Registration for the Nike Human Race has finally opened, though I'm not certain if I'll be participating this year. The experience last year was horrible, starting with a vexing wait for race packs, though fortunately we met Geraldine in the queue (poor girl she was in line for more than 2 hours and nursing a running nose at the same time) and we handed her 8 IDs at one go, much to the ire of those behind her who had no qualms making their feelings known with folded arms, uprolled eyes, and the reptilian "tsk", complete with a fearsome frown. Then came the actual race day where a preceding downpour made Clarke Quay so wet I was sliding my way along and making sure I negotiate turns like how a learner driver would on his 12th driving test attempt. It did not help that I downed 1x McChicken, 1x Fillet Burger and 1x Small Iced Milo before flag-off, thinking I need to carbo-load after dragonboat training in the morning. Fortunately I did not regurgitate any of those, and as expected, completed the race in an abysmal timing.The only draw for the race was a Nike bottle that came with the race pack, though I wonder if Nike would repeat this feat, considering that the registration fees are now lower compared to last year. I certainly hope Nike would re-plan the race route, otherwise running past beer-guzzlers and Hooters can be rather distracting.
Of course if I miss this, I will have no more running events for the rest of the year, following my AHM attempt last month. I did not sign up for Stan Chart because I procrastinated for too long and 50,000 runners clicked the "Submit" button faster than me; though my official reason is I am not a New Balance fan. I may have to eat my words if the race and finisher tees turn out to be must-have collectors' items.
In related running news, my Asics GT2120, which have served me well for the past year, needs a makeover, or should I say, a complete replacement. I am quite certain I will stick to Asics because it has seen me through many exciting events (except, obviously, the swim leg for Singapore Biathlon) and has never given up on me. Not exactly a shoe geek but I am eyeing the GEL-NIMBUS 11 with IGS Adaptive Technology simply because it sounds cool, and although I have no idea what it means I am sure it will work magic like how the NIMBUS 3000 did for Harry Potter.Time to rob the bank...
you should know better that it's all in the marketing gimmick for running shoes.
ReplyDeletewhatever happened to that fad for the Nike shoes with those springy stuff on the heels? whatever those springy stuff were supposed to do...
i'm a self-professed shoe geek. and u'd better think twice abt getting the nimbus if the 2120 has been working for u. cos these are 2 different types of shoes, the 2120 is a stability shoe (see that grey stretch on the lateral of the outsole?) and nimbus is a cushioning shoe without the support. of course if u don't overpronate that much then nimbus is fine :) hahaha.
ReplyDeletei queued for 4!!! hours actually... and in the end i din even run cos my URTI took too long to recover. so loser... haaiii...
ReplyDeleteroonz: thanks for the advice! ok i will check out the GT series. =) but nimbus still sounds cool!
ReplyDeletegerri: poor girl! not to worry; you got yourself a nice Nike bottle... =) see you at Jinnie's wedding next week!