Not noticing that the year ending soon with just a week or so , time is pasting so fast just like a blink of an eye. Today is just a great day with nice cloudy morning and no rushing to office as I am on my annual leave. I just finish cleaning my clothes and going thru the chat box and read some interesting stuff of some friends. Not much of running was done this couple of months as was quite busy in the office and moreover injury has not been totally healed.
Did only light running with slow pace, managed to cover 2 times Sri Hartamas this month since early August and glad I did it without much discomfort. Hope to run do it again this weekend and if no ache with my knee maybe to attempt the GE20k.
For this year I managed to travel a bit, I went to Macau and Hong Kong last month it was my first visit to Hong Kong and the experience is a memorable one and if any possibility I will go again.
I am looking forward to year 2008 and may it be a better year for the whole wide world.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
PAR Trail Run
With exactly one week from now the PAR Run will take place at the very own training ground for most Pacesetters and Pacemakers the Lake Gardens. PAR is the most exciting run organised by the Pacemakers annually, the last was held at the KLCC park.
The run is organised in the form of relay consist of 4 runners to a team and a reserve, each runner have to complete the stipulated distance depending on the venue set. The previous venue at KLCC was 1.3km per loop and each runner was made to cover 2 loops which equivalent to 2.6km and since this year is held at the Lake Gardens and the loop is 2.3km therefore each runner has to run only 1 loop.
I was force to take part in this year's event by Ronnie , honestly speaking I am worried as running relay event is not my preference. This morning we did the time trails and it seem some of the runner did very well and this has got Ronnie to be vary about other teams on the actual day.
As for me I hope only to maintain the gap and the position nothing more nothing less and hopefully the anchor man of our team could spring some surprises.
The run is organised in the form of relay consist of 4 runners to a team and a reserve, each runner have to complete the stipulated distance depending on the venue set. The previous venue at KLCC was 1.3km per loop and each runner was made to cover 2 loops which equivalent to 2.6km and since this year is held at the Lake Gardens and the loop is 2.3km therefore each runner has to run only 1 loop.
I was force to take part in this year's event by Ronnie , honestly speaking I am worried as running relay event is not my preference. This morning we did the time trails and it seem some of the runner did very well and this has got Ronnie to be vary about other teams on the actual day.
As for me I hope only to maintain the gap and the position nothing more nothing less and hopefully the anchor man of our team could spring some surprises.
Sunday, April 01, 2007
"Tsunami Run"
Received confirmation thru SMS from Rachael aka PM21 to meet at KL Sentral 10.30am as Jack Toh is driving his Avanza to PD.
Pack my barang (stuff) on Saturday morning and took LRT to Sentral at 10.00am and saw Alonso and Pui Tien waiting for PM1 and PM21, a short wait and Jack was waiting at the opposite side of the road. The ride was smooth but a little jammed towards Nilai and Seremban caused by people going for Cheng Beng( respect for the death). Nevertheless we reach Lukut town for lunch searching for the King Bun ( Lucky Seafood Restaurant) recommended by Pui Tien. It was awesome and very delicious curry chicken "rapped" in a bun.
After lunch we headed to Sunshine Bay Resort which prior booking were made by PM21. The apartment has a very nice seaview and fit just nice for 6 of us. Alonso was kind to drive to collect the bibs.
Ai Ling our Singapore friend arrived at 3.30pm to check in and shortly after we headed for a swim at the Straits of Malacca, its was a pleasant and relaxing moment. Joviet Sim informed that he just finished his meeting and making his way to PD and probably be late so he will not join us for dinner.
We had dinner at Lukut town once again and had some seafood, it turn out to be moderate but no complaints. After dinner was just plain resting and eating deesert.
PM1 gave me a moring call at 5.00am when I was enjoying my sweet dream. The race was schedule to start at 7.00am sharp and we headed to the starting line at 6.00am and was one of the many few one to arrive. A little short while loads of buses and cars started to arrived.
By 6.45am it started to drizzle but we kept being optimistic that it would not be heavy and we were wrong just before the start off the rain starts to pour and all of us were soaking wet and our shoes became heavy like rocks.
7.05am the race was set off and the rain was no mercy for us it just kept on pouring and pouring and to make things worst the road was puddle everywhere and our visibility was also compromised. We had to battle the strong wind as well from the side and the front. I was telling myself that this is really silly to run in such conditions and was worried not able to complete the race but anyhow I kept on going and after the U turn I felt better and managed to hold on till the finishing line. Glad to have made it and collected my medal.
Overall the trip was ok and hope my fitness could be better for next run.
Thanks to PM21 for arranging the accommodation and Jack Toh for transport and PM1 for registration.
