I have a new fitness coach – The Polar RS 800

23 March 2011 The Polar RS 800 I bought a new Heart Rate Monitor the other day, the Polar RS 800 Training Computer. It is touted as the top of the line by Polar and it doesn’t disappoint. You can see the spec at Polar’s website on the RS 800. Athlete’s Circle was doing a … Read more

Race Report – World Kidney Run 20 March 2011

20 March 2011 My second race ever This morning I ran in the World Kidney Run 5km race held at Dataran Merdeka, which is the same venue as last weeks race, the FT Day 7km Run. I wrote about my pre race prep last night and one of the worries I had was not getting … Read more

>Weekly Log 14 – 20 March 2011

20 March 2011 At the World Kidney 7km run This is how this week went. Monday Rest Tuesday Run Wednesday Morning Run and cross training Thursday Swim and Run Friday Swim Saturday Rest and Pre Race Prep Sunday World Kidney Run And swim What a week. I am feeling quite tired at the moment and am looking forward … Read more

Pre Race Prep – World Kidney Run 20 March 2011

19 March 2011 Check out the TShirt. Meet Racer Number C2167- Reza Ali OK. It’s that time again. I’m running in my second race ever and my first 5km event. The World Kidney Run 2011 will be held tomorrow morning. I’ve entered the Junior Veteran Group. Registration time is 7AM and flag off is at … Read more

Daily Log 17 March 2011 – 5km run

17 March 2011 If my swimming today was less than spectacular, my running didn’t disappoint me. I’ve got work to do at Pulman Putrajaya for the next few days so I was able to run the lake course there. I love running in Putrajaya especially around the lake. So scenic and picturesque and the air … Read more

Daily Log 17 March 2011 – Swim Drills

17 March 2011 My current swim stroke. Still leading with my palm Sigh. I’m really frustrated with my swimming lately. I’ve been writing in my previous daily logs on swimming that I have a lot of challenges in my swimming technique. I can’t even begin to describe the technical issues I’m facing. From my legs … Read more

Daily Log 16 March 2011 – Morning Run

16 March 2011 I’m going to try to work out twice a day this week and see how that feels like so this morning I went for a run. It was raining quite heavily outside which the run more enjoyable. I feel like a little kid. I warmed up by walking this morning before I … Read more

Training Tip – Warming up and down

16 March 2011 My running form.. I’ve made a few changes to my workout routine based on some new stuff I’ve been reading. I’ve read a lot of books in the last few months ranging from traithlons to running to cycling. I’m currently reading ‘The Big Book Of Endurance Training and Racing’ by Dr Phillip … Read more

Daily Log 16 March 2011 – Elliptical trainer

16 March 2011 Ever since my revelation about training slow to run faster all the workouts I do has a whole new meaning for me. I didn’t want to push myself too hard today as I have already done one medium hard workout on my run this morning. Tonight is cross training night so I … Read more

Daily Log 15 march 2011 – Run and run

15 March 2011 See how my running form changed over 4 months OK. I am deeply inspired to run now after my realisation yesterday. After a whole day of rest yesterday, I woke up and went for a morning run. I ran at my usual location, the park near my home. Today’s workout was a … Read more