PiC(s)niC...

Mizfits had one hell of a good time picnicking at the Botanic Gardens. We were supposedly there for a concert at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage but oh well, we ended up enjoying ourselves couldn't care less for the concert. It was games after games accompanied by good mackerel otah, grapes and keropoks...

Not forgetting the loads of pics we took. So many beautiful places to keep clicking away. All cameras were kept busy throughout the evening.The bandstand, a superb place...We'll be back there...

It's been some time since the Mizfits went out on an outing like this other than the usual lepak chill makan sessions. The weather was kind. After sudden rains in the evenings for the past few days, it was bright and sunny with no signs of rain at all. Place was packed with foreigners (caucasians mostly...) enjoying the Sunday outdoors but it was still bearable as compared to picnics at Changi Beach which is packed with malays mostly...eh no, malays ONLY, really really lots of malay families. I've always enjoyed small-scale picnics with a small crowd and lazing with good food and kecoh games.

On to what's up in the coming weeks...Assignments are gonna be due soon, presentations are breathing down my neck and I've got my religious studies exams for the next 2 Sundays. Not taking into account Literature exam which requires me to read at least a novel and critically analyse it. Lots to do, find the time, it's gonna be rush hour!

Newton Active Run 09

After a super long lull period from serious running, I participated in the Newton Active Run 09. Held at Sengkang, it stretched 10km on mostly road and a couple of clicks in the park. Good, cloudy Sunday morning was such a great boost to the starters. First wave started at exactly 0730. The route was mostly flat but there was ample space for all runners except at the park where it was a little squeezy. Set in the heartlands of the fast-developing quiet Sengkang, the view throughout the run was nice with great ambience. The newly opened Sengkang Riverside Park boasted beautiful landscape park view. Definitely a place to stroll.

I started about 5 minutes after the first wave. Didn't even have time to warm-up. SGrunner Tekko was at the starting line taking pictures while waiting for the 2nd wave. And this is courtesy of him.

Just started running with the trusty Ipod, when I saw Firdous and Shankar walking in. Started slow, not wanting to risk any cramps so early into the race. Picked up the pace at the 3km mark and then I joined the 1st wave pack. I came for this run, not expecting to set any specific timing. My target was just to complete it under 65mins. Felt good at the u-turn point and increased my speed till the start of the run in the park. Oh god! saw a gentle slope but so-not-semangat to run up fast. Slowed down at the park for 1.5km. Once i passed by the starting point, oklah, confidence came back. Saw Samuel, my GESL mate and he was already sitting by the roadside waiting for his gf. I must be quite slow ah...Started running faster and aha, met up with SGRunner Haffiz 300m before the end. Motivated him to push all the way to the finish line, and pushed we did. I surged all the way to the finish line. Gun time: 1 hr 02 mins

Goodie bag consisted of the running t-shirt which looked not so bad. Supposedly included was the "Certification of Race Completion". It was in the goodie bag but wlw! it's just a piece of paper and you had to write your own name on it! wakaka!!

ok ok...now for the highlight of the day. After an hour of running and the legs are all wobbly, a dip in the pool was heavenly. Sengkang Swimming complex is coool!! Machiam the pool at Jurong with slides and all, it has an indoor swimming pool too. Although the slides ain't much of a variety compared to Jurong's but well, it's the best in the east side. Worth a comeback!! I'll bring you there k, you'll love it for sure..

oh, a group pic after right after the run, courtesy of Haffiz