Bhp Orange Run 2009

“BE prepared. Have fun, and run!”

So urged Pacesetters Athletic Club Malaysia president Rustam Affandi Zaihan to those taking part
in the annual Orange Run quarter marathon.

As a club that promotes running, Rustam sees the Orange Run as a great event for members of the
public.

Around 500 out of 1,800 members of Pacesetters are set to join the run.

“The Orange Run is definitely one of those look-forward events in the Pacesetters’ calendar. It’s a
good event for the community to join,” he said.

“It’s also an opportunity for those busy bees to start bonding with their loved ones, or just join
for the love of running.”

He said one should view the run more as a friendly outing rather than a competition. “The event’s
purpose is to promote healthy living.

We want participants to enjoy living the healthy life.

“When you start exercising, it makes you feel good about yourself. It’s for your own pleasure to
stay healthy.”

Rustam also advised runners to prepare themselves well.

“You need to be physically ready. You have to build up your stamina.

“For those who have never trained before, I’d suggest they walk briskly before moving on to jogging as this will help to build stamina. Runners have to be disciplined, they should never force hemselves,” said Rustam, who jogs every morning.

The Orange Run will be held at The Curve Mutiara Damansara’s piazza on April 12. This fourth edition of the quarter-marathon is organised by Boustead Petroleum Sdn Bhd.

Entry forms are available at the following BHPetrol stations: BHPetrol Mutiara Damansara,
BHPetrol TTDI, BHPetrol Damansara Utama, BHPetrol Damansara Jaya, BHPetrol Sg Kayu Ara, BHPetrol SS2 and BHPetrol Bandar Sri Damansara (Kepong/ Batu Caves bound).

Those interested can also get the forms in Malay Mail, On The Road magazine and on the BHPetrol
website.

Participants are urged to submit the completed forms on March 28-29 and April 4-5 at the seven
participating BHPetrol outlets, and they can then get tag numbers on the spot.

More details can be found at the BHPetrol’s website www.bhpetrol. com.my or by calling the BHPetrol Customer Service Centre on 1-800-18-8888.

Training

Date : 25/3/2009
Distance : 4 laps
Timing : 35:50
Venue : DJ

Volunteer's Required for BHP Orange Run

From Pacesetters Athletic Club

The Club will be involved in the coming ORANGE RUN on 12th April 2009as technical Support and we will be manning the route and timing for the topfinishers.
As such, we are looking for volunteers as road marshal and timersat the finishing point.
If you interested or keen to join in the event atmosphere, please email orsms to our EXCO, Miss Tan Pek Moi [contact as below] giving your contactnumber.
As the event is round the corner, would greatly appreciate if you can respond latest by 29th March 2009 to:

Miss Tan Pek Moi
email: pm1288@gmail.com
mobile # 012 234 3575

BRIEFING & ENTITLEMENT
Briefing will be on
- 11th April 2009 @ 4.00pm - The Curve [beside VW showroom]

As part of our appreciation for your efforts, you can look forward toreceiving:

- Entitled to receive only one official volunteer t-shirt.

- Breakfast on event day only for volunteers’ station outside the venue area.

- A token allowance will be paid.

Thank you
Rustam Zaihan

Penang Earth Day Run 2009

Date : 19 April 2009
Time : 7:30am
Venue : Sunshine Square, Bayan Baru
Distance : 10KM
Website (entry form) : http://www.daptanjong.org/wp-content/store/Entry_Form.pdf

Training

Date : 23/3/09
Distance : 5 Laps
Time : 44:55
Venue : DJ

SCKLM on Facebook!!!

Hi there ,
We’ve set up the official Facebook page for Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009. Do visit the link and join us as a fan to continually receive the latest updates and notifications and also meet up with other fellow runners and fans.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Standard-Chartered-KL-Marathon-2009/57772273717

Thanks
Alina

Training

Date : 21/3/2009
Distance : LGx2 + Carcosa
Timing : 64;24
Venue :DJ

Courier your race kit to your doorsteps

Have you registered for the Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) yet? If you haven't, don't get left behind! Register now to receive an early bird discount of 10% and enjoy our new PBIM courier service!
That's right, you can choose to have your race kits inclusive of the event t-shirt, timing chip, running bib and sponsored goodies delivered right to your doorsteps!The PBIM race kit would be couriered out 3 weeks in advance before the race day and is charged an amount of RM10. No more hassle of waiting in line with some tens of thousands of other participants and no more last minute dash to the collection venue. Make the smart choice and let the decision you make be a convenient one for you. Register now for PBIM 2009!

Adidas Post Season Sale

Komtar Tower Run

Date : 31 May 2009
Time : 6:00am
Venue : Foyer, Lebuh Teck Soon, Komtar
Website : http://www.komtartowerrun.com.my/

Training

Date : 20/3/2009
Distance : 5 Laps
Time : 44:52
Venue : DJ

Tougher Orange Run

THE highly-anticipated annual quarter-marathon, organised by Boustead Petroleum Sdn Bhd will be making its fourth appearance come April 12.

BHPetrol managing director Tan Kim Thiam is expecting at least 3,000 Malaysians to take part in this year’s edition of the Orange Run.

“We have extended the race length from 9.8km in the previous years to 11km,” said Tan. “Although it will be much tougher, I’m sure many people will enjoy the challenge.”

Runners will be flagged off at The Curve Mutiara Damansara’s piazza. The quarter-marathon is open to all Malaysians above the age of 13.

This year, BHPetrol has introduced a much convenient method of registration.

On particular dates, registrants can submit their entry forms at selected BHPetrol stations, where they will be handed their tag numbers on the spot.

“After that, all the contestants have to do is present themselves on the day of the competition and they are good to go,” said Tan.Tan also assured members of the public that they can expect plenty of fun for families, as the event will be loaded with food stalls, games and giveaways.

“Participants and their family members will even be treated to free nasi lemak and teh tarik,” said Tan.

Entry forms for The Orange Run ‘09 are now available at BHPetrol stations, at the BHPetrol website, Malay Mail and On The Road magazine.

Though it is free to join, participants are encouraged to enrol early as the race is limited to the first 3,000 entries.

The BHPetrol Customer Service Centre can be reached at 1-800-18-8888 for enquiries.

Additional details can be found at www.bhpetrol.com.my

Training

Date : 18/3/2009
Time : 5 Laps
Timing : 45:23
Venue : DJ

Bangkok Triathlon 2009

Bangkok Triathlon 2009 Bangkok Duathlon 2009
Swimming 1.5km or Riding 40 km and Running 10 km
All benefits will go to Rajpracha Samasai Foundation to help children of HIV victims.

Training

Date : 16/3/2009
Distance : 5 Laps
Timing : 44:53
Venue : DJ

Training

Date : 15/3/2009
Distance : 4 laps
Timing : 51:49
Venue : LG

NB Klang Pacer 1/2 Marathon

STANDARD CHARTERED KL MARATHON OPENS REGISTRATION!

Kuala Lumpur, 13 March 2009 – Ready! Set! Go! Registration for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 is now open to all Malaysians and runners across the world who have set their eyes on the RM350,000 total prize money allocated for the biggest and most rewarding international race to ever hit the country.


In conjunction with the launch of the official website today, running enthusiasts can now check out more information and officially enrol themselves in the marathon through several convenient and widely available channels. You could either register online at www.kl-marathon.com or pay in person at Standard Chartered Bank branches within the Klang Valley (soon to be nationwide), MSIG Insurance branches in the Klang Valley, and at the offices of the Malaysia Amateur Athletic Union and Federal Territory Amateur Athletic Association. .

The Malaysian public today had the opportunity to sign up at strategically-located registration counters within the Bukit Bintang vicinity. “We want to make it as easy as possible for people to sign up. In the coming weeks, registration will also be made available alongside fun promotional activities at roadshows to be held in the Klang Valley,” said Hemant Dua Director of Octagon Malaysia, the event organizers for the marathon. “We want to get the whole nation excited to run,” he added.

Staying true to its theme “Run Your Race”, you can select your desired category from a wide range comprising the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10KM, Fun Run (5KM), and the Kids Dash in two different age groups - 6 to 9 years old & 10 to 12 years old. Entry is free for this category which, is in line with the Youth and Sports Ministry’s vision of developing an active, healthy and energetic community starting with the youths. Malaysians can also do their bit for charity by choosing to register for ‘Run for a Cause’ to raise funds for one of the five official Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 charities. And if you have your colleagues joining you, opt for the Corporate Challenge where companies can compete as corporate teams while fostering camaderie and team spirit at the same time.

The Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 will undoubtedly put Malaysia on the global running map as international and local runners navigate a route covering beautiful and historical landmarks around the Klang Valley.

Hurry and log on now to register as the early bird period offers a lower registration fee.

The Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 is organised by Octagon, with Standard Chartered Bank as the Title Sponsors and MSIG Insurance Solutions as a Gold Sponsor. The marathon is endorsed by the Youth and Sports Ministry and the Kuala Lumpur City Hall, and sanctioned by the Malaysia Amateur Athletic Union (MAAU), International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).

For more details or to register, please log on to www.kl-marathon.com

In conjunction with the launch of the official website today, running enthusiasts can now check out more information and officially enrol themselves in the marathon through several convenient and widely available channels. You could either register online at www.kl-marathon.com or pay in person at Standard Chartered Bank branches within the Klang Valley (soon to be nationwide), MSIG Insurance branches in the Klang Valley, and at the offices of the Malaysia Amateur Athletic Union and Federal Territory Amateur Athletic Association. .

The Malaysian public today had the opportunity to sign up at strategically-located registration counters within the Bukit Bintang vicinity. “We want to make it as easy as possible for people to sign up. In the coming weeks, registration will also be made available alongside fun promotional activities at roadshows to be held in the Klang Valley,” said Hemant Dua Director of Octagon Malaysia, the event organizers for the marathon. “We want to get the whole nation excited to run,” he added.

Staying true to its theme “Run Your Race”, you can select your desired category from a wide range comprising the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10KM, Fun Run (5KM), and the Kids Dash in two different age groups - 6 to 9 years old & 10 to 12 years old. Entry is free for this category which, is in line with the Youth and Sports Ministry’s vision of developing an active, healthy and energetic community starting with the youths. Malaysians can also do their bit for charity by choosing to register for ‘Run for a Cause’ to raise funds for one of the five official Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 charities. And if you have your colleagues joining you, opt for the Corporate Challenge where companies can compete as corporate teams while fostering camaderie and team spirit at the same time.

The Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 will undoubtedly put Malaysia on the global running map as international and local runners navigate a route covering beautiful and historical landmarks around the Klang Valley.

Hurry and log on now to register as the early bird period offers a lower registration fee.

The Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 is organised by Octagon, with Standard Chartered Bank as the Title Sponsors and MSIG Insurance Solutions as a Gold Sponsor. The marathon is endorsed by the Youth and Sports Ministry and the Kuala Lumpur City Hall, and sanctioned by the Malaysia Amateur Athletic Union (MAAU), International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).

Orange Run 2009

You're Invited: Standard Chartered KL Marathon Opens Registration!!!

Dear Runner

Octagon, a division of CMGRP (M) Sdn. Bhd and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad are pleased to commence the official registration and website for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009, the biggest and most rewarding marathon to hit Malaysia.

To commemorate the start of the registration tomorrow, we are having some activities in KL to kick off the registration. We would like to invite you to come over to Pavilion KL to join in on the festivities. Lucky runners who sign up tomorrow at Pavilion KL will stand a chance to win thumb drives, free registration and a grand prize of 2 VIP Access Passes to attend the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 (great gift for your friends and family).

When ? 10.00am to 1.00pm on 13 March 2009 (Friday)
Where ? Espressamente Illy Café
Lot 310, Level 3, Pavilion KL, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur (facing Bintang Walk)

Or if you’re unable to come over to Pavilion KL, no worries. Just log on to www.kl-marathon.com from tomorrow onwards to register! Also, tomorrow we will be sending you the official press release announcing the start of registration to post on your blog.

If you need more info about what is happening tomorrow, please do not hesitate to contact:

Weber Shandwick Malaysia, at 03-7843 3100, or;

Alina Morais amorais@webershandwick.com (017 323 3078 / 03 7843 3125)
Norhayati Malek nmalek@webershandwick.com (012 713 2770 / 03 7843 3129)
Marc Ng marc5133@yahoo.com (019 3196032)

Thanks
Alina

Standard Chartered KL Marathon

Stay tune.

Registration is slotted to start on Friday.

There is something exciting happening in KL this Friday.

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Jogoya March Promotions

Jogoya's Buffet Pricing
You can find here a list of pricing for different time session when you dine in Jogoya Buffet Restaurant.

All we can say is that the pricing structure that we have here in Jogoya is very much value for your money with the quality and quantity of food we serve.

You won't be able to find such great deal anywhere else. Call us at +603-21421268 to make reservations today!

Alternatively, go to this page to make reservations.

Thank you!

Green Light For MAAU To Hold Marathon

The Sports Commissioner's Office has issued a licence to the Malaysian Amateur Athletics Union (MAAU)to organise the inaugural Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009.

Sports Commsioner Datuk Nik Mahmud Nik Yusuf said the licence was issued on Friday.

"The MAAU and the Federal Territory Amateur Athletics Union (FTAAU) have resolved the dispute on the organising," he told Bernama here today, adding that with the resolution there was no reason to not give permission for the marathon to be held on June 28.

The dispute started when the FTAAU, which is also an affiliate of the MAAU, claimed that the KL International Marathon (KLIM) was the brainchild of the FTAAU since it was introduced in 1984 and the hosting of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon by the national parent body was akin to robbing its right.

MAAU at a meeting chaired by its president Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim with FTAAU on last Tuesday succeeded in finding a solution.Shahidan had said the MAAU would act as the organisers of the championship while the FTAAU would collaborate in terms of giving technical assistance.

MAAU, as the umbrella body for national athletics, hopes the championship that has cash prize money of RM300,000 would attract 12,000 participants from within and outside the country.

-- BERNAMA

Dispute On KL Marathon 2009 Resolved

The dispute on the organising of the inaugural Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 has finally been resolved when the Malaysian Amateur Athletics Union (MAAU) and the Federal Territory Amateur Athletics Union (FTAAU) reached a decision at a meeting on Tuesday.
MAAU president Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said the MAAU would act as the organisers of the championship to be held on June 28 while the FTAAU would collaborate in terms of giving technical assistance.
"Whatever problems that cropped up with the FTAAU have been resolved at the meeting amicably for mutual benefits," he told reporters here Tuesday.
He hoped the inaugural event would attract 12,000 participants from within and outside the country.
Shahidan said the MAAU was now waiting for the licence from the Sports Commissioner's Office and hoped it would be approved immediately because the problem with the FTAAU had been resolved.
The dispute started when the FTAAU, which is also an affiliate of the MAAU, claimed that the KL International Marathon (KLIM) was the brainchild of the FTAAU since it was introduced in 1984 and the hosting of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon by the national parent body was akin to robbing its right.

Laguna Phuket International Marathon 2009

The fourth Laguna Phuket International Marathon 2009 is now exactly 100 days away and it is gearing up to be the biggest, best and most runner friendly ever. In this newsletter we will introduce this year’s event sponsors as well as an announcement of a photo competition with great prizes. We also give you some environmental tips on how you can help minimize the impact of the event on the Phuket environment. We hope you enjoy reading it and look forward to seeing you all in Phuket on 14 June 2009!

Early Bird Registration

The early bird registration period will end on 31 March 2009. Entries at the moment are well above last years’ entries in the same period so that another participation record is expected. The Laguna Phuket hotels are also filling up very quickly so make sure you book your room before it is too late. Room rates start at THB 4,385 and several promotional deals are also available. Instant bookings can be made on the registration website.

Race Day Walk for Individuals and Corporate groups

The 5K Walk is what makes the Laguna Phuket International Marathon a truly family friendly event for all. Since it’s inception in 2007 the Walk has seen rapid growth and it might soon be the most popular distance at the event. Corporate groups and groups from hotels around Phuket and Phang-nga in particular have embraced the event as an excellent way for their staff to get together in a fun event. Team Laguna entered more than 100 participants last year and their target for this year is to reach 300 participants. The new start time at 8:00 am will make the event even more interesting especially for those who find it difficult to get out of bed early on the weekend. So get your friends together and join the fun! Register here.

Charity walk to create awareness of the blind

DO you know what it feels like to be in total darkness? And worse still in a world where people are too busy to give you some help?

The annual charity walk entiled Blind leading the Blind, organised by the Lions Club of Petaling Jaya, will be a chance for you to experience the challenges faced by people with impaired vision, more so to understand how much your help is needed to bring a ray of hope to the needy.

Into its seventh year, the walk will take place on April 19, at the PJ Civic Hall car park.