Pack my barang (stuff) on Saturday morning and took LRT to Sentral at 10.00am and saw Alonso and Pui Tien waiting for PM1 and PM21, a short wait and Jack was waiting at the opposite side of the road. The ride was smooth but a little jammed towards Nilai and Seremban caused by people going for Cheng Beng( respect for the death). Nevertheless we reach Lukut town for lunch searching for the King Bun ( Lucky Seafood Restaurant) recommended by Pui Tien. It was awesome and very delicious curry chicken "rapped" in a bun.
After lunch we headed to Sunshine Bay Resort which prior booking were made by PM21. The apartment has a very nice seaview and fit just nice for 6 of us. Alonso was kind to drive to collect the bibs.
Ai Ling our Singapore friend arrived at 3.30pm to check in and shortly after we headed for a swim at the Straits of Malacca, its was a pleasant and relaxing moment. Joviet Sim informed that he just finished his meeting and making his way to PD and probably be late so he will not join us for dinner.
We had dinner at Lukut town once again and had some seafood, it turn out to be moderate but no complaints. After dinner was just plain resting and eating deesert.
PM1 gave me a moring call at 5.00am when I was enjoying my sweet dream. The race was schedule to start at 7.00am sharp and we headed to the starting line at 6.00am and was one of the many few one to arrive. A little short while loads of buses and cars started to arrived.
By 6.45am it started to drizzle but we kept being optimistic that it would not be heavy and we were wrong just before the start off the rain starts to pour and all of us were soaking wet and our shoes became heavy like rocks.
7.05am the race was set off and the rain was no mercy for us it just kept on pouring and pouring and to make things worst the road was puddle everywhere and our visibility was also compromised. We had to battle the strong wind as well from the side and the front. I was telling myself that this is really silly to run in such conditions and was worried not able to complete the race but anyhow I kept on going and after the U turn I felt better and managed to hold on till the finishing line. Glad to have made it and collected my medal.
Overall the trip was ok and hope my fitness could be better for next run.
Thanks to PM21 for arranging the accommodation and Jack Toh for transport and PM1 for registration.
Friday, December 15, 2006
A Day Before Penang Round Island Run
The Round Penang Island Relay is an annual event usually held during the month of December and well participated by mostly Penangites. This year the Pacemakers throw in their challenge by sending a fairly balance team. I was once a reserve runner so I just want to have fun again by agreeing to be one of the reserve runner again and also I am not in good shape to run since I started working in Sitiawan.
Today I will be travelling from Sitiawan to Penang to meet up with the rest of the team at Merchant Hotel, Penang Road. My whole intention is to have fun and eat lots of Penang hawkers foods.
Being reserve I have no pressure at all and still eligible for a medal and points, wonderful isn't it.
Ronnie seem to be the most kan cheong wan cos this is his first time running such event.
For the meantime I just want to enjoy myself.
Today I will be travelling from Sitiawan to Penang to meet up with the rest of the team at Merchant Hotel, Penang Road. My whole intention is to have fun and eat lots of Penang hawkers foods.
Being reserve I have no pressure at all and still eligible for a medal and points, wonderful isn't it.
Ronnie seem to be the most kan cheong wan cos this is his first time running such event.
For the meantime I just want to enjoy myself.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Lack of Training
Ever since I moved to Sitiawan I have very little training and feeling very unfit but thank God for His kindness and grace that I am still able to take part in some competitive running. My last race for the year will be the Singapore Marathon in 3 weeks time but I have yet to step up my training and I am very doubtful with my result or rather my performances.
I have no mood to jog each day due to lack of kakis and proper route to jog and I missed Lake Gardens very much where I have been jogging since 19 years ago and is just like my second home.
I always felt good running in Lake Gardens and Justin will agreed with me and I believe it is the "Best Running Place in the Country". I hope to return to KL as soon as possible to "gain" back "myself" and hope to recover from my knee injury which I had about a year ago and this has somehow prevented me from pushing harder during training or racing.
After the Singapore Marathon I may take a break to heal my knee and then make a comeback for marathon running again. I was glad and surprise that I was able to complete the Subang Jaya Run without really pushing myself.
Well hope for the best in Singapore.
I have no mood to jog each day due to lack of kakis and proper route to jog and I missed Lake Gardens very much where I have been jogging since 19 years ago and is just like my second home.
I always felt good running in Lake Gardens and Justin will agreed with me and I believe it is the "Best Running Place in the Country". I hope to return to KL as soon as possible to "gain" back "myself" and hope to recover from my knee injury which I had about a year ago and this has somehow prevented me from pushing harder during training or racing.
