56769
December 2. I am runner 56769 of the Singapore Marathon 2007. Running the marathon is one of my dreams in life. I was hoping a full marathon but I ended up registering and running the 10km. I was actually fighting back the tears when I heard the DJ shouting the start of the 10km runners.
I run the first 2km smoothly and honestly. I had to walk after that up to the 9th km because I felt that the side part of my left knee is really aching. There are so many reasons that I can think of that contributed to my knee injury. Here are some:
1. I didn’t train. Not train enough BUT really didn’t train.
2. I don’t have a good running shoes.
3. I am overweight.
4. I didn’t warm up.
I confronted myself with all these realizations while I was walking. I was asking myself if I can really commit in regaining my health buff days to the max. Despite all of these reasons I moved forward, I continued the race, I run the last km, brought home the medal and fulfilled my dream. 
I have an injured knee but I am now aware of my shortcomings. My next step is to address it and hope that I will run the half or full marathon next year!!
It’s like my journey of faith. I got frustrated and injured, I found that I have a lot of shortcomings and weaknesses. Still, I move forward, I continue the journey, I slowly address my shortcomings and I always end up as a winner.
Runner 56769… A runner and a sure winner for the LORD!!!!
