Previously after my first marathon, Sundown, I swore that'd be my first and last. It was a really traumatic experience as my mind broke down. I cried for home, shelter and love. I made it because he was constantly pushing me forward. It's just not 100% my own efforts.
Because of everything that happened, my very first goal is running a marathon again and finish it with my own will. I was planning to run on my own, but I chickened out and ask A to run with me. This sentence, 'What are friends for?', says all about her. 10 years friendship, loyalty, I'm thankful she didn't leave me to die alone.
Despite starting off feeling like crap, I seemed to have lady's luck on my side. Grateful that the trainers didn't give me blisters, no heatstroke or dehydration under the scorching sun, no muscle cramps, A's knees was hanging in there, etc. Even the rain came only after we completed. This must be a sign, to keep it together and finish strong.
Easily ran for the first 15 km and walked the rest of the journey. It was tough, especially our body was under intense stress. We had our breaking points, east coast park (her) and gardens by the bay (me). It was really mind over body. If we didn't have the determination, we would have called out at 20 km.
Even though I've completed this, I know I'm still searching for something. But this has made me realize how much I've been screwing around with my life. Drinking before marathon, running marathon on empty stomach and zero sleep, worrying/disappointing my friend A etc. I should be better than this. I'm truly sorry. I have reflected alot during this near eight hours run. It's time for me to respect my life and not waste it.
Definitely gained more than I lost. Now got to stick it through a few more days of sore back, knees and ankle. Goodbye full marathon, the experience is indeed memorable.
Easily ran for the first 15 km and walked the rest of the journey. It was tough, especially our body was under intense stress. We had our breaking points, east coast park (her) and gardens by the bay (me). It was really mind over body. If we didn't have the determination, we would have called out at 20 km.
Even though I've completed this, I know I'm still searching for something. But this has made me realize how much I've been screwing around with my life. Drinking before marathon, running marathon on empty stomach and zero sleep, worrying/disappointing my friend A etc. I should be better than this. I'm truly sorry. I have reflected alot during this near eight hours run. It's time for me to respect my life and not waste it.
Definitely gained more than I lost. Now got to stick it through a few more days of sore back, knees and ankle. Goodbye full marathon, the experience is indeed memorable.