After much going back and forth in my mind, I walked out onto my balcony and it felt cooler than the normal 90 degree weather, so I made a decision. I decided to to run outside. I looked up on my google maps, how far the distance was to MacRitchie reservoir and I realized that it wasn’t too far. I could run to the reservoir and back, and I remembered that the route I took on the bus seemed pretty easy.
Once I got outside of my apartment building, I quickly felt like i was running in my own video game, dodging people walking on the sidewalks, waiting at stoplights to cross the big streets, passing by people eating outside, and making sure I didn’t trip over any uneven sidewalks, like I did in Chicago. I found that running on the busy night streets of Singapore was more exciting then expected. Besides making sure I didn’t get run over by any taxis, and the humid weather, I found it bearable tonight.
As I continued my run, at one point, I saw an Asian guy waiting at the crosswalk in front of me. I thought, oh great, I don’t want to be stuck running behind someone, because that’s always kind of awkward. So as soon as the light turned green, I sprinted ahead of him so there would hopefully be a distance. Then, there was a big set of stairs in front of me as I was reaching closer I saw from the corner of my eye the same guy running ahead of me and up the stairs, I kept going straight on the path and felt a sense of relief.
A little while later, the same guy zoomed ahead of me. I must have been running really slow, considering how he caught up to me while going up and down a big flight of stairs. Other than that moment of personal embarrassment, I continued to run back to my apartment and I started to feel a glimpse of hope.
I decided that running needs to be a priority for these next two months as I train for my first half-marathon. Despite the huge amounts of anxiety I get when I think about how much I actually have to run on race day, I decided that I can’t give up yet. I will continue my small steps in training and pray real hard that my training plan will prepare me for race day. So join me on my running journey. And don’t let me have any more excuses.
Some of the bright and lovely sights on my run tonight!
Sounds like you have a plan. Now you said it in print, so readers will be wondering how you are doing. Personally, I give you huge props for running in that climate.
Thanks Elsie!! It’s def. really hard running here…that’s why I have to run really early or late at night!
Inspiring…I’ve never been able to consistently run. The longest I’ve lasted w/ a routine is 3 months over the summer. Although I’ve never been able to keep it up, I always felt great when I did it. So good luck! I need to find a way to squeeze more aerobic exercise in w/ all my dog walking.
Run, Jee Young, run! It was inspiring to read about how you set your mind to run and you did it! Keep going….
Thanks for your support!! 🙂
GOOD FOR YOU. The sights are just magnificent and might even spur you to run more and more!
Thanks! I hope all the hectic sights will make me run more…
Funny how the “Asian guy” was like a little cartoon happening on your run. I wonder who you’ll “run” by next?
Your running is very adventurous. And I make excuses for not walking because it is too hot. Well, now I don’t have one. I look forward to hearing about your training and race day.
Yes, I hope to continue to post about training & race day! 🙂
NICE-uh! you go girl, run run run! So proud of you.