Last Saturday's SUNIG (Singapore University Games) swimming meet was held at NUS. Though NTU sent in the wrong list of swimmers and about 11 of us had to swim relays instead of our individual events, we all took it in our stride. The team spirit and morale was strong:)
I felt good and worst at the end of the session. I did 4 x 50m freestyle relay and 4 x 50m medley relay.
At the 4 x 50m freestyle relay, I was the third swimmer, did a 35seconds for the 50m sprint. I have not done any times under 37seconds ever since i started swimming as I have always been either swimming 37 seconds, or swimming long distances in triathlons and biathlons. Was rather happy. Our team got third for the relay.
then came the 4 x 50m medley, I was the anchor swimmer, received the touch pass by the teammate swimming Fly and I plunged in, swam as hard as I could, however got caught up at the end by NUS team B. I felt so bad, felt very guilty because I lost the 3rd placing for my team.
I did an even better timing, 34seconds, but I was unable to hold on to the 3rd place for my team. I kept apologising.... I am really sorry for causing this loss... I guess I have to swim faster, train harder.... apologies...
recovering from Shin Splint...
Yesterday's training was a good session. Even though I had to walk down the slopes after sprinting up (instead of jogging down as usual), I still felt a sense of achievement. Managed to do 6 laps instead of the usual 7-8 laps if i jog down the slopes...
When I am down with an injury, I obviously feel sad. But what can I do but pray for fast recovery, do easy sessions and also alternate exercises to keep my body moving.
I feel that my body has given way and become weaker and slower... but I always tell myself, nothing is always at its peak. there are always times that people fall, always ups and downs. Next year is my aim, now? Just a phase which I have to go through before I reach my aim next year:)
Managed to meet up with my NTU Xtry gals on Monday for a light training session. Right under the sorching hot sun, we did 8 sets of 200m fas strides with 200m light jog inbetween:) went well:)
Today's training was splendid as Ilyas picked me up from hostel to travel down to ECP for a light and easy run:) Easy runs always seem good.... Legs felt sore from yesterday's hill sessions but was still able to run through the session today. Felt the shin splint acting up, just have to ice it again:)
This Saturday race at West Coast Park.. SUNIG Xtry... I know I would not be able to perform at my best ability, but well, just do my part as a part of NTU Team:)
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
DETAILS ABOUT NIKE GUYS VERSUS GIRLS RACE
Nike+ Human Race 10K to give 500 more runners the chance to experience the world’s most anticipated running event
The first 1,000 runners who purchase a Nike+ SportBand will also enjoy a complimentary entry into the race which has seen registration entries snapped up in record time
September 18, 2009 (Singapore) – 500 more young runners will get the chance to be part of the world’s biggest running event, the Nike+ Human Race 10K, which has met with an overwhelming response in Singapore. Close to 9,000 runners booked their date to run with the world, in less than a week after registration counters were officially opened. Public registration slots were filled by Monday, 14 September.
Due to the great public response, Nike has decided to release an additional 500 slots for runners who did not manage to book their places for the 24th October event. In addition, the first 1,000 customers who purchase the latest edition of the Nike+ Sportband will be given a complimentary entry into the much sought after Nike+ Human Race 10K.
Mr Glenn Heng, Nike’s Southeast Asia Marketing Manager, said, “We, at Nike, are simply thrilled by the fact that so many people have signed up so quickly, and this proves that the Nike+ Human Race 10K is truly one of the most anticipated running events in Singapore.”
“The participants all enjoyed their experience last year and wish to come back for more. We have decided to extend another 500 slots to runners so that more people can enjoy the chance to to run together with others around the world. By hosting the Nike+ Human Race 10K, we hope to inspire more runners in Singapore to be part of this unique experience on the day that the world runs,” he added.
500 registration entries will be released to the public on Wednesday, 23rd September, at 11am, exclusively at the Nike flagship store at Wisma Atria.
