Yes. I am back to Singapore.
Feeling the jet lag even though its only 6hrs apart.
Went for an evening run at ECP to wake myself up.
Today was the longest distance I ran after Sundown and I have target to keep my pace sub-6mins/km in order to test my cardio, but.....
hoo, hoo, hoo, I was panting so hard during the run.
Felt like I have just run 2.4km in army.
Think my fitness has gone down the toilet (yes! toilet is faster than drain).
Let the numbers do the talking.
Total Distance: 10.1km
Total Time: 1:01:32
Avg pace: 6:06/km (including warm up and stretching)
Avg HR: 178
0-2km 7:29/km HR122 (Warm-up run and stopped for 3mins to do stretching)
2-3km 5:49/km HR177
3-4km 5:42/km HR181
4-5km 5:40/km HR184
5-6km 5:48/km HR186
6-7km 5:42/km HR186
7-8km 5:42/km HR189
8-9km 5:48/km HR189
9-10km 5:43/km HR190
Wonder whether I have enough time to condition for AHM.
星期一, 六月 30
星期日, 六月 29
Frankfurt- Day 3
Pickup was earlier at 8am as we have a long drive of 2.5hrs to Nurnberg.
Thought it was my chance to experience the German autobahn but unfortunately, a lot of locals and EU tourists were are on the roads traveling for their summer holiday. Max speed we managed on the company car (VW golf) was only 180km/h on the way to Nurmberg.
Nurmberg is a nice little charming city as compared to the more cosmopolitan Frankfurt. It is known as the “toy capital of Germany” as some of the german toy companies are headquartered here. However, I think Nurnberg should be more appropriately known as “stationery capital of Germany” cos companies in the like of Stadler, Stabilo are also headquartered here. My Nurnberg colleague was sharing with me Stadler is also producing eye pencils for the cosmetics companies. Surprise! Surprise!
We spent an hour or so preparing for our up-coming meeting in the afternoon.
Had a quick bite at the Nurnberg airport before heading for our ultimate destination of the day- ADIDAS HQ in Herzogenaurach, 15mins away from Nurnberg.
After the meeting, we snapped a few pictures around the Adidas building before heading out to the Adidas factory outlet nearby.
Thought it was my chance to experience the German autobahn but unfortunately, a lot of locals and EU tourists were are on the roads traveling for their summer holiday. Max speed we managed on the company car (VW golf) was only 180km/h on the way to Nurmberg.
Nurmberg is a nice little charming city as compared to the more cosmopolitan Frankfurt. It is known as the “toy capital of Germany” as some of the german toy companies are headquartered here. However, I think Nurnberg should be more appropriately known as “stationery capital of Germany” cos companies in the like of Stadler, Stabilo are also headquartered here. My Nurnberg colleague was sharing with me Stadler is also producing eye pencils for the cosmetics companies. Surprise! Surprise!
We spent an hour or so preparing for our up-coming meeting in the afternoon.
Had a quick bite at the Nurnberg airport before heading for our ultimate destination of the day- ADIDAS HQ in Herzogenaurach, 15mins away from Nurnberg.
After the meeting, we snapped a few pictures around the Adidas building before heading out to the Adidas factory outlet nearby.
It was my first time there and the experience was awesome (same feeling when I visited Oakley HQ 4 years back).
The original Adidas Building
The new buildings around the old Adidas building
The new buildings around the old Adidas building
Bought a few running attires and 2 Germany soccer jersey : )) for fu ren and myself. At 44% staff discount, it didnt really work out to be cheaper after including the 19% VAT.
Adidas factory Outlet
Since it was getting late, we sped all the way back to Frankfurt.
The speedometer at 210km/h
The speedometer at 210km/h
^..^
Frankfurt- Day 2
Woke up with a running nose, must have caught the bug on the plane.
My German colleague picked me up at 9am and we headed to the Frankfurt office.
An uneventful morning spent at the office downloading emails and casual conversations with the colleagues in the office.
After lunch, some free ice creams were passed around the office, I guess it was in celebration of the Germany team who made it to the Euro 2008 final. I shared the same sentiment : ))))
In the afternoon, my running nose turned into a full-blown irritation.
I requested my colleague to drop me off at the hotel early, which he obliged.
I picked up a pack of aspirin from the pharmacy on the way back to hotel.
Took some aspirin and had an hour sleep.
At 6pm, the summer sun was still bright and sunny.
I changed into my running attire for a slow jog along the Main (the name of the river) River near the hotel.
My German colleague picked me up at 9am and we headed to the Frankfurt office.
An uneventful morning spent at the office downloading emails and casual conversations with the colleagues in the office.
After lunch, some free ice creams were passed around the office, I guess it was in celebration of the Germany team who made it to the Euro 2008 final. I shared the same sentiment : ))))
In the afternoon, my running nose turned into a full-blown irritation.
I requested my colleague to drop me off at the hotel early, which he obliged.
I picked up a pack of aspirin from the pharmacy on the way back to hotel.
Took some aspirin and had an hour sleep.
At 6pm, the summer sun was still bright and sunny.
I changed into my running attire for a slow jog along the Main (the name of the river) River near the hotel.
The Main River
The sun was in full force and although the temperature was 25C, it felt like 28C.
