Pacesetters Putrajaya Breakfast Run

Raymond action in Putrajaya Breakfast Run

NACSCOM Charity Jogathon Photos

NACSCOM Charity Jogathon

I suppose to be lone ranger and running in Kuantan Beach now but the organiser postponed the event again to 27th Oct 2007, Saturday??? sure or not?

Not going to Ktn, so got chance to participate in local run again, which i actually preferred to, a bit tired after continuous 3 half M together.. can take a rest for shortest distance. Why not?

Now start headache with local events, too many events for today. NACSCOM, Larian Setia, Larian Kajang, Putrajaya Breakfast run, Watson Charity Walk. In order to save the time because TH have class today, then we decided to register for NACSCOM. Actually, we register for Watson as well ( we might proceed with this event if NACSCOM can finish earlier).

We reach Padang Timur very early, i think 6.35am..not many people there, take an illegal parking at roadside..luckily no summon..tq MPPJ. Instead of we having our warming up session, we have been invited by one of the senior citizen from the organiser to help them to organise the tables and chairs.. no problem lar, we still young mar.. many runners also give their helping hand when the goodies bags lorry arrived...like chan, suriati etc.. very kam tung that time.. Malaysia boleh..

After completed the work, we have warming out session at the Padang, alamak, that time already 7.10, most likely his event going to delay again. My past experience told me that it will have warming/aerobic and speech session before starting of the event. But now they still busy with the registration. TH, good luck to you liao, definately you are going to late and i dont think we can like "hong pai ah ku" going for the 2nd show liao (i mean Watson Walk).

Wah,it start very late.. i not sure what is the actual time because my watch already set to chronograph mode, it could be 8.15am. I did a very paiser mistake, i forgot to press start on my watch and only aware it at the mid way...sigh....Thank you Ronnie for help me to record the time.

Vary kan chung at the begining,the elite runners standing at front look very serious,look like the 15 medals really difficult to grab this time. I am TH about at the position of 11th or 12th after the starting..after the first turning, i manage to move forward to position no.9 or 10, during the down hill and 2nd turning..i manage to cut another two runners..I just keep my pace closer to the runner at front, i think that is 150-200m apart within us. Continue my pace until reach the junction to the Padang Timur, quite confuse here and got to slow down, not really know the exact direction. I point my hand left or right, but nobody really show me the direction. Luckily that is one policemen point me to the finishing point. At first i am very curios until i saw Ronnie standing at the finishing point.. wah, quickly speedy up and complete the race. I finish race at 19:39 at 7th position . After i registered my name and collected the medal, TH also reach the end point.. Wah..19:52 at 8th placing. our fren. improved again. Luckily i wear my new shoes thank to my leg all ok, otherwise i might loss to him this time.

p/s :

Raymond participate in Putrajaya Breakfast 5Km today, good news is that he knee ok after the run.

Next Event : Larian Merdeka, Taman Tasik Permaisuri

NACSCOM Charity Jogathon Result

Date : 19th August 2007
Distance : 5Km
Venue : Padang Timur, PJ

Results

Men Category E (18-49 years old)

1) Tan Kean Peng : 19:39 (7th)
2) Lee Tiong Hoo : 19:52 (8th)

More sponsors for run

Source from The STAR


MORE sponsors have come forward to show their support for the Merdeka Subang 10km Run to be held at the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) Sports Complex on Aug 26.

The sponsors have offered to contribute in cash and kind. Nestle breakfast cereal will be conducting product sampling for participants just like last year.

Brand assistant Wan Aznida Wan Azhar said a sampling van would be parked at the venue where runners can sample healthy cups of two cereal varieties – the Fitnesse & Fruit and original Fitnesse Whole Wheat Low Fat.

Malaya Optical is giving away RM150 worth of vouchers for each participant. The vouchers can be used to redeem the optical eyewear from its five outlets.

Malaya Optical director Ryan Ho said the run commemorates the 50th year of Merdeka.

“Participants can choose from a big range of brand names and designs, from our outlets at Uptown Damansara Utama, SS15 Subang Jaya, Jalan Tun HS Lee Kuala Lumpur, PJ State, and Low Yat Plaza,” said Ho.

Herbal drink Wong Lo Kat will be given away to take the heat off runners on that day.

Its general manager Ricky Tan said the drink originated from China and contained natural ingredients and was launched in Malaysia last October.

“Participants will find the canned drink inside their goodie bag. It is a halal drink and we are licensed to produce it for both the local and export markets,” said Tan.

