This run called me for to run for 1 mile (1.61 km) slow, 4 miles (6.44 km) steady (6:09/km to 6:15/km), then finish it off with 1 mile slow. I managed to run at 5:52 for my steady portion, and I didn't feel like I was particularly straining myself. After finishing the run, I got a 100 plus and small pack of HL chocolate milk at the Shell fuel station.
Obligatory Picture @ Shell Fuel Station
Hydration wise, I was drinking less during this run, I finished about 1 1/2 x 7 Oz (200 ml) bottles, but I felt I could have done with less. John did mention that I need to be able to control my hydration and not drink too much. Perhaps this is my body being conditioned to take in less water during my runs.
Considering that my usual weekday runs do not typically exceed 10 km, I am considering buying (yay! more gear) the Nathan belt that I saw with just one big bottle. When I go collect my race kits, I'll see if there are any sales for these hydration belts. The Fuel Belt that I currently use comes with 3 small 7 Oz bottles. It also has a small pouch (which cannot fit my Nexus 5). I bought an additional medium size pouch that can "sort-of" hold my nexus 5. This means that I can run without my nathan waist pouch.
Saturday Route
After my run, I decided to plan for my Saturday route. I was considering running all the way up to Kranji Road/Way, but when I took a look at Google Street-View, it involved going through some industrial areas without proper walkways. I decided against it, and will run my usual PCN (I thought PCN meant Pedestrian Cyclist Network, John pointed out that it was Park Connector Network) route and double back to finish my 24.1 km long run this weekend.
Side note:
My wife told me an interesting story about Evalyn, our daughter.
On Wednesday morning, when my wife dropped Evalyn off at preschool, one of her friends came up and called Evalyn's name excitedly and proclaimed her as "her friend". Marion, one of Evalyn's close kakis was apparently taken back by this proclamation and put her hands around Evalyn's shoulders and said "No! I'm her friend, not you!". The first friend (I didn't get the name) was not too happy about it and argued back. Marion also made a comment that she goes ballet class with Evalyn while the first friend didn't, making Marion "the friend".
What was Evalyn doing throughout all of this? She was covering her ears and complaining to the teacher that it was very noisy. My wife and I had a good laugh about it.
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