After the Singapore Marathon I may take a break to heal my knee and then make a comeback for marathon running again. I was glad and surprise that I was able to complete the Subang Jaya Run without really pushing myself.
Well hope for the best in Singapore.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Putra Jaya Run
After the Penang Bridge Run this run will be my 3 half marathon for year. Since after Penang Bridge Run I was not is tip top condition due to the unpredictable weather and occasionally having cough and flu. This year is my 2 attempt for Putra Jaya and I was not expecting any good time but only to finish the run before 1hr and 50 mins.
Ronnie and Tey was having difficulties of collecting my running bib from FTAAA, poor Ronnie had to go 2 times to FTAAA office to rectify the matter and at last with the help of Norehzan and Tee Teck Bee my bib was finally issued (hand written).
I needed transportation cos I have no car on that morning and thanks to Jason for his kindness to fetch me and Joviet. Poor me had to get up as early as 3.45am cos Jason was running the full marathon and he need to get to Putra Jaya by 5.30am.
We arrived Putra Jaya 5.15am parked our car and proceeded to the stating line and there I met PM5 and then came Kelvin Ng and few pacesetters member. Took some group photos and wish those running full marathon best of luck.
The weather was pleasant with cool morning breeze. I was hoping the weather will cooling thru the entire race. The full marathon was flagged off exactly 6am and the 1/2 marathon 30n minutes later so we jsut lepak in the "kandang". Not many participated the full marathon only 300 took part and the 1/2 marathon I think not exceeded 500 runners.
The flagged off was very punctual and I told myself not to be over ambitious just keep pace and maintain for the entire journey. Justin teh hopper was side by side and certain distances he went ahead but I was tailing him about 50 meters behind. Lai Fong San as usual started very fast but eventually he slowed down I managed to leave him behind.
Justin and myself were pacing together until one stretch I was about to "lau sai" and had to slow down , damm frust. Just before the long and torturing flyover Onn Chai came and interupted the pace. He overtook me and tekan with Justin, so both of them pia kau kau lat till the end.
I was watching these 2 fella and when reaching the 16km mark I was about to "lau sai" again and this time just terrible and stopped for a couple of minutes. I told myself forget about clocking good time. After a while I started to run slowly and evetually the pain and the "lau sai" was under controlled. I managed to chase back the runners in front and passed the Mosque thinking it already home stretch and fortunately I did not turbo kau kau lat, the finishing line seem near but we had to detour a big loop before reaching the finishing line. The detour was the most killing part. Many was being "fooled".
I was damm slow towards the ending and was a bit let down by the stomach upset but overall I enjoyed the run. The planning and the setting of the refreshment and parking and luggage area are well organised. Thumb up for them.
How I rate this race, I should say 8 over 10. I shall be back next year.
Ronnie and Tey was having difficulties of collecting my running bib from FTAAA, poor Ronnie had to go 2 times to FTAAA office to rectify the matter and at last with the help of Norehzan and Tee Teck Bee my bib was finally issued (hand written).
I needed transportation cos I have no car on that morning and thanks to Jason for his kindness to fetch me and Joviet. Poor me had to get up as early as 3.45am cos Jason was running the full marathon and he need to get to Putra Jaya by 5.30am.
We arrived Putra Jaya 5.15am parked our car and proceeded to the stating line and there I met PM5 and then came Kelvin Ng and few pacesetters member. Took some group photos and wish those running full marathon best of luck.
The weather was pleasant with cool morning breeze. I was hoping the weather will cooling thru the entire race. The full marathon was flagged off exactly 6am and the 1/2 marathon 30n minutes later so we jsut lepak in the "kandang". Not many participated the full marathon only 300 took part and the 1/2 marathon I think not exceeded 500 runners.
The flagged off was very punctual and I told myself not to be over ambitious just keep pace and maintain for the entire journey. Justin teh hopper was side by side and certain distances he went ahead but I was tailing him about 50 meters behind. Lai Fong San as usual started very fast but eventually he slowed down I managed to leave him behind.
Justin and myself were pacing together until one stretch I was about to "lau sai" and had to slow down , damm frust. Just before the long and torturing flyover Onn Chai came and interupted the pace. He overtook me and tekan with Justin, so both of them pia kau kau lat till the end.
I was watching these 2 fella and when reaching the 16km mark I was about to "lau sai" again and this time just terrible and stopped for a couple of minutes. I told myself forget about clocking good time. After a while I started to run slowly and evetually the pain and the "lau sai" was under controlled. I managed to chase back the runners in front and passed the Mosque thinking it already home stretch and fortunately I did not turbo kau kau lat, the finishing line seem near but we had to detour a big loop before reaching the finishing line. The detour was the most killing part. Many was being "fooled".