California Fitness is giving away six months of free memberships to the winners from each category aged 18 and above.

“We’ll also be giving away free seven-day passes to all participants,” said marketing manager Alicia Kok.

GBA Corporation is having two of its brands Nature Valley and Fishermen’s Friend for this year’s run.

Product executive Vivienne Chan said Nature Valley catered to people on the go and those who lead an active lifestyle.

“It’s a healthy snackbar with no cholesterol and low in fat,” said Chan.

Marketing assistant Anushia Shanmugaraj said Fishermen’s Friend had been supportive of the run for the past few years and this time, they are sponsoring some 10,000 packets of the lozenges.

Permanis Sandilands is giving out 10,000 cans of Sting energy drink that will be placed inside the participants’ goodie bags.

“It’s a energy booster for one to stay alert, which marathon runners would need. It’s about a year old in the market and it’s being introduced at this run for the first time,” said brand manager Santharuban.

Biocare said its support for the run came in the form of its bottled beverage that was a natural and organic, imported from Italy.

“We are sponsoring about 1,200 full-size bottles to be placed in the goody bags,” said its chief executive officer Kelvin G. Simon.

Frontier Food Marketing is making its second time appearance at the run through its brand Coco this year and Gardenia will give out vouchers on that day to participants to redeem breakfast products from its Twiggies Wagon.

The sponsors handed their sponsorship pledges to MPSJ councillor Lee You Hin.

The Merdeka SJ 10km Run is organised by The Star, MPSJ, and Selangor Amateur Athletics Association (SAAA).

The Run has 12 categories – 10km men’s and women’s open (18 years and above), 7km men’s junior veteran (40 years to below 50 years) and men’s senior veteran (50 years and above), women’s veteran (35 years and above), boys’ and girls’ (13 years to below 18 years), men’s and women’s special (wheelchair participants only), 5km men’s and women’s special (non-wheelchair participants only) and a 3km Fun Run (adults and children).

Entry fee is RM10 for each participant (including Fun Run) and RM5 for school children.

Meanwhile, it is free for participants in the men’s and women’s special category as well as children below six years for the Fun Run category.

Entry forms are available at the MPSJ in Subang Jaya and The Star in Petaling Jaya; they can also be downloaded from the websites thestar.com.my/subangjaya and www.mpsj.gov.my

Kuantan Beach Run - Postponed Again

Pemakluman Kepada Semua Yang Terlibat Dengan Larian Pantai,
Larian Pantai Akan Ditunda Pada 27 Oktober 2007.
Sebarang Masalah Dan Kesulitan Amatlah Dikesali.

Larian Merdeka Seri Setia

Date : 19 Aug 2007
Time : 7.00am
Distance : 7KM, 5KM & 2KM
Venue : Padang SS5C, Kelana Jaya

Merdeka run to raise funds

source from The STAR

COMMUNITY service is tops on the list of the upcoming Kajang Merdeka Run. 
The fun run on Aug 19 is aimed at raising funds to buy an ambulance for St John's Ambulance Malaysia to serve the Hulu Langat District. A fully equipped ambulance costs RM165,000. 

The Rotary Club of Kajang is working with the Kajang Municipal Council, St John's Ambulance and the Selangor Amateur Athletics Association on the project. 
Council president Datuk Hasan Nawawi Abd Rahman will flag off the run at 7.30am at the Kajang Stadium. Runners will follow routes mapped out through the town area, Sungai Jelok, Kajang Perdana, Saujana Prima, Saujana Impian and Sungai Kantan. 

"We have categories for Youth (13 to 18 years; 7km run), Adult (18 to 45 for women and 18 to 50 for men; 10km run) and Veteran (above 45 for women and above 50 for men; 10km run). 

"Also included is a category for the best display of patriotism so runners are encouraged to come creatively dressed with headgear, scarves or sports attire reflecting the Merdeka spirit," organising chairman K. N. Sadashivan told a recent press conference. 

He said the Rotary Club of Kajang hoped to raise RM200,000 from the run. The sum leftover from the ambulance purchase will be used for other community service projects like buying water filters for schools in the district.  

Club president Rajasegaran Thevaraj also encouraged Kajang folk to participate in the inaugural run in the spirit of Merdeka. 

Cash prizes totalling RM14,760 are being offered.  