While no purchase is required, each person can only register for themselves, and registration will be limited to a first-come-first served basis. Payments are strictly by credit cards or NETS only.
The opening of 500 additional slots for the Nike+ Human Race 10K is certainly great news to running enthusiast, 23-year-old Singapore Institute of Management student James Lim, who ran his first race during last year’s Nike+ Human Race 10K. He said, “Before I became a regular runner, I never thought that I could complete a 10km run, let alone compete in an actual race! Being part of the Nike+ Human Race 10K last year was a really special experience for me, as I was motivated and inspired by being part of such a huge running event for the world.”
Marcus Wee, James’ school mate, chorused, “I had an awesome time with James at the race last year, and it’s great that runners who buy the Nike+ Sportband can get a free entry into the race this year. I’ve been meaning to get the Sportband to help me with my runs, and getting it now will be like killing two birds with one stone for many runners!”
Runners who wish to do their part for charity can take part in the virtual Guys VS Girls Challenge on Nike+ this year. Guys, led by Mediacorp artiste Tay Ping Hui, will run for the WWF while girls, led by Hype Records’ artiste Rui En, will run for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. Each gender will try to clock the most number of kilometers in the weeks leading to the Nike+ Human Race 10K in order to earn a donation from Nike to their charity.
The first group which clocks the most distance from now until 26th September will win the first sum of $5,000 for their charity. The winning gender for the next week will win another $5,000 for their charity. $10,000 will be up for grabs in the third and fourth week each, and the fifth week will see the winning team earning $20,000 for their charity.
The distance logged in for each gender is cumulative, starting from the first week, and there is no limit to the number of runners joining in the Guys VS Girls Challenge.
The Nike+ Human Race 10K started last year when Nike decided to launch a global initiative to provide running enthusiasts with an unparalleled running experience by combining their love for music and a scenic 10km route in 26 major cities around the world. The post-race concert this year will consist of top bands from Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines to provide great entertainment for runners who have just completed their 10km run on a Saturday morning.
Singapore is once again the only Southeast Asian city selected to host the event, amongst 30 major cities worldwide.
For more information on the Nike+ Human Race 10K, please log on to www.nikeplus.com.sg.
………………………….
NIKE, Inc.NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Cole Haan, which designs, markets and distributes luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; Umbro Ltd., a leading United Kingdom-based global football (soccer) brand; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, visit nikebiz.com.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact:
Cheryl Ng
Consultant
Strategic Planning & Crisis Management
Integrated Marketing Solutions Group
+65 9690 6489
+65 6479 2433
Lenny Lim
Senior Account Manager
Integrated Marketing Solutions Group
HP: +65 9736 1538
Tel: +65 6479 2433
Nike+ Human Race 10K to give 500 more runners the chance to experience the world’s most anticipated running event
The first 1,000 runners who purchase a Nike+ SportBand will also enjoy a complimentary entry into the race which has seen registration entries snapped up in record time
September 18, 2009 (Singapore) – 500 more young runners will get the chance to be part of the world’s biggest running event, the Nike+ Human Race 10K, which has met with an overwhelming response in Singapore. Close to 9,000 runners booked their date to run with the world, in less than a week after registration counters were officially opened. Public registration slots were filled by Monday, 14 September.
Due to the great public response, Nike has decided to release an additional 500 slots for runners who did not manage to book their places for the 24th October event. In addition, the first 1,000 customers who purchase the latest edition of the Nike+ Sportband will be given a complimentary entry into the much sought after Nike+ Human Race 10K.
Mr Glenn Heng, Nike’s Southeast Asia Marketing Manager, said, “We, at Nike, are simply thrilled by the fact that so many people have signed up so quickly, and this proves that the Nike+ Human Race 10K is truly one of the most anticipated running events in Singapore.”
