The Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon 2009 will be held on 8th February, 2009. The online registration is available now.
I have taken part in the 10 km for once in my life (2007). I quite enjoyed the run although I had not prepared for it properly. Actually I was proud of myself because that was the longest run I had ever had and I could finish the route without stopping or walking. I could have done it when I was much younger if I had not made myself too many excuses.
My one and only one 10 km was quite an experience. I went there with my very good friend. It was the last time running through the western harbour tunnel for 10 km. People complained about it but I thought it was quite alright. No one can run through the tunnel except for special functions. Maybe it is interesting running through the tunnel for one time only. If I had to run every year, I would complain about it as well. Another special experience about it was waking up at four in the morning. Walked to the train station in the dark. Saw people waiting at the train station having the same purpose and going to the same destination. On the way to Tsim Sha Tsui, you could see all the people in sports wear, standing or sitting without making a noise in the compartment.
I have taken part in the 10 km for once in my life (2007). I quite enjoyed the run although I had not prepared for it properly. Actually I was proud of myself because that was the longest run I had ever had and I could finish the route without stopping or walking. I could have done it when I was much younger if I had not made myself too many excuses.
My one and only one 10 km was quite an experience. I went there with my very good friend. It was the last time running through the western harbour tunnel for 10 km. People complained about it but I thought it was quite alright. No one can run through the tunnel except for special functions. Maybe it is interesting running through the tunnel for one time only. If I had to run every year, I would complain about it as well. Another special experience about it was waking up at four in the morning. Walked to the train station in the dark. Saw people waiting at the train station having the same purpose and going to the same destination. On the way to Tsim Sha Tsui, you could see all the people in sports wear, standing or sitting without making a noise in the compartment.
Last year I accompanied my nephew (in the photo) to the race. I could not run because I found something wrong with my heart. I dared not take risk because I didn't want to drop dead on the way :-) We went to Tin Hau last time because the route had been changed to the Eastern Corridor. I think it is a better route because it has a better view and there is not too much 'up and down'. And the air is fresh compare to the tunnel. I was proud of my nephew too because he was running on his own and that was the first time he ran. (And his time was better than mine, of course, he is much much younger)
I am going to take part in this year marathon. ( I do not have a heart problem, just my stomach, after consulting the doctor) And I am going to prepare for it in a more proper way. At least go running more regularly in the evening. I hope I will not be too tired after work during the week. ( or don't make it as an excuse :-)) I think after regular training, I can at least run 10 minutes faster than last time. That is my aim of the coming 10 km.
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