Yesterday I got off work around 6 pm and proceeded to Dawson Place for a short run. I have been plagued of late by the Illiotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), which is a strain on the ligament running to the left side of my knee. As I result, I had to rest myself and put off my favorite activity - running - for 2 over weeks.
It was a torture. I felt awful during those 2 weeks, out of sorts, and feeling that something was missing from my life.
Yesterday's run started at the Dawson Heights BTO flats and I ran all the way to Robertson Quay and turned back. All in all, a total distance of 5.36 km. There were all manner of people, on bicycles, running, walking, people out in strollers with their kids and even rollerbladers. I guess Singaporeans and all the residents living here are so sick of the lockdown and being cooped at home for 4 weeks. In the evenings with no where else to go, what better way to unwind than to go out for a stroll, a cycle, blade, or a run ?
The lockdown of 4 weeks + 2 weeks of opening up + another 3. 5 weeks of lockdown was pretty stifling and mind numbing. Fortunately on 10th August, we can resume dining and socialising outdoors, as the G has mandated that we are almost reaching the 80% overall vaccination threshold and can relax certain social restrictions.
Back to my run, I recall weaving in and out of people, with faster runners outpacing me, and stopping for at least 4 zebra crossings and 2 lights on each leg forward and return.
When I stopped my Polar recording I was pleasantly surprised with the findings.
In the 5.36 km which I did, with my pushing all the way, I am really satisfied with the result, and this run perfectly sums up my attitude and effort put in to my life - in short, push hard, play fair and never give up.
It will be a nice reward at the end,as seen in the results from my handtimed run pacer Polar watch.
Best Lap (1km) of 6 : 08. Average lap of 6 : 47.6.
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