Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Charity @ MRT/Bus Stop raising awareness
Remember the last time when you walk past the MRT/Bus stop, someone approached you and say they are not selling anything?
They stop you, show you their clip board and you realise it's a charity home or some other forms of charity info.
Their first statement would be, "Hi Sir, I'm not trying to sell you anything..."
After "selling" the sales pitch to you, they will flip to the next page and ask you to fill up a form and ask you to donate money.
I really wonder if they are really doing this out of creating awareness. Like credit cards road shows, the guys will tackle the female and vise versa. Strategic or not, I'm not so sure.
Even your dressing plays a part. With the same "salesperson", if you are dressed in your formal wear they will approach you. If you are dressed in t-shirt and shorts they ignore you.
Talk about creating awareness.
If this really for awareness or for sales commission?
Only they know.
Not that I'm doubting the creditability of the charity home, but is this the correct way to raise awareness? Should the campaign be like that?
You be the judge...
Up for discussion. Leave your comments below.
They stop you, show you their clip board and you realise it's a charity home or some other forms of charity info.
Their first statement would be, "Hi Sir, I'm not trying to sell you anything..."
After "selling" the sales pitch to you, they will flip to the next page and ask you to fill up a form and ask you to donate money.
I really wonder if they are really doing this out of creating awareness. Like credit cards road shows, the guys will tackle the female and vise versa. Strategic or not, I'm not so sure.
Even your dressing plays a part. With the same "salesperson", if you are dressed in your formal wear they will approach you. If you are dressed in t-shirt and shorts they ignore you.
Talk about creating awareness.
If this really for awareness or for sales commission?
Only they know.
Not that I'm doubting the creditability of the charity home, but is this the correct way to raise awareness? Should the campaign be like that?
You be the judge...
Up for discussion. Leave your comments below.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Running Shoes
3 X New Balance (RC 1225, NB Minimus, MR759)
2 X Adidas (Response Trail 16, ClimaCool Ride - Yellow)
1 X Asics (1st Pair - Cumulus 12)
Looking forward to my next Asics Full Yellow Shoe
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
New Balance NB Minimus
With the 30% Discount voucher from New Balance + 10% Citibank Credit Card, I bought the NB Minimus @ Vibram
I will probably use the shoe for walking or runs up to 5km only
Check out New Balance NB Minimus Website
I will probably use the shoe for walking or runs up to 5km only
NB Minimus - RED
Check out New Balance NB Minimus Website
Monday, October 10, 2011
We Run SG 10K
Nike - We Run SG 10K Race Report
I dragged myself out of bed as my alarm rang at 5.30am. Had a bad flu for the past 2 days prior to the run. My nose was dripping badly and was sneezeing from morning till i sleep. So I had problem resting.
Took a quick shower, made breakfast (Peanut Butter and Wholemeal Bread), watch a little cartoon to boost my morale (South Park)
Was supposed to pick Lattifah at 6.15am but managed to pick her up 6.30am. (Note to self: LATE!)
Picked Shah up at 6.50 (Note to self: VERY LATE!)
Time to meet Wille, Doreen and Soo Hai: 6.45am (DIE!)
When we reached Kallang @ 7.15am, we were late but still able to make it for Wave 2 which starts at 7.30am.
Lucky for us, we managed to find a carpark quickly. Phew! lucky lucky.
As we were late, we quickly proceeded to the race pit. To make things more panicky the Start Point was not at the Stage area. We had to make a detour (almost 600m away) just to get into the Starting Line. The path was narrow, muddy, and jammed packed with humans but it's fine, the company counts.
We proceeded to the gantry and off we went to begin our run.
We ran together and took photos for the first 2km and we are on our own after which. We went to the toilet at Suntec (erm...Cleaner?? Doubt So :s) HAHA!
For me, I find this run very fustrating. I have to constantly asked to be excused to overtake. I had to zig zag just to move ahead. Participants should really read the booklet carefully. Walking should be on the left side of the road and not the middle and right. Not that I am picky about the problem but the constant reminder of telling people gets really fustrating and Zig Zag running tires you out quickly. Oh well, I'm not trying to break my PB for 10km here so doesn't matter.
