Walkathon in aid of arthritis victims

THE Taman Rekreasi Taman Jaya in Petaling Jaya will come alive on May 24 for Kordel’s joint charity walkathon with the Arthritis Foundation Malaysia (AFM).
In recognition of the plight of arthritis victims, Kordel and AFM embarked on the charity campaign starting from April 1. It will end on June 30.
Those who want to help have to buy a bottle of any Kordel product (available at all leading pharmacies) with an AFM sticker on it and RM1 will automatically be donated to AFM.
To join in the fun, just form a team of four, dress in your most creative outfit and enjoy a brisk walk alongside people like Malaysia’s first astronaut Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar and stand a chance to win RM1,000.
Registration forms are available at Guardian and other pharmacies in the Klang Valley.
For more information, log on to http://www.kordels.com.my/.

Goodies galore for walkers

SPORTS afficionados who have signed up for Ipoh Starwalk 2009 can look forward to many treats in their goodie bags, courtesy of several sponsors.
Ipoh Starwalk 2009 is jointly organised by Star Publications (M) Bhd and the Ipoh City Council with the cooperation of the Perak Government, Perak Amateur Athletics Association and Perak Education Department in conjunction with Ipoh city’s 21st anniversary. It will be flagged off at 7am on June 21 from Stadium Indera Mulia.

Representatives from the sponsor companies were at Menara Star in Petaling Jaya recently to hand over goodies comprising products useful for those leading an active lifestyle and cash redemption vouchers for skin and body treatments. Also sponsored were prizes for the event.
Ginvera Marketing Enterprise Sdn Bhd assistant product manager Wee Tong said the company would be sponsoring Ginvera Real SPA Shower Sachet Card 24gm (10,000 units), Bio-essence Tanaka White 3-in-1 Sachet Card (1,000 units) and Syahirah Gel Pengelupasan 5gm and Body Losyen Sachet Card 5gm (5,000 units) worth RM43, 000.
“Ten units of Ebene Sports Knee Guard medium size worth RM1,180 will be given away as lucky draw items, bringing the total sponsorship to RM44,180,” he added.
As remedy for aches, pains and injuries after the walk, Vifor of Zuelling Pharma Distribution will be sponsoring 5,000 Perskindol Classic Gel Sachets and 5,000 Perskindol Cool Gel Sachets worth a total of RM10,000.
Zuellig Pharma Sdn Bhd national sales manager-BU 3 consumer healthcare division Yong Kooi Yoke said the Swiss-manufactured products prevented cramps and offered pain relief due to sprains, cramps, stiff necks, strains and backaches.
According to Clara International Beauty Group Sdn Bhd business development and marketing manager Jason Woo, the cash redemption vouchers would be useful for men and women as the company catered for both genders. He also said the home-grown brand was sponsoring three hampers worth RM6,000 as prizes.

If you are hoping to smell good after the walk, put in the extra effort to come out tops because Beiersdorf Singapore Pte Ltd is giving away Nivea for Men Silver Protect range of roll-ons, deodrants and sprays worth RM5,000.
The company’s senior brand manager, Angie Tan, said the range was effective in eliminating 99% of the bacteria which causes body odour. She said the company was also sponsoring Hansaplast plasters.
Registration for the event is now open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, except public holidays, at The Star’s Ipoh office at No 39, Jalan Hussein. Entry forms can be downloaded from www.thestar.com.my/starwalk. Entries close on Friday. For enquiries, call 05-253 0402.

Sports attire for winners

THE top three winners from each of the nine competitive categories of the Ipoh Star-walk 2009 will take home Joma apparels.
Ever Well Sports (M) Sdn Bhd has stepped in yet again for the fourth time to sponsor the annual event and this time, it is offering about RM10,000 worth of prizes.
Its administrative manager Michelle Chow said first prize winners in all nine competitive categories would each receive a Joma jersey.
“Second placing winners will win a Joma Polo T-shirt while third place winners will take home a Joma round-collared T-shirt,” she said after presenting the sponsorship to The Star’s advertising representative Tan Cheok Tong in Ipoh yesterday.

