the SHAPE experience

So I went for 4 classes yesterday - Pilates, StretchFit, Yoga and Yogasana with one intention in mind, which is to stretch out all my muscles in preparation for the SHAPE run. After class, Ariel and I had our dinner at Lerk Thai and we went shopping at Causeway Point :) I managed to find a pair of shades that's similar to the one I saw in River Island! *beams* I really enjoyed our time together, it's not often you find a friend that you feel comfortable hanging out with :)

So I got home around 9ish, and I just slacked till around 10ish-11 where panic started setting in. With the help of my sister, I managed to lay out my clothes, filled up the vital information on the back of my number tag, packed my bag with all essential items and read up on the route. YES, I only knew of the route and all last night! Now you should understand why I panicked hahaha.
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I ended up sleeping at around 12ish, clocking in slightly less than 5 hours of sleep but I felt pretty much awake. I guess the adrenaline already started pumping in my body hahaha! I took my shower, prepared my peanut butter sandwich (peanut butter is my latest addiction!) and just stuck my feet into the uSqueez to massage my feet and legs. Soon it was 6am, and I made my way out.

As I walked to the bus-stop, I enjoyed how quiet my neighbourhood was in the early morning and how cool the air was. I felt alone beacause I wasn't meeting Joyce/ Geraldine/ Jiewei, but I saw a lady who was also taking part in the SHAPE run walked towards the bus-stop. We both smiled at each other and suddenly I didn't feel so alone after all :)

It was quite an interesting sight on the train. At every stop, a couple of ladies will board the train to make the journey down to City Hall. In the words of our TVproduction 'gay' script, we were "bloody everywhere"!! =P I can't help but feel 'united' in a way despite running is pretty much an individual sport.

Upon reaching City Hall, it was already 7ish. Quickly deposited my bag at the baggage counter and made my way to the start line. I needed the toilet and the queue was damn long!! I also spotted Jiewei and Ziwei at the 5km starting area and I joined them. =D

Well well... I enjoyed the run, alot. I enjoyed the scenery of the CBD area... So much better than the 1st year in my opinion. :) I'm glad that I managed to jog all the way without stopping to walk unlike the previous year. I think having a good playlist helped in providing the motivation (other than perseverance and willpower) as I am quite dependent on music. *I achieved my personal best to date, and I can't wait for the personal certificate to be mailed!* After finishing the run, I grabbed the cup of water and H2o and immediately headed for the sports massage and we didn't have to wait too long. The lady really released the tension from my left hamstring and I felt normal for once. :) But the queue for the goody bag was a killer. I don't know why year after year, the collection of the goody bag is still such a headache. There's no clear indication of where the queue started and people get confused and form their own lines. *sighs*

After this run, I realised how much I enjoyed running and yoga. :) These two activities complement each other to a T. I like how running brings people together. I was making my way out of the sports massage tent when this lady started talking to me about running and asked about my run and asked if I'll be joining 10km next year. :) hehehe I'm thinking of attempting the nike 10k run, I wonder if I'm making a suicidal move since my plantar arch is aching like crazy now and if I would really finish the run without being carried out... and 10, 000 people running together... it's gonna get quite crowded =\ decisions... decisions..