沒有世界記錄
以前由於馬拉松競跑是在公路上進行的，地形及氣候等不同，難以指定標準，所以沒有世界紀錄，而是以世界最佳成績來表達選手的成績記錄。直至2004年，馬拉松競跑才被允許擁有世界紀錄。
Sunday, July 27, 2008
缺乏訓練仍想摘冠‧馬拉松女王飽受戰亂苦
肯雅‧內羅比）世界冠軍埃德利巴面對肯雅國內戰亂缺乏訓練，但她的信心卻不受影響，信誓旦旦要在北京奧運會女子馬拉松摘下金牌。
在2004年雅典奧運會上，埃德利巴以微差敗給日本選手野口瑞希，她說：“我沒有任何的壓力，我已經將雅典奧運會上的陰影拋諸腦後，我現在全心全意為北京奧運會冠軍奮鬥。”
許多運動員在戰亂中死亡
埃德利巴在肯雅監獄擔任接線員工作，但她有足夠的時間進行訓練。然而，肯雅國內時局動亂，很多長跑運動員都因此而死亡。
她說：“這是件很傷心的事，雖然我的親人朋友沒有1個受傷。但因為時局混亂，我已經一週沒有進行訓練了。外面的戰亂使我飽受折磨。我找不到可以訓練的地方。但是我會盡全力訓練，以達到我自己定下的目標。”
一名從1998年開始在肯雅訓練長跑的運動員說，戰亂已經嚴重影響了肯雅整個奧運代表團的訓練，特別是世界著名男子馬拉松選手勒伊和萬吉魯。
不能奪冠便是徹底失敗
埃德利巴在監獄上班的時間裡，擁有很多訓練跑步的時間。
她說：“我的工作給了我很多訓練的機會，所以我不能令他們失望。如果我不能在北京奧運會上奪得冠軍，便是一次徹底的失敗。”
在肯雅，埃德利巴被名眾暱稱為最棒的凱瑟琳，她統治馬拉松賽場已很多年，並認為自己選擇馬拉松是正確的，一定可以登上奧運會馬拉松頒獎禮的領獎台。
“每一天都是不一樣的。我一定不能空手而歸，我要為我的祖國奪回這枚女子馬拉松金牌。”
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Tesco Walk
THE Tesco Walk For Life, to raise funds for the National Cancer Council (Makna), will be held at Taman Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
The event is an initiative by Tesco Malaysia to support Makna's efforts in research on cancer. It is the second time Tesco Malaysia is organising such a fund-raising programme; the first was held in Penang where about 2,000 people took part.
It raised about RM45,000 for the Tesco Makna Cancer Research Fund for Life.
Tesco Malaysia chief executive officer Chris Bush said they would like everyone to take part in the event on Sunday.
“Some will do so for a personal reason; some people may be cancer survivors while others may take part in memory of, or to celebrate the lives of loved ones affected by cancer. This is an excellent opportunity to create awareness about cancer and to do something about it,'' he said.
Participants can walk, jog or run the 5km distance. Participants are encouraged to help raise the much-needed funds through a sponsorship card.
Each participant, who raises a minimum of RM50, will receive a special mystery gift from Tesco.
“We hope people of all ages and back-grounds will join us and inspire each other to complete the 5km course by walking, and having fun. Wear a fancy dress if you like but also wear the special tags to say who you are participating to capture the spirit of the ‘Walk for Life’,'' added Bush.
Registration forms are available at Tesco hypermarkets in the Klang Valley.
PACM Breakfast 10km Fun Run
starting at Bukit Aman car park on Sunday 17 August, 7:00 a.m. The purpose is to enable members to have the opportunity to run together and getting to know other members. Entry Fee: Member RM3.00; Public RM5.00. Register with (a) Area Group Leader, or (b) Every Sunday morning at Bukit Aman car park, or (c) On event day. A light breakfast is available at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Registration opens for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2008!
07 December 2008
Early Bird registration begins for the seventh edition of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon - Singapore's premier running event and one of Asia's top marathon.
Organisers urge all interested to take the first step and register early for the running event of the year.
Click here to register now.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Start saving for your future
SET aside some money for yourself first when you get your pay cheque, that is the advice given by a chartered financial consultant so that you can retire as a millionaire.