The Petaling Jaya City Council has recognised the walk as an official annual event, providing food, shelter and facilities on the day.
The event was launched on Tuesday at the MBPJ headquarters by Selangor local government, research and studies committee chairman Ronnie Liu and Petaling Jaya mayor Datuk Mohamad Roslan Sakiman.
Liu said he respected the organisation for living up to its motto “We Serve” and that the state government shared the same philosophy.
He also related his experience participating in the walk.
“It was my first real encounter in the world of darkness walking blindfolded for 3km and for about an hour. This truly memorable experience has changed my perception on life.
“I am now ever grateful for being able and for my gift of sight,” he said.
He also commended MBPJ for taking pro-active action to adopt the walk and urged the residents to take part.
He handed over a donation of RM20,000 from the state, adding that he would like to see at least 200 MBPJ staff members taking part in the walk with their families.
Organising chairman Mak Siew Fong said the annual walk had raised more than RM500,000 to support the Lions Club’s First Sight programme.
He said the club targeted to raise RM150,000 from this year’s walk.
“In collaboration with the Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital, most of the proceeds have been used directly to aid the blind in our community,” he said.
He added that almost 8,000 eye screen tests had been conducted and 800 cataract operations had been carried out.
“Most of these people are from the rural areas where eye care facilities are not always within easy reach or lack awareness that people with cataract blindness can have their sight restored,” he said.
For details, visit www.blindleadingtheblind.net.

Register Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon 2009 registration will be opened to public on 6th March 2009.
Please register now!
https://www.penangmarathon.gov.my/pbim2009/registration/

HOTLINE: 014- 600 6689
If you have any enquiries about Penang Bridge International Marathon 2008, please contact +6014-6006689 or email to

info@penangmarathon.gov.my

Training

Date : 5/3/2009
Laps : 3
Time : 30:21
Venue: DJ

TENJI Japanese Restaurant - March Promotion

Walk of Hope

Join us at CapSquare in supporting WWF in its global climate change initiative, Earth Hour. This initiative involves individuals, businesses, governments and communities whereby they are invited to turn off their lights for one hour on Saturday March 28, 2009 at 8.30pm to show their support for action on climate change.

Walk of Hope

At 6.00pm on 28th March 2009 (Saturday), we would like to call upon all urbanites to go the extra mile for Mother Earth by joining a charity walk with their family and friends. The walk will start at Persiaran CapSquare, it continues along Jalan Ampang and back to Persiaran CapSquare (it will take approximately 25 - 30 minutes). We would like to gather approximately 500 people to send a message that KL urbanites are united in taking action on climate change. The walk will be led by a marching-band and Charm All-Stars Cheerleaders and will also include celebrity participants!

At exactly 8.30pm, CapSquare will turn off its lights in support of Earth Hour. There will be a countdown to darkness at CapSquare and participants and patrons will also have a perfect view of KL Tower turning-off their lights at the same time. You can dine by candlelight at our F&B outlets and enjoy a host of low-powered shows such as a fire-eating show, brass band performance, oriental drums, acoustic performances by talented local artistes and a cheerleading performance.

Tickets for the walk will be sold at RM10 and proceeds will be donated to WWF-Malaysia.

Each participant will get a FREE Earth Hour T-Shirt and a Recycle Goodie Bag.

For more information please visit http://www.capsquare.com.my/

* FREE ADMISSION FOR CHILDREN AGE 12 AND BELOW.

Axcess outlets

> Axcess Office, Jalan Semangat

> 1-Utama Shopping Complex

> Stadium Putra Box Office, Bukit Jalil

> Rock Corner, Midvalley Megamall> Lot 10 Tower Records

> Parkson Sunway Pyramid

> Rock Corner, The Curve (Start from 15/1/09 onwards)

> Tower Records, Gurney Plaza, Penang

> Music Valley, Pelangi Leisure Mall, Johor Bahru

Training

Date : 3/3/09
Distance : 4 Laps
Timing : 34:38
Venue : DJ

跑步

星洲廣場

第一次腰部受傷是在十年前，那時我以為是運動時不小心所致。
第二次腰部受傷之後，我知道這可能是一個年齡的訊號，是改變一下生活方式的時候了，連自己最喜歡的跑步可能都要放棄。
兩次受傷都是在很短的時間裡爆發。尤其是第二次，身體突然在毫無預示的情況下出了狀況，從傍晚到晚上的短短幾個小時內，右腰到臀部疼痛難耐，右腿麻痺，幾乎無法行走，甚至無法直立。醫生說有兩個可能，一是傷及脊椎神經，二是中風的徵兆。
一時間我還真的無法接受醫生的說法，我自認注重飲食，除了嗜食肥肉和偏愛甜食之外，很少吃高熱量高油脂高膽固醇的食物；我不喜虛飽的快餐，不煙，因酒量淺而極少喝酒。睡眠充足，常保持運動。每年作體檢的報告都顯示身體健康，上個月去捐血時測量血壓也正常。所以說若是中風的徵兆，我唯一想到的可能就是上帝和我開的玩笑。
醫生問及前科，由於我自小學就喜愛踢足球，而且幾乎是天天都踢，直到中學都是如此。後來大學也是靠踢球來消耗過剩的精力。出來做事的開始幾年，時間比較松，就用踢球來殺時間。這些年還不時踢球，最常在週末和孩子們一起踢著玩。中學時學了四年空手道，直到出國唸書才停止。也打羽毛球，現在也偶爾和代表校隊的老二練球。據醫生說，這些都可能是長期對身體的潛在傷害，蓋運動給身體帶來的好處和對身體所造成的傷害是相等的。而傷害最大的，據醫生說，是我二十多年來不曾間斷的跑步。
我當然無法用專業的條件來否定醫生的說法，但我跑步時穿的是有緩衝軟墊的標準跑步鞋，跑前一定會做足熱身跑後會做四肢拉伸以緩和肌肉和筋骨，跑步時是用二呼二吸均勻的呼吸法，肩膀盡量保持水平而不作太大左右前後搖晃，兩手肘不小於九十度，步伐保持等距離前進，腳步不會離地面太高，頭部與地面垂直，雙眼向前，身體完全放鬆等等，我都一一依據跑步的基本要求來進行，傷害照理是減到最低了。
即使我還是懷有很大的疑惑，可我受了傷是的的確確必須接受的事實。這一來，生活必然起了不小的變化，起碼短時間內是不能跑步了。本來還打算和兩個兒子一起報名參加adidas king of the road 短程馬路競跑賽，卻因受傷而無法參加。
我還是比較信任傳統跌打的推拿治療，去醫院照過X光片以確定傷勢和患處之後，再去看跌打醫生。三次推拿之後，腰傷已無大礙，但還是聽從醫生的建議，短期內不要做太激烈的運動，更不要跑步。惟在三個星期後，還是忍不住去跑了一小段，仍感患處隱隱作痛而不敢太大意，長痛不如短痛，暫時以散步替代。
也許這就是歲月給予身體的訊號，叫我需要作些相對應的調整。難怪有位學了多年太極的朋友告訴我，年過四十，不要做太激烈的有氧運動，應該打太極或練氣功，養氣在身，保住活氣。今天回想他的說話，不無道理。
可是當我看見很多比我年長的人經常跑步，甚至參加比賽，我就不得不對自己的身體狀況有些自卑。
一向來，我以為自己可以不斷地跑步，一直跑到去天堂為止。就算不做其他運動，只要有跑步就足夠了，所以叫我放棄跑步可說是一件不可能的事。
現在看來，顯然是過於自以為是的想當然爾。
我喜歡上跑步是從進入大學的第一天開始。
那年初秋，剛到大學宿舍報到，寢室裡沒人但有排好的用品和床鋪，由此知道是我的室友比我先來報到了。到下午室友才回來。由於他比我早來學校，所以對學校有了一定的認識。隨後他就叫我換好運動衣服和跑步鞋，帶我去認識校園環境，包括上課的大樓、活動中心、圖書館、餐廳等等。然後就到運動場去跑步。我們就這樣繞著草場跑道邊慢跑邊聊天，彼此就這樣熟絡起來。這同學也成為我大學時期最要好的朋友之一。
由於我們的學校離市區較遠，沒事都很少外出，連早午晚餐都在學校餐廳解決，這樣時間就會寬裕許多。每在傍晚得空時，我就會到草場跑步。漸漸熟悉的同學越來越多，其中喜歡跑步的也不少，偶爾就結伴一起跑。即使沒有伴，我也可以一個人跑，這就是跑步的好處。因為跑步是可以單獨進行的運動，沒有對手不必拍檔，沒有距離沒有終點，不限時間不限地方，隨心所喜。其實，那時候跑步除了打發空閒的時間之外，也當是排遣一人在外孤單的心情，完全沒有把跑步和健康聯想在一起。
由於跑步是以自己的體能所調整的速度跑，多以慢速進行長距離的跑步，所以也叫慢跑。
以前常有踢足球，雖然踢球前也有繞著草場跑步熱身，但那不算真正純粹的跑步，在技術上和體能上也不符合跑步的要求和標準。
後來發現一個人在跑步的時候，因為沒有人打擾而可以讓精神很專注，心情很舒坦，思緒可以沉澱下來，同時也可以思考，這個發現讓我感到異常欣喜。開始時是因為有些工程科目的問題一直解不來，後就索性放開一邊去跑步，在跑步過程中竟然理出了頭緒而找到了答案。此後我更加喜歡跑步，除了可以思考學科問題外，同時也可以為規劃生活上的細節與安排打個底稿，可以想想要給家人寫一封怎樣的家書，是時候要給哪一位朋友寫封信，這個星期要參加什麼活動還是去看一場電影，甚至可以尋得生活的靈感。即使現在跑步時也同樣可以邊跑邊讓思維活動，鉅細靡遺，海闊天空。
跑步儼然成為大學的其中一門功課。
暑假時更是幾乎每天都跑步，有時在草場跑得不夠過癮，就去跑樹林的山路。即使在冬天或寒假時，只要有時間，我還是沒有停止跑步。跑步於是變成日常作業，一跑就跑了四年，尤其是大學最後一年，一個星期只有不到十小時的課，除了去旁聽文學院的課，每天最重要的作業就是跑步。
這時期我還參加過校外跑步比賽，雖沒得過獎，卻也享受了比賽過程中的美好經驗，也在年少時期留下了一頁美好的回憶。
大學回來初期，每個週末早上，我都會到湖濱公園跑步。那時經常碰到已故貿工部長李裕隆先生，他會很親切友善地和路人打招呼。我發覺他好像每天都會來跑步，是個很注重運動也很有生活規律的人。
日後工作較忙，下班後就在住家附近繞著馬路跑，平均跑一到兩公里左右，到了週末才到公園或球場跑。
有一段時間，因工作地點接近敦拉薩公園，我就在那跑了幾年，後來有一次車子在那兒被爆竊，所有值錢的東西都被偷走，包括太陽眼鏡和外套，唯那小偷還算有點良心，把我的身分證駕照和信用卡留下，這是憤怒之外的一點慶幸和感激，幸好那時我還沒手機和手提電腦，否則，那種精神上的損失，恐怕不是金錢可以衡量。自此以後對那兒治安沒有信心，又改回住家附近跑，既方便也沒有被偷竊的心理負擔。
跑步已經成為我的習慣，也是生活的一部分，甚至像是工作。有時因故或天氣而沒有跑步，總是覺得少做了什麼事情而渾身不自在，有一股癮在心裡頭癢癢的很不是味道。每當跑步過後，就會有一天該做的事情已經完成後的大大滿足感，這天就算沒有白過。
今天我還沒有想過放棄跑步，雖然身體還不在狀態，可只要身體可以，加上時間允許，我還是會去跑步。有人說散步比跑步對身體好得多，甚至醫生也建議應多散步而不要跑步，但我還是覺得散步沒有力道不夠勁不夠umm，怎樣都比不上跑步的淋漓盡致。
巧合的是妻也是長跑好手，我們曾經一起參加過地方性的迷你馬拉松賽，她竟然還跑贏我，害我在朋友面前顏面盡失。
跑步也可說是我們一家人共同的愛好，有一段時間，我們和孩子們每個週末都到武吉加裡爾公園跑步。此外，我們也會到湖濱公園，敦拉薩公園，蒂蒂旺沙公園等地跑步，順便當成遊玩。也因此後來每個孩子都是學校的田徑代表，可長跑也可短跑。目前，偶爾我們也還會一起去跑步，最常是在週末。
我把跑步當成一輩子的愛好，終身不渝。
星洲日報／文藝春秋‧黃建華‧2009.03.01

