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AHM was just over barely a week ago, and the guys today went for our first IPPT after ORD. It was one of those things that we have been training for the past few months. We achieved our expectations and delivered the results. Here's how it went:

HUI LIANG

Sit Up: 43 ---> 5pts
Broad Jump: 239cm ---> 4pts

Chin Up: 13 ---> 5pts

Shuttle Run: 9.1 secs ---> 5pts

2.4 Km Run: 9:16 min ---> 5pts

Total: 24 pts

Award: Gold

FADLY

Sit Up: 41 ---> 5pts

Broad Jump: 243cm ---> 5pts

Chin Up: 12 ---> 5pts

Shuttle Run: 9.5 secs ---> 5pts

2.4 Km Run: 9:24 min ---> 5pts

Total: 25 pts

Award: Gold (Platinum)

JEF

Sit Up: 34 ---> 3pts

Broad Jump: 225cm ---> 3pts

Chin Up: 10 ---> 4pts

Shuttle Run: 9.6 secs ---> 5pts

2.4 Km Run: 10:45 min ---> 4pts

Total: 19 pts

Award: Silver

Hui Liang was so disappointed that he didnt manage to attain 'Platinum' gold, though he over did the maximum and scored better than Fadly in 4 stations. Try harder next year. . .

Jef did an amazing 10 chin up though he almost lost his silver through Sit Up. It was down to the last 15 seconds and he struggled for 4 more sit ups. It was a close shave. . .

The 2.4 km route has been changed, instead of the previous 3 rounds around the camp compund it is now being conducted inside the multi storey carpark. We had to complete 6 laps, similar as running in a stadium. We were skeptical at first, but we did our best and managed to set personal best times.

After IPPT, we rewarded ourselves with a good meal and

ice cream at Haato, a very cool chillout place at Mount Sinai Road, off Ulu Pandan Road. Will definitely bring the ladies there someday. .

Our Masterpiece...

Author: Fadly

On 24th August, the lives of the 3 guys revolved around 3 different events of 2 hours plus. . .

First, it was the 21km AHM. We completed the run roughly in 2 hours plus. Out of 5,200 participants, Hui Liang came in at no. 1475, with a time of 2hrs 11min 35secs.

Next Fadly came in at no. 1594 with a time of 2hrs 13min 17secs. And finally Jef crossed the line at position 2495 with a time of 2hrs 28mins 47secs.

0630hr at the starting line. .

After the gruelling run, we rushed to Kallang for our dragon boat training with aching legs. After 2 hours plus of training, aching arms and shoulders were added to the list.

Next week will be the Nike Human Race. We collected our race packs after training at Clarke Quay. To our horror, the queue was snaking around The Cannery. In all, we queued for 2 hours plus just to receive our race packs.

Therefore, we ran for 2 hours plus, rowed for 2 hours plus and stood for 2 hours plus!

Author: Fadly

The weather was less than perfect for a picnic. Kept raining the whole day but it didnt dampen our spirits to go ahead with the picnic. Fadly, Jef and Hui Liang were slightly late because we were trying to find the 'Prawn' Lake and went to the other side of the garden.

It was almost like a barbeque, everyone brought something to munch on. Lynn brought sandwich, Hui Liang prepared spaghetti, Jef made potato salad, Jenn cooked chicken wings, Fadly brought fruits, Lingzhi bought pizza and Sharon with Jason contributed drinks, fishballs and sotong balls.

The day ended early as the guys had a quest to complete the next day. . . 21km of pain. .

Author: Fadly

Last Thursday run was a lonely one for Fadly as Jef and Hui Liang had 'greater' commitment to fulfil on that day. Anyway we had a special guest for that evening - Lingzi! It was long due anyway. . .

Congrats to Jenn who ran her first 15 rounds. Lynn and Jenn will be participating in December's Standard Chartered Women's 10 km run. Good job to Lingzi too although she only ran 5 rounds. . .

Last training on Tue before the guys conquest to overcome 21km. . .