(From right) Chow presenting the sponsorship to Tan as Ever Well Sports northern region sales executive Vincent Hee shows one of the jerseys for first prize winners.
Chow said Joma also sponsored the Perak, Kuala Muda Naza and KL PLUS football teams in the local football scene.
She added that Joma was also sponsoring Spanish La Liga football teams Deportivo Coruna and Sevilla FC.
Apart from clothing, the company was also well known for their footwear like the Joma Marathon 3,000 running shoes.
Ipoh Starwalk 2009 is jointly orga-nised by Star Publications (M) Bhd and the Ipoh City Council with the co-operation of the Perak Government, Perak Amateur Athletics Association and Perak Education Department in conjunction with Ipoh city’s 21st anniversary.
It will be flagged off at 7am on June 21 from Stadium Indera Mulia.
Registration is open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, except public holidays, at The Star’s Ipoh office at 39, Jalan Hussein.
Entry forms can also be downloaded from www.thestar.com.my/starwalk.
Entries close on May 15. For enquiries, call 05-2530402

Happy Annivesary

Thank you for all the supports to KP & Gang-Running Blog.

We are 2 years old now.

Good Luck and All the Best to my member's and friends in SCKLM and all the running events.

Happy Running and Injury Free.

一步一腳印．英跛行少校花兩週走完馬拉松

一名在伊拉克戰爭中被火箭彈攻擊受傷的英國士兵，今天在倫敦馬拉松競賽開跑兩個星期之後，完成整段賽程。
2008年2月派克少校（Major Phil Parker）在伊拉克南方城市巴斯拉（Basra）受傷，醫生說他可能永遠無法再走路了。
但是這名36歲士兵，從4月26日馬拉松競賽開始的第一天，就以每天蹣跚步行2英哩的速度，拄著拐杖，一步一腳印地向前走。一路上都有民眾對他歡呼打氣，到了終點線，數百人列隊向他歡呼。
派克這次參加馬拉松比賽，是為了一個阿兵哥慈善組織「幫幫英雄」（Help For Heroes）募款。他這趟總共募了63萬英鎊（約71萬歐元，95萬美元），目標是100萬英鎊。
派克完成壯舉之後說，「我總共走了5萬2千400步，有些人一步步陪我走過。有學校女廚師，有倫敦計程車司機，連大都會警局的警察也一起跟我走」。
他說，「我一邊走一邊跟大家聊，很多人向我坦露心聲，也有人對我說了他們對三軍部隊的看法。」

Charity walk

THE Arthritis Foundation of Malaysia will hold a charity walkathon on May 24 at 7am at the Taman Jaya Park (opposite Amcorp Mall). Tickets are priced at RM20 per person or RM80 per team (four people per team) and all proceeds will be donated to the foundation.

Training

Date : 9/5/09
Distance : 2 carcosa + 1LG
Timing : 1:31:33

Junior Development Program (JDP) 2nd Circuit is Now Open for Registration!

Junior Development Program (JDP) will conduct its Circuit 2 [July 5, 2009, Sunday] at Bukit Jalil Sport Complex. Hurry, get your athletes to participate!

For junior walkers who still wish to join the "JDP- 2nd circuit" are please to submit their form before the deadline (27th June'09).

General Rules and Regulations
Entry Form

Ipoh schools all out for a walk

MORE schools are jumping on the bandwagon to join the sixth edition of the Ipoh Starwalk and not only that, each is trying to outdo their previous participation record.
SMK Jalan Pasir Puteh principal Lau Swee Mun wants all 1,500 of his students to take part, if possible.
“I’m trying to encourage all of them, including our special students, to join Ipoh Starwalk 2009 and for them to bring their parents along to make it a family day outing.
“This should be part of their education. We want our students to have a holistic education as education should not only be confined to the classroom,” Lau said.

