4th Entry - 12th July 05 

4th Entry - 12th July 05

Date: 12 July 2005 (Tuesday)

Time: 1700hrs

Training Description: Unknown Distance ~ 4-5km

Target Duration: N.A.

Achieved Duration: 21mins 07secs

Terrain: Sungei Gedong Camp Grounds

Footwear: New Balance 380 (Stupid SAF trainers)

Comments: As I mentioned yesterday, had ICCT in the morning, and rushed to Bishan after work for outreach meeting, so didn't expect to really find time to train. But, alas, it was God's will to make this boy continue his training program, so as circumstances would have it, I met S3 along the corridor in his blue PT kit who invited me to run with him and S2. Naturally, I had apprehensions about going jogging with the 2 most seniors PSOs in the Battalion, but nonetheless, it was an opportuniy to run that I was not going to miss.

We pushed off at quite a comfortable pace, but after awhile, S2 seemed to have some difficulty breathing so we slowed down to wait for him despite his "carry on, you guys go ahead". No wonder they say Rangers all the way man. Heh S2 one kind of garang fella siah. Well he felt better after awhile and we continued on our pace. Just as we reached AETC however, it really started to pour man. As S3 put it, it was really a "Defining Moment" from then onwards. The rain was so heavy my shoes were soaked in less then a minute, and I could hardly see more than 5m ahead of me. Well, braving the pelting raindrops and flashes of lightning, we pressed on past 42SAR and pushed all the way back to the safety of our Battalion HQ.

Though definitely not one of my more fruitful trainings, it was definitely an enjoyable experience running topless in the rain. Shiok man! Everyone should try it one day! WooHoo!!

Tomorrow: ICCT in the morning again. If I make it home early should be doing an endurance swim I guess.

Jet

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