Training

Date : 1/3/2009
Distance : 3 laps
Timing : 38:21
Venue : DJ

Training

Date: 27-2-2009
Distance : 4 Laps
Timing : 35:37
Venue : DJ

JW GIFT OF DIGNITY RELAY 2009

Managed by :
Biznet Resources
In Collaboration with DIGNITY & SERVICES (D&S)
http://dignityandservices.blogspot.com


Race Director

Julie Wong


Logistic

R. Applaidoo @ Naido

Peter Goh


Objectives
To create awareness within the community about OPTIONS - a Supported Living program for persons with learning disabilities
To create a platform for persons with learning disabilities to run alongside ordinary people; being accepted and treated as equal by the community with respect and dignity
To promote Sports for All and All for Sports

Rules & Regulations

Date : 12 April 2009
Time : 7.30 am
Venue : No. 45, Medan Burhanuddin Helmi, TTDI, KL

Type of run : Relay round the houses
Distance : 3km per loop
No of runners : 3 runners per team
Entry Fee : RM60.00 per team
Max Entry : 60 Teams

Categories :
Men Open (13 years & above)
Women Open (13 years & above)
Men Veteran (40 to 49 years)
Men Senior Veteran (50 years and above)
Mixed Team (13 years & above with at least One Female runner)

NOTE
In the event if there is less than 3 teams competing in the same category, the organiser reserves the rights to cancel the said category.

Closing Date :
15 March 2009
Registration of Team Name in respective category together with Payment

2 April 2009
Submission of Runner's details (Name, NRIC/Passport No/Contact)

RM10.00 will be imposed on late entry and/or submission of runner's details

Note
Registration will be closed upon receiving submission of 60 teams in total irrespective of categories

Medals :
Finishing medals for all runners who completed the race

Collection of Running Bibs :
6.30am - 7.10am on Race Day 12 April 2009

Payment :
Bank in to Public Bank S/A No : 4-9144546-32 (WONG KIM MAI)

Correspondence & Enquiries :
Julie Wong
hp no : 016 - 228 4088
fax : 03 - 92 81 6445
email : jwbiznet@hotmail.com


Waiver Clause:
All participants agreed to abide by the rules and regulations of the race. All participants are entering the competition at their own risk and shall NOT hold the organisers and sponsors responsible for any injury/death/loss of property however caused before/during and after the competition

Charity fun walk

IN CONJUNCTION with International Women’s Day 2009, the Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Malaysia (OGSM) is organising the Annual Walking Tall Charity Fun Walk on March 8, 7am, at Lake Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur.
Participation fee is RM30.
To register, call 03-6201 3009 or email ogsm@streamyx.com

Association wants more local runners

THE Federal Territory Amateur Athletics Association (FTAAA) will continue to bar foreigners, without PR status, from road races.

FTAAA secretary S. Vegiyathuman said they were happy with the high number of participants for the Kuala Lumpur City Day 10km Run at the Dataran Merdeka recently.

“Our aim is to encourage more local runners to take part as well as win the prizes.

Unfortunately some selfish people have taken advantage and roped in foreign participants for their own financial gain.

We have to stop the unsporting practice.

“The KL City Day Run was the first event we had implemented the ruling. We will continue to bar foreign participants, without PR status, from our future events as well,’’ said Vegiyathuman.

About 3,000 participants took part in the run which was organised in conjunction with the City Day celebrations. Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) director-general Datuk Salleh Yusup flagged off the run.

Vegiyathuman said the run was organised at a minimal cost and T-shirts were not provided to the participants.

“We are now looking into ways to promote running as an healthy activity. Monetary gain should not be the priority. We are happy with the big number of participants from primary schools. We hope the teachers, who had accompanied the primary school pupils, will continue to coach and guide them,’’ said Vegiyathuman.

However, Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) secretary Datuk Sieh Kok Chi felt that the FTAAA should allow participants from Singapore and Thailand to take part in the road races.

“The participants from the two countries were regulars in road races in Malaysia. They would be able to give some competition to our local runners,’’ said Sieh.

Mark Williams, who is with the Alice Smith International School, won the men’s Open category. He completed the run in a time of 36:32 while Malaysians M. Arul Thevar and P. Subramaniam were second and third in 36:32 and 36:41 respectively.

In the women’s open category, China-born Yuan Yufang, who has represented Malaysia in international meets like the SEA Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympics, clocked 43:58 to finish as the winner. Michelle Tan was second in 45:41, while Hayley Holle was third in 46:44.

Training

Date : 24/2/2009
Distance : 4 Laps
Timing : 34:45
Venue : DJ

Training

Date : 22/2/2009
Distance : 4 laps
Timing : 32:09
Venue : Taman Gelora, Kuantan

Early Bird Registration Available from 6th March 2009

Online Early Bird registration for Penang Bridge International Marathon 2009 will open to public on the 6th of March 2009!

1) Register and pay early to enjoy 10% discount on the entry fees.
2) Secure a limited quantities timing system, Championchip, that we are using for all competitive categories.

3) Your running number will be allocate to you once your payment has been made. Payment via credit card will get the running number almost instantly.

Courier your race kits to your doorsteps!
You could choose to have your goodies bag / race kits to send direct to your house by clicking the check box "Courier". Not only we will courier your runner's timing chip, your t-shirt, your running bib and etc direct to your house, you will get your goodies bag / race kit 3 weeks before the event day. No long queue. No last minute rush.

Come back to find out more on the 6th of March 2009.

