Bienwald Half Marathon

Very chilly - 6 deg C, mild humidity.  Left knee was still smarting from skiing the week before and fitness was just above average due to lack of long mileage.  Very competitive field.  Completed 21.1k in 1:35:43 (PB), placing 284/882 in mens category.  Median finishing time for men was 1:44.

http://www.bienwald-marathon.de/

Jurong Lake Run 6k

Fast pace from the get go.  Tried to stay in touch with 30+ front runners but they gradually pulled away after a few minutes.  Ran first 2k under 7:30 and paid for it midway.  Came in at 23:48.  My first 6k race => PB :)

Gold Coast Marathon 2012

Managed a BQ in 3:14:29.  Weather was good, with clear skies and temperatures ranging 11-20 deg C.  Felt slightly warm due to blazing Sun but keeping cool was not an issue due to low temperatures and relative humidity.  Great pacing by Dave made it relatively easy going.  Could have run quite a bit faster but felt calves were beginning to cramp twice between 36-40k mark hence decided to nurse it home.  Hydration wasn't an issue - was careful to drink enough water and started loading with salts a week prior.  Aerobically was in fine fettle, felt like a training run.

Run splits

Nice evening run - old upper thomson 12.5k

Did the Bishan Park to Old Upper Thomson Rd out and back 12.5k route in 55:19.  Set a new personal best and still had quite a bit left in the tank. 8/10 in terms of intensity.  Planned to run fast but was still surprised by the results.  Cool weather might have had something to do with it.  Could also be due to well rested legs (no runs for last 3 days due to cough).  Cough still lingering though.