Overall Review
I dragged myself out of bed as my alarm rang at 5.30am. Had a bad flu for the past 2 days prior to the run. My nose was dripping badly and was sneezeing from morning till i sleep. So I had problem resting.
Took a quick shower, made breakfast (Peanut Butter and Wholemeal Bread), watch a little cartoon to boost my morale (South Park)
Was supposed to pick Lattifah at 6.15am but managed to pick her up 6.30am. (Note to self: LATE!)
Picked Shah up at 6.50 (Note to self: VERY LATE!)
Time to meet Wille, Doreen and Soo Hai: 6.45am (DIE!)
When we reached Kallang @ 7.15am, we were late but still able to make it for Wave 2 which starts at 7.30am.
Lucky for us, we managed to find a carpark quickly. Phew! lucky lucky.
As we were late, we quickly proceeded to the race pit. To make things more panicky the Start Point was not at the Stage area. We had to make a detour (almost 600m away) just to get into the Starting Line. The path was narrow, muddy, and jammed packed with humans but it's fine, the company counts.
We proceeded to the gantry and off we went to begin our run.
Wille said we look like Backstreet Boys here
Look I'm flying
For me, I find this run very fustrating. I have to constantly asked to be excused to overtake. I had to zig zag just to move ahead. Participants should really read the booklet carefully. Walking should be on the left side of the road and not the middle and right. Not that I am picky about the problem but the constant reminder of telling people gets really fustrating and Zig Zag running tires you out quickly. Oh well, I'm not trying to break my PB for 10km here so doesn't matter.
The only part that I liked was a tunnel near Nicole Highway. The organiser placed a DJ there and blasted music. From far, I could hear the echo of the music and I find it very cool. I ran that route for at least 3 times and only Nike managed to pull this off. Great job!
Group Photo
We Run SG Bus
"Hope NEW BALANCE REAL RUN will be better on 16 Oct 11"
Overall Review
- Considering the number of people participating, it's well organised. We are talking about 22,000 participants
- Ample Voluneteers
- Will I join this next year.... Mmm, No Idea.
- Always proceed further into water point area. People like to go to the nearest point. The further ones usually have cups that are filled with water
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Japan 2011
Booking for my Japan trip has been made.
I'll will be taking Singapore's National Carrier as Budget Airlines rates are similar to SQ and I would need to transit somewhere as well.
I did a little homework on the lodging and decided to go for Hundred Stay Tokyo Shinjuku. Yes Yes, Many people asked why I did not choose the Capsule Hotel? Well my answer is pretty shallow. LOL. The rates for Capsule Hotel is almost as expensive as Hundred Stay Tokyo. Why not get a proper hotel? Don't ask me again
Check out TripAdvisor reviews. Almost 5/5
Rooms @ Hundred Stay Tokyo Shinjuku
The room that I booked
Just to wet your appetite, here are the other rooms they have
I'll will be taking Singapore's National Carrier as Budget Airlines rates are similar to SQ and I would need to transit somewhere as well.
I did a little homework on the lodging and decided to go for Hundred Stay Tokyo Shinjuku. Yes Yes, Many people asked why I did not choose the Capsule Hotel? Well my answer is pretty shallow. LOL. The rates for Capsule Hotel is almost as expensive as Hundred Stay Tokyo. Why not get a proper hotel? Don't ask me again
Check out TripAdvisor reviews. Almost 5/5
Rooms @ Hundred Stay Tokyo Shinjuku
The room that I booked
They have a gym too
Friday, October 7, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
New Balance Real Run 2011
Date 16 October 2011, Sunday
Venue Changi Exhibition Centre, Changi Aviation Road Flag-off 6.30am (21km) & 7.00am (10km)
Start & End Changi Exhibition Centre
21km – 2km Trail + 1.5km Sand + 17.5km Taxiway / Road
Venue Changi Exhibition Centre, Changi Aviation Road Flag-off 6.30am (21km) & 7.00am (10km)
Start & End Changi Exhibition Centre
21km – 2km Trail + 1.5km Sand + 17.5km Taxiway / Road
Ready to run on 16/09/2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Shimano SH-R077 Shoe Test Trial
Ok! I have converted in using a Bike Shoe. I purchased the Shimano SH-R077.
