Report: New Balance Klang Pacers 12km Run

By Aiman

Venue: Stadium Padang Sultan Sulaiman, Klang
Date: 15 November 2009
Distance: 12km

I think it has been a long time since I last run at Stadium Padang Sultan Sulaiman, Klang. The first time was way back in 1988 - Klang Container Terminal Quarter Marathon. Then, I finished in 45mins 55secs and I was 90th in the Men Open category.

This time the organizer started at the 'correct' time. When I was at the Setia Alam run, the race started 10 mins earlier. Heard that Centrino run was also earlier than scheduled. I was lucky to be at the venue at least a quarter to seven. After the warm up session, the runners were led to the starting line outside the stadium.



Since I had no target, I started from the back, running with Mr Tan Khee Meng and later caught up with Mr Kelvin Ng. Mr Kelvin Ng was my bench mark. He was consistent all year round, year in and year out. I have not been faster than him for this whole year. However, this time, I did overtake him and let him bit the dust.

I felt good and stopped only at the water stations. The first one to hydrate myself and the second one to consume power gel.

I finished the race in 62mins 12secs. I was 39th in the Men Junior category. My student, Muhammad Syafiq also did well in the race - finishing in 90 minutes considering he took almost two and a half hours in BHP Run early this year!

After having 'great' races since the Genting Trailblazer, I hope to continue with the good form and do well in one of my most favourite events - 12-hour walk in Putrajaya. Frankly, I really miss the Penang Starwalk. Had I known that Penang is organizing the 12-hour walk in January, I would have not signed up for the Putrajaya 12-hour walk.

Charity Walk With TYT

Date: 29 November 2009 | 7:15am
Venue: Botanical Garden?.. Kebun Bunga daa..
Distance: 1km
Telephone: 012-4882419

It's charity event. Of course got fee. In-return you'll get a goodies beg and entitle for lucky draw - 5 tickets to Medan, Phuket, Langkawi, Subang and Acheh complimentary from Firefly.

Enough racun for you?

Form available here. Sabtu ni. Aaaarrrkkk.. Raya haji - pap!

..info and registration form from rosecharitiesevents.blogspot.com

1st USM Open Relay 2010

Celebrating their 40th anniversary.

Date: 23 January 2010 | 7:30am
Venue: USM Athletics Stadium, Penang
email: usmopenrelay2010@gmail.com

Numbers of relay events between 50m~800m. Including primary and secondary student categories.

Detail and registration form available to be downloaded at Forms and Events section.

..thanks to Alex Ong, BM Leopard

Quote of the Day

I really don't believe in fear. I believe in putting in the work.

- Deena Kastor

Pacesetters 30km 2010

Date: 17 January 2010 | 5:30am
Venue: Swimming Complex Presint 6 Putrajaya
Distance: 10km, 20km & 30km
Fees: RM30~RM45 T&C apply
Details: www.pacesetters.com.my

Got finisher medal and your photo finish printed on cert. I did 20km in 2008. Interested?! Quick.. the closing date is on 10 January or first 3000 enteries

2009tonton got the detail. Check it out.

Trikidz PutraJaya 2009

Date: 19 December 2009 (Clinic) and 20 December 2009 (Race day).
Venue: Putrajaya Water Sport Complex, Precint 6 (next to Pullman Hotel).
Category: 6 years to 15 years old.
Contact: 016–8399597 or 016 - 6990400 Stef
website: www.trikidz.com.my

Check the website for detail and distance for each category.

My kids join last year at University Malaya. This year.. will put a note.

Report: Putrajaya Global Diabetes Walk

By Aiman

Venue: In front of Palace Of Justive
Date: 14 November 2009
Distance: 5km

I came to know about the event through Starmetro dated 11 Nov. I called the number given on the following day. I was told that the closing date was 12th November. I asked the person in charge to fax me the form as my students would definitely join me.

