After coming back from The Jetty, I tried to sleep. But all I could do was blink. I was saying to myself, "C'mon Sherilyn, you need the rest for the run!" I slept off around 2.30am. At 5.55am, *Common's Make My Day*, *snooze*. Woke up, turned off the alarm. Switched off the porch light, security alarm, back light and I had myself prepared for the run. 6.55am, started the car engine, drove towards MMU. Arrived circa 7.10am. There were a few Singapore cars, participants, and EngSoc society who were still setting up at that time. Registered myself and waited for my friend. 30 minutes passed, more and more participants came and still no sign of my friend (maner plak budak nih.. ishk.. lambatnyerrr..).
He finally arrived at nearly 8am (grrrr...). The announcers said to register ourselves and take a seat for the officiating ceremony by the mayor's representative. I took a look around and they were less familiar faces (maybe cause I tak kenal Engineering students). They were veterans as well and a girl with a puppy on a leash. It seemed like the puppy is more ready for the run than some of us. It's Women's Day today and we received a round of cheers. The director for the run has bad English and grammatical mistakes *roll eyes* (buat malu MMU je). Then it was time for the mayor's representative to speak. He's stumpy and has white hair. The 3 guys sitting in front of us who I believe are Singaporeans said this, "For all you know, he's the driver for the mayor." *roll eyes* (I do not know either). Anyhow, he said that we should have started earlier, which I totally agree. Then the ribbon-cutting ceremony ended.
At exactly 8.30am, the run started. I started off fine. But got tired after about 10 minutes and I started brisk waslking. My friend was ahead of me. The path was from MMU's President Square to MITC's roundabout and back (approximately 10km). When I reached the roundabout, I was given a bottle of water and a coupon-like paper at the checkpoint to proof that I have been there. At UG's junction, Pak Cik and Anna were in the car. What a lovely surprise. They were on their way to BP. My friend and I arrived after 60 minutes of running and walking. I finished at 35th placing (out of 200 plus).
After the participants were back, the prize giving ceremony started at around 10.30am. The first place winner completed his run in 45 minutes (we were so close). Prizes were given up to the 11th place winner. And there were 5 lucky draws. The closest that I got to was the number '003' (my number was 002, taken from the receipt). I headed back, showered, had lunch, and took a 3-hour nap (geez that was long! Tak cukup tido kan...).
All in all, it was a hearty and healthy event. I was excited that I was part of it. =). All I need is a mental picture of it all. =D
P/S: To Engineering Society, it was indeed a good deed that your society is organising such events for charity as well as for the health benefits of the participants. But please, make it earlier next time. At 6.30am would be just fine. The heat was just killing us.
Cheers.
He finally arrived at nearly 8am (grrrr...). The announcers said to register ourselves and take a seat for the officiating ceremony by the mayor's representative. I took a look around and they were less familiar faces (maybe cause I tak kenal Engineering students). They were veterans as well and a girl with a puppy on a leash. It seemed like the puppy is more ready for the run than some of us. It's Women's Day today and we received a round of cheers. The director for the run has bad English and grammatical mistakes *roll eyes* (buat malu MMU je). Then it was time for the mayor's representative to speak. He's stumpy and has white hair. The 3 guys sitting in front of us who I believe are Singaporeans said this, "For all you know, he's the driver for the mayor." *roll eyes* (I do not know either). Anyhow, he said that we should have started earlier, which I totally agree. Then the ribbon-cutting ceremony ended.
At exactly 8.30am, the run started. I started off fine. But got tired after about 10 minutes and I started brisk waslking. My friend was ahead of me. The path was from MMU's President Square to MITC's roundabout and back (approximately 10km). When I reached the roundabout, I was given a bottle of water and a coupon-like paper at the checkpoint to proof that I have been there. At UG's junction, Pak Cik and Anna were in the car. What a lovely surprise. They were on their way to BP. My friend and I arrived after 60 minutes of running and walking. I finished at 35th placing (out of 200 plus).
After the participants were back, the prize giving ceremony started at around 10.30am. The first place winner completed his run in 45 minutes (we were so close). Prizes were given up to the 11th place winner. And there were 5 lucky draws. The closest that I got to was the number '003' (my number was 002, taken from the receipt). I headed back, showered, had lunch, and took a 3-hour nap (geez that was long! Tak cukup tido kan...).
All in all, it was a hearty and healthy event. I was excited that I was part of it. =). All I need is a mental picture of it all. =D
P/S: To Engineering Society, it was indeed a good deed that your society is organising such events for charity as well as for the health benefits of the participants. But please, make it earlier next time. At 6.30am would be just fine. The heat was just killing us.
Cheers.
2 comments:
Wakakaka oops Me heard someone saying "U R LATE!!" i was owh hooo (inside) someone sounds "(grrr...)"
Ha haha aiseh tak ambik gambar ler... should've taken candid with someones pony tail swinging/bouncing (ishk irritating-nyer)...LOL kakaka =P.
*stomp feet*
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