The problem that exists between running and me is that I don’t do it often enough because a PT once told me that I should not be doing it as it would make me thinner than I already am (burning up all my calories and all that). Since then, I have limited myself to just one cardio exercise a week, primarily bodycombat.

Hence, the most remarkable thing about today’s run at the gym was that it was my first time working those knees since the Singapore Marathon exactly six months ago. Plus, I was sniffling quite a bit in the morning and was afraid that my errant nose would turn nasty on me and block itself up. I did it at a very slow and steady pace of 8.7km/h, pushing to 10km/h for the last two minutes, and for only 20 minutes. Although the end result is not too great - only 4km - I was rather satisfied.

I had concentrated on my breathing, ensuring that it’s not too shallow and goes right down to my belly and was glad that it was smooth and regular. The nose had miraculously behaved itself. As the Workout Mix downloaded from the Nikewomen website pounded in my ears, I ran and kept myself focused on not pushing the body too hard.

Initially, there was a niggling pain down my right waist but I forced myself to breathe in deep and soon the pain all but disappeared. My naughty pronating right foot was on its best behaviour too, and there was nary a twinge during and after the run. This could be due, in part, to the support rendered by the Nike ankle guard that the boyfriend had bought for me last year when I complained of walking pains. I wasn’t panting heavily after the run and my legs, though slightly tired, were not jellied or weak.

All in all, a good run. So despite the sad distance, I can safely pat myself on the back.

Next week, 30 minutes of pure running! Oh, and send in Shape Run form. Gah.

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