Motivation: Register Thyself

As part and parcel of my attempt to motivate myself and to achieve an accomplishment for myself I have entered myself into an upcoming competition.  I managed to register myself online to the Borneo International Marathon for the Half Marathon.

Next is the hotel booking.  I love it.  Here I am offshore, no land in sight.  But there is, but from a very far far away view on a clear day.  Anyway, I have bought airline tickets, I have registered myself, and now, I need to secure my place for the weekend there.  I am thinking should I go there alone.  I think it would be nice to travel alone, but then again, who would shoot pictures of me running carrying my ass for 21kms.  I would be nice, but I'll think about it.

Next, I'd have to book myself for leave.  It shouldn't be a problem because it will be during Eid (Hari Raya Aidilfitri) and most of my colleagues are on leave as well.  But I suppose that would make it even harder to take leave.  Hmm, must act now!  Must send email to my bosses now...

Now, I'm even more motivated.  I need to get some supplements for my knees if I am going to continue to run 50-60kms per week.  I know that's a little too much, but I need to condition myself before running.  Need to climatise myself with the running.  My routine is a little harsh 3-1-3-1 cycle.  Three days running with one rest in between.  Each run will be at least 10 kms.  And my target is to get 10 kms in at least 1 hour.  I know, that's too much.  But it can be done.  I know it, I did it before, and I can do it again.  Run, train, run.  I call it Trun.  It's unfortunate that I can't do anything much besides running here.  There is no bike to train on at the gym, there's the sea, but I can't swim in it (it's policy!) but only a treadmill, a stair master and weights.  I suppose I can support my core muscles by doing squats, in which I'm not totally good at.  Am browsing for techniques.  Don't you just love the internet.  It is like having a library at your finger tips.  I wonder if libraries are doing well at the moment... Ok stop digressing Kellaz!

Oh by the way, I have found some people pronounce Kellaz, as Kel-las (sounds a little bit like Class).  The correct pronunciation is Kee-laz... (Kil-Laz).  I don't know if I have ever mention this, but if I did, I'll mention it again.

The year was 1999.  I was in my second year Uni.  I was visiting best friends at Glamorgan, Wales.  I usually go there, twice a month if my budget allows me so.  And at that time mIRC was really hip and happening.  It was the place to go, and 'meet' people.  So, there I was being new with the internet, introduced by my good friend Shaffie, he asked me what nick would I like to put in as.  I have no slightest clue what nick is, and what shall I type there...  So he typed in "Kellaz".  I asked him what the heck is "Kellaz", since he was/is (?) in a skateboarder phase.  He saw a graffiti written "Kellaz" and he thought that'll be a cool nick.  And the rest is history.  I don't know who, how and where "Kellaz" was born but that was my cyber nick since 1999.  And IT IS a cool cyber nick.

So that's it.  Wish me luck on my running.  Until then, it's still the weekend, so have fun, play safe, take care and Adios Amigos!