At last Saturday's run to labrador park, I had arranged to run with Tiwazz on Thursday night so that I could run 3 times a week. I had also invited Roentgen, who joined us for breakfast on Saturday for the run since sgriver is his "territory".
I had asked teelee along when I met him on MSN one of the days. Nemo declined to join as he wanted to do his own ninja. I asked Junie on Thursday itself and was delighted that she could join in the run.
We all met up at 645pm at the CBD run start point where Roentgen kindly picked us up to drive us to SGRiver. Roentgen didn't know where to park and was asking us whether can park at Zouk -___-" (aiyo, isn't that your territory lokun?? :P) Well, none of us knew coz no one has ever been to Zouk (Wow! we sure are a guai1 bunch yah??) except for Tiwazz (whose last visit was over a decade ago?)
We reached Zouk, did some light stretching and was on our way, doing a very slow jog along sgriver, to clark quay and esplanade. At Esplanade we stopped to walk as by that time my shin was again complaining and Roentgen and tiwazz, worried that I wasn't doing well, stopped me from running and insisted that i walk. We did a relaxing walk along Esplanade, chit chatting and enjoying the cool breeze. The open air atrium was abuzz with buskers performing some fire stunts and there were people crowding around to watch these free performances. There were also many joggers doing their evening jog along Esplanade.
As it started to drizzle, we decided to u-turn back and did a slow jog back to sgriver. Roentgen taught me the Jeff Galloway 4mins run/1 min walk technique and we tried that technique all the way back. Along the way, we met the Running Lab group doing their cool down. It was a pretty big group and we met IMD, run3, tekko and dasher amidst the group. We chatted briefly with the gang, its a long time since i last met dasher and run3 and yakked a little with dasher, suaning him about not joining the CBD run ... must be we tooo slow for him liao lah <_<
Met Shutehelup with them and realised he had been trying to reach me on my mobile. I didn't take my mobile as today the run was what Roentgen & Tiwazz considered as MY run so I was confident we would run as a group ( I trust them to take care of me and will not leave me behind) and hence did not bring my phone. Big mistake as I already told Shut previously to contact me so that he could join us for dinner. My bad really, felt bad for being so irresponsible! Sorry Shut! *bow* Thankfully Shut was smart enough to based on our running route to get to us, else I'll be sooo guilty for making him wait!
We did our run/walk back to sgriver, passing by the countless watering holes (Robertson Quay side was sooo ulu wonder how the business there survive) and the buzz at Clark Quay. We should really go Clark Quay to have dinner one of these days. We need not drink but I'm sure there are lots of places to hang out and just have a good dinner. If we want some place quieter we can opt for Robertson Quay.
By the time we returned to sgriver I could really feel the strain on my shin. Was getting worried but there really isn't much I could do. We did our cool down and stretching on the crooked bridge and Roentgen went to his car & came back with cold 100+ for each of us (he had bought them and placed in the cold pack or something). So thoughtful of Roentgen! Thanks brudder!! *thumbs up*
After more chit chat, we finally proceeded to Bukit Ho Swee for our much awaited muay dinner! It was unfortunate that we couldn't find any halal food to buy for Shut but he insisted he was not hungry and didn't wan to eat dinner. I think he was just being polite and didn't want to spoil our dinner plans. Really salute him for his consideration and understanding. We shared porridge with fishcake, lots of roughage, ikan bilis & peanuts (while this dish is heavenly!!! very sinful but really worth it man!). Their home made barley was however extremely disappointing. We unanimously agreed that it tasted more like plain water. If we grade the food as good, then the service is on the exact opposite of the scale. They serve you reluctantly and basically show no interest in your business. *shake head*
After dinner, we decided to head to Zion road to have dessert and hopefully get some halal food for Shut. Unfortunately there wasn't any food for Shut but he was happy to be able to get banana shake (his favourite concoction of blended banana - no sugar added). Among the rest of us we had ice kacang, chendol, almond jelly & cheng tng. After more yakking, we left for home. Roentgen was kind enough to offer to drive us back but I insisted that we will take a cab home as he had to pack for his business trip tomorrow and so didn't want to trouble him.
Was a good relaxing run tonight. Am really thankful to everyone (Tiwazz, Roentgen, Teelee & Junie) for accompanying me for the run, especially the guys who slowed down so much, even to walk with me!!! just to accomodate me! I felt bad but they kept reassuring me that its fine. Thanks guys for making this my recovery run and thanks for showing me the 4min run/1min walk!!
I enjoyed myself truly!
:)
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