K.H. Tan said the idea of “paying yourself first” was good and should start early in one's working life.
“Paying yourself first means before you settle the bills or spoil yourself on designer coffees, you set money aside for yourself. Now this isn't cash to splurge but cash to save for the future,” he said.
Tan, 38, added that many young executives who had attended his financial seminars felt it difficult to set money aside for themselves.
“Salary adjustments, increments and bonuses are earned. No matter how much you earn, you must force yourself to set aside an amount for retirement. If you don't do it, nobody else will,” he said at his recent I Can Be a Millionaire seminar.
However, Tan said: “Human nature makes it difficult as people think they don't have enough to pay themselves first because there's always something to spend the annual salary increase on.
“We advice many to start on a small sum instead of a ambitious sum.
“As income grows, increase the savings and to make the pay your self first effective, the process has to be automatic. Apply for an automatic bank transfer to take effect each time your income is credited to your account,” he added.
Tan's business partner P. Utama Raj strongly believes in the pay yourself idea and suggest that young executives request their employers transfer a fixed percentage of their income from their monthly pay to an investment portfolio.
“By doing so, the process becomes automatic and it makes it easier to hit that million ringgit mark due to the consistent monthly deposits and power of compounding interest,” he said.
Raj, 35, added that young executives must avoid incurring credit- card debts and spend wisely.
“One good approach to spend wisely is to use cash whenever possible.
“Being discipline does not mean a lack of a social life or depriving oneself of every shopping urge.
“We must keep our spending habits within reason thus exercising delayed gratification,” he said.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
In supporting of Creating a meaningful day out for under-privilege children.
Make it a meaningful day for 800 under-privileged children from selected homes.
For each participation, Kenny Rogers ROASTERS will bring in one under-privilege child to join in.
~ Date: Saturday, 5 July 2008
~ Time: 8.00am
~ Venue: Desa WaterPark, Kuala Lumpur.
~ Participants are required to run a designated route with a cone containing an egg. If the egg drops, the participants are discontinued from the race.
~ The race is open to all participants aged 7 & above.
~ For more details, please download the entry form now!
Run to bring smiles to kids
PEALS of laughter filled the air as 80 children from Sunbeams home welcomed the team from Kenny Rogers Roasters into their home.
The home is one of several that will take part in the Roasters Chicken Run on July 5.
“For the past three years, we have organised a charity run called the Roasters Chicken Run and succeeded in raising more than RM100,000 that benefited Tabung Kebajikan Pesakit HUKM, the Paediatric Unit HUKM (Oncology) and Unit Tutur, a centre that helps deaf children,” said Berjaya Roasters (M) Sdn Bhd general manager Lee Siew Weng.
“This year, we want to continue to contribute to young children in need, so with the help of the public who take part in the run, we will have the opportunity to gather as many as 800 children to join in the Roasters Chicken Run for a splashing good day,” he added.
Yayasan Sunbeams Home was founded in 1995 by Pastor Alvin and Lucy Tan to care and provide for orphaned, abused and neglected children.
Since then, it has expanded and now cares for senior citizens and the disabled, too.
The founders have also implemented the Youth Work project, under which they take in youths who are not schooling to keep them out of trouble, as well as children’s day care services, which is extended to lower-income single parents and families.
The home spends an average of RM60,000 a month on provisions, essential home items and education.
“We are always glad when an organisation comes forward to lend a hand.
“We try to provide all the children with a normal upbringing whereby they receive a proper education and have a clean place to live,” said Alvin.
With every entry received, Kenny Rogers Roasters will bring a child to attend the run and enjoy a splashing good day.
Forms are available at all Kenny Rogers Roasters restaurants, or download it from http://www.krr.com.my/.
Remember, with more entries, there will more children with smiles!
The Roasters Chicken Run 2008 will be held at Desa Water Park on July 5, starting at 8am.
The run will cover the area surrounding the park.
Participants can definitely look forward to a splashing good time with family and friends, too.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Healthier Lifestyle With Jacob's Walk Of Life 2008
Jacob's Walk of Life is back, this time with a spanking-brand new purpose. Themed 'Healthy Living, Healthier Future', the 2008 edition of this annual event is set to improve your lifestyle with the idea that change, no matter how small will play a big impact over time. Our campaign will culminate in a public walk at Taman Pertanian Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam, Shah Alam on July 6 2008 and is expected to attract close to 5,000 participants.
