Running on a Hot Day

After finishing work today, I participated in a charity fun run to raise money for the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal. It was a 4km run that started from Federation Square and went along both sides of the Yarra River before getting back to Fed Square. Although the 38 degree heat didn't materialise as expected, it was about 33 degrees by the time the race started.

My normal running shorts just got washed so I had to put on my basketball shorts which are terrible for running. Rubs on the knees and traps a lot of heat. PLUS I was the odd one out!



The first two kms were relatively easy but by this time my T-shirt was fully soaked with sweat. The final leg was a test of perseverance. I could feel that my throat and my lungs were drying out in the hot dry air, pace was dropping constantly as the finishing line neared. I saw the time blinking "19:55" at the finish line and tried my very best to beat the clock before reaching 20 minutes. Missed it by 5 seconds... Doh! Collapsed at the finish line exhausted and dehydrated. I rested for at least five minutes to let my breathing to return to normal.

After having some water, collected a bottle of "Emma & Tom's" Fresh Apple Juice. LOL! Tom's Life Juice for Tom!

Fun Run this Friday!

It's going to be hot (38 degrees predicted) this Friday but if all you are going to do is to go to the pub after work, why not come for a fun run??? This Friday 27th Feb at 7pm, I will be joining a 4km fun run which starts from Federation Square and goes along the Yarra River to raise money for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Details can be found here. $30 entry fee and all proceeds go to helping the bushfire victims. See you there!