Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Malakoff 12km - Kuala Lumpur 2008
Date: 21 December, 2008 / 7:00am
Venue: Taman Rimba Kiara, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL
Distance: 12km and 6km
Sponsor: MALAKOFF Corporation Berhad
Organiser: Pacesetters Athletic Club, Malaysia
More detail and running route @http://www.quickrelease.com.my/races/
..from pm1
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Report 3km Walkathon
Two weeks ago my wife and I registered+joined a 3km walkathon organised by Metro Specialist Hospital and a housing developer - OSK Properties. There were men and women categories offered for age > 18years old only. Seem there were no competitive prizes + 3km walk, I decided to walk with a whole family. Aku, Jasmin, Alauddin and Cikgu with Fansuri in stroller.
Taipan Square - the event location, I think the co-organizer choose wrong place where they trying to promote the properties. Hardly get on site, i had to ask 2 local people @Bandar Puteri Jaya and called by friend before i reach exactly @7:30am. The Taipan Square is incomplete development and located quite far from public places.
We were among first participant reach the event location.
Cikgu tanya..
"Betul ke tempat ni?"
"Entah.."
Only an empty tent and 2 bangla were setting up the banner
"Hah! Betoi lar tu. Banner tu tulis kat sini"
One thing i got pissed with the both organisers, there got no toilet here. Although it is incomplete development (housing and commercial lots) but there are no water tap and mangkuk jamban in the toilet - Mangkuk Hayun!...then Jasmin+Alauddin nak berak. Luckily i got spare water bottle in car.
After senaman aerobik session finished... only 30 line-up at starting. Alauddin, Jasmin and Fansuri got no category, so we just walked for fun. It remind me the 2005 starwalk in Penang. Actually, i took opportunity to train Alauddin and Jasmin in running discipline for Trikidz event.
Before 1.5km loop/u-turn, I jogging with Jasmin in 2nd leading group. Alauddin was running far infront in leading group with untie+uncle who doing fast walking. Passing 2km, i take-over the stroller from Cikgu and she continue walking to a U-turn. Bored with walking... i ran with a stroller while Fansuri is sleeping to finish line. I was 5th finishers. Alauddin and his nephew were 3rd and 4th. But there were no top finishers prize only numbers of hampers.
This time.. luck was on ours - Got no hamper, but we have great time together.
Taipan Square - the event location, I think the co-organizer choose wrong place where they trying to promote the properties. Hardly get on site, i had to ask 2 local people @Bandar Puteri Jaya and called by friend before i reach exactly @7:30am. The Taipan Square is incomplete development and located quite far from public places.
We were among first participant reach the event location.
Cikgu tanya..
"Betul ke tempat ni?"
"Entah.."
Only an empty tent and 2 bangla were setting up the banner
"Hah! Betoi lar tu. Banner tu tulis kat sini"
One thing i got pissed with the both organisers, there got no toilet here. Although it is incomplete development (housing and commercial lots) but there are no water tap and mangkuk jamban in the toilet - Mangkuk Hayun!...then Jasmin+Alauddin nak berak. Luckily i got spare water bottle in car.
After senaman aerobik session finished... only 30 line-up at starting. Alauddin, Jasmin and Fansuri got no category, so we just walked for fun. It remind me the 2005 starwalk in Penang. Actually, i took opportunity to train Alauddin and Jasmin in running discipline for Trikidz event.
Before 1.5km loop/u-turn, I jogging with Jasmin in 2nd leading group. Alauddin was running far infront in leading group with untie+uncle who doing fast walking. Passing 2km, i take-over the stroller from Cikgu and she continue walking to a U-turn. Bored with walking... i ran with a stroller while Fansuri is sleeping to finish line. I was 5th finishers. Alauddin and his nephew were 3rd and 4th. But there were no top finishers prize only numbers of hampers.
This time.. luck was on ours - Got no hamper, but we have great time together.
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Quote of the Day
Sweat cleanses from the inside. It comes from places a shower will never reach.
George Sheehan
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Tuesday, 18 November 2008
Quote of the Day
No matter how old I get, the race remains one of life's most rewarding experiences.
- George Sheehan
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Monday, 17 November 2008
Friday, 14 November 2008
Kebun Bunga Charity Run 2008
Date: 23 November 2008
Time: 7.30am
Venue: Youth Park, Penang
Fee: RM12, RM7 for adult and children.
Distance: 6km
Telephone: Jason Tan 012-4720099, Teh 012-5664400
Finishers medal for all categories, cert, lucky draw and a motorcycle for lucky person.
Click here for detail and fill-up the registration form.
Time: 7.30am
Venue: Youth Park, Penang
Fee: RM12, RM7 for adult and children.
Distance: 6km
Telephone: Jason Tan 012-4720099, Teh 012-5664400
Finishers medal for all categories, cert, lucky draw and a motorcycle for lucky person.
Click here for detail and fill-up the registration form.
Report AIMST Unity Run
It was 2nd times AIMST (AIMST url) organized the Unity Run, for me it is 2nd participation and my 3rd race for this year 2008. The first one was Great Eastern 30km which held on January. I took long break to rejuvenate.. maybe.
