Gurkhas Run

Did a slow relax run today. Started at 7+ and decided to try a completely new route. Since I'm a DR, shall not even attempt to map out the route that I took :P

I did mainly run/walk for this run and hence was comfortable most of the way. However, have got to say that the walk breaks sometimes disrupted the run and it was very difficult to resume the run after the break in momentum. Need more practice!

Passed by AMK and ran underneath the MRT track. I didn't notice that there was this small kiddie-like running track on the pavement until this run! Though this wasn't my first run past this stretch, but it is the first time I do that during the day, guessed that's why I only noticed it now.

I passed by several stretches that I saw several men running strongly past me ... reminded me that someone has told me that Gurkhas like to run there. Wah seh, first time get to "run" with Gurkhas, but just not at their pace lor :P

Even passed by Mt Vernon. Not a place I like since it reminded me of death ... the place just has this eery feel to it. Oh, but then again, that was also near the place where I used to go for my pistol training & tests and got my marksmanship when i was back in secondary school.

Saw the housing for Gurkhas ... wow, they look nice. Not like the standard HDB flats. These look big, and at that area, it actually looks like a nice place to stay! Peaceful & away from the noise.

Ran past many many eateries along the way and it sure was a challenge not to stop & fill my greedy tummy :P Finally stopped about 1hr 45mins into the run. At the snail pace that I was going, I reckoned that I cover 12-13km max.

Walked to the nearest food centre for my breakfast. Initially wanted to have some real breakfast like mee jiang kueh with soya bean drink but they didn't have that. But I'm not complaining bcoz I found this stall that served foo chou fish balls with dry mee sua! Hooray!!! The serving was pretty small but it was enough to keep my tummy happy.

With a satisfied tummy, I slowly walked to the nearest mrt station. Wow, didn't know the area around the station is SOOOO happening! They have many small shops there, eateries, bakeries, tiny shops. Too bad I didn't have the luxury of time to stay there and explore the area more, but I shall do that one of the days after work! Just go there for dinner, R&R a little before heading home after a sian day at work. Should be good for my soul. After a brief exploration of the place, I took the train home.

Nice run. Shorter than last week, but that's ok. I must care for my legs.