Recently, I had dinner with an old friend whom I hadn’t seen in many years. I first knew her back when my sole obsession in life was rock climbing. She shared some of my stories with our common friends – friends who have never known the climber I once was. They stirred the memories thatContinue reading “Once Upon a Time, I was a Rock Climber”
Author Archives: Shen-Li
Spartan Super 2019 – Semenyih
The Spartan Race feels like having a baby. During the race, I swore I’d never do it again. Afterwards, when the pain is forgotten, all I can think about is the next race. So here I am, back again, for more… …with a new partner in crime – The Warrior Princess. I had promised toContinue reading “Spartan Super 2019 – Semenyih”
FlyClimb – the New Vertical Workout in Town
Now this is a workout I have been waiting for ever since I discovered the existence of rock climbing treadmills. While I may no longer be a rock climber, the lure of the vertical ascent is still in my blood. I have waited with anticipation for the launch of this class and have finally beenContinue reading “FlyClimb – the New Vertical Workout in Town”
The Sensational Se7en Hits the Party Room
For Miss Awesome’s birthday, we went to The Party Room! For the “dress up” (because we’re kids who never grew up), our theme was “Jane Fonda 80’s Workout”. It was such a good choice that we even matched the decor! What do you think? Do we look the part? The Party Room The Party RoomContinue reading “The Sensational Se7en Hits the Party Room”
Viper Challenge Cyberjaya 2018
During the Spartan Sprint earlier this year, I vowed that it would be my first and last obstacle course race (OCR). Then, a couple of months back, I did the Northface Outdoor Challenge. Last weekend, I completed the Viper Challenge in Cyberjaya. Okay, I admit it, I’ve been infected with the bug. Next year, I’llContinue reading “Viper Challenge Cyberjaya 2018”
Heart Rates and Other Measures for Fitness
I’ve been tracking my heart rate during workouts for some time now and it has always troubled me how high it is when I work out. When #FMR sees my heart rate stats, he gets cross with me because he thinks I’m going to have a heart attack while working out. That’s probably because heContinue reading “Heart Rates and Other Measures for Fitness”
The Jungle Babes Photo Shoot Exclusive at Sungai Pisang!
The plan was to explore a new hiking trail called Sungai Pisang, aka “Banana River”. When we mapped out our timelines, it went something like this: Drive to Sungai Pisang: 30 to 45 minutes Hiking in Sungai Pisang: 45 minutes Picnic at waterfall: 30 to 60 minutes Take photos along the way: ??? Who wouldContinue reading “The Jungle Babes Photo Shoot Exclusive at Sungai Pisang!”
Training Day – Bukit Gasing Hill Climbs
According to one of the Jungle Babes, this hiking trail at Bukit Gasing was harder than the Northface Outdoor Challenge so I am going to share the route here. We did this trail a week before TNF Outdoor Challenge as part of our preparation for the distance. It was supposed to be a 10km trailContinue reading “Training Day – Bukit Gasing Hill Climbs”
The Northface Outdoor Challenge 2018
On Sunday 14 October 2018, the Jungle Babes entered their first team OCR event – the Northface Outdoor Challenge. In our team of nine, six were racing for the first time ever. To encourage our newbie racers, we opted for the advance category – 15 km and 8 obstacles – instead of the elite categoryContinue reading “The Northface Outdoor Challenge 2018”
2XU Compression Run 2018: Half Marathon
Recording details of races I’ve participated in is something I’ve been doing for a while. I think it is important because it helps me to see where I was and how far I’ve come in my journey. Looking back at how I’ve done and analysing what I could have done differently is also a greatContinue reading “2XU Compression Run 2018: Half Marathon”
