Biking gives me wings =)
Been wanting to do a triathlon so biking was the logical next step after 3 years of running (from 2006) & completing my first full marathon last year (2008).
In fact, the $2K investment on my roadbike & joining JoyRiders was one of the best thing I did this year. Never thought I'll be such a fanatic, waking up at 4am on Wed & Fri morning for a ride! Would roll off from home at 4.15am, head to Thomson Longhouse to join the group before going towards Mandai, Clementi, Amoy & home via Nicoll Highway, a total of 65KM! By the time I reach home at 7.15am, I would be very HIGH from the adrenaline rush, excitedly sharing with Gerald how fast & far the group went.
Best thing is, cycling people are very friendly & extremely helpful! Made plenty of good friends along the way, many of them have done multiple triathlon both locally & overseas.. so motivated!
Waijia & Alvin after the OSIM Trialthon 2009
- WJ, a sincere & extremely kind-hearted gal who really touched my heart. "Contentment" so much to learn from her!
- Big A, the leader of the East who really takes good care of us newbies.
Eric & Looi after a typical Saturday morning ride
-E, my Shifu who soooo patiently taught me how to change gears, use cleats, drink on the bike, draft & pull and waited for me as I struggled to keep up with the group. Without his help & guidance, I'll never be as good a rider now.
- L, very gentlemanly & helpful. Will always remember my first huge fall along Coastal Road & how they stopped to help me.
Fungus & Anne during Tri Factor
- F, the number 7 never fails to bring F to my mind. My heart goes out to him. We wanna help where possible, just to chip in & show that we care... WJ, A, K & I as Air marshall.
- A, always filled with energy & never pretentious...everyone appreciate such frank attitude.
My biggest challenge so far.. the 100KM ride to Desaru over the Hari Raya Puasa long weekend.
Really improved a lot over the last 6 months. Still remember how I struggled during the Saturday Eastern ride. Now, Saturday rides are the most satisfying! Able to stay in the front of the front pack & if we are lucky, catch a huge group & draft! Hit my maximum speed of 51.1km/h on a flat road last Saturday... woohooo!
In fact, could feel my stamina improving. During long runs on ECP, could almost feel the wings on my back. Did my best timing so far of 10KM within 1 hour during the REAL Run. 4KM Trail, 0.6KM Sand, 10.4KM Taxiway/Road @ 91 mins, 29 secs
Year 2009
6 Dec 2009:
21KM - Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (TBD)
28 Oct 2007:
15KM - Real Run (
1hr 31mins 29secs*)
16 Aug 2009:
21KM - SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & AHM (2hr 25mins 55secs)
1 Aug 2009:
Cycle 20KM - OSIM Corporate Triathlon (Mini Mixed Relay, 20mins 41secs)
19 Jul 2009:
10KM - Shape Run (
1hr 2mins 11 secs*)
14 Jun 2009:
Cycle 40KM - Tri Factor (1hr 51mins 33secs)
24 May 2009:
15KM - Saucony Passion Run (1hr 43mins 20secs)
22 Feb 2009:
Cycle 20KM - OCBC Cycling
Year 2008
7 Dec 2008:
42KM - Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (
5hr 5mins 19secs*)
1 Nov 2008: Cycle 20KM - OSIM Corporate Triathlon (Sprint Mixed Relay, 1hr 12mins, 4secs)
24 Aug 2008: 21KM - SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & AHM (2hr 25mins 33secs)
20 Jul 2008:
10KM - Shape Run (1hr 12mins 26secs)
8 Jun 2008:
15KM - Saucony Passion Run (1hr 38mins 46secs)
31 May 2008:
10.5KM - Adidas Sundown Marathon (Team Relay, 1hr 8mins 1secs)
Year 2007
28 Oct 2007:
15KM - Real Run (1hr 39mins 13secs)
21 Oct 2007:
10KM - Great Eastern Women (
1hr 2mins 39secs)
3 Nov 2007:
5KM - OSIM Corporate Triathlon (Sprint Mixed Relay, Run 30mins 15secs)
Year 2006
3 Dec 2006:
10KM - Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (1hr 7mins 44secs)
27 Aug 2006:
10KM - SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & AHM
