Hoka One One Clayton

After more than 100km on my Hoka One One Clayton, I am not sure if I love or hate the shoes. During my initial use, I got blisters after less than 3km on the original insole. It seems to me that the insoles doesn't fit correctly in the shoes. I solved the problem by changing to a gel based insole from Decathlon. However, the last time I did a 21 km, I still get blisters. I started to wonder if it is because of my socks... I must admit that it is actually too comfortable (after my insole issue solved) and I cannot switch back to other shoe brand. I always get feet burnt on other shoes after about 5km. The design of the shoes are really unattractive, but I like the feeling of being taller by an inch or two when I put on the shoes.

Baby

I almost forgot that I have a blog on my triathlon adventures. I chanced upon the page view statistics and realized that I do get quite a few page views monthly. I am a little surprised considering the last time I wrote was almost a year ago.

I have to stop training now because I am about 5 months pregnant. I have to forgo running and cycling for a while but have continued to swim. Swimming is great exercise for expecting mother but finding a suitable swimsuit is not that easy. I have out grown my swimsuit and switched to bikini at first. However, as tummy getting bigger, it's kind of weird to walk around the pool showing my baby bump. I tried to look for a proper swimsuit for pregnant woman but I just can't seems to find in hot hot Singapore, which is strange. Fortunately I found this 2 piece suit made by Arena which consist of a trunk and an A line halter neck top. I do not really consider it as a swimsuit, maybe you can call it as beach wear... but as long as I can walk around the pool in style, who cares. I have to say that the top is great, it can hide my tummy very well.

Can't find the picture of the exact one I bought but anyway have attached one with similar style.

My new found passion for running

It has been a while since I last did serious exercise. I have been running and swimming during my leisure time, at my own pace. My weight has increased quite a bit and do not like looking myself in the mirror.

It's about time to reflect and pick up my courage to make the change. Encouraged by my friends, I have signed up for a few running events in the next few months. I better start training if not I will suffer during the race.

To get myself motivated, have bought a new set of running attire so that I can run in style. I bought the Reebok Zig Zag running shorts and bra top singlet. I think I look cool in them, but it would help if I can loose a few pounce. I am sure I will look amazing in them.

For the past 2 weeks, I have been running the usual 3.8k route and timing has been improving. Yesterday I completed the run in about 26 mins. The fastest time ever. Now I just have to increase the distance, enough to handle a 10 KM run.

I aim to complete 10KM in an hour. It would be an improvement of about 20mins since my last race.

OSIM Singapore International Triathlon 2010 (10th April 2010)

The damage is SGD 94.16 and only 2/3 of the race completed due to cancellation of swim resulted from lightings. I thought I would be able to complete my first SPRINT Tri last week but obviously my goal has to be deferred.

Speedo Rift Tri-Power Goggle

Speedo Rift Tri-Power Goggle review:




I bought a pair of Speedo Rift Tri-Power Goggle a month ago, thinking of using it during the upcoming Osim Triathlon, for swimming in the sea.

The design of the goggle looks good, I bought the one with orange lens. The large lens, couple with ultra anti-fog feature provides very good visibility.

However, once I started my swim in the pool, everything goes down hill. May be the design of the goggle are for westerners, so it is kind of too big for asian ladies like me.

Water sips into my goggles too often, no matter how I adjust. Even I have tighten the strap, the goggles are unable to hold for more than 30M and have to stop my swim and clear the water away. Sometimes I tried too hard to tighten and I can feel a "mask squeeze" which makes my eyes feeling very uncomfortable.

I don't ever think I can use the pair of goggles when swimming in the sea, which defeated the purpose of buying this pair of goggles in the first place.

Stella McCartney / Adidas Launch Triathlon Range

The Osim Triathlon is coming next month (10 April 10) and I wanted to race in style. I shopped around for popular tri suit brands like Zeet and 2XU. The good ones are about SGD 250+. I was thinking that it is not worth to spend the money since I don't wear those tri suit that often, till I saw the tri suit from Stella McCartney. The price range is similar to the one I like from 2XU but it looks better, it has a more feminine touch. See product catalogue at Adidas site here The tri suit is sexier than it looks on the website, the back and around the hip area features mash (or semi-translucent) fabric.
See reviews from this site


I really wanted to get it but they run out of my size, just my luck that I couldn't wear it for my Osim tri. Anyway, I am not fit enough to look good on a tri suit as there is no way to hide the belly fat. In the end, I settled for a tri bike shorts from 2XU as it is the cheaper option (and I can hide my belly fat). I intend to wear a sports top and rash guard for swim and will change to a bicycle Jersey for bike and run.

Recently I want back to the Adidas shop and saw one of the tri swim was damaged at the back zipper area. I guess the mash fabric at the back is too fragile and the suit might not last.

It is a high price to pay for looking good.

Weight loss is all about calorie deficits

Do you know?

For every 3,500 calories you burn over and above what you take in, you'll lose 1 pound.

Read more about it in this
runner's world article
.

You do the maths.