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This beautiful song (sorry it’s another Chinese song:)) sort of sums up why I run and my love for running.. It’s called 很旅行的愛情by Cindy Yen..
爱是一场越过天际落向永恒的旅行
原来一切只是美丽
当我终于明白我爱你
寻觅草天的香气
每段小径都很甜蜜
北房间是否也得那片森林
变松果落地时都在开心
天气很晴 你是一行蔚蓝色的诗句
湖泊很静 而我携着朗读无处不在的爱情
比利时的黑巧克力 余韵不如你
葡萄庄园里的香槟 清澈不及你
古典钢琴弹不出 你微笑时的声音
爱你才是我最重要的旅行
山腰蜿蜒的小径 余韵不如你
琉璃瓦上的雨滴 清澈不及你
你是这个世界旅行中最美的风景
于是沙漠 于是寂寞
就像我们不说话的时候
于是冰丘 于是心暖和
就像我们牵着手的时候
What I would like to say that running to places changes how you look at the scenery and each time I run to somewhere new, it seems and feels like I’m on a holiday to a really scenic and lovely place..it doesn’t matter where it is, whether I’m running alone, each time i run, it’s a new experience.
Running was actually first introduced by my friend, who asked me to join her for TAF Club runs during breaks in secondary school. After several times, I realised I feel really happy and accomplished after my runs. Thereafter, I began to explore new running routes around my neighbourhood as I really love seeing new sights each time I run.
Distances increased and the time I spent running increased too as I grew to love the entire process of running…thinking of where to run, absorbing the new sights as I ran and savouring the sense of accomplishment after the run. Whenever I felt like I needed some personal time, whenever I feel stressed or angry or sad or even happy, I ran. Sometimes I ran hard, just to release the pressure boilling within me, sometimes I just took my time, using the run to ponder over issues. But whatever that is, after each run, I returned a different person.
My parents used to get mad at me for spending so much time running…but somehow after years, I’m glad they are able to tolerate my love for running. Sometimes I really hope that with me running, they would slowly be able to accept this healthy way of living and run. I really hope to inspire them to run…
I’m also really glad I continued to run; no matter how tough it might be to drag myself out of bed on a nice morning to sleep in; no matter how hard it is to schedule my day properly in order to come for cross trainings/even find the time to run on a busy day; no matter how much appointments with friends I might have to miss…
Running has given me a whole new experience in life, new goals and new friends and I do hope I would be able to continue running for my entire life ^_^
Love,
Sarah T.
On Sat, 5 Dec 2009 an article appeared in the ST beside Mok’s picture. It was written by triathlete Jeannete Wang, and titled “Plodders have place in Marathons” (I have the article if you want to read it). The basic gist of her commentary is that sportsmen should not look down on people who walk during races because people have many reasons for running. As long as they train and they are exercising their right to partake in a healthy lifestyle (a “selfless” reason), she says, then walkers have a place in marathons.
I disagree.
(It’s interesting how this article discusses an event – the marathon – as if it has become the next Singapore pastime. It correctly recognizes something we always complain about: walkers at races. Some of us probably remember Passion Run this year. Walkers were quite annoying for me during last year’s Stan Chart. As the article implies, Singaporeans are participating in more races. But someone needs to really ask the question: so what if more Singaporeans are participating? Are they really running? Or just going for a morning run with some freebies?)
That aside, I do agree on the basic principle of the article. Everyone has a reason for running. Can’t disagree with that.
I don’t agree with the tone & the idea that if you’ve trained for a run, you’re running for the right reason. These are assumptions which, I suppose, come from an elite athlete’s point of view. We have this condescending mentality that everyone else around us during a race – the walkers, those uncles at the starting line – have all trained, but they’re y’know, just-not-very-de-good-enough for us elite athletes. I’m guilty of this bad attitude too.
But when the writer of the article disses people who run because they want to walk and then wear the finishers’ shirt, she forgets – just like all of us – that when you run for achievement, it’s still a selfish reason. Whether or not you complete a marathon in six hours or in two, fixation on achievement still makes it selfish.
But I prefer to talk less, do more. I’m not writing a commentary here. Just a short reminder to all, that what you want to achieve is purely your own. But being part of a team is much more valuable than that shiny piece of metal or good electronic timing. So we help each other improve.
I don’t like running marathons anyway.
—-
shelter
(Disclaimer: views expressed here are all the author’s own, & don’t reflect that of the team or the organization)
Thought I should post something instead of lurking:
I’m starting to think it’s a good thing that I got injured.
However, it’s been very hard to stay still: there are people running everywhere around school, and someone will speed past me as I walk home through the neighbourhood park, and everyone (of course) is still hard at work doing training, doing intervals, freely, pacing each other around the track, or chasing the distance on a long run.
After being with the team for so long, I’ve unconsciously (automatically?) internalized the standard run-rest-recovery-run-rest-run routine. To the point that it’s difficult, especially when all an injury needs is just the time to heal, to have patience and persistence to not run.
Yet, this injury strangely does wonders: it teachers me not to take running for granted (from someone who never did sports for the first 16 years of his life, I treasure that), it reminds me to get better shoes, it helps me to appreciate the company of my cross-country friends now that I hardly see them. But most of all, it helps me to be humble.
Injury helps one realise the opposite of that overrated motto “pain makes you feel alive”. Which, really, should be rewritten as “pain makes you know you’re human, so relax” and maybe even, in my case, “pain makes you know you need better shoes.”
Not that I treasure the time limping around and hobbling down stairs though. My point is I can’t wait to get back to training with everyone again.
So you all better be faster when I start doing intervals again ah..
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Singapore’s bid for the Youth Olympic Games 2010 has been made, but there is much more for all of us to do to bring the Games to Singapore , and to then deliver a lasting benefit.
Many key issues need to be addressed. What are the most important ones to you? If you could set the agenda for the next two years, what would your priorities be, and what impact would you create? With your personal passions and beliefs about the “Spirit of the Olympics”, how would you set out to leave a lasting memory in the hearts of all the participants and supporters, both at home and overseas? Share your thoughts on how we can “Ignite the Flame” in Singaporeans; and keep that flame burning long after the Games have come and gone.
The National Youth Achievement Award Gold Award Holders’ Alumni (NYAA GAHA) and PAYM Youth Groups in Tampines GRC will be holding an Open Space Forum to discuss these issues. “Open Space” is a form of dialogue where, under the guidance of a trained facilitator, the participants themselves set the agenda by identifying key topics of interest and concern to them and then lead live discussions on these topics.
We welcome you to join us to participate in this unique event to exchange views, reflect together and, above all, to deliver a long-lasting benefit. Your involvement is crucial in shaping the YOG experience, both inside and outside the stadium. Your ideas and priorities will ignite the passions of the youth of today and blaze the trail for the young people of tomorrow.
YOU decide the agenda – YOU determine the key issues – YOU offer action plans!
Because there will be limited capacity, please confirm your registration by e-mailing ignite.flame@ gmail.com by Monday 7th January 2008 (registration on first come first serve basis).
You can’t become a winner overnight, or even in a couple of years – it takes time. You will lose races and you will have to accept that, learn from it and believe that you’ll win the next one, knowing that you’ll probably lose that as well. All the time you have to keep believing that one day you will win
-Paula Radcliffe-
World Marathon Record Holder
Many of us think that losing badly has to be the worst feeling in the world. How about losing, getting up, trying again, knowing full well you may just fall flat on your face yet again. And again.
Because that’s how winners are moulded.
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