“The participants all enjoyed their experience last year and wish to come back for more. We have decided to extend another 500 slots to runners so that more people can enjoy the chance to to run together with others around the world. By hosting the Nike+ Human Race 10K, we hope to inspire more runners in Singapore to be part of this unique experience on the day that the world runs,” he added.
500 registration entries will be released to the public on Wednesday, 23rd September, at 11am, exclusively at the Nike flagship store at Wisma Atria.
While no purchase is required, each person can only register for themselves, and registration will be limited to a first-come-first served basis. Payments are strictly by credit cards or NETS only.
The opening of 500 additional slots for the Nike+ Human Race 10K is certainly great news to running enthusiast, 23-year-old Singapore Institute of Management student James Lim, who ran his first race during last year’s Nike+ Human Race 10K. He said, “Before I became a regular runner, I never thought that I could complete a 10km run, let alone compete in an actual race! Being part of the Nike+ Human Race 10K last year was a really special experience for me, as I was motivated and inspired by being part of such a huge running event for the world.”
Marcus Wee, James’ school mate, chorused, “I had an awesome time with James at the race last year, and it’s great that runners who buy the Nike+ Sportband can get a free entry into the race this year. I’ve been meaning to get the Sportband to help me with my runs, and getting it now will be like killing two birds with one stone for many runners!”
Runners who wish to do their part for charity can take part in the virtual Guys VS Girls Challenge on Nike+ this year. Guys, led by Mediacorp artiste Tay Ping Hui, will run for the WWF while girls, led by Hype Records’ artiste Rui En, will run for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. Each gender will try to clock the most number of kilometers in the weeks leading to the Nike+ Human Race 10K in order to earn a donation from Nike to their charity.
The first group which clocks the most distance from now until 26th September will win the first sum of $5,000 for their charity. The winning gender for the next week will win another $5,000 for their charity. $10,000 will be up for grabs in the third and fourth week each, and the fifth week will see the winning team earning $20,000 for their charity.
The distance logged in for each gender is cumulative, starting from the first week, and there is no limit to the number of runners joining in the Guys VS Girls Challenge.
The Nike+ Human Race 10K started last year when Nike decided to launch a global initiative to provide running enthusiasts with an unparalleled running experience by combining their love for music and a scenic 10km route in 26 major cities around the world. The post-race concert this year will consist of top bands from Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines to provide great entertainment for runners who have just completed their 10km run on a Saturday morning.
Singapore is once again the only Southeast Asian city selected to host the event, amongst 30 major cities worldwide.
For more information on the Nike+ Human Race 10K, please log on to www.nikeplus.com.sg.
………………………….
NIKE, Inc.NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Cole Haan, which designs, markets and distributes luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; Umbro Ltd., a leading United Kingdom-based global football (soccer) brand; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, visit nikebiz.com.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact:
Cheryl Ng
Consultant
Strategic Planning & Crisis Management
Integrated Marketing Solutions Group
+65 9690 6489
+65 6479 2433
Lenny Lim
Senior Account Manager
Integrated Marketing Solutions Group
HP: +65 9736 1538
Tel: +65 6479 2433
Friday, September 18, 2009
There are a lot of theories, practical skills and lots more indepth stuff to learn in Basketball. I must admit I am not good at ball handling games, neither am I good at Team play... Maybe it was due to all the years having to compete in individual sports such as swimming and running... I have never really allowed myself to try games such as basketball or territorial invasion games...
however this time round, I really want to give it a shot...
And thanks to them, I managed to find the love and passion and drive to train harder for basketball:) It is not only a module, but the willingness to want to learn more about my flaws, seek improvement as well as to play better in the sport in terms of team play.
