Yes! Finally!

I finally went for my first 5-km run in London. What a glorious feeling after!

It was quite difficult to pick up my determination to go running using plenty of ready excuses like the cold, I'd be by myself, water supply, attire, etc. But I finally made myself take advantage of this recent sunny weather to go running in the morning.

Boy! I do feel so energized and happier after the bout of exercise. It's quite a different feeling of accomplishment compared to all the walking I have been doing. Somehow, I know that walking is a valid form of exercise, but it just doesn't get the heart pumping.

In fact, the feeling of euphoria was further fed upon with the realisation that I had shaved 8 minutes off my best timing back home! Of course, I reasoned that's because I simply refused to stop in the entire duration of the run. I mean, you seriously feel the cold once you slow down. If you continue moving your limbs and just keep running, you hardly feel the cold! I did sweat a little, but I didn't feel as tired out by a run as in Singapore. I think the humidity alone back home saps half of your energy even before you start running.

In the evening, was supposed to go try out for the audition of Beauty World by the KCLMSS. But decided I should better use any "free time" that I have towards my studies! I have done more than my fair share of undergrad activities (FOC all 4 years!, Camp Itac, contract bridge, Red Cross, inter-hall games, Engine comm, Amitie de Projet). Been there, done that. Well, that's the reasoning I convince with anyway...