RUNNING SCHEDULE UPDATE:

03 May @ Choa Chu Kang Stadium --> 06 km
08 May @ Queenstown Stadium --> 06 km
16 May @ Queenstown Stadium --> 08 km [Absent: Jef]
24 May @ Bukit Gombak Stadium --> 10 km
29 May @ Bishan Stadium --> 12 km
07 June @ Woodlands Stadium --> 10 km
14 June @ Bukit Gombak Stadium --> 08 km [Absent: Hui Liang]
19 June @ Bishan Stadium --> 14 km
26 June @ Woodlands Stadium --> 08 km
06 July @ Pandan Reservoir --> 07 km
10 July @ Bishan Stadium --> 08 km [Absent: Jef]
18 July @ Woodlands Stadium --> 06 km, 2.4 km
26 July @ Tampines Stadium --> 08 km, 2.4 km
31 July @ Bishan Stadium --> 12km [Absent: Jef]
07 August @ Queenstown Stadium --> 08 km, 1000x skipping [Absent: Fadly]
09 August @ Bishan Stadium --> 17.2 km
14 August @ Queenstown Stadium --> 08 km [Absent: Jef & Hui Liang]

Author: Fadly

"Shine For Singapore. . ."

It was our beloved nation's 43rd Birthday. Though we were not lucky enough to be part of the yearly mega celebration at Marina Bay, we still showed our patriotism to the country by dressing up in red and white but not without stares and comments from stuck up passers by. Come on! Its our country birthday!

Earlier in the day, the guys went beyond our limits and ran 43 rounds at Bishan stadium. Initial plan was to run 40 rounds. But since it was National Day we decided to make it meaningful and ran another extra 3 rounds, all for Singapore!

We ran and never looked back. . .

RUNNING SCHEDULE UPDATE:

03 May @ Choa Chu Kang Stadium --> 06 km
08 May @ Queenstown Stadium --> 06 km
16 May @ Queenstown Stadium --> 08 km [Absent: Jef]
24 May @ Bukit Gombak Stadium --> 10 km
29 May @ Bishan Stadium --> 12 km
07 June @ Woodlands Stadium --> 10 km
14 June @ Bukit Gombak Stadium --> 08 km [Absent: Hui Liang]
19 June @ Bishan Stadium --> 14 km
26 June @ Woodlands Stadium --> 08 km
06 July @ Pandan Reservoir --> 07 km
10 July @ Bishan Stadium --> 08 km [Absent: Jef]
18 July @ Woodlands Stadium --> 06 km, 2.4 km
26 July @ Tampines Stadium --> 08 km, 2.4 km
31 July @ Bishan Stadium --> 12km [Absent: Jef]
07 August @ Queenstown Stadium --> 08 km, 1000x skipping [Absent: Fadly]
09 August @ Bishan Stadium --> 17.2 km

We spent the evening watching Love Guru and having coffee thereafter at The Cathay. The movie is truly slapstick, plenty of jokes on a certain part of the human anatomy. Mariska Hargitay~

Guru Pitka says, "Learn to love yourself and you will love others." So we decided to share our love and concern by doing Jenn's favourite activity - Gift Exchange. Rule of the game was to buy a gift worth $5. Food items was not allowed but Fadly was not informed. Too bad. .

Here's how it went:

*Hui Liang received Jef's "Herb Garden Rack"

*Fadly received Lynn's "Multi Coloured Pen"

*Jenn received Hui Liang's "Pink Bear Key Chain"

*Lynn received Fadly's "Jars of Sweets"

*Jef received Jenn's "Johnson's Baby Moisturizer + Shower Gel, Beetle Hand Massager and $0.15"

That night we noticed something too . . .

Hui Liang is always ready for the camera. .

We have signed up for this December's Singapore Standard Chartered 42km Marathon. Thanks to Jenn's sister for letting us charge to her card enabling us to save $9.75! (jenn: 'should be a saving of $10 as i collected $55 from each of you')

"$60 for 2 hours?"

