OKF11 #4: Straight To The Top

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Group Photo By Min


Photo Slideshow by AC Leong

Week 2 of Ops Kingfisher completed with a Hills Run in the undulating terrain of Mt. Faber. Although it was not a long distance (about 13km), the hilly challenge presented the trainees with a solid workout that left them catching their breath and clearing their lactate buildup.

It was straight to the top of Mt. Faber after a 2km warm-up run alongside the SAFRA MF Runners (who were conducting a recce for their upcoming AHM lead-up run)....always an exhilarating climb, even for the more experienced runners. The first-timers were well-prepared and with the guidance of their trusty Running Leads & Guides, were able to reach all the way to the summit on the first attempt.

The down-hill was a time to recover but the paces and form were still being observed to avoid unnecessary strain and injury. The 3 groups of Kingfishers looked very strong and composed this morning, with each group keeping to steady HM race-pace. The only time when they stopped were for water breaks and after the first loop of 8km. We were blessed with a cool morning, allowing us to keep to a good pace without feeling too much strain.

All completed their hills task by 9:30h, leaving some time for a short post-run briefing on running form and injury avoidance. And so, week two's hurdle was cleared in high morale....The Kingfishers kept to a sustainable flow all the way to the top, kept form to more undulating terrain, and finished strong - looking like they could go for more...just that they kept a restraint on their enthusiasm, preferring to stick to the program of progressive buildup towards AHM.

Running The Bay? Kingfishers All The Way!

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