Elsewhere, SMK Methodist ACS Ipoh principal Cheng Sai Lak expressed confidence that more students would join the event this year as marks would be given to those who took part.
“This will go a long way towards their assessment of co-curriculum participation in school,” he said, adding that some 100 students from the school joined Ipoh Starwalk last year.
SMK Buntong principal A. Nalini said her students had been eagerly waiting to get their hands on the forms ever since the announcement of Ipoh Starwalk 2009.
”About 250 students took part last year. This year, we are hoping for at least 600 of them to join,” she said.

Noting that importance must also be given to sporting and recreational activities in order for children to become all-rounded students, Nalini said most were glued to their computer screens these days.
“Some do not even come out of their rooms and the only games that they play are computer games,” she said.
Ipoh Starwalk 2009 is jointly organised by Star Publications (M) Bhd and the Ipoh City Council with the co-operation of the Perak Government, Perak Amateur Athletics Association and Perak Education Department in conjunction with Ipoh city’s 21st anniversary.
It will be flagged off at 7am on June 21 from Stadium Indera Mulia.
Registration is open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, except public holidays, at The Star’s Ipoh office at 39, Jalan Hussein. Entry forms can also be downloaded from www.thestar.com.my/starwalk
Entries close on May 15. For enquiries, call 05-2530402

萬撓凱旋基督中心‧5月24日辦公益義跑

萬撓神召會凱旋基督中心訂於5月24日（週日）主辦“社區關懷日”，並舉辦一項“為公益而跑”的義跑運動，地點在菁鄉嶺信實書店前廣場。

大會主席蕭時煥日說，此中心每年都舉辦“社區關懷日”，主要目的是提倡“愛心”關懷的美德，鼓勵人們在各領域裡，多做“愛心”關懷的活動。

他說，慈悲為懷的人士可以參與“義跑”運動。報名費20令吉（大會提供義跑T-恤及午餐）；凡捐助超過2000令吉者將以捐助各個人姓名、商店名字或招牌LOGO印在義跑T-恤上，以資表揚。也歡迎捐獻大會消費物品，如：食物、飲品等。

所有捐款將發出正式收據及公佈義跑賬目，以昭大信。

Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 Route Tour

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Training

Date : 2/5/09
Distance : LG - Sri Hartamas Petronas
Timing : 1:43:15 (SC), 1:45:19(KP)

Siemens Run 2009

Event : Siemens Run 2009
Date : Sunday, 19th July 2009

Venue : Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur

Website :Siemens Run 2009


Siemens Run is back! Having had its first run in 2004, Siemens is anxious to repeat the run as part of its long-term corporate responsibility commitment towards advancing sporting opportunities, community vitality and health.
Siemens Run 2009 - What are you running for? will be held on 19th July 2009 at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur to bring people together for charity.
We have an improved online payment system this year, where you can also choose to have the registration pack home delivered. This service is provided by our co-sponsor Hooha.Asia,

