Today marked my humble comeback to this beautiful lake at Pandan Reservoir. We reached the reservoir late at 7am, but surprising it was a good and relaxing run, after nearly 5 months break. And it is still one of my favourite spots for long distance running.
Why? Time seems to stop still here. Besides the artificial breakwater rocks, calm waters reflecting the surreal sky of clouds and trees, this place also reeked of occasional smells of Gardenia and Delifrance bread. If you are lucky, you can spot turtles and huge fishes swimming near the water surface. On the softer side, sweet memories filled the area, as my secondary school used to be located opposite the reservoir.
Back in my teenage schooldays, no one ever ventured beyond the "2.4km" mark near the first make-shift bridge at the reservoir. Those were the times when we thought we have the best cross country route of all. Some schools run along roads with heavy traffic, around the perimeter of the school compound, or even along large smelly canals. Eeeek. How fortunate.
Was doing some research on other running routes in Singapore, in a bid to train for SCSM 2008 on 7th Dec. We are running the 10km category only lah!! West coast park is a frequent place we go due to the massive shade from overhanging trees and the good terrain. But the last time I was there, the park was filled with posters of Mas Selamat, making the place somewhat shady, figuratively =)
Looks like Bedok is a good candidate to practise on the final runs at 6.2miles, or around 10km. But it can a wee bit too far.. hmm, but it is good to explore, have never been there. Maybe the air is really better in the east? =)
I have always wondered how marathoners can run without music. They must have magnificent mental strength.. I think I would have given up at the 2km without my Josh Groban and Piano Spas. Heehee.
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