However, she told me that they have achieved the targeted 1000 participants but allow me to join the walk - minus t-shirt. It was okay for me since the registration was free. She took down my particulars and given me my lucky number - 1032 and told me to see her personally to collect the number - Siti Nur Afza.

On the walk day, I made my way to Putrajaya. Meet her and took my number. No walking number or t-shirt for me. By 7.00 a.m., the warm up session began. It was quite on time. The flag-off should be at 7.00 a.m. After the warming up session, the walk began immediately. Just before flag-off, Siti Nur Afza passed me the t-shirt. To late to change as I was already at the starting line. I put on the walking number 566 and kept the t-shirt.

There was no good walkers around. So I thought I had a chance. I was told the winners will be given prizes. I was ahead by the 500m mark and was keeping up with teenaged joggers. Soon, by the time to make a U-turn, after 1km plus, the chasing pack overtook me.

I struggled a bit to keep up with them. Could still overtake some of them before the end of the 5km race. With my bib 566, I was mistaken for the 50 and above group. I was told I was number 2. I went to the 18-49 category and told them I am only 42!

Never mind about the prize. I was given certificate of participation and breakfast pack. Went to the bench to cool down. Then I saw Abdul Wahid. The announcer was telling that the 2nd person in 50 and above group was finishing and to my surprise, Abdul Wahid went for an extra loop. He must have been frustrated! He is certainly of no match to the others....

A few years back, I could not keep up with him too. Well, after two consecutive races - Genting Trailblazer and Malaysian Open Masters where participants show great sportmanship I had to contend with two consecutives poor sportmanship - SSL Diabtes Walk and Putrajaya Global Diabetes Walk.

Anyway, I still got a prize for diabetes quiz. Not too bad as I had to leave early. The lucky draw prizes were great but alas not my 'rezeki'. Went home on time to take my wife to UNITEN for her examination.

One Mile Dash 2009

Date: 31 December 2009 | 8pm
Venue: Jalan Doraisamy, Kuala Lumpur
Distance: 1 mile
Fees: RM15 (adult), RM7 (kid below 18)
Website: www.hooha.asia

The fastest in 1 mile distance. Any Malaysian?

..info from 2009tonton

Report: Larian Jublee Emas PAS

Date: 20 November 2009
Venue: Padang Awam, Guar Chempedak, Gurun.
Distance: 7km

Just a simple event. Organized by political party - PAS, conjunction of their 50 years of anniversary. The Guar Chempedak branch organised a few events for 3 days such as ceramah, cooking, coloring, sukan rakyat including larian jublee emas and etc.

Maybe because of Friday, only one category offered and maybe not enough promotion done, so not many kaki turn-up but the pro... yeah! they always turn on the sonar.

Guar Chempedak not far. Only 20mins from my home. Took a leave today. 7am sharp..chow! Meet-up with PakYa, Adry and friends from Kulim. R.Muniady and the geng also turn-up at Padang Awam Guar Chempedak behind Balai Bomba.

Should start on 8:00am but extend and waiting for more participant until 8:40am. All of us paid and registered on that morning. Not many join this event. I guess between 50~70. The kaki.. less than 20, base on their apparel.

It is 7km running distance. From Padang Awam we heading to Yan, until Kolej Komuniti Guar Chempedak we turn left, run straight facing the Mount Jerai. There were green paddy field laying on left and right of us. It was nice weather that time. Some farmers were chatting, others busy appying pesticide.

Able to overtook 2 runners who ran ahead of me since 3km at 5km. Both gave me enough mental games. Nearly to let them go. Luckily they slow down once i overtook. Aim another runner when running along Kampung Kaki Gunung Jerai which lead us to main road.

Turn into main road the marshal noted my running position. Felt comfortable with it, i maintained the pace until crossed the finish line.

Got 10th. My time was 31.35mins.

