Baby Brother's Moment.

Sunday, 1 December 2013

This post is dedicated to my baby brother. Dedicated to him for his sheer perseverance and hard work put in today for his achievement.


Today, 1st December 2013, is the once-a-year, most noted event on the running calendar THE STANDARD CHARTERED MARATHON SINGAPORE 2013. Brother and I originally signed up together, with the aim of running together. But as luck had it, i tore my MCL 2 weeks ago (leave it to another post and shan't steal his light), he had to run alone. 

Well, despite so, he FINISHED. Seriously, timing doesn't matter as it is his maiden race. This quote aptly puts what I feel into perspective:

"Dead Last is Greater Than Did Not Finish, Which Trumps Did Not Start."
-Unknown-

Truthfully speaking, as any runner out there would second on, what he did comes close to a suicide mission. Mileage building up was not put in (though he faithfully did 5 to 10k per day). Furthest he had run was 10k?? Concern, concern, concern was the only thing i can say. But regardless, I still hand him a tip or two. Things such as "loads of vaseline on your thighs, arms, chests etc.", "hydrate at every water point", "gel at 21",  "bananas at 30" and most importantly "no shame if you have to drop out if you are feeling unwell." There he went, left the house at 4:10am and cab down to Orchard. I made a promise to him that I will cheer him on near the finishing point and told him to give it his all. 

Stationed myself at the 75m mark waiting for him nervously.  


This is my station. Lol.

Waiting. Waiting. And he finally came! Worth the time I was waiting there, cause as any sister is, I was nervous that he might collapse somewhere. But there he came...




 All smiles. I was super happy honestly. To see him, after 40k+ and still have that smile and enthusiasm.


I always say, "there's always time for a picture". 


Honestly, he looked great! Once again I say "Super proud of you brother". It's your moment. 


Proud finisher.


One last one. 
Pictures speaks a thousand words. Can't emphasise again how proud I am.
Love you brother.


Till next time, cheers~



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