Registration is from 1pm to 9pm at Lower Ground Floor of Plaza Metro Kajang

Watsons Charity Walk

Date : 19 August 2007
Time : 7.30am
Distance : 3KM
Venue : Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Tapak B

Kuantan Beach Run

Pemakluman Kepada Semua Yang Terlibat Dengan Larian Pantai,
Larian Pantai Akan Ditunda Pada 21 Oktober 2007.
Sebarang Masalah Dan Kesulitan Amatlah Dikesali.

Sample medal for 3rd Pacemakers Anniversay Run 2007

on behalf of PM1























Aboved picture is der sample medal for der 3rd Pacemakers Anniversary Run. From der moment when I look at it, hold it n feel it. I feel so touch wit myself, [insert tear drop heavily from my eye here] cause I have der previlage to design my very own medal for this anniversary run. Der medal size come wit 3 inch diameter & 3mm thick. Bigger size than our PBM medal & our medal color will be in silver, not der gold (sample only). Der medal will be ready by end of august, are u feeling in der heat now? 6 more week to go nia!! [insert very kan zheong liao].

brought 2u by pm1

PJ Half Photos

PJ Half 2007

Date : 12/8/2007
Time : 6:30am

My 3rd attempt for the half marathon run.

There will be only 2 members participate in the half marathon this year, TH and myself. SC did not start for his 10Km sue to muscle injury while Raymond still trouble with knee injuries.

We reach the stadium quite early, 5:50am, as usual, warming up session first, meet saiful there and have short chat. After collect the knee guard from Raymond,i feel more confident for the race.

The race start on time, i have pace with TH for the first 5km, this time our performance is better compare to KOTR, our target is to finished below 1:55.. After 6km, i just continue my own journey while TH just about 100m behind me..My stamina still ok and did not feel any bad signal from my knee. No distance marker for this provide in this event, i have no choice while just try to keep the same pace.

After the u turn at Sbg Airport, i think TH is abt 200m behind me, not bad... seem like sub 2hrs is not much problem already, i feel a bit tired after the ascending slope, few runners overcut me that time, doesn't matter.. i will only try to pia at the last km. Come to the left turn towards Stadium, my timing is 1:47, i am quite confident can make it below 1:53 now, constant pace again. I will kill the jinx now... enter the stadium... last 100m, seem like a lot of runners follow behind, i decide to pia to the finishing point, I make it 1:51;29.at the position of 76th.This 100m pia really make me breathless and i think my condition also make Raymond quite worry.. TQ for the water, i really help a lot.

After a while, TH is pia towards the finishing point, wah, good lar.. new PR he is going to achieve, 1:53:33 (94). managed to shed 6mins. well done.

Next Race : Kuantan Beach Run

PJ Half 2007

Results:

21KM Men Open

1) Tan Kean Peng - 1:51:29 (76th)
2) Lee Tiong Hoo - 1:53:33 (94th)

10KM Men Open


1) Chua Sang Cheng - DNS

PJ Half - 3rd attempt

1st attempt - Year 2005 - 2:16 - my 1st half-marathon run, missed the certificate.

2nd attempt - Year 2006 - 2:17 - running with flu and cough... missed the certificate again.

3rd attempt - Year 2007 - knee injury still not recover. Can i break the jinx??? I do not want to have the third dissapointment.. I must do it.

偶尔倦透倦极或会说负累
每每念到是热爱却伴聚
欢呼声时常冲击我 教我踏步不畏惧
纵有困难 亦要拼命追

Larian Merdeka

1.5KM Fun Walk

Participants :

1) SC Chua
2) KK Ong
3) Joey
4) TH Lee
5) CY Chua
6) PL Phuah
7) KP Tan

Klang Pacer 12K Finisher Medal

Nothing is Impossible and Impossible is Nothing

ADIDAS SPIRIT....Salute....

Kenyans dominate road marathon

source from THE STAR

Kenyan long-distance runners dominated the 2007 Adidas NPE King of the Road Marathon yesterday, which started and ended at the Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall in Bandar Sunway here.

Their male and female runners grabbed the top three positions of the newly-introduced 21km Open category.

In the previous year, the events were for the 10km, 7km and 5km categories only.

Works Minister Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu flagged off about 8,000 participants at the elevated New Pantai Expressway (NPE) in front of the mall.

In the men's open category, Geoffery Kipitoh, 21, clocked 1'00:03 and beat his compatriot Phillip Kipfoo, who came to the finishing line 12 seconds later while Felix Marube finished third in 1'00:56.

