Running A Race

Have you ever join a marathon run before?

Yes, first of all, it takes a whole lot of effort in getting out of your comfort zone to sign up for the run. Once joined, there is no turning back. This will then be follow up with plenty of exhaustive training and muscle ache. 

However, you will realize that the more you train the more your stamina goes up. This is exactly the same as your studies. The more you revise, the more you could grasp the knowledge.

The key here is on the quality of studying time. It is the quality that counts, not the quantity. If you put your full attention and focus for an hour on studying, you would be amazed by how much you have covered, instead of spending hours and hours in front of the book, distracted and day dreaming. The emphasis of self-discipline is necessary for productive study time, thus, keep all your technology gadgets away while studying! Your friends could wait for an hour without your reply.

In addition, try forming a study group. A study group would benefit you and your friends in many ways. You all get to exchange and share information on tips and methods of studying. However, please do take precaution as to not drift off from your study. The group leader needs to monitor the progress and avoid chit chatting and gossiping away among the group.

Just like how athletes would like to train together. They motivate and encourage each other to strive for their best. Pushing each other over their limits and breaking boundaries.

Thus, if you have chosen to join the race, it takes massive amount of perseverance in training and preparing yourself for the run.

The starting would be difficult of course, however once you have breakthrough and persevere, crossing the finishing line would be just the matter of time. It is you whom you have to beat. Take off all your weary attitude and start training (studying) now!

Imagine, the moment you caught sight of the finishing line and the sceneries of people awaiting and cheering for you. The sudden rush of adrenaline gushed up and filled your body with strength, increasing your stamina to cross the finishing line.

Ah… The moment of joy and relieve once you step pass the finishing line is indescribable. The sense of achievement… So rejuvenating!

You would then discover that all the efforts put in training are well worth it and towards the end of the day, you would realize that the run isn’t that bad after all. Then, you sign up for another marathon run again. This…, is the addiction to success.

I hated every minute of training, but I said, “Don’t quit.
 Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.”
 – Muhammad Ali

PS: Your race (SPM & IGCSE) timetable 2013 has been announced! All the best for your preparation! =D

“Run, Forrest. Run!”

SPM 2013 Timetable 
http://www.moe.gov.my/lp/files/spm/2013/3_JADUAL%20WAKTU%20SPM%202013.pdf

IGCSE November 2013 Timetable
 (Malaysia is under Administrative Zone 5)
http://www.cie.org.uk/images/85678-november-2013-timetable-zone-5.pdf

Please take note of SPM & IGCSE Additional Mathematics and Mathematics exam schedule:

SPM Mathematics (Paper Code 1449) Paper 1 & 2: 18th November 2013 (Monday) 8am

SPM Additional Mathematics (Paper Code 3472) Paper 1 & 2: 21st November 2013 (Thursday) 8am

IGCSE Additional Mathematics (Paper Code 0606) 
Paper 1: 28th October 2013 (Monday) 

Paper 2: 11th November 2013 (Monday) 

IGCSE Mathematics (Paper Code 0580 without coursework) 
Paper 2: 5th November 2013 (Tuesday) 
Paper 4: 7th November 2013 (Thursday)

If you need a reason for taking SPM, kindly visit http://mrsaimun.blogspot.com/2013/09/spm-result-slip-its-value.html for all the right reasons =)

An Inspirational Running Video for sharing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZk40J_drws&feature=youtu.be

I hope you enjoy running towards your A race.

Cheers!~

Feel free to leave comments / opinions / suggestions / feedbacks. It is highly appreciated!  Thank you!