I was damm slow towards the ending and was a bit let down by the stomach upset but overall I enjoyed the run. The planning and the setting of the refreshment and parking and luggage area are well organised. Thumb up for them.
How I rate this race, I should say 8 over 10. I shall be back next year.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Down with Cough & Fever
After Penang Bridge Run was feeling sick and weak due to fever and cough, no running for 1 week. Ran only Double Hill with John last Sunday at very slow pace. Rested for 2 days and did slow jog at MPSJ on Tuesday approx 6km.
Rest on Wednesday and ran yesterday at KLCC after more than a year , distant covered 10.4km at slow pace. Met Alonso Fook, Lai Rachel and Ronnie. Mr Rabbit was there too , we paced each other for 3 laps and Mr Rabbit continued on.
Today not running cos there is a cell group meeting , tomorrow will be at the Bukit Aman gym and Sunday shall be running at Lake Gardens.
Still undecided to sign up for Singapore Marathon. Need to do so before 31st August for early bird.
Rest on Wednesday and ran yesterday at KLCC after more than a year , distant covered 10.4km at slow pace. Met Alonso Fook, Lai Rachel and Ronnie. Mr Rabbit was there too , we paced each other for 3 laps and Mr Rabbit continued on.
Today not running cos there is a cell group meeting , tomorrow will be at the Bukit Aman gym and Sunday shall be running at Lake Gardens.
Still undecided to sign up for Singapore Marathon. Need to do so before 31st August for early bird.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Monday Workout
Did not run on Sunday due to some important appointment, left office 5.50pm and straight to Lake Garden for a run and distance in mind was to do at least 1 hour run to make up for Sunday. Reached Lake Gardens about 6.20pm and a quick changed then started my run. Justin the rabbit was no where to be seen so I ran with a boring pace but quite consistent. After the 1st loop my watch showed 28min 36 sec which I was quite surprised commendably a "fast" pace. I decided not to gound for a second Carcosa loop but instead opt for 2 rounds round the lake which make up a 4.6km. The whole run seem quite effortlessly and was over within 58min 36 sec estimated distance covered 11km.
Met YB Mohd Yaziz at the gym and we chatted and at the same time did some workout. Though the weather was hot yesterday but running in Lake Gardens is not that bad (hot) cos there are lots of shades and air quality is not too bad. One of my favourite running place.
Today I will be running at MPSJ and hope to do an hour run. The weather is still hot and will be leaving the office soon. Target time to start running is 6.30pm.
Tomorrow will be a rest day due to meeting at AIA.
Thursday will be last day of training before heading for Penang Bridge Run on Saturday.
Met YB Mohd Yaziz at the gym and we chatted and at the same time did some workout. Though the weather was hot yesterday but running in Lake Gardens is not that bad (hot) cos there are lots of shades and air quality is not too bad. One of my favourite running place.
Today I will be running at MPSJ and hope to do an hour run. The weather is still hot and will be leaving the office soon. Target time to start running is 6.30pm.
Tomorrow will be a rest day due to meeting at AIA.
Thursday will be last day of training before heading for Penang Bridge Run on Saturday.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
MPSJ
Left office at 6.16pm and headed to MPSJ Stadium for a run. Plane to run at least 10km which is 25 laps round the stadium. Reached MPSJ Stadium and changed to my running stuff and was already 6.35pm and off I went round after round keeping pace at 2 minutes per lap which is 5 minutes per km as intended. After 5 rounds I felt my left thigh a little bit sore but kept on going and eventually the soreness no longer felt.
The weather was fine with slight breeze making it comfortable. Still tired after last week Seremban run so did not bother to run fast only keeping to 2 minutes per lap. While heading towards the 10th lap I was contemplating to stop but held on not to give in and continuing until 15th lap and stopped for water. Since I have committed to run 10km so I went on another 10 laps to complete 25 laps and make my day.
The last 10 lap was a breeze, perhaps the body condition was used to the pace and properly warm up. Total time clocked 50.02 mins.
Today shall be a rest day.
The weather was fine with slight breeze making it comfortable. Still tired after last week Seremban run so did not bother to run fast only keeping to 2 minutes per lap. While heading towards the 10th lap I was contemplating to stop but held on not to give in and continuing until 15th lap and stopped for water. Since I have committed to run 10km so I went on another 10 laps to complete 25 laps and make my day.
The last 10 lap was a breeze, perhaps the body condition was used to the pace and properly warm up. Total time clocked 50.02 mins.
Today shall be a rest day.