Author: Fadly
Photographer: Jef & Jenn & Fadly
*Special thanks to Belinda for helping us take the group photo

Fadly was absent today (AT LAST), blame the rain! Jef & HL was so happy that Fadly failed to achieve a perfect attendance! haha! The guys were abit slower today (me and lynn was ahead of them by a few steps when we finish our 4km)! who to blame? Jef was too slow? or perhaps it was because they were tired from doing 1000 times of skipping rope (claim by them) which they STRONGLY believe that Fadly can't do it! and not forgetting that Jef was doing a better job than HL in skipping! thumbs up for jef!

RUNNING SCHEDULE UPDATE:

03 May @ Choa Chu Kang Stadium --> 06 km
08 May @ Queenstown Stadium --> 06 km
16 May @ Queenstown Stadium --> 08 km [Absent: Jef]
24 May @ Bukit Gombak Stadium --> 10 km
29 May @ Bishan Stadium --> 12 km
07 June @ Woodlands Stadium --> 10 km
14 June @ Bukit Gombak Stadium --> 08 km [Absent: Hui Liang]
19 June @ Bishan Stadium --> 14 km
26 June @ Woodlands Stadium --> 08 km
06 July @ Pandan Reservoir --> 07 km
10 July @ Bishan Stadium --> 08 km [Absent: Jef]
18 July @ Woodlands Stadium --> 06 km, 2.4 km
26 July @ Tampines Stadium --> 08 km, 2.4 km
31 July @ Bishan Stadium --> 12km [Absent: Jef]
7 August @ Queenstown Stadium --> 08 km, 1000 times 0f skipping [Absent: Fadly]

Author: Jenn

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENN!!

Party at The Beach! Jenn's birthday was celebrated with style, good old fashioned BBQ at East Coast Park. Weather was perfect and food was plenty. We had to make it special for Jenn since she had been planning outings and events for us all these while.

Preparing The Food. . .

Lingzi made a special Powerpoint slide dedicated to Jenn. . .

As expected Jenn broke into tears. .

She sobbed. . .

and cried. . .

while we laughed!!

Of course we also showered her with lots of gifts that night!

DKNY Bag

Adidas Jacket

Coach purse and NIKE shorts

After the rest of the guests had left, the five of us wasted the night away doing all sorts of silly and ridiculous stuff. Like Jenn mentioned, that night seemed to be Jef's Birthday instead of hers because he:

1) Got wasted
2) Received the most kisses (1st kiss given to Fxxxx)
3) 'Slept' with 2 ladies

Jenn's wondering whether it is really her Birthday . .

Despite a few hiccups (insufficient ice and charcoal), overall it was a great BBQ Birthday party. Special thanks to:

--->Melvin for his expertise in starting the fire
--->Sheryl for the fabolous chicken fillet
--->Jef for the tent
--->Lynn for being late. . .

Author: Fadly
Photographer: Fadly & Jef
Editor: Jenn

"You can lead a horse to the water,
but you can't force it to drink. . . "

This week, since Jef was not around, Coach HL decided to divert his attention to Fadly. We did 3 rounds of 4km each, doing 3 sets of statics in between. Jenn also ran her first 10 rounds. Good job guys! Since AHM is drawing near, we will be running twice a week from now on. Hui Liang and Fadly has decided to sign up for December's 42km Standard Chartered Marathon. What are you waiting for Jef??

RUNNING SCHEDULE UPDATE:

03 May @ Choa Chu Kang Stadium --> 06 km
08 May @ Queenstown Stadium --> 06 km
16 May @ Queenstown Stadium --> 08 km [Absent: Jef]
24 May @ Bukit Gombak Stadium --> 10 km
29 May @ Bishan Stadium --> 12 km
07 June @ Woodlands Stadium --> 10 km
14 June @ Bukit Gombak Stadium --> 08 km [Absent: Hui Liang]
19 June @ Bishan Stadium --> 14 km
26 June @ Woodlands Stadium --> 08 km
06 July @ Pandan Reservoir --> 07 km
10 July @ Bishan Stadium --> 08 km [Absent: Jef]
18 July @ Woodlands Stadium --> 06 km, 2.4 km
26 July @ Tampines Stadium --> 08 km, 2.4 km
31 July @ Bishan Stadium --> 12km [Absent: Jef]

Author: Fadly