“I'm happy to win my first race in Malaysia. Previously, I participated in four competitions in Malaysia. I was the runner-up in the Ipoh Marathon, fourth in the Penang Bridge Run and fifth at the Seimens Run,” said Kipitoh, who became a long-distance runner at the age of 18.

Kipitoh received RM3,000 for his effort with Kipfoo and Marube receiving RM2,500 and RM2,000 respectively.

In the women's Open category, Frida Chepkite Ladepa won the race in 1'12:56.

Ladepa walked away with RM3,000 for her victory while compatriot Kigen Carolline, who clocked 1'17:07 and Rael Jeptoomaren (1'19:36) collected RM2,500 and RM2,000 respectively

KOTR Photos

Adidas King of The Road

Date : 5th Aug 2007
Time : 6:45am
Venue : Bandar Sunway

It is quite sad event for KP&Geng,out of 5 members... 1 did not participate while the other 3 down with injuries.. Raymond cant finished the race after knee injured.. TH struggling with food poisoining ( dont know vomit how many times during the races ) while myself, i already decided not to push myself too hard because of my ligament injured and i also know that that is no way for me to finished below 1:45 with this type of condition. My target is to finish below 2hrs and get the medal. I prefer no to extent my ligament injuries and rather to perform better during next week PJ Half.

The race starting on time, it is better compared to my last 2 previous runs, which have horrible staring that is Melaka Half and KL 10K... I starting my pace with TH side by side while SC just in front of us... our fren still cant change his habit with sprinting from the starting line... when we finished the first 3 km... Ferdinand just in front of me... haha, quite good result for his maiden half m... by leading me all the way until the last 1KM.. he can win me if not because of SC. Doesnt matter, we are going to continue on PJ Half.

After 5km, i finished with 25:48, about 3 mins late compared to the last 2 races..TH start struggling with his stomach pain again and slow down.. then i just pace with SC.. as usual our fren dont like to pace with me during the race which he always thought that i will give him pressure..so i just move forward.. After a while, I saw Chris just beside me... so look for new pacer again...

I finished my 11km at 57mins, 4 minutes slow liao.. my ligament starting to give me warning... my goodness another 10km to go... after a while, opposite the road, pass by SC, TH, CY and Uncle Ong. SC still in ok conditions but TH look quite pale.. CY give me a bit surprise result at the first 9km run... quite close to TH. my ligament pain starting worse even i wear the knee support.. i have no choice but just to slow down, i think by that time my timing for 1km is about 6min or could be more than 6min.

Hahaha, this type of condition, can foresee for another struggling run again..the distance between myself and Ferd. also increase to 150 or 200m.. after KM19, Choi come to pace with me..so i just decided to pace with him until the finishing points.. Suddenly when move to the cut and cover tunnel... SC just quickly pass both of us.. Wah, kan chung liao... i told CHoi, that is my geng... so must pia with him liao..by this time, i really cannot care for ligament pain or whatever liao... finish the race and beat SC first ( bro.. sorry ar, cannot give water first... i still want to maintain my 21km postion lar.. your performance are quite consistent now.. carry on.)
Pai ser, beat u 10sec nia.

TH also perform his ending pia spirit...well done...struggling with no regret after got the medal. Uncle Ong going back with medal and position.. CY puncit after 10KM, managed to complete in 2:24 for his maiden Half M while PL, thank god.. u didnt get loss and managed to complete the race.. dont complaint with ur breathless for last 100m... by the time when u saw ur handsome photo from Mr Tey, everything is worth.

Raymond, down with knee injury... take care and get well soon.

Next Race : PJ Half - 12 Aug 2007

Adidas King of The Road Result

Men Open (21KM)

1) Tan Kean Peng - 1:46:10
2) Chua Sang Cheng - 1:46:23
3) Lee Tiong Hoo - 1:56:44
4) Chua Chin Yeong - 2:24
5) Phuah Phuay Leong - 2:42
6) Raymond - DNF


Men Veteran (21KM)

1) Wan Chee Seng - 2:05

Men Senior Veteran (21KM)

1) Ong Eng Chong - 2:15

Men Open (10KM)

1) Sim Eng Guan - 1:33
2) Fan Weng Chong - DNS

Women Open (10KM)

1) Christine - 1:25
2) Siti Aishah - 1:33
3) Farana - 1:33

Special t-shirts to be given to runners

Take part in charity run for heart patients

DO your part to raise RM50,000 in a charity run, Larian Kardio, organised by University Malaya Medical Centre for needy heart patients
All contributions for the 5.5 km run will be exempted from tax.

