1 - Craze Ultra https://www.facebook.com/CrazeUltra?fref=ts
2 - Tony Ton Ton Fun Shots https://www.facebook.com/TTTfunshots/
3 - Running Shots SG - https://www.facebook.com/runningshots.sg/
4 - Running Shiok - https://www.facebook.com/runningshiok/
5 - Kiko Sports Shots - https://www.facebook.com/KikoSportsShots/
6 - Mr Foo Yat Sun https://www.facebook.com/foo.yatsun
Note : This blog post comprises photographs, videos and text log.
BACKGROUND
I attempted Craze Ultra 101km category last year but quitted at the 65km mark. In my post run review, I attributed my failure to inadequate training, and the painful blisters during the event. It was rather disappointing and humiliating as that was my first DNF in an official event. I promised myself to challenge the same category again - for the sake of regaining my honor.
It is never a simple task for one to train for such endurance events. Especially so when I needed to juggle between work, personal commitment, family commitment too.
My longest training mileage was a back-to-back run (25+30km). With limited trainings, I devised a simple plan that utilised my strength (walking). According to my "walkathon" pace norm, I anticipated that I would be able to complete the event within 25 hours.
RACE DAY
On 3 September 2016, I embarked on my journey to slay the 101km monster.
Mr and Mrs Run the Town arrived at the start point at about 6:45am. 15 mins before the flag-off of the 100milers were flagged off. I was flagged off at 7:05am, the first wave for the 101km runners.
AT START POINT
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| Before the event, a default photo welfie for Mr and Mrs Run the Town :) |
At MacRitchie Start Point
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| Photo Credits to Craze Ultra Website Flag Off the 101km Wave 1 |
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| Photo Credits to Tony Ton Ton Fun Shots Running along the upslopes at Thomson Area |
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| Photo Credits to Foo Yat Sun Arriving at CP 1 |
AT CHECKPOINT 1
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| Met Jerry Lam, it's his 2nd time attempting 101km category |
Video Captured at CP1 (12km)
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| Photo Credits to Running Shots (Sotong) From CP 1 to CP 2. |
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| Photo Credits to Running Shots (Sotong) From CP 1 to CP 2 |
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| Volunteers Welcoming Us to CP 2 |
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| Refueling Stations at CP 2 |
Video Captured at CP2 (21.5km)
AT CHECKPOINT 3
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| Hot Weather - Resting at CP3 |
Video Captured at CP3 (30km)
AT CHECKPOINT 4
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| Met Joseph Chan, an unofficial patrol, after SAFRA Yishun |
Video Captured at CP4 (37km)
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| On my way from CP 4 to CP 5 - An unofficial life-saver waterpoint by Fugitive Run Road and Missy Sam |
AT CHECKPOINT 5
Video Captured at CP5 (50.5km)
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| Photo Credits to Kiko Sports Shots Fast Walk towards CP5 |
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| Photo Credits to Kiko Sports Shot Filling my Water Bag with ice @ CP5 |
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| Photo Credits to Running Shiok Consuming my lunch at CP5 |
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| Closed Up Photo of my lunch |
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| Met another friend at CP 5 |
AT CHECKPOINT 4B
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| Photo Credits to Kiko Sports Shot Leaving CP5 |
Video Captured at CP4B (62km)
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| Gummy Bear as Dinner |
After Sembawang MRT station, I felt a burning sensation on my left calf. After some light stretching, the sensation did not subside. Fearful of developing a cramp at such an early stage, I decided to take a break at Admiralty MRT station. I attempted massage on my left calf but the burning sensation remained. After some time, I decided to proceed on with my journey.
AT CHECKPOINT 3B
Video Captured at CP3B (71km)
AT CHECKPOINT 2B
Video Captured at CP2B (79.5km)
I am no night owl. I got really sleepy and restless after the Woodland checkpoint. By then, I was literally dozing off and sleep-walking. I felt so drained and ended up finding a spot at a HDB void deck to sleep before continuing my journey.
I vaguely remember my friend (Joel) kept 'ka-jiao-ing' me during that period and I kept shooing him despite his persistency.
After regaining some energy from the nap, I continued my journey. To my surprise, I was ambushed by Joel! I wondered how many hours he had camped at this location before ambush me...What a friend and Bro! He brought me coconut water and chocolates. I was very touched by his actions. Not long after, I bided farewell to him and went on with my journey.
AFTER CHECKPOINT 2B
No more live videos from this point as it was really late at night and pitch dark... Actually, the real reason why there were no more live feeds - because I was too tired to film anymore! For the rest of the journey, I was literally a mindless zombie that was walking/crawling towards the end point.
At about 3:30am, I finally arrived the End Point. The race director congratulated me for a job well done and also took a finisher photo.
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| Photo Credits to Craze Ultra Website My Completion Photo |
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| Finisher Medal, Gold Medal and my Running BIB |
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| Craze Ultra 2016 (101km) - Finisher Tee |
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| Craze Ultra 2016 - Event Tee |
AFTER THOUGHTS
Overall, I have enjoyed the entire event. The journey was filled with lots of self-discovery and fun.
My plan to walk a 101km was a successful one. My timing was 2.5 hour faster than I had planned for. And my performance was the 50% percentile for the 2016 Craze Ultra 101km event (I am number 74 out of 150).
Upon self-reflection, I realised that my calorie intakes were insufficient to gain back what I had expended (i.e. Eating only half a cup of instant noodle at CP5 as lunch + taking "gummy bears" as dinner). Perhaps this explains the exhaustion and cramps that I was experiencing during the night.
Would I participate in another ultramarathon? My mind says Yes! But my body says otherwise....seriously, I need to think about it before I can decide. It is going to be another long term commitment should I decide on a next attempt.
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| Celebrating my 101km success with FAST FOOD |
TECHNICAL DATA
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