Seremban Half Marathon
After 10 months I took part in running the half marathon and to my surprise I was able to complete better timing as compare to last year's race with an improvement of 1 minute. I felt that my condition and fitness was better last year.
What matters most was I managed to complete the run and received a pewter medal which added to my collection. In actual fact I was not prepared to run a half marathon just to try out my fitness. After this run I am now mentally more ready for the Penang Bridge Run in about 11 days to come.
This year condition is not encouraging due to layed off for a while and is difficult to peak again as age is also a factor. Hope to finish 1hr 50min for Penang Bridge Run end of this month, anything below will be BONUS. I have a personal best time 1hr 35min for Penang Bridge Run done in the year 1998.
What matters most was I managed to complete the run and received a pewter medal which added to my collection. In actual fact I was not prepared to run a half marathon just to try out my fitness. After this run I am now mentally more ready for the Penang Bridge Run in about 11 days to come.
This year condition is not encouraging due to layed off for a while and is difficult to peak again as age is also a factor. Hope to finish 1hr 50min for Penang Bridge Run end of this month, anything below will be BONUS. I have a personal best time 1hr 35min for Penang Bridge Run done in the year 1998.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Hot,hot,hot
This time around of the year is the Solstice period where the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing summer and so is our country. The day is longer than night, approximately 30mins of extra sunlight.It is so hot until I have to wait for the sun to set in order to put on my running shoes, usually I could starts running at 6pm but during these few days I have to wait till almost 7pm.
I need to do some running this week cos did not run much last week moreover this week end is the Ipoh Run, hope to do at least 6km today. Will be heading to MPSJ stadium. Looking forward to this week end in Ipoh.
Will back with more reports.
I need to do some running this week cos did not run much last week moreover this week end is the Ipoh Run, hope to do at least 6km today. Will be heading to MPSJ stadium. Looking forward to this week end in Ipoh.
Will back with more reports.
Monday, June 19, 2006
PJ Run
PJ Run has been one of the most important run for myself since I started participating in 1987. If I can recall, no finisher medals were given then. We were very proud to receive certificated only. Medals were only given in the year 1989 and I got my first medal in 1990 and todate I have a collection of 14 homogenous pewter medal and I hope to collect many more medals in years to come. PJ medals are my most valuable one mainly because it is engraved with "year, category and position".
Last year I did the 21km but this year due to lack of fitness and the spririt of " pia" so I opted for the 5km just to test my fitness and try to bring back the "SPEED" I lost. Knowing that 5km has only 30 medals at stake I have to run for my life or else no face to meet the PMs.
I was worried since submtting the entry form and I try to do as much 5km run as possible and I noticed it was very tough for me to run or rather to maintain 4.30 pace for 5km. Anyhow I just hope to finish within 30 position and do not care much about timing.
The run started about 6.55am, I was running as fast as I could trying not to be too far from the front runners. After 2km I slowing caught up with some Pacesetters members and narrowing the gap with the 1st women runner ( Susila). At this juncture I had overtaken Agnes Tee the defending champion for 5km veteran category. My breathing was heavy and strike getting slower and slower after the 3.5km mark and I could estimate that at the front about 20 runners ahead so I was confident I should be able to finish within the medalist. Eng Seok Ling was side by side and strike by strike, both of us were very tired and exhausted but kept on pia kau kau lat just to finish the race.
It was a tough run and I was glad to cross the finishing line in 17th position clocking a time of 20min.46sec. This is my best ever position in my entire running career. Will I try again next year for the same distance? It depends.
Last year I did the 21km but this year due to lack of fitness and the spririt of " pia" so I opted for the 5km just to test my fitness and try to bring back the "SPEED" I lost. Knowing that 5km has only 30 medals at stake I have to run for my life or else no face to meet the PMs.
I was worried since submtting the entry form and I try to do as much 5km run as possible and I noticed it was very tough for me to run or rather to maintain 4.30 pace for 5km. Anyhow I just hope to finish within 30 position and do not care much about timing.
The run started about 6.55am, I was running as fast as I could trying not to be too far from the front runners. After 2km I slowing caught up with some Pacesetters members and narrowing the gap with the 1st women runner ( Susila). At this juncture I had overtaken Agnes Tee the defending champion for 5km veteran category. My breathing was heavy and strike getting slower and slower after the 3.5km mark and I could estimate that at the front about 20 runners ahead so I was confident I should be able to finish within the medalist. Eng Seok Ling was side by side and strike by strike, both of us were very tired and exhausted but kept on pia kau kau lat just to finish the race.
It was a tough run and I was glad to cross the finishing line in 17th position clocking a time of 20min.46sec. This is my best ever position in my entire running career. Will I try again next year for the same distance? It depends.
