1,750 KM: I am a Rhinoceros running amongst the Zebras and Cheetahs.

I am a Rhinoceros running amongst the Zebras and Cheetahs.

I was never, and still not good at running.

One fine day i decided before I die I should at least complete a Full Marathon ( 42.195 km ).
So i picked up a running shoe, and my running begins.

Beginning and Set Backs

During then i looked like a Hippopotamus.

Slowly i ran: 2km, 4km, 6km...
When i reached 10km, I hurt my knees because I ran the wrong way.
Doctor say I can't run for at least 6 months.


Recovery: Body & Soul

I talk alot, with friends who are marathoners.
They not only corrected my techniques, but told me that it's a piece of cake.
Damn, i love cake.

I signed up for a Half Marathon and publicly boast it.
Ego be damn.


My First Half Marathon

Standard Chartered Race in KL. It was not easy.

My knees hurt. I am slow. I am heavy.
With only determination to fuel my body, I made it to the finishing line,

I was a happy hippo


Penang Bridge Marathon, Full Marathon : FAILED

Crazy-sexy-ass-ex-flame kept me up the whole night.

So i begin my first Full Marathon run, without sleep, exhausted.

By 30km - I faced "The Wall". It was raining, Music failed, Muscles Jammed, I developed a Fever.
Everything hurts. I want to give up.

By 40km, I ran out of time, and was forced into a bus, because "The Highway is now opened for public use and its too dangerous for us to allow you to run"

I gave in. I failed.

Winners Never Quit, Quiter Never Wins

I am a hurt little puppy with my tail hang low between my sore leg.

So how do you cure a broken heart?
You sign up for the next marathon.

My First Full Marathon : Completed

I am glad I didn't have sex for 48 hours pre marathon.
( I also  trained harder, smarter and more dedicated )


I faced "The Wall" at 36th km again. This wall is tough.

I almost give up until i met :

1) Good Friend : " You da man. Who da man? " - I obviously had to be da' man.

2) Little Girl : " I think still got time "

3) 65 y/o Uncle : "Young man... If i can... you can... " - Yes we can.
4) Sexy ass runner : " {wink} " 

My heart is willing. But Everything hurts. E-ve-ry-thing.

Mantra while inching my way thru: "Who da man, I da man , Who da man, I da man"

The feeling of reaching the finishing line?

It's like Loosing Virginity. 

Keep it rolling.

Since then, there is no stopping. Half a year later, I finally had my revenge on the Penang Bridge Marathon and "Vengeance is Served".

I transformed from a Bathing Hippo to a Running Rhino.