Top Reasons To Date A Triathlete

Not too long ago, I came across a post on likealostghost.com regarding '10 Reasons to Date a Drummer.' So I thought I should Google on 'Reasons to date a Triathlete'. The list goes like this;

• Going long and hard is the name of the game
• We're oh-so smooth
• Worst case scenario we last 17 hours
• We like to get wet
• We also like to get sweaty
• We know when to make our move
• "Mechanical difficulties" are never much of an issue
• We are ALWAYS tweaking our position
• Spandex!
• We know how to ride
• We routinely get undressed in mere seconds
• We know how to finish strong
• We can perform under any condition
• We're up for a ride anywhere, anytime
• We never stop no matter how hard it is
• We're half naked
• We always put in a hard thrust at the very end
• We don't mind when things gets a lil rough

It sounds awfully wrong. =p

Salute to the Veterans

I had a good rest last night. So good that I struggled to get off the bed this morning. You know the best part about sleeping is the few minutes after you're awake. You're awake in your head but your body is still on the bed. Then you keep telling yourself, 5 more minutes then 2 more minutes, sometimes 1 more minute. Ahhhhhh....the feeling is indescribable. You feel the softness of the bed, curling underneath the blanket cause its so cold. Then suddenly you smell something funny, usually is from my pillow =x hahaha! Damn.

Came across The Star's article on this two veteran athletes who still competes in IronMan. After reading it, I just shake my head *left right left right + tsk tsk tsk*. Will I be like them when I'm 70. Their story is just inspiring and hopefully it will inspire you as well.

My favourite statement from Patsy Yap age 65;

"If I don’t train for two days, I get grouchy and snap at people. Exercise is pretty addictive.”

Haha! And this lady almost got rape during one of her training but that didn't stop her. Insane Courage!
Also check out [IM]Yee Sze Mun who will be competing in his 16th IronMan race this year at Kono in Hawaii. And this is the World Championships!!!Don't play play ar. Its the most pretigious IronMan challenge in the World. To be there, you have to earn your spot man. Uncle, all the best!Malaysia Boleh!

Desaru Sprint Tri 2009

My trip to Desaru was hardcore, it was a mental torture and physical as well. This is how I got to Desaru and back.

Penang (Sg.Nibong) - KL (Pudu) - Walked to LRT (Masjid Jamek) - Took train to Ampang Park (To meet Soong's) - Meet Ann & bf - drove to Desaru - after the race - same thing back to Penang.

Total hours in the bus/train/car = 11hours x 2 = 22hours
Total time to complete the race = 1:01:25
Total travelling/accomodation/race registration cost = RM260+
Worth the time and money? OF COURSE LA!!!!hahaha

When we got there, the long distance category was going on. The crowd there was not as big as marathon races but they have 'quality' supporters. If you know what I mean. nyek nyek nyek. One thing I realise about triathletes is they're don't use Ipod/Mp3/etc. I guess they don't wanna waste so much time in the transition. Eveyone there looked professional.

Participant doing the 90K bike course

Me posing on a racer

My valet after I pose =p

Didn't do much they whole day, it was like a kampung there. Went back to our hotel room. Took a nap, went for dinner (drove 45minutes from our hotel), came back, watch some TV, did some warm up, pangsai, bathe, read a lil and sleep. Didn't have any trouble sleeping.

When we got to the race destination the next day, we were LATE!!!! We were the only participants at the transition point. The emcee asked Soong's sarcastically if he is going to swim with this shirt and pants on? I was laughing like crazy. Then we quickly stripped ourselves and ran to the beach. Too rush till I forgot to eat my PowerBar. Hohoho!

Lady boss.Soong's.Lil Soong's.Ann.Me

Guns off!Here we go!Soong's look like Mr.Incredibles.Ha!ha!

The sea was choppy

The kicking and slapping in the water begins

I did bad in the swim. I haven't been swimming for ages and going into an open sea+wave+current. Suicide! I got panicked when I got into the water, was not use to swimming in a crowded environment. Couldn't swim at all. Head was up all the way. To improved!

Getting out from the sea

Running towards the transition point

I read from somewhere saying that, its not about how fast you transit but how effective you do it. Since I have no experience in this area, I can only imagine what I'm gonna do before the race day. And it works. Picturing yourself doing it actually helps on the real occasion.

The road to physical torture begins

The cycle wasn't that bad. Did pretty okay. Legs felt strong. The only cycling training I had was RPM classes in my gym. Haha! Thank you Mr.Yee for lending me his bike. The only problem I have is down there. My shorts wasn't padded and it hurts! After the race, I have bruises down there. =( Need a tri suit or bike pants.

Finishing my run

L[me.soong's.chee haur.ann.joo tsong.mr yee]R

Soong's and I(again)

Overall it was a great experience for me, looking forward to do another triathlon soon. It really made me realise how much more I can push myself, be it the mental or the physical. They say signing up for a race is winning half of it. I say training hard for it is winning half of it.

me@transition

[3K and RPM]