, particularly, when things don't go according to our plan! I must admit that despite the rain, it was quite fun walking and running around in the mud! Quite a mud bath if I may add!! hahaha... Chatting with friends and making new friends as we talked about the race and the weather was a change from the usual 'zooming and zipping' by... Til the next race everyone! Keep well and keep training!

Rain or Shine!

Due to the wet weather, many ladies who registered for the adidas Women's Run did not turn up for the run today. A few of the ladies did brave the inclement weather to join us! And I would like to thank you for your attendance as it meant that the efforts and time spent in co-ordinating and organising the run by a team of dedicated individuals did not go to waste. I had a wonderful time running, chatting, and sharing with you today. The small run group provided me with the opportunity to get to know each of you better and also to address your individual questions and concerns. All adidas Women's Run will be conducted RAIN or SHINE! We have alternative run session plans for wet weathers. So just head on down the next time even when it showers! See you all on 19th August!

Congratulations Ladies!!

I would like to Congratulate three of the ladies in The First Stride programme for completing the Passion 10km Run and clocking their personal best run times!! Among them, their run times have improved by 5minutes to 17 minutes!!! It is fantastic!! What an accomplishment! Well Done, Ladies!! It was such joy to see the smiles and glows on your faces as you told me your times! Your commitment, discipline and hard work have certainly paid off! Keep it up!! We will continue to train together for your next goal... So keep on running!!