original bootcamp malaysia: s03e01

Assessment days never get easier. This is my 3rd month of Original BootCamp Malaysia which means my 3rd assessment. Still feels like shit, especially the 1-mile run after everything we had to do.

First month I clocked in at 26 minutes. I suspect that it’s a combination of 27+ years of non-exercise plus the previous weekend’s hike to Kemensah Falls. Second month I clocked in at 14m 35s. I like to tell this to the newbies because it gives them some sort of hope, heh 😉 This morning, my time for the 1.2km run + 45 push ups on knees + 30 grunts + 45 sit ups was … jeng jeng jeng… 13m 44s! Mai hiam si beh pai lah. For the 1-mile (1.6km) run after that, I clocked in at 14m 58s, two seconds before the cut off time. Don’t really care about this one because it’s a miracle I’m still alive.

Lots of newcomers this morning. You can always tell the newbies from the oldies, because the oldies never sprint during the 1st round, heh. So it is true that wisdom comes with experience! But apparently there are a few marathon runners new to BootCamp, and I’m sure they will kick my arse the next session.

It’s okay. This is not a competition with anyone but yourself. When I keep telling people that I’m doing it at my own pace, it’s not just the laziness talking. Well, a bit lah but for the most part it’s important to just do what you can. I am doubtful that my jogging/ running will get any better, so I don’t expect a better time for next month’s assessment.

That said, much thanks to Kevin for running the final 200m with me even though he’d completed his run. It did help me to go on, so much appreciated! 😀

Last Saturday evening, we had our graduation dinner and drinks at the Borneo Rainforest Cafe. Horng asked me why I am graduating again. I just told him I like lah, I can graduate every month because it’s a monthly programme 😛 Also my fellow BootCampers are cool people and it’s nice to hang out with them.

Back row L-R: EanMei, Vanessa, Derek, Kevin, Ruk, Su-Ann, Sharon, Mi Lin.
Front row L-R: Melanie, me, Sean, Pamela. Photo by EanMei

After dinner and chilling out for a while, some of us went to the Borneo Rainforest pub/bar where we had a jolly good time dancing et al. Photos are on my Facebook so if you are not a friend, too bad 😛 Here’s another group photo with some of our instructors. Which ones are the instructors? If you see anyone with hints of a 6-pack, then confirm it’s them lah.

Back row L-R: Tricia, Melanie, me, Sharon, Ruk, Sean, Vanessa, Mi Lin, Pamela, EanMei, Su-Ann, Jason. Front row L-R: Darmin, Faizal, Sim, Sayshan, Jon, Daniel. Photo by EanMei

Some mateys won’t be joining us for the next or next couple of months. Come back soon Jaime, Megaa and anyone else who has to go away for a bit! Hooyah!