During prize ceremony the organizer gave 50 hampers for top50. RM50 cash prize for 20th-4th and RM100, RM300, RM500 for respective position. Too bad no medal, even for top3.

Anyway.. Yeay! I got RM50! PakYa 17th.. lagi gumbira - first time got cash prize. "Berbaloi-baloi.." said the 6th winner, Adry.



With geng R.Muniandy

The finish line


Jean or slipper.. Just do it!






Pakya kena sedut lemak

Walking for prize ceremony



I think everybody got hamper

Pakya

Mohd Zaidi from Kulim


Premkumar - anak murid Cikgu

Adry - 6th

This chinese boy talks indian - Tan Wei Heng, 5th

Top3 winners

Berbaloi-baloi..

Pakya gumbira - hamper and RM50 for first time.

Result

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Quote of the Day

Nothing's better than the wind to your back, the sun in front of you, and your friends beside you.

- Aaron Douglas Trimble, Runner

5th Penang International 12 Hours Walk

Date: 9 January 2010 ~ 8pm | 10 January 2010 ~ 8am
Venue: Esplanade, Georgetown, Penang (Padang Kota daaa..)
Distance: How far you do within 12hour.
Category: 6 category - 3 for men and 3 for women.

Highly recommend. Maybe my 2005 report could racun. It's really fun walking around Esplanade field with load music, foods, traffic passing-by and greet by lepak supporters.

Bored walking in circle?! - nope. Detail and registration form available to be downloaded.

..thanks to YuSong

Penang Beach Run

Date: 28 Nov 2009 | 7:30am
Venue: Golden Sands, Batu Ferringhi
Distance: 10km
Telephone: 016-4628260 Govind
Website: www.msnpp.com.my

Same route and location as i ran in 2007.

Form and detail available to be downloaded at Forms and Events section.

..thanks to ronnie@PM1

Report: Powerman Malaysia 2009

Tahun ini merupakan penyertaan saya yang ke-4 (2005, 2006 dan 2007) dalam acara tahunan Powerman Malaysia. Satu-satunya acara yang dilesenkan oleh Powerman Zofingen, Switzerland untuk diadakan di benua Asia, memerlukan peserta menghabiskan disiplin 11km lari - 64km basikal - 10km lari.

Pada edisi yang ke-8, Powerman Malaysia 2009 yang diadakan di Sri Manjung menarik minat lebih dari 800 peserta dari dalam dan luar negara. Antaranya peserta dari benua Afrika, Switzerland, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Kenya dan juga peserta elit antara ranking ke 10 dunia seperti Andy Suzt, Jason Spong, Joerie Vansteelant dan Camilla Lindholm.

Untuk peryertaan kali ini, saya bertanding dalam kategori berpasukan - Men Relay. Maksimum jumlah peserta untuk satu pasukan adalah 3 orang - pelari pertama diikuti penunggang basikal dan pelari kedua. Walaubagaimanapun kenalan saya yg bekerja di Bank Islam, Kulim saudara Mohd Adry Azmi bersetuju untuk berlari dalam kedua-dua disiplin.

Didaftar atas nama "Rodjana" kami diberi nombor 812 pada hari pendaftaran untuk bersaing bersama 26 pasukan dalam kategori yang sama.

Tepat 7:40 pagi pada 8 November pasukan Men dan Mix relay dilepaskan 10 minit selepas peserta induvidu. Pada disiplin 11km lari pertama saudara Adry berjaya membuka jurang untuk saya meninggalkan peserta dibelakang sebanyak 2 minit. Ketika Rodjana berkedudukan ranking ke 3. Dibelakang MKH cycling team dan Everest 2011. Yang dibarisi oleh 3 peserta muda bawah 30 tahun.

