I was determined to complete a 10K run before the training even started today, and I’m glad to say that I’ve made it! The average pace matched my lowest record, but I can work on that later, finishing the entire course without resting is all I ask for at this stage.
This is definitely a big boost in self-confidence entering the actual run this Sunday.
Just when I thought I may have the chance to finish a 10k run, my running distance (and consequently my confidence) took a dive for the first time in today’s training. I could barely finish 5 km, self-doubt was probably the main culprit.
The 10k run is next Sunday, would I stand a chance of finishing it without resting my feet?!
Was planning to write this entry yesterday when the news about our dEEsigners’ site launch was still fresh, but was called out for drinks with friends after fellowship & dinner last night, and somehow ended up pulling an all-nighter and didn’t get home until 9 in the morning! Crazy friends!
Anyway, we finally launched our deesigners.com website on the memorable day 2011.11.11! It’s just a simple site for now, not too fancy, but enough for us to show our friends the progress of our little venture. The site will evolve as our venture slowly grows…
Jogged for ~8km this afternoon, my longest run to date! Slowly building up my confidence to finish the 10k run next weekend…
During the long jog, I started to think of life as a long marathon run – difficult at first, but become smoother as your muscles are warmed up, and the test of perseverance slowly intensifies towards the end of the run. Finally, when you’re able to complete the race, you’ll be rewarded with the sensation of satisfaction that no words can describe. A fulfilling life!
Spent another day doing illustrations for a small freelance job, Adobe Illustrator is quickly becoming my friend!
It’s a cool and rainy day here in HK, and it will likely stay this way for much of this week. Feels good being able to close my home studio’s door without worrying being baked by the scorching westerly sun.
Created vector graphics based on the previous hand-drawn illustrations, updated the leaflet design according to the change requests, and finally printed it off from my inkjet printer. Couldn’t keep my eyes off my creation, I guess that’s the feeling of satisfaction from your work, ‘love what you do’!
Dragged myself outside for my second training session. I’m not sure if it’s because of the stuffy weather, the run didn’t seem to be as comfortable this time. I was almost sure I can train myself to challenge a half-marathon after the first training session, but today, I doubt that I can even finish a 10K run.
Nonetheless, my record had improved, and hopefully, will continue to do so to the point where I can complete a 10K run by the 20th…
My friend referred me to a small freelance job to design an A-4 sized leaflet, I’m both excited and thankful for the opportunity.
It must have been at least a few months since I indulged myself with indian ink and watercolors, some good times. There are times I imagined myself to be an illustrator, and this small project is the closest I’ve ever been to experience becoming one.
Finally started training for my 10k-run today, ran 5 km in a bit over half-an-hour, felt good. The real run will be on Nov. 20th, I have about 3 weeks to train up myself.
I started logging my runs, it will mark my progress for as long as I continue to run. If my body doesn’t fail me, I wish to finish a full marathon one day.
Had been sleeping considerably less for most of the days this week, tired, fell asleep while watching one of my favorite weekly interior design TV show.
Much more time was spent on work, must admit that it’s not easy to keep myself motivated when there’s no deadline or a clear vision to follow, but the concept of time seems to become forever more scarce for me these days that I just can’t bare to waste it away so easily. Two things seem to pop up in my mind often:
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