KL Towerthon 2009

LOCAL celebrities will add glamour and excitement to the KL Tower International Forest Towerthon Challenge at the Menara Kuala Lumpur on March 1.
The organisers have included a new section for celebrities to inject additional excitement to the carnival atmosphere to the challenge, offering a cash purse of RM73,900.
Besides abseiling demonstrations, other events lined up are “Rakan Muda Selebriti” exhibition, singing contest, dance performance, takraw competition, mini X-race and “Selebriti Auto” car display.
Menara Kuala Lumpur chief executive officer Datuk Zulkifli Mohamad said they were hoping to entice the locals to take up the challenge and climb up the 2,058 steps at the fourth tallest telecommunication tower in the world.
“We want to encourage Malaysians to achieve a personal goal to reach the level at 382m above sea level and be part of a special occasion. Previously, we have witnessed the participants on the verge of giving up. But they showed their determination and went all the way up,” he added.
About 2,000 participants, including foreign participants from Kenya, Thailand and Singapore, are expected to start the challenge this year. Last season, the challenge attracted 1,400 participants.
The 12 individual categories are men’s open (18 to 39 years), women’s open (18 to 34 years), men’s junior veteran (40 to 49 years), men’s senior veteran (above 50 years), women’s veteran (above 35 years), boys’ junior (13 to 17 years), girls’ junior (13 to 17 years), men’s TM employees, women’s TM employees, men’s media, women’s media and the disabled.
The three team events are corporations, government organisations and institutes of higher learning.
For the locals, the participation fees for juniors (13 to 17 years) and adults are RM10 and RM20 respectively. Entry fee for foreigners is RM50 each. Teams comprising between five and eight members can sign up for RM100 each group.
Entry forms are available at Menara Kuala Lumpur and the Federal Territory Amateur Athletic Association.
Participants will also get a chance to check out the endurance course in the practice run on Feb 28.
The sponsors are Kuala Lumpur City Hall, F&N Coca-Cola Sdn Bhd, CCM Pharmaceuticals, Nestle, Sunway Lagoon, Johnson & Johnson and Koperasi Telekom Malaysia. Other partners are Muzium Telekom, Menara Alor Star and Menara Taming Sari.
Zulkifli said they were considering offering the top 10 Malaysian men and women who finish the challenge the opportunity to feature at the Empire State Building in New York next year.

2009年度千人义山行邀你一起体验大自然

是否还记得超过6千人一起迎接的晨光？还有去年我们一起跑过的那一片绿色？等了一年的时光，让人期待的跑步竞赛运动又来了！去年没有参与的朋友，记得不要再错过报名的机会了。第9届千人义山行现正在筹备当中，筹委会将竞赛活动日期定为2009年4月26日（星期日）。

这一次参与的联办单位共有18个，即隆雪华青、雪隆广青、万挠广青、雪隆校友联青、隆河婆青、雪隆兴安青、雪隆广西青、雪隆嘉应青、雪隆茶阳青、雪隆会宁青、雪福青、雪隆潮青、雪隆福州青、隆雪惠安泉港青、雪隆海南青、雪隆惠州青、新纪元学院和马来西亚华人残障协会。


2009年度“跑跑古迹，带出关怀”千人义山行将于农历新年之后开始接受报名，欢迎有兴趣参与的朋友密切留意各大媒体的宣传报导，届时了解参赛详情之后，赶紧抓住机会报名参赛。更多最新消息，敬请浏览千人义山行官方网站 www.jogathonwarisan.com 。

筹委会也欢迎各大商家给予全力支持，积极响应赞助活动基金和报效物品，让古迹保存的精神得以延续。任何捐款或物品报效，请接洽隆雪华堂秘书处（03-22746645）。

另外，旧飞机场路义山群的百年墓地拼贴着历史的痕迹，记载着吉隆坡先贤垦荒精神和事迹，为了配合竞赛活动，本届筹委会也将举办义山考察团，把公众人士带到义山现场，亲眼去认识各族先贤的墓和纪念碑，亲身感受这片土地的历史。第一次的义山考察团定在2月22日（星期日）早上8时，参加名额只限20人，欢迎致电隆雪华堂秘书处询问详情与报名。

FTAAA: Only foreigners with PR status can enter City Day run

source from The Star

The Federal Territory Amateur Athletics Association (FTAAA) has barred foreigners, without PR status, from taking part in the Kuala Lumpur City Day 10km Run at the Dataran Merdeka on Sunday.

In the past the FTAAA, considered the most active athletics association in the country, had not put any restrictions.

But a syndicate had taken advantage of the “Open’’ rule and hired foreigners, particularly runners from Kenya, to take part in the Runs.

The prize money won is shared between the foreign runner and the syndicate.

FTAAA secretary S. Vegiyathuman said they made the decision as their aim was to encourage local participation.

“But at the same time we do not want to deprive foreigners who have PR status. After carefully studying the situation, the FTAAA council felt that a new rule barring foreigners, without PR status, was timely and we have decided to implement the rule for the Kuala Lumpur City Day 10km Run,’’ said Vegiyathuman.

The FTAAA coaching chairman S. Arunandy welcomed the decision as foreign runners had been dominating the local road races for almost three years.

The Kuala Lumpur City Day 10Km Run, offering a total cash purse of RM14,500, has 15 categories. Except for the four primary schools categories, cash prizes will be awarded to the five finishers in each category.

Vegiyathuman said they were expecting about 5,000 participants for the Run. For more details contact 03-27152843 or visit www.ftaaa.org.my

Training

Date : 18/2/2009
Distance : 3 Laps
Timing : 36:01
Venue : DJ

Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 Website

The entire website for the marathon is tentatively going to be launched first week of March...registration will also start at the same time, launching of the website and registration will be inform via newspapers and runner's blogs.

Method will be online registration as well filling up of hardcopy forms.

More information to come soon =]

http://www.kl-marathon.com/

FTAA Free To Organise KLIM 2009

source from Bernama

The Malaysian Amateur Athletics Association (MAAU) today clarified that its organising of the maiden Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 in June had nothing to do with the Kuala Lumpur International Marathon (KLIM) which has been organised by its affiliate, the Federal Territory Amateur Athletics Association (FTAAA) the last 17 years.

MAAU vice president Karim Ibrahim said the FTAAA was free to continue organising the KLIM so long as the date for it differed by at least two to four months from that of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009.

"This is necessary to give enough rest time for participants of the two marathons. The 42-km full marathon, unlike other sports events, requires runners to be sufficiently rested in between marathons.

"There is no conflict between the two events and the FTAAA is free to source its own sponsors," he said when contacted by Bernama here.

Karim was responding to allegations by FTAAA vice president Leslie Armstrong last week that the MAAU was trying to deprive the FTAAA its right to organise the KLIM.

Karim added that MAAU was organising its own marathon to source additional revenue not only for it but also for its affiliates.

He also took to task the FTAAA for never having shared its profits from organising the KLIM with the mother-body.

Training

Date : 17/2/2009
Distance : 4 laps
Timing : 34:31
Venue : DJ

Great Eastern Pacesetters 2009

click here for preliminary results.

source from : PACM

Training

Date : 16/02/2009
Distance : 4 Laps
Timing : 34:40
Venue : DJ

Walk and Jog Charity Event

SHAH Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) at Bukit Rimau is organising a Walk & Jog for charity on March 9 at 7am.

Four categories are open for participation: 3km, 5km and jog competition.

For details, call 03-5121 5186.

Training

Date : 15/02/09
Distance : 6 laps
Timing : 56:25
Venue : DJ

Bidor Half Marathon 2009

source from Choi

港 隊 選 手 爆 馬 拉 松 「 分 身 」 醜 聞

剛 於 周 日 舉 行 的 「 渣 打 馬 拉 松 」 首 次 爆 出 「 造 假 」 疑 雲 ， 兩 名 掛 上 相 同 號 碼 布 的 「 ４ 」 號 選 手 被 揭 同 場 參 賽 ， 捲 入 事 件 的 兩 人 分 別 是 被 譽 為 香 港 最 佳 長 跑 練 的 吳 輝 揚 及 其 學 員 劉 廣 文 ， 吳 被 指 借 用 劉 的 號 碼 布 落 場 陪 同 另 一 學 員 梁 婉 芬 參 賽 ， 有 參 賽 者 要 求 有 關 方 面 調 查 今 次 吳 的 陪 跑 行 為 有 否 造 成 不 公 平 賽 果 。 賽 事 主 辦 機 構 香 港 業 餘 田 徑 總 會 已 介 入 調 查 事 件 ， 今 日 會 交 代 調 查 結 果 。

