Closer to the edge

Pain is pleasure; I discovered that today. Many times we fear the unknown, fear what is beyond that burning sensation in our thighs or calves when we cycle or run. I was always one who never really ventured beyond that barrier. I was cautious.

However, there are times when we throw caution to the wind and embrace the pain like it is a form of suicide. Escapism. Like what Lance Armstrong said: "All endurance athletes are running away from something". When we undertake such an act, sometimes we might even surprise ourselves.

1. You discover that after crossing over the pain barrier, there is no more pain. As the saying goes: "Numbness is Ironman foreplay".
2. You discover your true limit. You are pushed to the edge by yourself (if you have the guts to reach that stage).
3. You come out a happier person. Endorphins?
4. Add on new things as you experience them =]

So go ahead, push yourself to the edge, test how brave you are.

Belief.

Belief is a dangerous thing.

It has the potential to falsify everything the world once hold to be true. However, not many stand by their beliefs; they let the world dictate it for them. Those who stand by theirs are seen as radicals, whom few can relate to or understand.

Do you have to balls to stand by your belief no matter what?

Simple joys in life

He chased the darkness down until the goblet of fire rose from within the abyss to bleach the navy blue canvas cerulean.

K.O.M. Ipoh 2010

I completed what I set out to do. I conquered Cameron Highlands!

My plan was simple, to ride up the entire way without dismounting =] I saw this race as more of a gauge of my cycling and as a really good form of training. It was an insane experience, I have never been so familiar with the lowest 3 gears of my bike until the race! However, if this race is still on next year, I will definitely be back there again.

I have learnt quite abit about myself while slogging my way up; there is still much more work to be done for my cycling. However, the greatest take-away I had was in fact something I knew all along:

If you’re going through hell, keep going. – Winston Churchill

Tough times do not last, tough people do. No matter how hard the journey is, as long as you strive on, you keep moving ahead no matter how slow, you will get there. You will get to your destination.

Dream. Believe. Do.

Bikes behind where I was sitting =]

I hope I survive this...

Sweet dreams are made of these