Pada disiplin berbasikal saya cuba mengekalkan kelajuan antara 33~36km/h tetapi 12 bukit yang berada disepanjang laluan menyukarkan rentak kayuh. Cuaca pada hari tersebut amat terik sekali. Dilangit kelihatan biru tiada seurat awan. Pasukan Everest 2011 dapat dipintas pada jam 10pagi. Ranking pada ketika itu adalah 2. Saya terpaksa mencurahkan air keatas kepala dan badan untuk menyegarkan sehingga bekas air saya hampir kosong.

Ketika 2km akhir saya telah dipintas oleh pasukan TLDM (Tentera Laut DiRaja Malaysia). Cuba mengejar semula untuk meningkatkan kedudukan ranking tapi peserta TLDM terlalu handal dan pantas. Ketika permulaan disiplin ke-3 iaitu 10km berlari, pasukan Rodjana ketinggalan 6 minit dibelakang peserta ke-2 MKH.

Saudara Adry cuba merapatkan jurang. Beliau telah membuat larian yang amat pantas ketika cuaca yang terik pada jam 11pagi. Menurut catatan penganjur masa larian 10km terakhir oleh saudara Ardy berada pada ranking pertama dalam disiplin ke-3 kategori berpasukan. Walau bagaimanapun ianya masih belum cukup untuk memintas pasukan MKH yang berada pada tempat ke-2



Diakhir perlumbaan, tempat pertama dimenangi oleh pasukan TLDM. Tempat ke-2 adalah kelab lumba basikal dari Kulim - MKH. Manakala Rodjana, ketinggalan 2 minit dibelakang MKH untuk tempat ke-3 dan menjarakkan hampir 20minit daripada pasukan tempat ke-4 iaitu Key Ra Boo Ley Team.

Bagi Rodjana kedudukan ke-3 adalah bonus. Pada permulaan kami cuma mensasarkan tempat ke-5 berdasarkan prestasi larian and kayuhan masing-masing. Suatu keputusan diluar jangkaan. Ucapan ribuan terima kasih saya pada saudara Adry atas larian yang pantas pada kedua-dua disiplin lari. Insyallah kami akan cuba lagi tahun hadapan.

Dalam perjalanan pulang beberapa rakan bertanya kenapa nama pasukan – Rodjana. Hhhmm... jawapannya terletak pada gambar diakhir catatan larian ini.

..ditokak-tambah dari laporan ke Kelab Sukan syarikat saya dan terima kasih pada Tey atas gambar-gambar larian


Bersama bola2api - Penganjur Malakoff Interstate Fellowship Ride

Geng BM Leopard



Individual flag-off

Team relay flag-off

1st run leg - 11km

Depa pecut habih




TauFuFah vs Cendoi









Powerman yang sempat ditangkap

Report: Sau Seng Diabetes Walk

By Aiman

Venue: Sau Seng Lum (Puchong) Dialysis & Stroke Rehabilitation Centre
Date: 8 November 2009
Distance: 5km

This is a charity walk and it is non-competitive. Registration fee is only RM15 and the participants are given a t-shirt and certificate of participation. A goodie bag is also given at the end of the race.



The walk started almost an hour later than scheduled. Although it was a non-competitive walk, people like to race and I was not exempted! I took it as my training. I started the walk about 5 rows from the front and slowly making my way to the front. It took me about 5 minutes before I could make my way to the leading pack.

After 10 minutes I was already among the top 10. Later, I saw Mr. Lee Hai Chin. He is my true contender. He was third - of course, he was walking and was behind two youths who were jogging. I tried to step up my pace during the last 1km but was unable to do so my hamstring was signaling not to strain it. Just kept up with the rest and managed to overtake one youth before the finishing line.

Mr Lee was a serious man. He refused to shake hand with the winner when the winner wanted to shake his hands. I thought, why want to run when there was no prize involved. It was just a healthy activity and the aim is to raise fund.

I had to leave early as there was no one looking after my children. Received sms from my wife to return as early as possible. So I left the venue by 9 a.m.

One of my students was lucky to win an RM200 voucher for bone scan. SSL called his father to notify the good news. It's the first time where the winner who is not at the venue is not forfeited of their winning.