Only today, I took the shoe out for a spin. After purchasing the shoe, i was quite hesitiant to ride as I was worried that I was unable to Clip and Unclip the cleets. That has always been constantly on my mind. What happens if i am unable to upclip at the junction? What happens if I am unable to unclip to stop? I kept on pondering. Mmm...
Having so much fear and feeling uneasy, I practiced at home. I learnt the basics by clipping and unclipping. Well, home being a confined space, it was pretty much difficult to practice. But well, I practice probably for 30mins. Learning to clip and unclip. Actually it was quite easy. Haha...
Feeling confident, I went to the carpark to do a little testing. Well, to ride the bike you would need to first clip one side of your leg to the pedal and start pedalling in order to clip the other side. As my right leg is my master leg, I clipped and started moving. I had problem locating the pedal and was not able to clip my left leg onto the pedal. Was a shaky ride... But after a while of practice it was pretty smooth.
On Saturday night, feeling ambitious, I went out for a spin........ @ West Coast Park. Hahaha... As I was not confident, I went to somewhere more safe and has lesser people. Pretty much to aviod vehicles and "paisehness" haha... well it was quite smooth, managing to clip and unclip the shoe. Went for a 20km ride and during the session i tried different scenarios. Like "e-brakes", stopping and dismounting from bike.
Today, I went for a longer scenario. I was a little bit more confident and went to the road. I rode from West Coast Highway, Penjuru, Tuas and to 2nd Causeway Link. Training the night before really helped me today like stopping on time at traffic light. Clipping and Unclipping was much much more smoother compared to the day before. From West Coast Highway to 2nd Causeway, i had to climb at least 4 slopes. The shoe made the climb really much more easier.
Overall, I think it was a ok try. Previously, I used my running shoe to pedal so when i changed to the bike shoes I felt funny. I felt I was not as fast (felt heavier) as before but maybe it's a pshycological problem haha.. In fact, I managed to cut of 1min on the first 2 trials.
Well did some comparison and managed to cut at least 1 min so that's not too bad.
Having so much fear and feeling uneasy, I practiced at home. I learnt the basics by clipping and unclipping. Well, home being a confined space, it was pretty much difficult to practice. But well, I practice probably for 30mins. Learning to clip and unclip. Actually it was quite easy. Haha...
This video helped me loads :-)
Feeling confident, I went to the carpark to do a little testing. Well, to ride the bike you would need to first clip one side of your leg to the pedal and start pedalling in order to clip the other side. As my right leg is my master leg, I clipped and started moving. I had problem locating the pedal and was not able to clip my left leg onto the pedal. Was a shaky ride... But after a while of practice it was pretty smooth.
On Saturday night, feeling ambitious, I went out for a spin........ @ West Coast Park. Hahaha... As I was not confident, I went to somewhere more safe and has lesser people. Pretty much to aviod vehicles and "paisehness" haha... well it was quite smooth, managing to clip and unclip the shoe. Went for a 20km ride and during the session i tried different scenarios. Like "e-brakes", stopping and dismounting from bike.
Today, I went for a longer scenario. I was a little bit more confident and went to the road. I rode from West Coast Highway, Penjuru, Tuas and to 2nd Causeway Link. Training the night before really helped me today like stopping on time at traffic light. Clipping and Unclipping was much much more smoother compared to the day before. From West Coast Highway to 2nd Causeway, i had to climb at least 4 slopes. The shoe made the climb really much more easier.
Overall, I think it was a ok try. Previously, I used my running shoe to pedal so when i changed to the bike shoes I felt funny. I felt I was not as fast (felt heavier) as before but maybe it's a pshycological problem haha.. In fact, I managed to cut of 1min on the first 2 trials.
Well did some comparison and managed to cut at least 1 min so that's not too bad.
33km
20km
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