Ops Kingfisher 2011 #01: The Hills Beckon!

.Photo Slideshow by FatBirds CK Chin, AC Leong

Operation Kingfisher kicked off on a 'high' note with hills training for strength as the main course. In spite of the rather new training area to the trainees, most made it a point not to miss this challenging opener to the 6 weeks of exciting training in store.

The group of 50+ was given a quick introductory briefing of FlightZONES (HR Zones training) as well as the uniqueness of the PowerFLIGHT (Strength + Speed) program incorporated in Ops Kingfisher. Three-quarters of the trainees were beneficiaries of the last Kingfisher training, and they were back wanting more...we hope they will not be disappointed as the program unravels. The new ones who have heard so much about the 'challenges' and 'hard workouts' in this program were full of anticipation, with some going as far as to have a 'energy conservation' strategy mapped out :D

A 2km warm-up of rolling hills to reach the intermediate point of Mt. Faber was just what was needed to get all real pumped up and flushed with excitement of the hill repeats they were to encounter...some cruised up the first lap, while others saw some 'stars', although they quickly recovered and learned to pace themselves on the down slope. By the 2nd lap, most were running like seasoned hill-climbers and lapping up the endorphin rushes. Given the specific time to complete as many laps as possible, it was a commendable effort for the entire group who finished from 2-4 laps, although we were sure some were contemplating going for a 5th lap (if not for the threat of having to buy drinks for all :)).
As the runners finished off the final lap, they cruised home with arms held high for a satisfying completion to what many of them had not envisioned they could accomplish before the start. The glee in their faces showed they could go on for a tougher journey back to base, but since it was just the first session, the trainers decided to go with their plea for a shorter, but no less challenging route back. Congratulations to all the Kingfishers on surviving their first session at the hills...they now look forward to the next challenge, track intervals for speed-building...coming soon to a stadium near us :D

Photo Slideshow by FatBirds CK Chin, AC Leong
Facebook Photos from Frederic, Min

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