Morning 1 hour training before the lesson starts was a great warming up for us:) Appreciation goes to the group who came down super early to train together.... after the 2 hour lesson of bball, extra half and hour of training made me able to see myself improving... but all starts from basic and we all have to understand that no one is perfect...however, to make urself near to perfect, nothing else but training must come into play for a start:)
The lesson was great today, disregards all the negative stuff that happened on court and outside court, we all have a lesson to learn. However, we must understand that different people react differently to situations and you cannot expect people to behave and act like how you do:)so just take it and live with it... improvement only show when you are willing to learn:) learn from mistakes as well as correct moves:)
Morning run was easier this time round. Shin splints always occur to non regular runners, when it bounces on me, I have to live with it.No point complaining aboout it. Do what I can to make it works... And so running on grass is the best thing to do.
I am blessed with a soft hockey pitch in NIE which I can always run in the morning:) Always make full use of what you have and never complain about what you dun have, only then, you find yourself able to appreciate what life has given to you:)
Shin splint seems to be getting better... swimming works too:) going swimming at NIE now with Ah Wei...
Signed up for the NIKE HUman race guys versus Girls... still trying to figure out how to go about doing it... Ladies who have not signed up for the challenge, come on and join in, give the guys a good fight!!!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Completing assignments is a great achievement:)
It's my ever first time staying put at NIE Lib to complete my assignments and do self study from 10am to 4pm:) Glad to have a bunch of supportive and active classmates and friends:) They made the completion really enjoyable...
Bball is not an easy game, I never thought it was... coming to face it in a real game situation requires lots of strategy, lots of stamina, lots of practice, courage and obviously skills:) If one never learns to accept the flaws and mistakes she/he has, one will never improve:) today's practice was an enriching one, thanks KS, Mel and Yosef:)
IVP swimming training was a good to go session, my 2nd session with them. It was a great session but leaves me pondering with something in mind... given this situation...
You have many students whom you are coaching... some definitely more skilful than the other. When you give the workout, majority can do within the time frame that you have set for the intervals, however, a special group of people who are in the long distance group have to do different workout.
However, 2 of the students in your long distance group are not as fast as the rest in the distance group... do you...
Option 1)
Ask them to just join the short distance group to do their workout (they are long distance ppl)... without explaining to them the rational, leaving them to think that it is because they are not fast enough to catch up with the rest of the long dist pple...
Option 2)
Ask the 2 swimmers to still do the long dist sets but yet go at their own pace, slightly slower than the others...
I would choose the latter one... for 2 good reasons
1) You encourage them to train the same workout set for them, but yet at a more manageable pace so that they can feel more motivated and not being demoralised for being slow
2) As a leader, if you want them to do the short distance sets, it should come with a rational, and the rational should not be just because they are slow for the long dist pple and are just nice if they join the short dist ppl...
to me, all that matters was team and individual morale:) To me, being more convenient to each and every one of us is not as important as to being responsible for the upbringing of every individual:)
There was a lesson learnt today, each and every day is a new lesson experienced... and I am glad that I managed to think more like an educator now:)
It's my ever first time staying put at NIE Lib to complete my assignments and do self study from 10am to 4pm:) Glad to have a bunch of supportive and active classmates and friends:) They made the completion really enjoyable...
Bball is not an easy game, I never thought it was... coming to face it in a real game situation requires lots of strategy, lots of stamina, lots of practice, courage and obviously skills:) If one never learns to accept the flaws and mistakes she/he has, one will never improve:) today's practice was an enriching one, thanks KS, Mel and Yosef:)
IVP swimming training was a good to go session, my 2nd session with them. It was a great session but leaves me pondering with something in mind... given this situation...
You have many students whom you are coaching... some definitely more skilful than the other. When you give the workout, majority can do within the time frame that you have set for the intervals, however, a special group of people who are in the long distance group have to do different workout.
However, 2 of the students in your long distance group are not as fast as the rest in the distance group... do you...
Option 1)
Ask them to just join the short distance group to do their workout (they are long distance ppl)... without explaining to them the rational, leaving them to think that it is because they are not fast enough to catch up with the rest of the long dist pple...
Option 2)
Ask the 2 swimmers to still do the long dist sets but yet go at their own pace, slightly slower than the others...