Part of the running track (cum cycling track) was muddy from the rain the day before.
Fortunately I brought along my NB trail shoes instead of my Asics running shoes.
I am a man with such great foresight ;p
Part of the running track (cum cycling track) was muddy from the rain the day before.
Fortunately I brought along my NB trail shoes instead of my Asics running shoes.
I am a man with such great foresight ;p
Most of the running track was covered with gravel chips, much like the one in Bedok Reservoir.
The track
Some wild rabbits were running in and out of the bushes next to the track, adding some distraction to my run. Stopped quite a few times trying to capture them on my camera, but they are usually too fast for me. Ha ha!
Masterpieces of local art talents
Taking a breather under the flyover
Had a good run of 42mins covering 6.7km, at an average pace of 6:20/km.
Back to hotel for shower and a change of clothes.
Couldn’t watch the match between Spain and Russia since the pub was booked by Luthansa Cargo. Instead I had a quiet dinner and drinks (and magazine) at the beer garden outside the hotel.
Back to hotel for shower and a change of clothes.
Couldn’t watch the match between Spain and Russia since the pub was booked by Luthansa Cargo. Instead I had a quiet dinner and drinks (and magazine) at the beer garden outside the hotel.
The beer, the Magazine and myself
Surprise visitor- a ladybird! When was the last time you saw one?
Turned in early since tomorrow I will have a long day ahead.
^..^
星期四, 六月 26
Frankfurt- Day 1
After 5 (or 6?) in-flight movies and 2 episodes of "Supernatural" after, I finally touchdown at FRA airport. It was a cool 22deg evening and damn, I was late for my Germany vs Turkey match!!
Navigating through FRA airport was not a simple task and there wasnt any clear (and big) signage. Ok, just follow the crowd, when the I finally saw the "Exit" and "Baggage Claim" signages. What? No immigration form to fill? Man, I just love Europe!
My colleague was waiting and waving the little company logo at the arrival gate. Fortunately I wasnt too stoned (time equivalent of 3am in Singapore) to notice him. And more fortunately, the hotel is 10mins away from the airport, and in his fast Seat TDI (same as Golf GTi), we were there in less than 10mins. He was in a rush to watch the match too : ) , but with his girlfriend.
Check-in was a breeze and I was down at the hotel pub in about 10mins. The score was still 0-0 then.
Imagine this- sipping a german beer and eating the frankfurter sausages, and at the same time supporting my fav Germany football team with the locals in a german pub. Life cant get better than this!
And the bonus was- GERMANY WON!!!!! : )))))) Ah...this was a memorable experience for me.
Navigating through FRA airport was not a simple task and there wasnt any clear (and big) signage. Ok, just follow the crowd, when the I finally saw the "Exit" and "Baggage Claim" signages. What? No immigration form to fill? Man, I just love Europe!
My colleague was waiting and waving the little company logo at the arrival gate. Fortunately I wasnt too stoned (time equivalent of 3am in Singapore) to notice him. And more fortunately, the hotel is 10mins away from the airport, and in his fast Seat TDI (same as Golf GTi), we were there in less than 10mins. He was in a rush to watch the match too : ) , but with his girlfriend.
Hotel Mecure
Check-in was a breeze and I was down at the hotel pub in about 10mins. The score was still 0-0 then.
Imagine this- sipping a german beer and eating the frankfurter sausages, and at the same time supporting my fav Germany football team with the locals in a german pub. Life cant get better than this!
My dinner- EUR7
My appertiser- EUR3.50/pint
The experience- Priceless!
And the bonus was- GERMANY WON!!!!! : )))))) Ah...this was a memorable experience for me.
After the match, the honking of the cars and the fireworks went on for an hour before it died down.
^..^
星期三, 六月 25
At the airport
Waiting for fu ren for lunch at T3's food court.
Flight will depart in about 1hr45mins, follow up 12hrs in the air...argh..i hate long haul flights.
Why are there so many I-need-your-assistance emails everytime I am about to travel.
As a result, I will have to send out some last min emails at the airport most of the time....make my trip so stressful.
Ok. Sundown result is finalised, finally : )
I am ranked 2488th out of a total of 3599 marathon participants.
Fu ren and her team fared much better- 12th out of 96 teams of 10.5km mixed.
By the way, when i touch down in Frankfurt @ 2000hrs, I will be just in time for the Germany vs Turkey match that starts at 2045hrs.
To support the Germany team in the land of Germans make it special.
GO GERMANY!!!!!
^..^
Flight will depart in about 1hr45mins, follow up 12hrs in the air...argh..i hate long haul flights.
Why are there so many I-need-your-assistance emails everytime I am about to travel.
As a result, I will have to send out some last min emails at the airport most of the time....make my trip so stressful.
Ok. Sundown result is finalised, finally : )
I am ranked 2488th out of a total of 3599 marathon participants.
Fu ren and her team fared much better- 12th out of 96 teams of 10.5km mixed.
By the way, when i touch down in Frankfurt @ 2000hrs, I will be just in time for the Germany vs Turkey match that starts at 2045hrs.
To support the Germany team in the land of Germans make it special.
GO GERMANY!!!!!
^..^
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