Kelab Penembak Bandar Diraja Klang 15km Run 2010

Date: 10 January 2010 | 6:30
Venue: Kelab Penembak Bandar Diraja Klang
Telephone: SP Wong (012-310 1379) or NB outlet
Distance: 15km
Fees: RM35

Finish medal, top10 trophy and top5 cash prize offered.

..from 2009tonton

Admiral Sport Carnival 2009

Date: 26 Nov 2009 | 6:30am
Venue: Selangor Turf Club, KL
Distance: 5km
Telephone: SP Wong (012-310 1379) or NB outlet

Provide t-shirt, cash voucher for top4 and like 2009tonton said finish medal - tarak!

Quote of the Day

Sapa tak pi KRI, dia rugi!

- Abdul Haris Shariff. He miss the lucky draw grand prize, Toshiba Notebook RM2699. Nombor sudah naik. Orang tarak naik

Sabah Adventure Challenge

Date: 2 ~ 4 April 2010
Website: www.sabahadventurechallenge.com/sac/index.php

Fulamak! Checkout the photos. Racing behind Mount Kinabalu - gorgeous! but need to bring the MTB.. eemmmm

Sabah Adventure Challenge is a multi-day adventure from dawn to dusk in the heart of North Borneo in which endurance and adventure athletes will compete in either the Adventure or Extreme categories over a race course covering 100 Kilometers.

The 2010 race begins on the 2nd April 2010 till the 4th April 2010 with teams of two mountain biking, orienteering, paddling, tubing and trekking from check point to check point along the highlands of Sabah with rolling hills, glorious views of Mount Kinabalu, and exploring through the native villages and rivers of North Borneo.

Competitors will be bunked in at local villages and have an opportunity to not only meet fellow competitors aspiring for adventure but also an opportunity to discover a part of Borneo, few have the opportunity to visit. Teams will also be challenged with the difficult terrain and challenging river crossings awaiting those who are keen on taking up the challenge of yet another Sabah Adventure Challenge.

The Sabah Adventure Challenge is South-East Asia's oldest multi-day adventure race.

..from tkh2468

Report: Genting Trailblazer

Syiok! - that's the word i could said for starting. Although the fee and lodging quite expensive but it offer the most adventurous trail-run in my running race. Outstanding on it own class.

The adventure started when Aiman left a message in my blog, looking for Genting Trailblazer (GTB) partner couple of months before. Without think twice I accepted the offer after read alot blog posts about this event - so far none complaint about GTB.

Drove from Sungai Petani at 3am, we reach Genting early Saturday morning at 9:30am. It was raining heavily when we check-in the First World Hotel. Surely the track very muddy as i said to Cikgu.

Sunday @Awana Resort
Walking with Aiman to GTB starting line, the football field seems really lecah and becak dengan tanah merah. My running shoes not same color anymore when standing at start line. My socks basah already before flag-off.

Those who never do GTB, Ok.. I'm highly recommended to join. Put this in your running event next year. Find partner. Add some adventurous in your running experience. But I warn you it tough like the tag-line said.



What GTB could challenge/offer to you..
1. 1 ~ 1.5km road running
2. Downhill running
3. Hiking and climbing
4. River crossing
5. Crawling/merangkak
6. Tarik tali/akar/batang kayu.
7. Sliding and tergolek
8. Helping by pulling and pushing each other including your opponent
9. Team player
0. Sakit peha and lengan for a few days

Overall it is well organised event. Enough marshal along the running track, even at tricky route they were available to give hands. No worries, you will never get lost.

This year the organizer starts promoting Go Green campaign. No litter around. So they urge runners to bring own drinking water. For me, it is uncomfortable carrying water bottle on the run. I got no camelbak. If you able to 10km without water and don't mind drinking from river then fine - I did that.