I would choose the latter one... for 2 good reasons
1) You encourage them to train the same workout set for them, but yet at a more manageable pace so that they can feel more motivated and not being demoralised for being slow
2) As a leader, if you want them to do the short distance sets, it should come with a rational, and the rational should not be just because they are slow for the long dist pple and are just nice if they join the short dist ppl...
to me, all that matters was team and individual morale:) To me, being more convenient to each and every one of us is not as important as to being responsible for the upbringing of every individual:)
There was a lesson learnt today, each and every day is a new lesson experienced... and I am glad that I managed to think more like an educator now:)
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
School has started and I am totally enjoying the process of getting to know new friends, enjoying project work, learning netball and basketball...
I have always been in individual sports since I was young, hence, this is a challenge to me to try and work in teams:) However, because of the great friends I have, KS, Yosef , WH and Wei as well as the funky pple in my netball and bball class, I find joy in learning:)
Today was the AED presentation ... worked with Ban Hock, Nerine and Boon Whee through these few weeks:) our ideas were great and we were happy with the debate and the role play portion which involved the hands on activities for our class:) I am glad the class enjoyed it. However, we should seek to improve ourselves more. After the lesson, I asked myself, what could we have improved on to make the presentation better.. and i listed them down
1) To read up a little more on the philosophies of the various experts
2) Have better linkages of our content to Singapore Context
3) Do not just touch and go on topics related to the philosophies
4) Run through the presentation a few more times to make sure everything went smoothly (we actually missed out a video presentation:(...
However, at least the project is done and we are all happy with it!!! now moving on to the essay part, due in 4 weeks time:)
Netball and bball have always been a challenge to me. I am rather bad at ball handling skills.. however, i seem to start to enjoy this whole process of learning, learning my mistakes, my flaws and trying to better them:) today's lesson of Netball went great and I am looking towards to tmr's bball lesson... something which I always feel I will never be able to excel in:(
Suffering from a Shin Splint .... kinda pain everything i run and stop.... 14 years of running and never did such a thing happen to me before... feel sad about this... my race is coming up in a month's time and today's training did not go as smoothly, however, thanks to my 2 running friends, J and L who patiently ran with me for the numerous number of laps at Jurong West Stadium and tolerated my bad behaviour at the end due to the pain...
Have to run on grass for the time being...
I have always been in individual sports since I was young, hence, this is a challenge to me to try and work in teams:) However, because of the great friends I have, KS, Yosef , WH and Wei as well as the funky pple in my netball and bball class, I find joy in learning:)
Today was the AED presentation ... worked with Ban Hock, Nerine and Boon Whee through these few weeks:) our ideas were great and we were happy with the debate and the role play portion which involved the hands on activities for our class:) I am glad the class enjoyed it. However, we should seek to improve ourselves more. After the lesson, I asked myself, what could we have improved on to make the presentation better.. and i listed them down
1) To read up a little more on the philosophies of the various experts
2) Have better linkages of our content to Singapore Context
3) Do not just touch and go on topics related to the philosophies
4) Run through the presentation a few more times to make sure everything went smoothly (we actually missed out a video presentation:(...
However, at least the project is done and we are all happy with it!!! now moving on to the essay part, due in 4 weeks time:)
Netball and bball have always been a challenge to me. I am rather bad at ball handling skills.. however, i seem to start to enjoy this whole process of learning, learning my mistakes, my flaws and trying to better them:) today's lesson of Netball went great and I am looking towards to tmr's bball lesson... something which I always feel I will never be able to excel in:(
Suffering from a Shin Splint .... kinda pain everything i run and stop.... 14 years of running and never did such a thing happen to me before... feel sad about this... my race is coming up in a month's time and today's training did not go as smoothly, however, thanks to my 2 running friends, J and L who patiently ran with me for the numerous number of laps at Jurong West Stadium and tolerated my bad behaviour at the end due to the pain...
Have to run on grass for the time being...
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