這 宗 轟 動 本 港 田 徑 界 的 「 造 假 」 風 波 ， 連 日 來 已 引 起 體 育 界 中 人 熱 烈 討 論 。 於 周 日 有 份 參 與 渣 打 馬 拉 松 「 全 馬 」 賽 事 的 一 名 姓 陳 全 職 運 動 員 透 露 ， 他 當 日 在 賽 事 中 發 現 港 隊 代 表 劉 廣 文 的 特 邀 選 手 「 ４ 」 號 號 碼 布 ， 竟 同 時 出 現 在 其 練 吳 輝 揚 身 上 。

除 了 吳 輝 揚 外 ， 捲 入 這 宗 風 波 的 「 ４ 」 號 跑 手 劉 廣 文 及 「 ６ ３ 」 號 跑 手 梁 婉 芬 均 非 泛 泛 之 輩 ， 兩 人 在 今 屆 渣 打 馬 拉 松 分 別 代 表 港 隊 ， 出 戰 「 全 球 最 強 之 戰 」 香 港 站 男 女 子 組 別 賽 事 ， 其 中 劉 的 組 別 名 次 為 十 八 ， 而 梁 的 組 別 名 次 則 為 第 九 ， 故 事 件 連 日 來 已 引 起 本 地 體 壇 熱 烈 討 論 。

規 定 不 可 用 他 人 身 份 作 賽

於 周 日 有 份 參 與 「 全 馬 」 賽 的 一 名 姓 陳 全 職 運 動 員 透 露 ， 他 當 日 在 賽 事 中 發 現 港 隊 代 表 劉 廣 文 的 特 邀 選 手 「 ４ 」 號 號 碼 布 ， 竟 同 時 出 現 在 其 練 吳 輝 揚 身 上 。 他 指 出 ， 劉 廣 文 乃 港 隊 代 表 並 且 屬 特 邀 選 手 ， 故 獲 發 多 一 塊 號 碼 布 ， 讓 他 掛 放 在 身 體 前 後 兩 方 ， 方 便 對 手 識 別 ， 而 業 餘 田 總 亦 規 定 參 賽 者 不 可 用 別 人 的 身 份 作 賽 ， 無 報 名 人 士 也 不 能 參 賽 ， 因 此 吳 輝 揚 借 用 劉 廣 文 的 號 碼 布 ， 已 令 人 質 疑 他 是 違 規 參 賽 。

今 次 事 件 連 日 來 在 各 大 網 上 討 論 區 均 有 激 烈 討 論 。 有 網 民 直 言 ， 吳 輝 揚 是 港 隊 代 表 劉 廣 文 及 梁 婉 芬 的 練 ， 吳 落 場 陪 跑 未 知 是 否 要 為 其 女 高 足 從 旁 路 ， 希 望 藉 此 提 升 表 現 。 亦 有 網 民 質 疑 吳 落 場 路 的 做 法 ， 會 否 對 其 他 參 賽 者 造 成 不 公 平 ， 促 請 業 餘 田 總 介 入 及 公 開 交 代 事 件 。

業 餘 田 總 發 言 人 指 ， 總 會 對 吳 輝 揚 落 場 陪 跑 及 懷 疑 違 規 參 賽 全 不 知 情 ， 但 昨 日 獲 悉 事 件 後 ， 管 理 層 已 即 時 開 會 討 論 。 發 言 人 強 調 ， 總 會 如 發 現 有 人 作 弊 ， 會 對 其 作 出 嚴 厲 處 分 。 發 言 人 補 充 ， 劉 廣 文 及 梁 婉 芬 均 是 總 會 選 派 參 與 該 項 馬 拉 松 香 港 站 賽 事 的 香 港 代 表 跑 手 ， 因 此 所 有 參 賽 安 排 均 需 經 會 方 批 准 。 渣 打 馬 拉 松 籌 委 會 主 席 高 威 林 昨 日 至 截 稿 前 仍 未 回 覆 查 詢 。

吳 輝 揚 指 乃 帶 隊 慣 常 作 法

捲 入 「 造 假 」 疑 雲 的 吳 輝 揚 昨 接 受 本 報 查 詢 時 ， 斷 然 否 認 指 控 。 他 解 釋 借 用 劉 廣 文 的 號 碼 布 ， 只 為 方 便 替 學 員 打 點 行 裝 ， 減 少 他 們 賽 前 體 力 消 耗 ， 他 直 言 此 乃 帶 隊 出 外 比 賽 慣 常 做 法 。 至 於 陪 跑 一 事 ， 他 直 言 不 少 世 界 大 賽 都 容 許 有 領 跑 員 陪 跑 ， 提 控 者 實 屬 「 大 驚 小 怪 」 。

吳 透 露 曾 向 主 辦 機 構 申 請 號 碼 布 被 拒 ， 才 出 此 下 策 ， 但 強 調 領 跑 員 只 要 不 作 出 影 響 賽 果 行 為 ， 例 如 為 參 賽 者 提 供 補 給 品 ， 便 不 屬 違 規 ， 更 不 會 造 成 不 公 平 賽 果 ， 「 領 跑 員 唔 可 以 做 到 乜 ， 一 切 都 要 靠 運 動 員 自 己 。 人 唔 支 持 港 隊 不 特 止 ， 仲 要 諸 多 挑 剔 ， 我 真 係 好 失 望 。 」

吳 輝 揚 （ 右 ） 當 日 掛 不 屬 於 自 己 的 「 4 」 號 號 碼 布 參 與 「 全 馬 」 賽 事 ， 為 女 學 員 梁 婉 芬 （ 中 ） 護 航 。

Cikgu Adnan, 66-year-old marathon runner, gets sponsorship from Yayasan Sime Darby

Yayasan Sime Darby has contributed RM25,000 to support 66-year-old marathon runner Adnan Osman who can be admired for his tenacity and courage.

“This is not the type of endeavour an ordinary person will be able to accomplish and we admire Adnan for his courage,” he said at the handover of the company’s contribution to Adnan, here today.

Adnan, better known as Cikgu Adnan is a veteran of marathons.

He has competed in 12 marathons and scaled 12 mountains.

The six-day MDS race, to be held in Morocco from March 26 to April 2, will involve over 800 runners aged between 16 and 78. They are to cross 143 kilometres of uneven terrain in temperatures of up to 120 fahrenheit.

Training

Date : 12/2/2009
Distance : 4 Laps
Timing : 34:15
Venue : DJ

5 Smart Eating Rules for Runners

sources form About.com - by Christine Luff

Runners need to eat healthy to fuel their workouts properly and help build stronger bodies. Follow these sensible and healthful eating rules to get the most out of your food -- and your runs.

1. Focus on unprocessed foods.

Try to keep your fridge and pantry stocked with foods that make up a nutritious, heart-healthy diet, such as whole grains, fish, lean meats, vegetables and fruits. They'll provide essential nutrients, help fuel your workouts properly and aid in your post-run recovery. Try to minimize the amount of processed foods you eat.

2. Eat small meals throughout the day.

Throw the notion of three large meals a day out the window -- it doesn't work for runners. You need more calories during the day than sedentary people, so it's better to spread them out with a small meal every three to four hours. You'll find that eating mini meals will help maintain your energy levels throughout the day.

3. Don't deny yourself the foods you love.

We all know what happens if you don't give in to your favorite foods: One day you'll have a monster craving and end up overindulging. It's better if you allow yourself small portions of the foods you love and not force yourself to eat foods you really don't like. In the long run, it will save you calories, because you'll feel more satisfied and you'll be less likely to binge and eat mindlessly.

Eating in moderation is the key.

4. Mix things up.

Try to not get into the habit of eating the same foods day after day. Pasta often becomes a staple of a runner's diet, but there are lots of other healthful and interesting carb choices for runners, such as couscous, rice or quinoa. Different fruits and vegetables supply different nutrients, so it's important that you eat a variety of fruits and vegetables too.

5. Don't forget about protein.

Runners focus so much on consuming their carbs that their protein needs sometimes get forgotten. Protein is used for some energy and to repair tissue damaged during training. Protein should make up about 15% of your daily intake. Runners, especially those training for long distances such as marathons, should consume .5 to .75 grams of protein per pound of body weight. Good sources of protein are fish, lean meat, poultry, beans, nuts, whole grains, egg whites, low-fat milk, low-fat cheese and some vegetables.

Borneo International Marathon

The Borneo International Marathon 2009! Please mark your calendar for October 11, 2009 and watch this space for more news soon.....

http://www.borneomarathon.com/home.html

Training

Date : 11/2/2009
Distance : 4 Laps
Timing : 35:09
Venue : DJ

Training

Date : 10/2/2009
Distance : 4 laps
Timing : 36:50
Venue : DJ

KL International Forest Towerthon Challenge 2009

KL Tower Forest Towerthon Challenge is an annual signature event organized by Menara Kuala Lumpur whereby runners are required to run approximately one kilometer uphill before climbing 2,058 steps to reach Tower Head 3 at 288 meter above ground level.

