Showing posts with label Working Out. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Working Out. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Viper Challenge 2013...

... CONQUERED!
Boy oh boy am I so glad that I made it through and completed Viper Challenge. For those who have no idea what I'm talking about, it's Asia's First Biggest Obstacle Challenge. It's a 20km obstacle course challenge with 20 obstacles. There is no time limit or strict restrictions that you will need to complete every obstacles before moving on.

I signed up many months ago and got the early bird pricing, not even sure why and then CON-vince 5 others to join along with me. Trained here and there for it but I must say that I was not diligent in my training and did not train at all 2 weeks leading up to the Challenge.

Proud to say, I completed all 20 obstacles but only managed to go half way for the monkey bar before falling into the pool. But.. half way is still good la for my standard :)

I could not have done the challenge without my team mates.
We had so much fun and just helped each other on throughout the entire challenge, from boosting each other up the wall, encouraging each other to go on when it got really hot and tiring, waiting for each other before starting each obstacle to ensure that everyone makes it through, and makes it through well and of course just had a ball of fun.

I had never ever ran 2km straight in my life before and here I had signed up for a 20km challenge (what was I thinking??). Each obstacle came as such a welcome as it meant we did not have to jog for a bit :) The last 2km were the toughest for me.
The man stayed by my side every step of the last 2km and encouraged me to go on and complete it. I couldn't have done it without his support.

When I saw the last 2 obstacles and the finish line, I got my second wind and ran for it!

Ultimately I had loads of fun. I soft of conquered my fear of heights, had scratches and bruises here and there, couldn't walk for 2 days, got sun tan crazy.

Would I do it again? If you had asked me that same week, I'd probably say NO!!! If you ask me now, my answer is 'most probably' :) 

Friday, July 12, 2013

Treadmill.. I no longer fear you.

I conquered my fear of running on a treadmill last Tuesday. Believe it or not, I've never ran on a treadmill before for fear that I will slide off and fall down, also cos I'm not that great a runner.


But yes, last Tuesday was a turning point. Thanks to the man.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Exercise Update Week 6

Monday : Rest
Tuesday : Rest
Wednesday : 1 hour Pilates
Thursday : 1 hour Pilates - Intermediate
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - Rest

Wanted to fit in Gasing trek for the weekend but wasn't feeling the greatest from Fri night to Sunday, so didn't wanna push it.

Friday, February 15, 2013

Exercise Update Week 5

Total Fail!

Didn't exercise a day in week 5.

But... BUT.... Week 6 will must be better!

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Insanity

So yesterday I decided to join 2 buds for their Insanity workout. It was unplanned and a decision made last minute as my original dinner plan got cancelled.

With no shoes or proper attire, I courageously said YES to them.

I did Insanity probably 3 times max about 1-2 years ago. But I never made it past the warm-up session. Yes, lousy I know! Yesterday I was really proud though because despite being so tired, I pushed through. I must admit that I took much longer breaks than the boys or than I was supposed to, but it's much more than I've ever done before.

It was tough, no doubt! But I think having friends to push and motivate you along really does help, plus it is more fun when you're not doing it alone.

Here's how crappy we looked after the workout :)