Friday, May 19, 2006
NB 15KM 2006
After a interim break from running, my fitness has taken a dip. I am still struggling to keep pace with the rest namely up and coming CM who I use to beat once a upon a time. Hardly a month ago with the encourgament from John lure me back to running otherwise I would have given up totally. Thanks to you John.
With the NB15KM the showcase event by PACM just tomorrow and I would not want to give it a miss, mainly because I was volunteering for the past 2 consecutive year. Beside that I need to gauge my fitness level and to accumulate points and medals before Chen Fong Fong get pass my medal tally. NB15KM shall be the 3rd race of the year for me, so this will be my 3rd medal for the year.
Not very confident for tomorrow's race hopefully able to pace with CM and I will be very happy. Did twice familiarization run but very disappointed with the time clocked. It was beyond my believe, pray that I will fare better on the actual day.
Up and coming races for this year will be the :-
1. PJ 1.2 Marathon (18/6/06)
2. Seremban 1/2 Marathon (16/7/06)
3. Ipoh 1/2 Marathon (2/7/06)
4.Penang Bridge Run (30/7/06)
5. Putra Jaya Run (10/9/06)
6. Mizuno Wave Run (17/9/06)
For the above I may only run the under distance for PJ and Seremban but 1/2 Marathon for Penang Bridge and not certain of going to Ipoh it depends on the logistic arrangement.
With the NB15KM the showcase event by PACM just tomorrow and I would not want to give it a miss, mainly because I was volunteering for the past 2 consecutive year. Beside that I need to gauge my fitness level and to accumulate points and medals before Chen Fong Fong get pass my medal tally. NB15KM shall be the 3rd race of the year for me, so this will be my 3rd medal for the year.
Not very confident for tomorrow's race hopefully able to pace with CM and I will be very happy. Did twice familiarization run but very disappointed with the time clocked. It was beyond my believe, pray that I will fare better on the actual day.
Up and coming races for this year will be the :-
1. PJ 1.2 Marathon (18/6/06)
2. Seremban 1/2 Marathon (16/7/06)
3. Ipoh 1/2 Marathon (2/7/06)
4.Penang Bridge Run (30/7/06)
5. Putra Jaya Run (10/9/06)
6. Mizuno Wave Run (17/9/06)
For the above I may only run the under distance for PJ and Seremban but 1/2 Marathon for Penang Bridge and not certain of going to Ipoh it depends on the logistic arrangement.
Sunday, March 05, 2006
K.L. Marathon
This year K.L. Marathon was not the best run I had, as compared to the last one in 2005 whereby I had lesser training but better condition. The first half of the run was smooth and was on target of 5 minutes per km until when I reached 25km mark my pace was off the 5 minutes pace. Even during training the longest distance that I had covered was 30km and that I was feeling the straint already. So was not surprising that I slowed down after 25km mark but I was able to carry on running and hope to reach the 30km mark before my mental power give way. The set back was, my body condition was not responding well to the in take of water and had caused stomach upset and cramps so much so that I had to stop running and restored to walking.
As I started walking after the 30km mark, runners came passing me one by one and there is nothing you could do about it. I was not disappointed as I knew that my training was not sufficient and lack of speed workout as well.
I am glad to complete the run and hope this will not be my last full marathon.
As I started walking after the 30km mark, runners came passing me one by one and there is nothing you could do about it. I was not disappointed as I knew that my training was not sufficient and lack of speed workout as well.
I am glad to complete the run and hope this will not be my last full marathon.
Sunday, January 22, 2006
My Longest Run
The anticipated GE3okm finally is here. Had to wake up early at4.45am anyway could not sleep for the whole nite not b'cos of excitement but rather very fresh and alert. Reached Bukit Aman car park at 5.30am sharp but the parking space mostly filled up and fortunately found one space and just ahead of Chen Fong Fong otherwise he would have parked his car.
Estimated about 950 participants but turn up for the run about 800 and those who did the 30km about 500. Not bad for such an inagural event. The 30km started at 6.00am and the 20km starts 30 minutes later as announced by our none other Mr Wan Yew Leong the event advisor. I was mingling around with good friends people like Kelvin, Alden ,Jamie, Dinish , Ronnie and Rohaizad. This is not a competition fun for me so I take it easy and stay behind and take my very own sweet time as the gun flag off the run.
I think this is my slowest run ever and I think my pace was 6 minutes per km. I did not bother to check my time and reaching the 6km mark coach Mr Chan said I was running at 6minutes per km and I saw my time 36minutes. My intention of this run was to complete the distance and gauge my strenght and endurance cos I have not done any 30km yet and I failed to run 30km last Sunday. I was delighted to cross the finishing line and my condition my good. I am now more confident to do more similiar distances in time to come.
