On Saturday 19 October, the GISKL PTF team took on the Spartan Sprint in Kuching at the Leadership Institute of Sarawak Civil Service. True to the spirit of GIS, it was a day filled with determination, resilience, risk-taking, and teamwork. For two of our team members, Ms. Awesome and Beauty Queen, Spartan Sprint Kuching wouldContinue reading “Spartan Sprint 2019 – Kuching”
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Spartan Kuching Pre-Race Assessment
It’s two more sleeps until race day. After a disastrous Beast race, I confess that I am not feeling very confident about this one. I know it is the Sprint, the shortest and easiest of all Spartan races, but I am still nervous. Kuching is a wildcard – a new race venue that no oneContinue reading “Spartan Kuching Pre-Race Assessment”
Climbing, Endurance, Over-Training, and Finding Balance
I started rock climbing again. I thought it would be a more enjoyable way to build up my strength since I really loathe the conventional methods. It will not be quite as specific as regular strength training so I still need to maintain my PT sessions. Well at least it will provide a bit moreContinue reading “Climbing, Endurance, Over-Training, and Finding Balance”
SCKLM 2019: 10 KM Leisure
On Sunday 29 September, I ran in the Standard Chartered KL Marathon (SCKLM). This year I was in the leisure category – no stress, just take it easy. I did the same race last year (nearly 18 months ago) and I thought it would be a great opportunity for a progress report since the courseContinue reading “SCKLM 2019: 10 KM Leisure”
A Tale of Foam Rollers and Massages
FMR is a foam-roller die hard. He absolutely swears by it and diligently foam rolls every day. I, on the other hand, own a foam roller that has collected a layer of dust so thick you could scrape it off to make dust bunnies. Until recently… I have never had knee pain to the pointContinue reading “A Tale of Foam Rollers and Massages”
Holiday Home Workout
Since I was going Down Under for two weeks and was worried I would lose everything I’ve built up training for the Spartan Beast, I asked my PT for homework. This is what he set me (there were limitations because no access to a gym or weights) – I thought I’d keep it posted hereContinue reading “Holiday Home Workout”
Spartan Beast 2019 – Tambun
Spartan Beast for 2019 – check. I am now two thirds of the way towards my first trifecta and I’m relieved that the last leg will be the shortest race – the Sprint. Race Report I confess that I totally underestimated how tough it would be. I thought I was prepared, but I was not.Continue reading “Spartan Beast 2019 – Tambun”
Spartan Beast Obstacle Assessment
The map is out for the Spartan race in Tambun so I figured it’s time to do a little homework… Obstacles List for the Beast Looks like a lot of repeats from the Super we did earlier this year plus a few extras (an 8 foot wall and 4 other obstacles I’ve never encountered beforeContinue reading “Spartan Beast Obstacle Assessment”
Hiking Trails: Kota Damansara
It’s the school holidays and the Jungle Babes (with cubs in tow) decided to try a new hiking trail. We found the Kota Damasara Community Forest which is a lovely, family friendly, hiking trail that was largely undulating and very well marked. Most intersections had maps posted and there were signs and clear markings allContinue reading “Hiking Trails: Kota Damansara”
The Carbo-Diet
So I have been changing my eating habits to increase my protein intake but it has been a struggle for a number of reasons… One of the things I have often heard is that increasing protein in meals can help you feel full for longer. According to a study in The American Journal of ClinicalContinue reading “The Carbo-Diet”