please click here to register online

Download Registration Form

More 13,000 participants expected at KL Marathon 2009

THE Standard Chartered KL Marathon, to be held at Dataran Merdeka on June 28, is expected to be on par with other major marathons in the world.
Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia head of global markets Sandeep Bahl said they were keen to see the number of participants increase almost five fold in five years.
“We anticipate about 13,000 participants to line up for the marathon. About 6,000 participants have already signed up. We are confident of meeting the target for this year’s KL Marathon’’ said Sandeep.
Kuala Lumpur is the ninth city to be associated with Standard Chartered in the marathon. The others major cities — Nairobi, Dubai, Singapore, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Stanley — attracted about 250,000 participants.
Sandeep said after the successful marathons in the eight cities, they wanted to do something in Kuala Lumpur
“The KL Marathon will be a family affair as we have categories for all age groups. Running is the sporting activity suitable for all members in a family,’’ said Sandeep.
Standard Chartered is also encouraging their employees to be part of the KL Marathon. About 2,000 employees have registered for the marathon. They are given the privilege to work flexible hours and also gym membership to train regularly.
The three main races for the proper event are marathon (18 years and above), half marathon (16 years and above) and 10km run (16 years and above).
For the 5km fun run, participants can sign up either as individuals or groups comprising between three and four members.
Children aged between nine and 12 years can take part in the Kids Dash covering 3km while those from six to nine years will feature in the 950m event.
Besides the top six finishers in the women’s and men’s open as well as top three Malaysian women’s and men’s performers over the 42km distance, the top three finishers in the women’s and men’s open 21km race will also rewarded.
Five charities — Standard Chartered Trust Fund, Shelter Home for Children, Development of Human Resources for Rural Areas Malaysia, National Autism Society of Malaysia and Malaysian Nature Society — will benefit from the Run for a Cause programme.
Entries for the marathon closes on June 15. For details, visit www.kl-marathon.com or e-mail inquiries@kl-marathon.com

DIGI Pacesetters Kuantan TC Run

Event : Digi Pacesetters Kuantan TC-RUN

Time: 7.30 am (Reporting at 6.45am)

Venue: Teluk Chempedak Beach, Kuantan

Form: Download here

SCKLM - Fun-Filled JB Roadshow

Fly with low cost carrier from Singapore to Penang for our PBIM2009

Attention all participants coming from Singapore, you can now fly direct from Singapore to Penang via low cost flights!

AirAsia and FireFly will have their daily flights which is convenient for your participation in our Penang Bridge International Marathon on 22nd November 2009.


To celebrate this new air link agreement between Singapore and Malaysia , AirAsia is offering limited FREE seats. Valid for booking from 27th April ~ 3rd May 2009. Travel from 1st June ~ 31st Jan 2010.

AirAsia has started their online booking for this new route.

Training

Date : 26/4/09
Distance : LG-Masjid x2
Timing : 1:31:00

Adidas KOTR 2009

Date: Sunday, 02nd August 2009

Time: 6.30am

Venue: Stadium Shah Alam, Shah Alam

Closing Date: Friday, 03rd July 2009

For more details, please download the entry form now!

Penang Hill Climb

THE Penang State Sports Council (PSSC) will be organising the 10km Penang Hill Climb for the 24th time on July 5.
PSSC deputy chairman II Datuk Ong Poh Eng said participants would be flagged off at 8am from the Penang Municipal Park and would walk along Persiaran Kuari, Jalan Utama and Jalan Air Terjun before ascending Penang Hill.
The walk is expected to end at 11am at the Bukit Bendera Indian temple.
He said the event would be divided into eight categories: Junior Men (13+), Junior Women (13+), Men Open (18+), Women Open (18+), Men Junior Veteran (40+), Women Junior Veteran (40+), Men Senior Veteran (55+) and Women Senior Veteran (55+).
The event will be jointly co-hosted by Kwong Wah Jit Poh Press Bhd and Penang Amateur Athletic Association.
Registration forms can be obtained from the Kwong Wah Jit Poh offices at 19, Lebuh Presgrave or 94, off Jalan Mahsuri, Bandar Bayan Baru (Penang), 4247, Jalan Benggali (Butterworth) and 17, Ground Floor, Lorong Usahaniaga 4, Taman Usahaniaga (Bukit Mertajam). They are also available at the state Youth and Sports Department, Level 40, Komtar, PSSC office at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Batu Uban, and the muni-cipal park.
The closing date for registration is on June 19 at 4.15pm.
Participants who succeed in finishing the climb within two hours will be entitled to a lucky draw.
Ong said the event was aimed at encouraging high perfor-mance sports and PSSC also hoped to collaborate with sports associations and the private sector to hold more eco-challenge events in the future.
For further details, call 04-6593714/5.

