My 1st Marathon. Prior to the run, i kena Iliotibial Band Syndrome (IBS).it is a stinging sensation just outside of my left knee. I rested 4 weeks to the race, hoping it will be alright.. who am i kdding? I felt the pull at 2km! at 13km(East coast), i almost gave up cause the pain was getting worst. Then i decided to walk and see if it will get better.(again, who am i kidding!) by the time i hit 20km(after numberous start stop and applying deep heat on my knee) I got my 2nd wind and walked non stop for 8km. the worst part of the race must be the 30-37km. limping, resting, wondering what the heck am i doing this for. see pics for yourself..
walking funny liao... as i need to compensate for my left knee, my right foot started to hurt!
after awhile i was switching walking positions(as if there are many) to lesser the pain on my left knee and right foot! And once u get "that painless walking position", u want to keep walking as long as u can....
by this time, i was at 40km. almost there....stilling wondering what the heck am i here....
pain...
even with 25METERS to go, i cant walk properly! actually i was getting emotional. i knew ppl were taking pics, didnt want them to see me teary(wondering what the heck am i doing here!)
finally! i tried jogging, cannot!
YES! took me 8hrs and 3mins! walked more than 30km!
good thing about finishing late is, they take good pics of you! and many solo shots!
We are the foos family. PaFoo ~ PaPa Frank Foo. MaFoo ~ MaMa Melanie Tan. KaFoo ~ Daughter Kayzia Foo. KiFoo ~ Son Kieran Foo
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
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Goodness, you are very determined!
You go, Papa Foo! You inspire many others. I'm going to do a race one of these days. I don't think I'll do the marathon, ...I'll have to start with a 5 K at least.
8 hours to finish? It's about the same length of time Mikey waited to get his new iPhone 3GS !!!!
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