With the objectives of raising funds, as well as creating an awareness on cardiovascular diseases, the event will take place at the varsity grounds on Sept 2.

Larian Kardio and Health Awareness Fair 2007 chairman Associate Prof Dr Haizal Haron Kamar appealed to corporations and the public to take part to create an awareness on heart diseases.

“Malaysians need to realise that regular exercise, healthy food, a balanced diet and no smoking can reduce the risk of a heart disease,” he said.

With a health awareness fair taking place on that day, an exhibition on cardiovascular diseases will be showcased.

There will be free health screening, primer and hands-on demo on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid and a blood donation drive.

Dr Haizal said 2,000 participants are expected to join the run and another 10,000 visitors are expected to visit the fair.

Registration fee is RM15 for the public and RM10 for students.

Companies are welcomed to take part in the team event category at RM5,000 per five-member team.

For details, call the run secretariat at 03-80756000 or email to lariankardio@gmail.com. Alternatively, log on to www.ummc.edu.my or www.lariankardio.blogspot.com.

Loyal sponsors step in again

source from THE STAR


PARTICIPANTS at this year’s PJ Half Marathon are in for a treat as sponsors have come out in full force to support the event to be held at the Petaling Jaya Stadium in Kelana Jaya on Aug 12,

Loyal sponsors Milo, Sports Toto, Reebok, 100 Plus and California Fitness are committed towards making the event, held in conjunction with Merdeka celebrations, a memorable one. There will be a lot of goodies for the participants.

Nestle Products communication channels and events department sampling manager Peggy Leong said they were contributing in cash as well as kind to the PJ Half Marathon, considered as the oldest road race in the country.

“We have seen the event grow into a major event in the country that attracts participants from all walks of life,” said Leong.

100 Plus has also been part of the PJ Half Marathon for almost a decade and they don’t have any qualms in supporting event this year.

F&N Coca-Cola regional special event and sponsorship manager Muhammad Fauzi Ahmad said residents in the Klang Valley look forward to the event.

RSH Malaysia, the distributors of the Reebok brand in Malaysia, have lined up a fashion show to entertain participants.

RSH Malaysia advertising and promotions manager Jay Mee Chuah said they were contributing cash, shoes and apparel as prizes.

“The fitness training team will also lead the warm up and warm down sessions,” said Chuah.

Sports Toto have been loyal supporters of the PJ Half Marathon and will contribute prizes for the lucky draw.

Sports Toto public affairs manager Emily Tan said the PJ Half Marathon was a healthy activity participated by people from all walks of life.

California Fitness is supporting the event for the second consecutive year.

Marketing manager Alicia Kok said they had received encouraging feedback from participants.

”Our participation as a sponsor was also to create awareness of a healthy lifestyle,” said Kok.

Malta has also come on board as a main sponsor for the 23rd edition of the PJ Half Marathon.

Guinness Anchor senior brand manager Lim Ju Lee said Malta was a brand promoting active lifestyles.

“It is only natural to be part of an event like this,” said Lim.

The PJ Half Marathon is organised by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), the Selangor Amateur Athletic Association and The Star.

The PJ Half Marathon’s 21km run has three categories – men’s open (18 years and open), men’s veteran (40 years and above) and women’s (18 years and above).

The 10km run has five categories – men’s (18 years and above), men’s veteran (40 years and above), boys (13 to below 18 years), girls (13 to below 18 years) and women’s (18 years and above).

The five categories for the 5km run are the men’s veteran (40 to below 50 years), men’s senior veteran (50 years and above), women’s veteran (35 years and above), men’s special (wheelchair participants) and women’s special (wheelchair participants).

There is also a 5km team event with each team consisting of three participants, and a 3km fun run for families.

Besides the main sponsors, the organising committee, headed by Datuk Wong Sai Hou, has also convinced other sponsors to contribute in kind to make the PJ Half Marathon a bigger event.

The sponsors include Rohto-Mentholatum, KFC Holdings, BioCare Solutions, Nestle Breakfast Cereals, Sangla Foods, Peakvision, Nikko Hotel, Berjaya Starbucks, Frontier Food marketing; GBA Corporation, Gardenia Bakeries, Star Cruises and Southern Lion.

KUANTAN-TC RUN

Date : 21st Oct 2007
Time : 7:15am
Venue : Teluk Chempedak Beach, Kuantan
Note : Finishing Medals will be awarded to the first 500 runners for all categories within a qualifying time of 1½ hour