Route designed for all runners

JUDGING from the relatively flat terrain for the upcoming Standard Chartered KL Marathon scheduled on June 28, the organisers hope the participants will step up the pace to complete the race.

However, race director Hemant Dua warned the participants that the hot and humid weather will be a major obstacle to tackle.

Recently, the organisers have drawn up the course guiding the participants through the iconic landmarks around Kuala Lumpur.

“We have designed the route to appeal to runners with different abilities — from beginners to professionals. In adding excitement and flavour to the event, we are also trying to convince social and cultural groups to perform and portray the unique diversity of Malaysian heritage especially to the visitors at designated areas along the way,” said Dua, adding that the two segments of the moderate hill climb are at the 4km and 36km (Jalan Damansara stretch) mark.

The three main races for the proper event are marathon (18 years and above), half marathon (16 years and above) and 10km run (16 years and above).

For the 5km fun run, participants can sign up either as individual or group comprising between three and four members.

Children aged between nine and 12 years can take part in the Kids Dash covering 3km while those from six to nine years will feature in the 950m event.

So far, the organisers have hit the halfway mark in their aim to attract 13,000 participants.

“Our aim is to encourage more people to be physically fitter through running. For a start, it is a huge challenge because running culture does not have a strong following in Malaysia.

“But, we have been receiving positive response and we were also surprised that the women’s participation have also increased by 45% so far. Foreign recreational runners from almost 30 countries have also confirmed their entries through our global network,” said Dua.

The inaugural event starting and finishing at the Dataran Merdeka is offering a total cash purse of RM350,000. Besides the top six finishers in the women’s and men’s open as well as top three Malaysian women’s and men’s performers over the 42km distance, the top three finishers in the women’s and men’s open 21km race will also rewarded.

Entry closes on June 15. For details, visit www.kl-marathon.com or e-mail inquiries@kl-marathon.com.

BROOKS Republic Run

Date: 28th June 2009, Sunday
Venue: The Republic Polytechnic
Distance: 5km
Run Start Time: 0730 hrs
Website : Brooks Republic Run

Training

Date : 20/4/2009
Distance : 5 Laps
Timing : 45:40
Venue : DJ

International Golden Towerthon

Event : International Golden Towerthon
Date : 26 July 2009 (sunday)
Time : 7.00 am
Venue : Basement, KL Tower
Website : Mysenam.com
Click for : Entry Form

馬拉松絕不適宜飲太多水

飲水太多驚水中毒，不飲水又怕脫水，炎炎夏日將至，市民做運動時如何適量飲水補充所需？浸會大學體育學系副授雷雄德說：「口渴先飲水，已經係脫水徵狀，定時定候適量飲水最重要！」一般人參與四小時的長跑，或踢個半小時足球，每小時最多可飲二百五十毫升至五百毫升清水或補充電解質飲料，即約一至兩杯，讓身體逐步補充流失的水分，減低水中毒機會。
運動期間應飲得更慢他解釋，人體每小時可攝取的水分有限，一般不多於八百毫升至一公升，即三至四杯水。其實做運動期間，身體吸收水分更緩慢，故要飲得更慢更少。以參加馬拉松的選手為例，若每小時飲用不多於二百五十至五百毫升水，參賽場地每隔三至四公里有一個水站，以二十分鐘可跑到另一個水站計算，即每次到水站只可飲用一百多毫升水，俗稱一至兩啖水。若本身缺乏參賽經驗或並非長跑好手，事前更應加強訓練，了解自己的身體狀況。
他補充，市民在炎熱高溫的天氣下，行山、踩單車、游水或進行地盤工作，都會消耗大量體能，並經出汗而流失水分，所以最好在運動前，開始慢慢飲水作兩手準備，並避免一次過狂飲，以防脫水或水中毒。

