Report: Nalanda Walk For Education

By Aiman Cheah

Date: 4th March, 2012 (Sunday)
Time: 7.30 a.m.
Venue: Dataran Antarabangsa, Bukit Jalil Recreation Park.
Distance: 5km
Time: 32mins 25secs
Position: 5th

I was not under pressure in this race as 15 prizes/medals were offered. I aimed to be just in top 10. As usual the start was fast but I did not follow the leaders. Certainly lacked fitness and may not get the best of my performance. Last week, I did badly in the last 2km. Certainly not in competitive race walking.

This time around I did get the best out of myself. Doing 16:09 in the fisrt lap and 16:16 in the second lap. The 'hill' and 'stairs' were the killers for me. Slowed down considerably at these obstacles.

Generally, it was a well organized race. However, I think the route at the centre in Taman Sri Serdang is better for a race as the route is flat. But then, the venue is a little bit far.


Men Champion - Fadzly


Men 2nd - Suresh and G. Suresh Kumar - Men 3rd


Men 5th - Aiman Cheah


Afiqah and Akmal at the beginning of the race


Akmal 30m from the finishing line.

Pictures courtesy of G. Suresh Kumar and
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