Estimated about 950 participants but turn up for the run about 800 and those who did the 30km about 500. Not bad for such an inagural event. The 30km started at 6.00am and the 20km starts 30 minutes later as announced by our none other Mr Wan Yew Leong the event advisor. I was mingling around with good friends people like Kelvin, Alden ,Jamie, Dinish , Ronnie and Rohaizad. This is not a competition fun for me so I take it easy and stay behind and take my very own sweet time as the gun flag off the run.
I think this is my slowest run ever and I think my pace was 6 minutes per km. I did not bother to check my time and reaching the 6km mark coach Mr Chan said I was running at 6minutes per km and I saw my time 36minutes. My intention of this run was to complete the distance and gauge my strenght and endurance cos I have not done any 30km yet and I failed to run 30km last Sunday. I was delighted to cross the finishing line and my condition my good. I am now more confident to do more similiar distances in time to come.
Monday, December 26, 2005
Making a comeback run
25th Dec, a date of rememberance to all people regardless of nations or religions. I took the opportunity to run the famous route of Sri Hartamas after long lay off. I met John and few other hard core runners around 6.00am. We started off by chit chatting and slowly approaching the Petronas service station and I was thinking we were running at a moderate pace but it was not the case and I was shock to read my time 59.50min when I stopped my watch at the Petronas service station. I met Tey, PM5 and few Penguin kakis.I was glad that my knee did not give me any problem and was able to complete the entire run. Hope to improve further the next attempt.
Friday, November 11, 2005
Down and Out
Did not run for almost a week since I hurt my right knee, damm it, so disappointed when my fitnest was about to peak again this injury took place. I guess I have to take a break from running. Still no job yet and has been hunting for jobs since early October. My insurance business also take a tumble, no one is interested to give me a chance to talk to them and my contract is going to be terminated soon. Well time passes so fast without noticing it , is going to be end of the year soon. Year 2005 was not a good year for me and I suppose not a very good year for many as well. Hope next few days there will be offer for me otherwise I have to "hang myself". At the moment I will not do any running until Jan 2006.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Disappointed Run
This year is my 13th PJ Half Marathon and it was a dismay performance, what a let down. I did my personal best twice in year 1999 and 2000 (at a shorter cause). This year is a bit longer and it should be 21k or 21.5k. After last week's Putra Jaya run my energy still not fully replenish but hope to run reasonable time at PJ half (to clock 1.33.00 @19.5k).
At the starting line, for the very first time I was standing at the very front row with Kelvin and saw PM28 and PM19 standing behind. PM1 was still doing his usual business when the flag off. PM8 was no where to be seen. I shot off at a moderate pace chasing the front pack.Pm1 chased kau kau lat to level with me at the 2k mark and reaching the Federal Highway, KK Onn zoom past me and PM1 tried to stay with KK Onn. Loke Chan Chuan also past me at the 3k mark and so was Tan Eng Soon (botak from FRIM).
I continued my pace but did not push as I thought I need to reserve for the final few kilometers. Chee Wah said it took him 30min to over take me.Just before the NKVE junction CB Leow came from behind and he said good run.At the 8k mark I can feel that my pace was not going any faster as I suppose so. Then it rains and to make things worse my shoe was soaking wet and heavy this make everyone slowing down. All of a sudden I a newly completed flyover for us to climb and the rain pouring heavily. My eyes was very painful and vision was poor so had to slow down.
The U-turn seem to be very far and those fast runner had already turned back.After making the turn I saw Tan Eng Soon slowing down so I continued my chase to close the gap and finally at the last water station I over to him. The strain was so bad that I was tempted to walk and I did at the 18k marked and this where Justin Gatlin PM19 and Chen Fong Fong PM8 both overtook me.
I shift my gear and chase on but was took late and only managed one position behind PM19 and time clocked 1.42.36sec the second worst time ever clocked at PJ 1/2. I was glad to finish the race and received my 13th PJ 1/2 medal.
At the starting line, for the very first time I was standing at the very front row with Kelvin and saw PM28 and PM19 standing behind. PM1 was still doing his usual business when the flag off. PM8 was no where to be seen. I shot off at a moderate pace chasing the front pack.Pm1 chased kau kau lat to level with me at the 2k mark and reaching the Federal Highway, KK Onn zoom past me and PM1 tried to stay with KK Onn. Loke Chan Chuan also past me at the 3k mark and so was Tan Eng Soon (botak from FRIM).