Jacob’s Walk of Life 2008 will be supported by co-sponsors Fitness First, Anlene, Spritzer, Protex Antibacterial Wash, Mizuno and venue sponsor Taman Pertanian Seri Cahaya in Shah Alam. This event is made for the family so bring along everyone you know and together, join in the fun. That's not all - meet Fara Fauzana, Faizal Ismail, Jack Lim and Gan Mei Yan who will all be there to get themselves sweating for a healthy cause. Malaysian Idol's Dina will also be there to entertain you with her power pack vocals as a big thank you for helping create a healthier Malaysia.
Don't miss out on the fun. Book your place now and sample a spread of the goodness of Jacob's wholesome biscuits. We're excited and we can't wait. See you there, Malaysia!
Date : 6 July 2008 (Sunday)
Venue : Taman Pertanian Malaysia, Bukit CahayaSeri Alam, Shah Alam
Link : http://www.jacobs.com.my/
AVON WALK
AVON Cosmetics Malaysia will be joining over 50 countries in the fourth annual Avon Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer (WAWBC).
The walk is a worldwide series of events that will mobilise thousands of people in a shared commitment to end breast cancer and break barriers to quality care.
Although Avon Cosmetics Malaysia has conducted various fundraising events in conjunction with the previous WAWBC, this is the first time it will be holding the Avon Walk in Malaysia.
Reebok is the official footwear and apparel sponsor for the 2008 Avon Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer event.
“As part of Avon’s Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer programme, WAWBC aims to raise funds and create awareness for the breast cancer cause,” said Avon Malaysia head of marketing Sahara Noon at a press conference on the event recently.
Avon Walk is scheduled to be held at Dataran Merdeka on Aug 10.
The non-competitive but fun and meaningful walk is open to the public at a minimum fee of RM20 per entry.
Besides receiving an exclusive Reebok T-shirt worth RM90 and an Avon goodie bag worth RM50, participants can also look forward to a lot of activities, games and entertainment by celebrities.
To add meaning to the event, the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will also extend complimentary health screening to the public during the event.
“Breast cancer is not just women’s issue, as every man has either a mother, wife, sister, daughter or friend; and there is no way of telling the effects this devastating disease will have on him,” said Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, the spokeman for event during the press conference.
“So, I hope to play my role in maximising awareness on the early detection of breast cancer,” he added.
Reebok will “activate” the walk by offering its Spring-Summer 2008 “Pink Ribbon Collection” products at 35 Reebok retail outlets in Malaysia from July 1.
These products include exclusive footwear, apparel, and accessories.
All nett proceeds will be channeled to Pride Foundation (Pink Ribbon Deeds).
Pride is a charity body that aims to enhance awareness effort and improve accessibility to treatments and care of breast cancer at all levels of society.
Entry forms to the charity walk will be available at all Avon Beauty Boutiques in the Klang Valley, Reebok retail outlets and Pride headquarters starting July 1.
For details, call the Avon Head Office at 03-7965 7100
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Raising funds for marathon
The state govern-ment is collecting funds for the Pe-nang Bridge marathon as it is confident that it will get the nod from Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd (PBSB) to run the event.
State Tourism, Culture, Arts and Heritage Committee chairman Danny Law Heng Kiang said he did not foresee any reason for PBSB to stop the state from taking over the event.
“The Public Works Department (JKR) and the Tourism Ministry have agreed with us and we are currently waiting for PBSB to give us the green light,” he said.
Law was speaking at a press conference to announce A Cultural Charity Night with Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas.
The dinner will be held in conjunction with Abdul Rahman's birthday at at Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) in Relau at 7.30pm on July 9.
He said the function was to raise funds for the TYT Disaster Relief Fund, charity organisations, the 6th International Dragon Boat Federation Club Crew World Championship, which the state was hosting from July 31 to Aug 4, and the Penang Bridge marathon.
Those keen to buy the RM30 tickets can contact Lina at 04-6505136, DAP headquarter at 04-2288482 or Jeffery from PISA at 04-6451934.
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