狂灌30杯水馬拉松跑手水中毒,血鈉過低器官腫 全球已奪七命

不少人誤以為做運動時需大量飲水補充所失，但飲水過量可致「水中毒」、即低血鈉症，外國文獻指全球至少七人因水中毒死亡。本港去年接獲一名三十五歲健壯男子參與渣打馬拉松比賽時，狂灌逾三十杯水（約八公升），超出正常人日飲八杯水（即兩公升）指標，致血液的鈉水平急降出現頭暈等血鈉過低徵狀，需送院搶救。急症科醫生稱多餘水分會走入各器官及細胞，嚴重可致腦水腫及死亡，提醒市民「唔好驚脫水就搏命飲水」。
該名男子曾兩度參加十公里賽，去年挑戰四十二公里「全馬」，但只完成三十公里，因已超出比賽時限，要乘搭大會巴士離開，惟上車後即感頭暈及四肢無力，被送往東區醫院急症室。檢查發現患者血壓正常、無發燒，但觀察期間的四小時內無排出小便，情況異常。血液化驗最後證實其血鈉水平偏低，每公升血只有一百一十九毫克分子的鈉，比正常水平每公升血有一百三十至一百四十毫克分子低。

徵狀與脫水相似
該名男患者本身要服用抗抑鬱藥，但一向身體狀況正常，未曾發生意外。他聲稱賽前無大量飲水，但比賽單位沿途只設十一個水站，他竟在水站共飲超過三十杯水，即逾七千五百毫升，並為隨身攜帶的水樽裝水，懷疑他因狂灌水引致血鈉水平急降，被列為運動型低血鈉個案。患者經吊鹽水及服用鈉補充劑後，有關水平回復正常，入院翌日早上已可排走累積二點五公升小便，其後康復出院。此個案刊登在最新一期的《香港急症醫學期刊》。

北區醫院急症室主管鍾展鴻說：「做劇烈運動時，好多人驚脫水，就搏命飲水，稀釋血液中主要電解質成分，即係代表鹽分鈉，嚴重可令多餘水分走入身體細胞，令器官腫脹，甚至因腦水腫死亡。」由於水中毒與脫水的徵狀相似，包括頭暈、頭痛、軟弱無力、抽筋及昏迷，他建議醫生處理懷疑個案時，應為病人進行詳細血液測試，盡快確診及治療。

腎科專科醫生蔡堅表示，過量飲水會出現水中毒，但超標水平因人而異。他解釋，個別抑鬱藥物或影響賀爾蒙分泌，令身體減少排尿，積聚水分，估計該男子的病情亦與藥物有關。他建議需定期服藥市民，若要做劇烈運動應先諮詢醫生意見。

外國文獻記載，全球最早一宗水中毒個案發生於一九八一年。參與馬拉松長跑、鐵人耐力賽的選手尤其高危，全球至今最少有七宗死亡個案。

Relay for Life 2009

Event : Relay for Life KL
Date : 30 - 31 MAY, 2009
Time : 6pm (30 May) to 10am (31 May)
Venue : MSN Training Stadium, Bukit Jalil
Website : http://www.cancer.org.my/ Registration Form : Download
Contact : Ms Julie Wong, 016 2284088

Last year, FONET a business networking group of National Association of Women Entrepreneurs Malaysia took part in the relay and help to raise rm600 for the cause. That was our maiden project. We maneged to raised the amount from among friends in a week.

This year, FONET intend to take this one step forward. We have booked a tent and recruited 6 members (including myself) to walk for this cause. For every RM10 donated, we will walk ONE full track (of 400mtrs) on your behalf. As the Secretary of FONET, I am appealing to you to donate generously for this cause.

You may pay additional RM10 if you wish to be part of the walking team or to own the event T-shirt. Donations of RM50 & above are entitled to a tax-exempt receipt. Please provide FULL NAME (as per IC) and mailing address if receipt is required. Receipts will be mailed directly to you by the organiser.

