Thank you Evee!! I know you were super tired, but it was even more tiring trying to get me going!! But you did your best and it really kept me going strong!! MUACKS!! I LOVE YOU!! =)Evelyn is ALWAYS the one to run with me during long distances.. I remember our very first time was Standard Chartered 2006, where we both took part in the Half Marathon Category.. She was there to cheer me all the way.. Then last year as i was in Shanghai, i was unable to take part in the marathon.. So this year, we ran 2 races together, Army Half Marathon and Standard Chartered Full Marathon..
Evelyn, i am so thankful and grateful to be blessed with YOU as my friend, buddy, nd simply a person whom i can trust so much.. You never fail to help me brighten my day when i needed it, lend me a listening ear when i was so desperate for it, supporting and being there for me during good and bad times, always encouraging and pushing me on during races and so much more.. No words can express my gratitude and respect that i have for you...
A close babe that is always so caring and loving.. One that i know does not pretend but is always genuinely herself.. I admire your character, the way you can gain the trust of others, the way you always show concern for others, the charitable heart that you have to be willing to help others even though you might have problems of your own.. You my friend, you my running buddy, you my babe, YOU are my idol.. =)
There was this point where i was so close to giving up, because Evelyn was quite ahead of me and my knees were in pain.. But seeing her turning back to look for me kept me going.. I know she has got my back, i know she is looking out for me.. I told myself, "Evelyn has accompanied you to run this race, all the more you should push yourself and go on, no stopping, no walking, just keep running..."
And it worked after a while.. It was tough as i wanted to go faster, but my legs would not respond.. Walking to rest was not an option, as when you walk, it is more painful then when you run.. And when you walk, once you run again, your knees would be in excruciating pain.. That was what both of us went through yesterday.. Thinking about it, it was quite funny...
The last 3km seems to be like a never ending run.. We just kept going, but it seems so far far away.. That last bit of the race was horrible i say! Hahaz.. Until we reach the bridge towards Fullerton, we heard people cheering for us.. Not just ordinary people, but my teammates, I could hear Kai Wen shouting at the top of her voice, Tiong Han, Anette, Xue Ying and Coach too.. I was too tired ti really look who was present, but to all of you there yesterday, a BIG SINCERE THANK YOU!! Your voices gave me a very very needed boost of energy, and it works better than eating 10 powergel.. Hahaz!
When we were reaching the finishing line, i was singing along with the songs that were being played.. At the very end, Evelyn and i held hands in like the very first time we completed our half marathon and i shouted out loud to express my sense of accomplishment! It was super duper shoik! My legs were super numb, tired, painful and just cui-ded, but i still had the energy to shout as i was not that out of breath..
When i crossed the finishing line, HAND IN HAND with Evelyn, i felt such a huge accomplishment that i had to hug Evelyn.. I would not have done it within 5hours and 21minutes.. This is a timing that i am so so so satisfied with.. Nothing more i can ask for, because i already had the best of everything yesterday..
I had the best weather, i was at my best state of mind, i had the best companionship, i finished within the timing i wanted to complete and i did my very very best..
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