run baby run

standard chartered marathon. my.. took the life out of me, or my legs rather. it's definitely the craziest thing i've done so far and also my greatest achievement yet. i told myself i'll never run a marathon again.. but i might just go against my own word. thinking about it.. this marathon was more than just a run. i actually enjoyed the experience.. yes, even when i thought i was going to die of over-exhaustion along nicoll highway.. i can honestly say that i enjoyed every minute running.

the most impressionable thing about the run was this caucasian couple. they had a message on their backs saying, "because our beautiful daughter who cannot walk inspire us to try". the lady had a picture of their daughter with the message. when i read it.. i was actually going to cry. it was really touching. there were other encouraging messages too.. some very cute.

"you're not tired, it's just the lactic acid!"
" :) "
"this is my dream come true"
"no tail-gating. keep a safe distance & enjoy your run."
"for him -->"
"<--for her"

oh, another interesting thing. there was these 3 people.. probably 17-18. the girlfriend and boyfriend dressed up as a bride and groom.. then their friend as the pastor. HAHA! it was the cutest thing i ever saw. in some sense, they helped me finish the race.

finishers of 21.1km. yoohoo!

my time was horrid.. but considering i didn't train, i guess it'll do. finishing this year's marathon makes me want to go for it again next year.. just to try and better my timing. my plan.. stick to half-marathon first. but eventually, i'll want to run the full marathon at least once. oh man, i think i'm nuts.