Apart from attracting ever-increasing number of international participants, the Towerthon is also divided into several age categories, namely Men and Women (Open), Men and Women (Junior), Senior and Diamond Veterans, Boy and Girl (Junior) and Disabled Men and Women.

Take up our challenge on the next Towerthon!

The 15 categories are:

1. Men Open (18-39 years)

2. Women Open (18-34 years)

3. Men Junior Veteran (40-49 years)

4. Men Senior Veteran (50 above)

5. Women Veteran (35 above)

6. Boys Junior (13-17 years)

7. Girls Junior (13-17 years)

8. TM Staff - Men (18 above)

9. TM Staff - Women (18 above)

10. Media - Men (18 above)

11. Media - Women (18 above)

12. Disable (18 above)

Team Category:

13. Corporate Team (18 above)

14. Government Bodies (18 above)

15. Institute of Higher Learning (18 above)

Entry Form

Rules and Regulations

Digging their own grave

source from Mmail by Haresh Deol dated on 6 Feb 09.

The Federal Territory AAA (FTAAA) have only themselves to blame for the quagmire they’re in.

They were complacent and this has resulted in their losing their only source of income — the KL International Marathon.

FTAAA’s inaction, as revealed during the Press conference at Wisma OCM yesterday, allowed the national body to muscle in with their own plans.

The KL International Marathon will take place this year — on June 28 — but under the auspices of the Malaysian Amateur Athletics Union (MAAU) who have signed a sponsorship deal for the same with an event management company Octagon-Asia last October.

The deal will see MAAU receiving RM500,000 annually for the next 10 years. In return, Octagon has exclusive rights to organise an international marathon in KL for the next 10 years.
Until yesterday, FTAAA were still contemplating their next move. FTAAA raked in almost RM150,000 in entry fees when they organised the marathon and that money was used to run their programmes.

The role played by Olympic Council of Malaysia vice president Datuk Seri Ibrahim Saad — a ‘senior consultant’ with Octagon Asia — has also raised eyebrows.
The event — now to be called Standard Chartered KL International Marathon — is also yet to be approved by the Sports Commissioner.

FTAAA vice-president Leo Leslie Amstrong was tongue-tied when asked why FTAAA failed to address the matter aggressively from the beginning.

“We met MAAU president Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim and were assured there would be a meeting among the three parties involved — MAAU, FTAAA and Octagon Asia. But that meeting was never arranged,” added Leslie.

“We have written to the SC’s office and told them of our predicament. We hope they will look into it.” The matter remained unresolved as of yesterday as FTAAA had also applied for copyright for the “KL Marathon” and “KL International Marathon” trademarks

Port Dickson International Half Marathon 2009

Dear Sir/Madam

Due to unavoidable circumstances, the PORT DICKSON INTERNATIONAL HALF
MARATHON 2009 has been cancelled.

Thank you for your interest in participating and we do look forward to your
continued support in next year's edition of PORT DICKSON INTERNATIONAL HALF
MARATHON.

Kind regards,
CHRISTINA
cbremas@rpb.com.my

Kenyan Mwobi wins Hong Kong Marathon with new record

source from www.chinaview.cn

HONG KONG, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- Cyprian Kiogora Mwobi of Kenya won the Hong Kong Marathon 2009 men's race with a new course record here on Sunday, while his compatriot Winnie Frida Kwamboka Nyansik took the women's title.

Mwobi led from the starting line to finish the 42.195 kilometers race with two hours 14 minutes and 57 seconds. South African Tubei John Chirchir came behind as the runner-up with 2:15.23 and Rotich Nelson Kirwa of Kenya third with 2:16.16.

"It is a good race," said Mwobi, who took part in the Hong Kong Marathon for the second time.

"The course here has many ups-and-downs, and I am satisfied that I could win the race and set a new course record."

Winnie Frida Kwamboka Nyansik clocked 2:41.25 to win the women's race. MS Sunisa Saylomyen from Thailand took the silver medal with a time of 2:47.33. Chinese runner Zheng Wenrong finished third at 2:49.22.

A record of 55,000 runners took part in the Hong Kong Marathon this year and a total of 371 runners were hurt during the race, according to the organizers.

Training

Date : 08/02/2009
Distance : 4 laps
Timing : 51:33
Venue : LG

Getting a run for the money - SCKLM

Run for Fun, Run for Money.

Get your running shoes out and get ready for an exciting and rewarding marathon.

With a plethora of events and activities leading up to the race day on June 28, the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 strives to be more than just another marathon.

Offering RM350,000 in prize money -- the biggest amount ever for a marathon in Malaysia -- and a guaranteed prize pool for runners, the marathon is expected to attract 12,500 participants.

"The prize money is certainly going to be a huge incentive. Kudos to the organisers for bringing this marathon series to Malaysia," said marathon veteran Sreejit Pillai, 40.

The run is designed to appeal to all Malaysians and is open to professional athletes and amateurs. Representatives of corporate and NGO organisation, and families with children are also welcome.

Julian Wynter, managing director and chief executive officer of Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd, said the organisers were excited to bring the Standard Chartered marathon, which takes place in eight countries, to Kuala Lumpur.

"Standard Chartered Marathons characterise the values and attitudes we believe in and live by every day -- having a can-do attitude, the courage to try and the stamina and determination to go the extra mile, no matter what. They also embody our promise to our government and our people to help our communities grow and prosper," he said.

Ivan Brixi, managing director of event organiser Octagon (Asia) said their goal was to see a car-free KL on the race day and turn the event into a green initiative. "The marathon will have a real carnival atmosphere. Each neighbourhood we pass on the route can get involved and cheer on their favourites," he said.

Some of Malaysia's favourite celebrities will match their prowess and fitness against Standard Chartered's team of athletes. Several charities will also benefit from the event.

The marathon is endorsed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and sanctioned by the Malaysian Amateur Athletics Union, International Association of Athletics Federations, and Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.

More details on how to register coming soon.

Away from the rat race and running in a big city.

Julian Wynter, managing director and chief executive officer of Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia.

Participants at a recent Standard Chartered marathon.

Interview with Stefano Passarello

Source from HONG KONG, 5 February 2009 (marathon.HK).

Phuket Marathon (Half), Malcolm Phillips Memorial 5k, RRAC Summer Run, HKDRC Half Marathon, Gold Coast 15k and now China Coast Half Marathon - These races of the 2008/09 season have all been won by Stefano Passarello. In any other he started, he finished second or third.

marathon.HK asked the humorous rising star with the brand mark headband the "8 + 8 questions", just before his next endeavor.

For the interview, kindly visit :
http://www.marathon.hk/interview/StefanoPassarello.htm

FTAAA to organise own marathon

THERE could well be two international marathons in Kuala Lumpur this year as the Federal Territory Amateur Athletic Association (FTAAA) is adamant on staging its flagship event.

But by its own admission, FTAAA does not appear to be the innocent victim it is making itself to be over the tussle to stage the Kuala Lumpur International Marathon.

FTAAA senior vice-president Leo Leslie Armstrong admitted they had ample time to secure a title sponsor for its flagship event even as they became aware of the Malaysian Amateur Athletic Union's (MAAU) plans to stage a rival marathon.

"All this while the title sponsor had been secured with the help of Kuala Lumpur City Hall. When AmBank Group decided to withdraw as sponsors in June, we left it to City Hall to secure a sponsor.

"But we did not anticipate the events which were to unfold," said Armstrong at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

Instead, FTAAA registered the Kuala Lumpur International Marathon and Kuala Lumpur Marathon as trademarks with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia to preempt MAAU from taking over its event.

"We had numerous meetings with the MAAU president (Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim) who each time assured us we would be organising the event," added Armstrong.

"But then they (MAAU) signed an agreement with a private company (Octagon-Asia) to organise a marathon in Kuala Lumpur but it was never tabled, discussed or endorsed by the council or the executive board.

"Nor was it circulated to the board members for their views, comments or objections. Till this day, FTAA has not sighted this agreement. There are many grey areas which have left us all confused."

But Armstrong said FTAAA will not accept defeat and has lodged a letter of complaint with the Sports Commissioner's Office "on the irregularities and non-compliance of established procedures that MAAU failed to adhere when the agreement between the deputy president of MAAU (Karim Ibrahim) and the private company was signed."

"The FTAAA council was also unanimous in deciding to stage KLIM. We will be going on (with our plans) irrespective of whether there is a title sponsor.

"KLIM was originally pencilled in for Feb 22, but Armstrong said they may have to find another date to hold the event, which must also avoid clashing with MAAU's June 28 marathon.

"We still have to work out the logistics but we are adamant KLIM cannot be used by anyone else," he said.

And what about obtaining a sanction for KLIM from MAAU?

"We will have to test the waters," added Armstrong.

