Still a Newbie at Heart!

(i thought i better start rambling on about running just in case some new running friends stumble upon my blog, only to be horrified that i ramble more on food!

but i could be repetitious!)

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last saturday we got our lazy bums out of bed at 6am to meet with some friends to tackle the 'double hills' route as i honestly couldn't remember it since the NB 15k. at that time, it was my first introduction to the route and i was VERY ill-prepared! (i did very badly, too)

it was a good morning run and it was very nice to bump into other runners along the way. it is when everyone exchange greetings and crack a joke or two, i am then reminded that not ALL KL-lites are stuck up and unfriendly! (but who knows, they may even originate from other states. =D)

i have to admit that a year ago, i wouldn't have expected myself to have improved nor would i have contemplated doing a full a marathon some time in the future. i never thought that by now, i would hunger to further improve myself with running half marathons and that an easy 10k run over the weekend is just not enough.

it's like, "that was it? next time i want to do 15k ..."

i have started stalking runners' blogs within the local community and i'm not sure whether they're flattered or terrified. hehe. i am forever in awe with their achievements and the fun they always have when running with friends.

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it's funny when you talk to a non-runner and they get impressed with your 10km achievement and they'd moan that they wouldn't be able to do it. i've begun to tell them that you'll have to start somewhere and try running 5km first and you will soon realise that 10km is an achievable distance without killing yourself.

once, a non-runner asked a lady and i how do we do it, i mean, how and where do you begin. she probably got confused when the lady and i told her different things but eventually conceded on one thing - that you will have to increase your speed/pace bit by bit and continue jogging/running at least 3 times a week, at a minimum.

i first started with the distance. do or die, i had to complete that 5km no matter how long it would take. and the first time, it took me an hour. 2 weeks later, i would set my target to let's say 50mins. 2 weeks later, 45mins. something like that.

but nobody wants to listen to a newbie, hehe. the lady has 4 years of experience under her belt! =)

also don't think you'll lose a lot of weight once you start running! i did lose some but i'm at a plateau now and my current running regime merely maintains my current weight so that's good for the time being.

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even if you don't have a partner who enjoys running as much as you do, there are running groups available around the klang valley and they would welcome you with open arms should you want to join them for their runs!

i hope to be able to make some more new friends along the way!

hmmm ... and yes, i'm a bit bored that my next run is 26th sept and 17th oct but they are both very short distance. phhhbbbbt.

but maybe one fine sunday i will join the runners for their 20k morning run from bukit aman to hartamas and let's see how i fare!

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[yeah i know no one is probably reading this, haha, but i just thought i'd talk to myself since blogs do act as a diary for me.]