SGRiver-Esplanade-Kallang Run

I wanted to do a short run before kayaking course and so decided to deposit my barang in the gym before I head out for a run. As I got to the gym, the view that greeted me was just spectacular. It was minutes past 7am and the sun was still just peering out from behind the clouds. Isn't it beautiful ? Too bad I wasn't there for a swim, else I think it would be very therapeutic.

Having to keep to the time, I didn't waste time and proceeded down for my run. Initially I didn't want to run the SGRiver-Esplanade-Kallang route coz it was just too predictable, but wanted to go explore other areas and see whether I could find any hidden gems around the CBD. But the lack of time and I didn't want to risk being late, I decided to just do the safe route. With my ipod, glasses & gym keys safely in place, I headed out towards Boat Quay and was very surprised when I ran past the back alley and saw many revellers from the night before loitering in the alley, some obviously still recovering from the copious amount of alcohol they had imbibed. Regretted running past the alley and had to pick up pace to avoid any unpleasantness ...

Stopped about 10 mins into the run to do my stretching, and was able to have a very nice view of the sun, bright orange, on the same level as The Flyer. It was really beautiful and I just stopped there to stretch while admiring the beauty of it ... too bad I didn't have my camera with me to capture this beautiful moment ...

I still felt very tired from the run, less than 20 mins into the run and I was like dreading the distance, the run and wondering how I'm able to do the return leg. This really isn't a good sign. So obviously the tuesday CBD run when I felt tired wasn't due to the immense heat, it was my own body. What's wrong with me ? Why am I not enjoying my run ? Why am I feeling so tired, so out of whack ? Why ? Why ? Should I rest more ? But its not as if I'm over-exercising ? I used to think maybe I should rest in between my workouts, but hey, its not as if my workouts are strenous. Definitely not as compared to many others who do more strenous exercises and more than once a day! So what's it with me ?

I slowed down several times but tried not to stop to walk as I was afraid my stopping will just melt my resolve to run ... so I just went at a very slow pace and struggled all the way to Kallang, hitting the sea sports club that I would be returning to later for my kayaking course, u-turning 30 mins into the run so that I can hit a 1 hr run. I took a walk after the u-turn to catch my breath and trotted on back the same route as I came. The run was made worse by the low tide as it dried up the Kallang waters and left a very repulsive looking and pungent smelling river. Running that stretch was very unpleasant that morning.

On my way back, I saw this figure in a familiar top running towards my direction. Hmm, the top looks like the KL Pacesetters T ... as the figure approaches, I thought "hmmm, looks familiar ... " suspected it was who I tot he was but didn't dare to ack in case I ack the wrong person and malu myself ... ran a few more steps and saw him wave. Yes! So its him! Below was our non-verbal communication ... (words in brackets is what I intended to say, and what I assumed he meant by his body language) :P

He : *waved to me* (Morning!)
Me : *waved back* (Morning!)
Me : *smiled ... sticked out tongue* (going to peng san liao, tired!! cannot catch my breath to talk)
He : *sticked out tongue too* (tired too but I'm carrying on .... )
Both : *nodded and proceeded on* (ok, can't stop to talk else will break momentum and may end up walking the rest of the journey back :P bye, cya later!)

Power of non-verbal communication ... when communication transcends the spoken words .... hahahahaha

Finally returned to the gym building all tired and drenched. (Yes, I was drenched with sweat from the run! ) Dun tink I was so drenched during the noon time run. What was going on man ? I quickly did my stretching, cooled down and headed back to the gym to shower. Was a tiring run, with some pain and tightness on my calf. Haiz, think I have to return to running on the treadmill for now, and at a much shorter distance ...

Though a short tiring run, I was glad I managed to run a little. Its a nice way to start a weekend morning. :)