Cool Running With Extra Flava

I made a trip to Lembah Kiara, TTDI today as I was getting a little tired of my usual Hartamas/Duta/Bukit Tunku route. I was supposed to meet up with Ray and Mich who wanted to do their LSD in preparation for Singapore Marathon next weekend. But I kena FFK and I thought I was late. Parked my car down at the slope, didn't see Ray's car. So I ran towards the park to see if they are there but they weren't there. I assumed that he couldn't wake up, otherwise he would replied my sms. Maybe the cool, gloomy morning was nice to sleep in. Well, I had a hard time getting up his morning too.

Anyways, since I've already drove all the way there, I was ready to run on my own. Did couple of laps around the park (not a big one), when I saw a guy whose face was famiiar to me. He looked like the guy from Fastfik, whom I stumbled upon his blog while searching results from Dukethon. I just stopped and said hi to him and asked if he was the person. He is. His name is Armin. Click here to link to his blog. We chatted for a while before we called it a day. Certainly, he wasn't a newbie to running as he mentioned that he ran a few marathons already and the best part was he attempted the Langkawi Ironman with 5 weeks of training (Link). Ya, you heard me right the first time, IRONMAN!! Although he didn't complete the race, got to give it to him for even trying it. A guy who has never swam before, completed the 3.8km swim with 5 weeks of swimming training. Haha, I would probably drowned before 50m into my swim. He mentioned he was more of a 'leisure' runner, but since Dukethon, he is keen to improve his time, so I gave him some tips in getting faster. Not sure he's going to follow it or my advice will help in any ways, but we'll see how his performances are in the next few races.

While doing my stretching, the rain started pouring, but luckily it wasn't heavy and managed time to get to my car without getting too wet. Next stop, Alex stall, for breakfast. I had Sarawak Laksa today.

Sarawak Laksa (Picture courtesy from Crazytomatoman blog)

Ray and Michelle joined me later. Now after shower and typing out this blog, I'm feeling hungry again. Should have had 2 servings earlier. Got to find myself some food now!