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New Balance Pacesetters Malaysia 20km 2010

18.1.2010 The day after that all dreaded 2okm run- which I surprisingly completed and in under 2 hours! 1h 56m to be exact. Never in my wildest dream did I expect to complete the race in that time. Furthermore, after that last disappointing 12km run at Bukit Kiara run where I finished in 1h15m and my car was broken into. So as usual, strictly under the cloak of secrecy, I registered for the New Balance Pacesetters Run 20km category and trained at my own pace. I did not publicise it to anyone. Only two people knew it – myself and I. Jitters set in days before the event. Fear of not able to complete the course set in. I invested in Sloan’s liniment, Salonpas and Fastum Gel to prevent joint pains before the onset of run. I cancelled dinner with Mama and Atteh so as to be fully rested before the run. I got up three or four times on the night before the run. Finally, got up at 4.45am and after a hot shower and application of Fastum Gel over the knees, thighs and feet along with...