I think it was a great experience for me altough things didn't work out well in the beginning...
I had cramp early in the morning. Struggled to go to school and bring the Boys Brigade out for the prize presentation. The ceremony overshot and I rushed home to bathe and have my dinner. Then it started to rain. My first thoughts were, why not I just give up without trying. However, not willing to let my friends down, I took 2 panadols and went to meet Shi and Ling. We took a cab down and met up with 3 other LINGS - Meiling, Qing Ling and Yan Ling.
Ling, Shi and myself
Myself, Qingling, Meiling and Yanling (Nice pose!)
While I was running, I saw another Ling - Seowling. Hahahaha! It was a LING-ful day. I was really happy with myself for completing the race in about 1 h 20 min. And I was glad I found my pacer cum buddy in running - Meiling. We really ran together from the beginning to the end without stopping, except at the water point where we drank some water.
My pacer buddy throughout the race - Meiling!
Throughout the race, I repeatedly told myself that I can do it and it's mind over my body. I know my body has no problem completing the race, but my mind is very weak and prone to give up. So I kept praying and asking God to give me the strength. I think I've conquered my mind. I need to train up my mind further if I want to succeed in life. Even in my own spiritual walk, I need my mind to work over my body to get past the boring basics and enter into enjoyment in the presence of God. I can do it!
Do I want to go for another run? Probably if there are friends going. I'm totally in pain now. Neck, shoulder, torso, quads, knees, feet... everywhere is in pain. I wonder how long it'll take for the pain to subside. I even had an abrasion on my waist due to my shorts. Will I overcome my pain and go for another one. I think I will.
And here's my medal and my number tag!
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