*email from Choi / New Straits Times

Suburban @ North East Run

Training

Date : 4/2/2009
Distance : 3 .5 Laps
Timing : 33:56
Venue : DJ

Penang Bridge International Marathon 2009

Registration will be opened to public on 1st June 2009.

Newton Active Run 09

Sutera Harbour 7K Sunset Run

A fund-raising event for the needy, the Sutera Harbour 7K Sunset Charity Run is a fun event where the whole family can participate. There will be no prizes awarded to the winners of the run, but runners who complete the 7K route within the stipulated time will qualify for the main Lucky Draw. In conjunction with the Run, there will also be food and game stalls, lucky draws and live entertainment during the finale.

Tentatively, this event will be organised by July 2009.

Further information :

Organiser : Sutera Harbour Resort

Contact Person : Communication Department

Telephone : 6 088318888 extn 3341

Fax : 6 088303338

Email : communications@suteraharbour.com.my

Kuala Lumpur City Day Run 2009

~ Date: Sunday, 22nd February 2009

~ Time: 7.30am

~ Venue: Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur

~ Distance: 10km, 7km, 5km & 3km

~ For more details, please download the entry form now!

with courtesy from Naz/Haris

Training

Date : 29/1/2009
Distance : unknown
Timing : 28:51
Venue : BLM

World Vision Child Sponsorship

World Vision is on a mission to find sponsors for 3,000 children in 3 months.

Joining us in this mission are celebrities Lee Sinje, Francissca Peter, Danell Lee, Deborah Priya Henry, Roshan, Royce Tan and Siow Hui Mei. They have pledged to spread the word amongst their circles of influence. You can make a difference too!

Lee Sinje has visited World Vision projects in Kenya and Mongolia, and seen how children’s lives are being changed. Come listen to this celebrity child sponsor’s heartfelt sharing, and bring a friend to this meaningful event!

Date: Saturday, 7th Feb 2009
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: Lecture Hall 2,
Wawasan Open University Main Campus,
54, Jln Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang
(Tel : 04 - 228 9323)
Hosts: Roshan (MixFM announcer) and Royce Tan (MYFM announcer)

Seats are limited, and are on a first come first served basis.
Call Ayn/Hsien Ling at 03-7880 6414
or email ayn_pereira@wvi.org
to reserve a place by February 5th 2009.

Hope to see you there!

From all of us atWorld Vision Malaysia

Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009

Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 Set To Take Off In June With The Aim Of Being Sustainable
RM 350,000 biggest ever cash prize for a marathon in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, 20 January 2009 – The inaugural Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 is set to place Malaysia on the global map of marathons by being a sustainable event. Following in the footsteps of eight successful Standard Chartered Marathons spanning four continents, the Race offers the biggest prize money ever for a marathon in Malaysia (RM 350,000) with a guaranteed prize pool for Malaysian runners.

Octagon, a division of CMGRP (M) Sdn. Bhd and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad officially launched Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009, today. The launch was officiated by the Minister of Youth and Sports, YB Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob. Endorsed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 is also sanctioned by the Malaysia Amateur Athletic Union (MAAU), International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).

YB Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri said in his speech,

“Our vision at the Ministry of Youth and Sports is to develop an active, healthy and energetic community. Specifically, we aspire to realise this by making running an accessible sport for all to enjoy.

A world-class, international race such as the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 lends support to this goal by fostering the spirit of excellence not just among professional athletes but among all Malaysians, from the youngest to the oldest of them.”

Octagon who are specialists in sporting events worldwide, aims to attract 12,500 participants for what is expected to be the marathon of the year. Ivan Brixi, Managing Director for Octagon in Asia, elaborated,

“We aspire for this race to become a race for everyone – professional athletes, amateurs, families with children, corporate and NGO bodies and anyone who wants to be a part of something fun and inspirational.

We have every intention to make this Marathon a sustainable one – both by “greening” it and through the charity element. This means we will do our best to use recyclable materials where possible for the runners’ giveaways and encourage KL to become a car-free zone for the day. Indeed we will do everything in our power to reduce the carbon footprint of this event.

The Race will start from Merdeka Square on 28 June 2009. The route for the marathon will showcase some of the capital’s most famous landmarks, making it an ideal attraction for tourists and out-of-towners.”

Julian Wynter, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad said,

“We are very excited to add KL to the Standard Chartered series of marathons. In all eight countries where we sponsor Marathons, each has created a real buzz amongst the marathon-running community globally and we know that Standard Chartered KL Marathon will be no exception.”

“Standard Chartered Marathons characterise the values and attitudes we believe in and live by every day – having a can-do attitude, the courage to try, and the stamina and determination to go the extra mile, no matter what. They also embody our Right Partner promise to our governments, our communities, and our people – to help our communities grow and prosper.”

Octagon’s goal is to establish the Standard Chartered KL Marathon as the best in the region and to ultimately achieve the Silver and Gold recognition from IAAF within the next 5 years.

Octagon proudly welcomes Standard Chartered Malaysia as the Title Sponsor and MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd as a Gold Sponsor in the Insurance category. More sponsors will be announced in the coming months.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Standard Chartered Malaysia
Karen R Yap, Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs +6 03 2781 7257
Karen-R.Yap@standardchartered.com +6012 292 6780

For Octagon: Weber Shandwick Malaysia, at 03-7843 3100, or;
Alina Morais amorais@webershandwick.com (017 323 3078 / 03 7843 3125)
Suninthini Ramalo sramalo@webershandwick.com (012 635 6351 / 03 7843 3131)

Why Run a Marathon?

An Interview with Dan Kiefer (source from Parkinson's Disease Foundation)

Dan Kiefer, a member of PDF’s People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council (PPAC) and a long-time member of Team Parkinson, a group that raises money for PD research, is familiar with the challenges and rewards a marathon brings. Below, he shares reflections on distance running with PDF’s News & Review.

Q. Dan, thank you for chatting with News & Review! We would love to hear about your marathon experiences. Can you tell us a bit about the races you have completed?

A. I ran the Los Angeles Marathon in 2006. It was my first and, so far, only full marathon. I also ran half-marathons in 2004 and 2007, along with several 5k races. These races have been empowering experiences for me personally. I have used each race to raise money, through Team Parkinson, for PD-related research.

Q. What inspired you to start? Were you always a runner?

A. I’ve always loved exercise — I played golf and skied and I was a recreational runner — but before I was diagnosed with PD, I had never run more than eight miles. I first became involved in distance running through John Ball and Team Parkinson. John has run many marathons and lived with PD for over 25 years. I owe a lot to the encouragement I received from him and his wife, Edna.

Q. Marathons and half-marathons are challenging for people with and without PD. Can you explain the benefits of running in general and of longer races?

A. First, running has so many physical benefits. Since my PD can make it difficult for me to stay still, I find that when I am running, my symptoms actually improve. In my opinion, running is also the best antidepressant. Marathons and half-marathons give a great sense of accomplishment. It is a good feeling to not allow PD to limit what I can do. It was also wonderful to have so much support on the course — to run by cheering friends, family and team members.

Q. Can you tell us about the challenges you experienced during the marathon, and any that are specific to being a marathoner with PD?

A. Marathoners always talk about ‘hitting the wall’ and I certainly did, around mile 18. The last eight miles were particularly painful. In terms of PD, I have to be very careful in the timing of my medications, and invariably, at some point, I experience PD symptoms and have to medicate. I carry some of my meds with me on the course. In my everyday life, I basically can’t move in the morning until my pills begin to work, and I experience “wearing off” intermittently.

Q. How do you feel about being a person with PD in a marathon, where most runners may not face the same obstacles that you do?

A. Proud! I think that when people with PD run a marathon, it raises awareness of PD and among many people, reminds them that not everyone with PD is limited to a wheelchair or to certain activities. I am open about what I have and proud of the things that I can do to defy it, or despite it.

Q. How has your life changed since you began running?

A. Running these races has taught me to be a lot less self-conscious about my PD and how it affects my gait. Before I started running, I didn’t want anybody to notice my symptoms. I wouldn’t tell anyone that I had PD and I tried to hide it. The marathon and half-marathon races and training runs helped change that. I also feel very good about the money I’ve raised to help fund Parkinson’s research.

Training

Date : 26/1/09
Distance : Unknown
Timing : 51:42
Venue : Bandar Laguna Merbok

Training

Date : 25/1/2009
Distance : T.B.A
Time : 34:56
Venue : Taman Ria Jaya

Gong Xi Fa Cai

A Very Happy And Prosperous Chinese New Year Of OX

May This New Year Bring You ...
Good Health,
Good Luck,
Good Fortune,

Abundant Wealth,
Perpetual Peace and Harmony,
Lots of Laughter and Joy,

Kong Xi .. Kong Xi

Gong Xi Fa Cai
Kong Hei Fatt Choi
Keong Hee Huat Chai