Week summary (1 - 7 Oct) - Final week of training before TNF 100 Singapore

Monday

Am - 22.5km (Trail) 2:23

Pm - 27.5km (Trail) 2:47

Tuesday

Am - 13km (Road) 1:00

Pm - 8km (Road) 0:42

Wednesday

Rest

Thursday

Am - 13km (Road) 0:56

Pm - 18km (Road) 1:33

Friday

Am - 11.5km (Trail covering Mt Tibrogargan) 1:35

Saturday

Pm - 10km (Road) 0:46

Sunday

Am - 18 km. (Road) 1:32

Pm - 18.5km (Trail running in FRIM) 1:55

Total distance: 160km
Total time: 15 hrs 9 mins
Average speed: 5.68 min per km


This is by far the longest i have ran in a week in my life. I have finally hit 100 miles in a week. With TNF 100 being a week away, i thought it's really important that i cover as much distance (rather than elevation) as possible as i am weak in running in relatively flatter terrain.

Some of you may think it's crazy to run so much a week before a major race. I have two reasons for that. 1) I think tapering is overrated. Dropping running volume by a huge margin in the days leading up to a race would only leave my legs rusty and sluggish. 2) I know my body and its ability to recover in a short frame of time. During the week of TMBT, i did 22km on Monday and 28km on Tuesday just to test out my legs because i had been largely inactive (due to injuries) the weeks before. Even then, i arrived fresh in the race.

I have arrived in Singapore together with my gf. We are staying at my brother's place in Mt Sinai. Will be meeting up with some friends and my pastor over the next couple of days to catch up. It's been so long since i last met them so i am very excited!

As for my thoughts for TNF, i won't hide the fact that i am feeling a little anxious about the race. Fear of running in the dark, fear of stumbling, fear of losing my way, fear of bonking etc. As i am still very new to ultra-running, i have lots and lots to learn still. But i am very sure that the joy of running, the camaraderie and the laughter amongst the runners will fill the trail in the night of the race and banish all doubts and uncertainty.

Dear Lord, i thank You again and again for Your love and mercy. I am so undeserving of all that You have done in my life. I pray that as i run, i could feel Your pleasure and see You smile. May You be glorified in all that i do. :)

Running with Allan Lee and my brother in FRIM on Sunday.