The only thing I regret not to bring is gloves. It slows my running, where I had minor injuries on my hands after sliding+holding muddy ropes and also accidentally holding thorny plants.

Don't forget to bring fresh clothes and plastic bag. Kolah air (mandi air sejuk ramai pakai cebok, macam nak sunat) available for you to get clean and enjoy post race meal with partner and friends. Of course you can tambah lagi - that why I love running.

We completed the race in 1hour 51min, got 15th placing. While my buddy Thean Seng with Liew Tho Fatt were 5th. The BM Leopard's YuSong with his partner 17th and Yeap Yean Thiam+Kee Khoon Phiu is a champion in Men adventure category.

Official Result from my previous post or @official website. Or read my side-A report by Aiman.





I bring my No.1 Supporters

YuSong and Aiman




Liew Tho Fatt and Thean Seng - 5th



Hahaa.. Aiman terkeluaq lidah. Aku - tali jam putuih















Genting Strawberry Farms







..special thanks to Aiman Cheah and Tey for photos

Powerman Malaysia 2009 Result

The official Powerman Malaysia 2009 is out now! Click here.



Confirmed! We're 3rd placing in Men Relay category. Many thanks to my running friend - Adry. He did remarkable running in first and last discipline on hot day.



So sorry.. if i could accelerated a bit at last 2km of cycling.. the result will be different. Anyway I'm already habis riang (all out) and I did a personal best in 60km that day. Yeah! gumbira abit.

Sukan lasak antarabangsa Disember ini

Dari: Utusan Online

IPOH 5 Nov. - Perak akan menganjurkan sukan lasak antarabangsa dengan kerjasama Perak Aman Jaya International Eco-Adventure bermula di Hutan Belum, Gerik dan tamat di Pulau Pangkor pada 2 hingga 6 Disember ini.

Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kesenian, Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan, Zainol Fadzi Paharudin berkata, ia akan disertai 20 pasukan jemputan dari luar negara termasuk tiga dari Malaysia.

Menurut beliau, antara aktiviti sukan lasak itu ialah berkayak, berenang, berkayuh, memanjat dan sebagainya.

"Negeri ini dipilih oleh saluran sukan ESPN StarWorld setelah para pegawainya melihat keunikan Hutan Belum yang mempunyai produk nilai semula jadi menarik," katanya pada sidang akhbar di sini semalam.

Beliau berkata demikian selepas majlis penyerahan peralatan sukan bernilai RM148,000 kepada 24 bahagian Pemuda UMNO negeri. berkata, kos bagi penganjuran sukan tersebut dianggarkan berjumlah RM60 juta.

"Kita dan ESPN sedang mencari penaja bagi membiayai sukan berprestij itu," katanya.

Menurut beliau, program sukan lasak tersebut akan disiarkan selama dua bulan di saluran sukan ESPN untuk ditonton oleh 1.5 bilion penonton di seluruh dunia.

Katanya, satu memorandum persefahaman (MoU) akan ditandatangani antara kerajaan negeri dengan ESPN pada 11 November ini.

Anyone know (got detail) about this event?

Larian Jambatan Ke-2 Johor-Singapura 2009

Date: 15 November 2009
Venue: 2nd Link Bridge, Tg. Kupang Johor
Telephone: 03-7666 4628
Info: www.iskandarmalaysia.com.my/event/larian-jambatan-ke-2-johor-singapura-2009

Short notice. No detail information available. Interested? Ring the number.

Report: 23rd Malaysian International Open Masters Athletics Championships

By Aiman Cheah

Venue: Perak Stadium, Ipoh, Perak
Date: 7-8 November 2009
Category: 5000m Walk, Men 40-44 years old

This is one of my best races. Quite fit - thanks to Haris for a good 'cardiovascular training' in Genting Trailblazer a week earlier. And also not forgetting Mr Yu Song, with his encouragement prior leaving for Ipoh the day before.