Jasmin, Alauddin and his best friend – Asraff
In front of AIMST complex
3 weeks before I start jog again. Slowly jog followed by Jasmin and Alauddin with their bikes. We ran/bikes thru rubber plantation, palm estates and golf resort houses. I really need them to boost my inner strength to start jog again, else.. probably I still under recovery mood.
This time Alauddin decide to join me. He registered under 16years old which is a school student category. I think he is the youngest participant and he need to complete a 7km running distance. I know he did not know how far the 7km is, but he looks excited when I show him the route course.
Cikgu Tan (Veteran champ) aku, Chuah and Thean Seng.
It is kind of reunion gathering again. I meet up my buddy Alex Ong, Pak Ya, Adry, BM Leopard, SP Runners members. Said hi, said hoi, said hey and continue sembang until standing at starting line. 7:30am sharp, the Unity Run flag-off.
Men Open flag-off
School category – Alauddin far behind
I was jog slowly behind. There no target on timing, just an easy jogging. After 3km mark passed I tried to challenge my self by sayur a few open category runners. Trying to catch up PakYa only 50meter head of me – tak bleh.
Alauddin
Weather was beautiful – cool, less traffic and route course cover by fog. Half way to a U-turn of route course, R.Muniandy the Men Open champ already passed me by on the side of the road. Meaning he already covered ¾ of course.
After U-turn or halfway, I felt a bit exhausted, grab a cup of water, make my self comfortable and maintain the pace. Until the AIMST entrance. 2km more. I saw a group of 4 open category young runners. Trying to potong them on hilly road but they gave me a fight back. Kaki already tired and I let them go. After a loop of running track I crossed the finish line 40:57.35 minutes (5:18 mins more than last year record). Got 23th position. Duh!.. I should potong those 4 open runners for medal. Pap!.. – that was no rezeki.
Quickly I ran back to AIMST entrance waiting for Alauddin. A few minutes later he reach the entrance with smile and said..
"Abang potong ramai orang. Kakak2, abang2 dengan pakcik2 sekali"
He crossed the finish line in his first run race – 7km
I ran with Jasmin to accompany Alauddin to finish another 2km more. He looks tired. He was doing run-walk-run until stepping on running track, he jog non-stop until finish line. - He ran/finished his first run race.
With my buddy Alex Ong
Jasmin
Having nasi lemak for breakfast
The grand prizes
After breakfast and while waiting for medal ceremony and lucky draw, Cikgu registered Alauddin and Jasmin for a jigsaw puzzle contest. There were >30 kids taking part. 10 minute after starting time, Alauddin raise his hand. I thought he needs to go to toilet but the judge said
"1st winner!"
Jasmin trying to solve the puzzle
Siap!
Then an Indian girl raises her hand for a second winner. A few minute later.. Jasmin raises up her hand. After the judge checked her puzzle, she declares Jasmin was 3rd winner.
Alauddin 1st and Jasmin 3rd in Jigsaw Puzzle contest
After medal and hamper ceremony, some of the runners still waiting for lucky draw grand prizes. There were 300 lucky draw prizes offered by AIMST such as electronic devices and 6 bicycles. And luckily, we managed to win one of the bicycles.
Gerek kaler merah
Fuh! Selamat aku hari ni... I don’t need to buy anything for him on his birthday today. He is top10 in chinese school final exam, finished his first run race, got 1st prize on puzzle game and a new red bicycle... Today is your best birthday, right!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALAUDDIN - 8 November 2000
TheStar-Metro section date 10 Nov 2008
A short story about us
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Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Great Eastern Pacesetters 30km
Date: 18 January 2009 | 6:00am
Venue: Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur
Distance: 30km and 20km
Organiser: Pacesetters Athletic Club, Malaysia.
Form available to be downloaded at Form and Events section
..from pm1
Venue: Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur
Distance: 30km and 20km
Organiser: Pacesetters Athletic Club, Malaysia.
Form available to be downloaded at Form and Events section
..from pm1
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Pedu International Duathlon
Date: 30 November 2008
Venue: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pedu, Kedah
Distance: Run 6km, bike 36 and run 6km
Website: www.triathlonmalaysia.com
First duathlon in Kedah - I'm still shocking, unbelievable until i download/open the registration form. Almost 6 months i left my bike kat dapur, full with dust and spider's web.
Should i go? Don't know yet. I'm still waiting approval from another event in KL.
..from pm1
Jerai Eco X country Challenge
Date: 19-20 December 2008
Venue: Pantai Murni, Yan, Kedah
Category: 2 - Open (42km) and Student (10km)
Website: www.jeraiecoxcountry.com
Must register in a team of 4 persons - male, female or mix. Registration fee is RM100 per team while for student category is FOC.
It is nearby to my home Bedong. Those who are outstation can stay at nearby homestay 019-4540126 or chalet 012-498 3311.
..from pm1
Perlis International Border Run
Date: 15 November 2009
Venue: Padang Felda, Mata Ayer & Kompleks Bebas Cukai Emas Kerajang, Padang Besar, Perlis
Distance: 20km, 8km and 6km
30 medals offered for each category.
More detail and registration can be downloaded at http://beruangmadu.com/?p=3956
..from BeruangMadu
