I am back. 8-)
after more than 330 days of preparation (or for the lack of it) and anticipation, 42.195 km and more than 4 hrs of gruelling pacing, I have finally completed my 6th full marathon! on my birthday... haha
This year's marathon for me was a comeback after a break of 3 yrs (i missed the 2003 bcos of the birth of my son on my bday haha and 2004 and 2005). it was eventful, had a back injury in Aug...was too busy in sch to really train and did not have enough mileage. never the less, i thought my pace this year was pretty good. but there was a twist this year...
as I approached the 41 km mark, I saw a young gentleman lying in front of me, think he must have been there for a few mins, but no runners seemed to bother. So what did I do? having a "big and good heart", I stopped and checked him out. Thank god a few more samaritans stopped, one doctor working in Changi Hospital, one anaesthesist, and two other guys. this guy was mostly suffering from heat exhaustion, semi conscious and at one time, vommited large amts of fluids... eee...
called the medical support staff for the event, think they are not really trained, but anyway, with the two runners who are medically trained, managed to IVF him and see that he regained consciousness before the group of us trottered on to the finish line.
I have screwed my timing (20 mins taken, according to my watch), but I am glad I stopped to help. well, there is always another marathon. 8-)
Hope this guy recovers well.
shiok man!
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