To be frank, training was minimal and I don't have the confidence to do well. Just aiming for the last spot on podium. Swam in UM pool on Thursday and it was more of 'fun' as I was in the pool for only 30 minutes. On Friday did 4.2km and it was about 6 mins 28 secs per km. Quite a tall order to go sub 30 minutes in 5 000m!

This time around, I only have 2 competitors from India, I from PDRM – Cpl K. Jayapal (to whom I narrowly missed the silver medal in Stadium Utama, Kangar last year) I from Sabah and antoher one which I can't remember. So even the last position is 6!

Started the race on the second row and as usual, started like a tortoise. Was left by more than 50 metres when the first person completed the 200m. I kept up with my pace and found that I had quite a good level of fitness. I overtook one after another. By the end of the 3rd lap, I was already number 3 in my category.

I was thinking whether I should just maintain my pace lest I conked out due to inadequate training or to challenge for the gold! I decided for the latter when I found that I had a company - almost the same speed - Mr Bill Purves. I had great respect for him. When I was the champion the 35-39 catergory at MSN Trek, I was overlap by some many other competitors. This time I am happy that I was not being overlapped.

Following Mr Purves closely, I managed to overtake the more established walker like my good pal - Mr Raiei Mahidin. I guess he did not give it all as he was already leading in his catergory of 50-54. He had never allowed me to overtake him in past races! Going into the 4th lap, I overtook Cpl K. Jayapal and Chougule Vishwas Shripati(India). I still had a good pace and surprisingly, none of them fought back.

Mr Purves really gave me the confidence and push to go all out. However, he was just too good. In the final 200m he showed why he was a master athlete! I was left by him almost 10 metres at the finishing line.My watch showed 29mins 39.39secs.

Congratulated Mr Purves for his strong finish and as I catching my breadth Mr Chougule Vishwas Shripati came and congratulated me. I felt good but when the official result was announced in the afternoon, I was second, Cpl. K.Jayapal was first and Mr Chougule Vishwas Shripati was 2nd! He protested and I joined him.

The technical officials looked into the matter and hours later, stick to their decision! Oh my god, what a shame! Cpl. K. Jayapal had admitted that he was not the winner and both of us was ahead of him. I really took my hats off for Cpl. K. Jayapal for showing a very high degree of sportmanship.

Even at the prize giving ceremony I was asked to take the gold medal as the actual result, not the result of blunder by the technical officials.

I guess what actually happen was when the first person completed the 13 laps, some of the officials were caught off guard as to whom should be finishing and whom had not completed the race. My official time was 30 minutes 40 secs! It was exactly one minutes of my watch! I wonder if my watch could be that unreliable.

If the athletes from the Indian Contingent were rewarded for their performance, then the Chief Technical Official of Perak Amateur Athletic Association should bear the sin of depriving Chougule Vishwas Shripati of what he deserved. We knew what has happened but it was too big an ego on the part of Perak AAA to admit and accept the mistake that was done. Do I forgive them? The answer is a big NO!

Lap	Time	Time Toal
1	1'09.95	1'09.95
2	2'21.84	3'31.79
3	2'24.75	5'56.54
4	2'23.81	8'20.35
5	2'21.91	10'42.26
6	2'19.44	13'01.70
7	2'20.65	15'22.35
8	2'19.39	17'41.74
9	2'22.15	20'03.89
10	2'24.43	22'28.32
11	2'26.53	24'54.85
12	2'25.51	27'20.36
13	2'19.03	29'39.39

Official result:
1. Cpl K. Jayapal
2. Aiman
3. Vishwas

Actual Result on track:
1. Aiman
2. Vishwas
3. Cpl. K. Jayapal

Happy Birthday Alauddin

Last sunday 8 November, was Alauddin's birthday. I was not around as i took part in Powerman 2009 at Sri Manjung. So we decide to celebrate earlier - on friday.