I continued my pace but did not push as I thought I need to reserve for the final few kilometers. Chee Wah said it took him 30min to over take me.Just before the NKVE junction CB Leow came from behind and he said good run.At the 8k mark I can feel that my pace was not going any faster as I suppose so. Then it rains and to make things worse my shoe was soaking wet and heavy this make everyone slowing down. All of a sudden I a newly completed flyover for us to climb and the rain pouring heavily. My eyes was very painful and vision was poor so had to slow down.
The U-turn seem to be very far and those fast runner had already turned back.After making the turn I saw Tan Eng Soon slowing down so I continued my chase to close the gap and finally at the last water station I over to him. The strain was so bad that I was tempted to walk and I did at the 18k marked and this where Justin Gatlin PM19 and Chen Fong Fong PM8 both overtook me.
I shift my gear and chase on but was took late and only managed one position behind PM19 and time clocked 1.42.36sec the second worst time ever clocked at PJ 1/2. I was glad to finish the race and received my 13th PJ 1/2 medal.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Tuesday Speed Workout
Feeling tired after the Putrajaya run, fortunately coach did not turn up so assistant coach Ronnie took over, not many runners show up, the obvious one is the married man Justin Gatlin and the elite gang. After 2 rounds of slow jog we intend to start the speed work out by running 6x 1k and rest time in between of 3 min. Completed all 6 times below 4.30 pace. KNN was there after disappeared for 2 weeks.
Time clocked
4min 24 sec
4min 19sec
4min 16sec
4min 30sec
4min 19sec
4min 05sec
Happy to complete the workout and is resting today but tomorrow have to do gym workout for PJ 1/2 kau kau lat.
Time clocked
4min 24 sec
4min 19sec
4min 16sec
4min 30sec
4min 19sec
4min 05sec
Happy to complete the workout and is resting today but tomorrow have to do gym workout for PJ 1/2 kau kau lat.
Monday, September 12, 2005
Sunday Scenic Run
Arrived at Dataran Putra Precint 1 at 6.00am saw lots of runners and some familiar faces. Undecided to run 10km as registered or 21km (someone's number) Tey scolded me and asked me not to run 10km but instead opt for 21km cos is more fun and challenging.Finally agreed to Tey's opinion but feeling a bit regretful as I wanted to save energy for PJ 1/2 Marathon. I did my personal best at PJ before and hope to do it this year again but of cause not personal best. Target time for PJ is 1hr 33min or below but have to pia kau kau lat.
Met Justin Gatlin the married man at the starting line, he said he should running slow and the same goes to me. The starting line was packed with runners and everyone in a jovial mood.Good atmosphere with no tension. Exactly 7am off we go. I was running casually and manage to pull a joke with Kenny Rogers, Justin Gatlin and Ronny by holding hand in hand. The 1km was fast and after 1.5km John Tan zoom passed me like a rocket but I gave chase and after a while I was ahead of John and was passing with Kenny Rogers, both of us encouraging each other and running neck and neck. I was not bother about the timing as I only wanted to enjoy the run without over taxing myself. My pacing was good and almost consistent (that's my secret of success). At the 10k mark my timing was 46min36sec which was quite fast for 21km so I slowed down after 10k mark. Kenny Rogers caught up with me at the 15k mark and I told him to go ahead. The distant marker was well displayed and helped us to push and pace on.
With 4k to go I could see many runner slowing down and feeling tired. At this juncture Kenny Rogers was about 400m ahead of me. I was happy to cross the finishing line just to complete the race. Time clocked not too bad 1.40.58sec. Overall the race was well organised pehaps I will run with better timing next year.
Met Justin Gatlin the married man at the starting line, he said he should running slow and the same goes to me. The starting line was packed with runners and everyone in a jovial mood.Good atmosphere with no tension. Exactly 7am off we go. I was running casually and manage to pull a joke with Kenny Rogers, Justin Gatlin and Ronny by holding hand in hand. The 1km was fast and after 1.5km John Tan zoom passed me like a rocket but I gave chase and after a while I was ahead of John and was passing with Kenny Rogers, both of us encouraging each other and running neck and neck. I was not bother about the timing as I only wanted to enjoy the run without over taxing myself. My pacing was good and almost consistent (that's my secret of success). At the 10k mark my timing was 46min36sec which was quite fast for 21km so I slowed down after 10k mark. Kenny Rogers caught up with me at the 15k mark and I told him to go ahead. The distant marker was well displayed and helped us to push and pace on.
With 4k to go I could see many runner slowing down and feeling tired. At this juncture Kenny Rogers was about 400m ahead of me. I was happy to cross the finishing line just to complete the race. Time clocked not too bad 1.40.58sec. Overall the race was well organised pehaps I will run with better timing next year.
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