I’m running the 400m event tomorrow.
My last race was last year, I did 53.75s on a bad leg. Yes that bad of a timing, even a junior could ‘trash’ me.Last year was a wasted year , where I trained too early into the injury and kept getting injured. I’ve learned my lesson.
This year and now currently I’m much more stronger!
Section 3 of 6 Finals
1 1025 Lim, Chin Ken Bvs
2 1011 Lim, Jun Yan Amk
3 1151 Ng, Yan Wei Aaron Njc
4 1308 -, Muhd Shah Unattached
5 1032 Zulhilmi, Afiqul Adi Bvs
6 1198 Wong, Jing Jie Rvh
7 1039 Wong, Chun Foong J Cjc
8 1006 Ahmad, Mohd Farha Amk
I’m being slotted in Heat 3 of 6. It’s the crappy heats. Heats 1 and 2 are usually the top runners in Singapore. Good luck to those, in those heats. I wish I was in it, at least I can try to trail them for a PB. Got 2 JC guys in my heat plus a few promising sec sch runners. I’m like 10 years their senior, haha!
The oldest runner there tomorrow probably!
Well just run my own race lah
It has been a long ardous process of re-training these few months, slowly I’ve seen myself getting back to shape. Fit but not fast as seen from my recent time trials which is
80m - 9.47s
150m - 17.8s
300m - 37.56s
I was injured, recovered and healed but the niggling injury feeling is still there, but the training still continues. I’ll only stop if its bad, but so far, the training that has been given to me, I was able to complete and handle it. Puke or not.
The above timing indicates that I’m doing ok-ok for the longer sprint, while the shorter sprints I’m crap. That’s no where near my personal best. Hahaha yes laugh at my timings for all you want, but you’ve to start from somewhere. You can only improve over time. Here’s my analysis of my two time trials, the 150m & 300m
From my 150m time-trial (17.8s), my predicted timing for
100m = 12.02s
200m = 24.03s
300m – 39.45s
400m = 54.34sConverted at http://www.brianmac.demon.co.uk/sprints/pred600.htm
So from my 150m time-trial timing , tomorrow 400m race I’ll likely be doing a 54 seconds race. Hahaha I might as well join the ladies category. So slow!
From my 300m time-trial (37.56s), my predicted timing for
150m = 17.06s
200m = 23.07s
400m = 51.77sConverted at http://www.brianmac.demon.co.uk/sprints/pred600.htm
While my 300m time-trial timing indicate that I could do a sub52 seconds run. Well that’s more like it. And from that timing I should be doing a faster 150m timing. Hahaha weird la I am. I’m more of an endurance runner trying to train my fast twitch muscle. I think it’s easier to train your endurance rather than training for speed.
Hmmm I don’t know which timing to rely on. But I’m hoping for the latter. My goal isn’t that high this year. Hoping for a sub52 seconds 400m timing. And once that’s achieved, I’ll try to go lower
I don’t really feel nervous when I run even at the starting line, but I do have butterflies however, but it only occurs days before the race. Kinda weird. I get all ‘excited’ and kanchiong thinking about if I’ll do well. But one thing I’ve learned over the years is to have faith in your training. If it’s bad timing, then accept it and go back to the drawing board to a better run next time round
“Haiya, I think too much … Just run my own race”
Good luck Sha! I’ll be running next (ok… behind, VERY behind) to you in spirit! :P
in spirit … thats scary infact thinking about it … haha
Best of luck man! Hey where do u train anyway? I wont mind joining you once in a while to get myself fit again. Heh!
i train with my training mates most of the time but if i train on my own, its usually at NTU. you stay north right. haha maybe meet in the middle. still got my number right
stay relaxed but focused.
dun think too much about the timing. just think about the way you are going to run your race.
the timing will come.
all the best dude!
Thanks babe!
Yeah will keep that in mind. very da simple vs our coach advise, too many to remember, “cock your ankle, firm the abs, this is ur big race, go for it, run your own race, dun think too much, pump the arms, etc” haha … he’s cute la, too many athletes to handle and super nice
i heard u guys jack him during training. the bf leading the way. hahaha.
poor coach.
i miss training with you guys! argh!
you bf the instigator and leader! haha
yeah we all miss training wif u … miss to see the huge tidbits you carry in ur doraemon bag
haha…my doraemon bag sia. nobody to share snacks with you guys anymore issit?
try ur luck with my younger brother’s bag. he has a doraemon bag too. =)
hahaha, he also! dua sarip dol. ok next time i spot check him
eh btw i spot a gurl wait for him everytime after training
All the best dude. Just run your own race lah ;)
yup i will