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~

We are Ready or Not~

Confused? So baby brother and I have decided to kill torture abuse challenge ourselves to a full marathon this year. We have signed up for this...

The "most" anticipated, it event on the running calendar in Singapore

The Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2013.

Will be running with him (Baby brother in the middle). We are trying to get the other brother on board on our maniac stunt.

So the last time we ran together was 2011, we did a half marathon together. Couldn't find the pictures and the timing but we both remember vividly that i've beaten the baby brother by slightly over 2 minutes. This year we decide to give it another go and challenge ourselves to a full. Its always fun to be running with the sibling. Our sick way to family bonding. I don't know about him but i am pretty excited about this.  The last time i did a full marathon was just after 'A' levels. I participated in the Adidas Sundown Marathon then. I can still remember how much pain it was running without putting in the proper mileage. <== Wrong move! So this time, hopefully i will be better prepared! I am ready to kick his ass again. 

Hey baby bro, this is for you. BRING IT ON! 

To people doing your first full marathon, and my personal message to my baby brother, here it is

You will know what i mean when you are really running it. (P.S. His first full marathon! ==> Things you do when you are young and naive.) But proud of him anyways to have the courage to take on this challenge. Not many people have the balls to. 

To myself and everyone else i suppose "don't think just run" right?

If you have signed up, KUDOS! A pat on the back. It's the first step. 

To those who have not. Challenge yourself perhaps? 

Slots are still available for full marathon. 

See you at the start line!

Till next time, cheers~