Just a simple party after maghrib. Invite all his friends around taman houses, including their nanny and nearest neighborhood. Menu, well.. thanks to cikgu. She cooked all the meals. All sedap-sedap belaka. Actually i was really lapar after 8km training run earlier, so after the birthday boy blew the candle.. aku pon sapu sekali with his friends.



All his friends terkam the lovely cute cake which i booked two weeks earlier from cuitcutecakes.blogspot.com. Yeah! so nice even belom sampai rumah after cikgu pick-up from Tikam Batu.. cake tu sudah kena cuit.

On his year end exam, he did well. Got 11th out of 25. Average mark is >70%. The only comment from his class teacher is to improve chinese subject. The rest of subjects.. fine - positive.

So.. Alauddin. HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I love you. Be a good boy and listen to your mama.. okay. Let me know when you are ready racing with me.

Quote of the Day

A road race is the closest thing to a party I can think of.

- Bill Rodgers, Bill Rodgers' Lifetime Running Plan

PAAA 32nd Annual Round the Island Relay 2009: Update

A running map send by YuSong.


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Quote of the Day

No matter how old I get, the race remains one of life's most rewarding experiences.

- George Sheehan

PAAA 32nd Annual Round the Island Relay 2009

Date: 20 December 2009
Venue: Jalan Padang Kota Lama (Esplanade) Penang
Distance: 72.7km. A relay of 12 runners.
Fee: RM40 and RM60 for non-affiliates
Telephone: 016-4628260 (Govind)

Offer 3 categories; Men open, Men veteran and Hotel/MNC/Bank/Schools.

Long time not join this event since 2004, It was syiok and gumbira running in a team whose always compete.

Anyway this event clash with Larian Valdor. Probably I will join a hometown event. Detail and registration form available to be downloaded at Forms and Events section.

Result: Genting Trailblazer 2009

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Men Team Championship - A


Women Team Championship - B


MiX Team Championship - C


Men Team Adventure - D


Women Team Adventure - E


MiX Team Adventure - F


Veteran Team Adventure - G


Media Category


3km Fun Run


Championship Prize


Adventure Prize


Special Prize

..many thanks to YuSong

Report: Genting Trailblazer 2009 by Aiman

Venue: Football Field, Awana Genting Highlands
Date: 1 November 2009 | 8:45am
Distance: 14km
Category: Men Open - Adventure
Partner: Abdul Haris Shariff


Kembaq tak seiras – Haris

It is a dream comes true. I had wanted to participate in this event for a long time - since 2005. Then, finding a partner was a problem. My students would find it tough as they were not used to jungle trekking or trail run. Besides, they would be underage!



This year, I thought I would be free on the date set. Just toying around with the idea of taking part - getting a partner who wants fun and not so much of competing. Tried my luck at my host blogspot.



To my surprised, he responded! Wow, that was really nice. I was quite worried after a 'disasterous' outing in Borneo International Marathon. My usual strong finishing deserted me and I was practically walking 200m before hitting the finishing line.



I knew Haris has a better endurance level when it comes to climbing. I was struggling - thrice this year to go up KLTower. My time was no where near his! It was 22 mins from the ground floor to the top!



Luckily, I was fit enough to complete the race albeit was left by him. I asked him to go first at the first water station. Then, I was held up many times. But the wonder of this race is the participants are so friendly and courteous. They gave way for me to overtake and pushed me up when I was sliding down on the ascent.

What a great sportsmanship spirit! I truly enjoy this event.



We finished 15. I can safely say that our position is not exclusively ours along as I was helped many times by fellow participants. I guess Haris would get a better position if I had a faster time in the jungle. I wonder how long he was waiting for me at the long house.

I think the goodie bag is not bad too. A complimentary indoor and outdoor theme park ticket valid till 31 Jan 2010. Had wrongly read the date and told Haris it was only valid on 31 Nov.

Running pics courtesy of Tey Eng Tiong - Thanks