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Punggol Settlement Run

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Run baby run. Occasionally, I'll take a drive to take a run. I like driving through the old Punggol road that leads to Punggol End that is now called Punggol Settlement. The dense foliage of old allowed only intermittent sunlight to pass through but not it is little balding with age. Was happy to get a car park and a tortoise greeted us. It was hot and humid and it makes us want to get into the water. But the tortoises were getting out of it. Is it warmer in there? An outdoor run is always better. Saw a Wan Hai Lines container vessel that was steaming pass. As you run the landscape is changing. The sun, the skyline and ... ...the sea. You can focus on the things nearby. Or let the mind wander further in the distance. Or of fallen trees and fallen dreams. Or peek into a lone man fishing with just a brolly and a rod. I don't know about you but wherever I go, my senses always work overtime. Like feeler...

Triathlete

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We have done with September and now in October. It is all ...ber...ber...ber all the way. Time to wake up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU9JoFKlaZ0   (Green Day) I think we should all be gardeners and farmers originally. We could have remained that way so while we work we are also doing our exercise. That is why they do not have gyms or have to do weight training nor do they need a treadmill in the old days. Exercise is something that you cannot stop. You have to keep going. Once you stop, it is hard to restart your engine. I know people who love exercises and sports. I also know those who dislike them and are totally not in it. Some of my friends are marathoners. Several of them from the 40s to the 50s are triathletes or Ironman. There were a couple of guys I know who are in the 50s and 60s and they are still playing soccer once to a few times per week. These fellows are seasoned as they have been doing this for the last 30 years.  Do be careful when y...