For transparency and accountability, list of Donors and amount pledged will be listed in my blog. No amount is too small in lending to a good cause.

Donations received will be handed to NSCM by 29 May 2009.

Look forward to your generous support.

Training

Date : 19/4/2009
Distance : 2 laps carcosa + 2 laps LG
Timing : 1:35;59
Venue : LG

2,000 target for Malakoff run

ABOUT 2,000 people are expected to take part in the second ‘Malakoff 26km, Penang 2009’ run in June.
Its corporate affairs and communications head Yusop Rashid said about 1,000 participants including elite runners were expected to take part in the 26km run with another 1,000 amateurs expected for the shorter 6km run.
The event will be held on June 7 and there are six categories for the 26km run, and four categories for the 6km run. Both the events will be flagged off at the Penang Municipal Park.
He said this at a press conference at Komtar in George Town recently. Also present was State Youth, Sports, Women, Family and Community Development Committee chairman Lydia Ong Kok Fooi.
The organiser of the event Pacesetters Athletic Club Malaysia (PACM) president Rustam Affandi Zaihan said everyone would receive a medal upon crossing the finishing line.
He said the first run will start at 5.30am while the 6km run will be flagged off at 6.30am.
Rustam said prizes totalling RM19,400 for both the runs in the form of vouchers were up for grabs.
For the 26km run, participants will run along Jalan Gottlieb, Jalan Mount Erskine Road, Jalan Fettes, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, Gurney Drive, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Lebuh Light, Jalan Burma, Jalan Perak, Jalan Macalister, Jalan Sepoy Lines, Jalan Utama and back to the park.
A fee of RM40 will be charged on non-PACM members, while members pay RM30 for the 26km run.
As for the 6km run, those joining the men and women categories will need to pay RM15 and those participating in the junior category only need to pay RM10.
Closing date for registration is on May 29. For details log on to www.malakoffrun.com.my.

Last Day for Early Bird Registration

Calling all runners to register to avail Early Bird Discount. Organisers informed that the Early Bird Discount would end by TODAY (18/4/2009) and runners were being encouraged to avail this before time runs out.

Thousands of runners had already taken advantage of this discount.

Beeline for entry forms

SMJK Sam Tet, a big fan of the Ipoh Starwalk, is again the first school to pick up entry forms for the annual event.
Principal Phang Yoon Ming and senior assistant Hee Park Chee handed out the forms to the students on Monday when entries for the June 21 walk opened.
Phang hoped to get at least 2,000 students to sign up compared to the 1,500 who took part in l"The school term for Lower Six students starts next month. We'll be getting them to join the walk as well," he said.
The school, Phang noted, strongly encouraged its students to participate in the event as they would be awarded merit points for participating in co-curricular activities.
The school, which has a current enrolment of about 2,600, has been faithfully participating in the Ipoh Starwalk since it was introduced in 2004.
Following in SMJK Sam Tet's footsteps were SMJK Ave Maria Convent and SMK Perempuan Methodist Ipoh which handed out the entry forms to their students yesterday.
SMJK Ave Maria Convent principal Chen Chiu Hiong said the school would try to get all its 2,000 students to sign up. ast year's Ipoh Starwalk.

"We will encourage all our teachers to participate as well," said Chen after receiving the entry forms from The Star's V. Sreedaran Nair at the school yesterday.
She said a record 1,500 students from the school took part in the walk last year.
SMK Perempuan Methodist Ipoh principal Soot Mooy Ching said 1,200-odd students took part in last year's walk and they would try to match or increase the number this year.
"The response from the students has always been overwhelming," Soot said.
One of Perak's most exciting sporting events, Ipoh Starwalk 2009 will be flagged off from Stadium Indera Mulia at 7am on June 21.
It is jointly organised by Star Publications (M) Bhd and the Ipoh City Council with the co-operation of the Perak Government, Perak Amateur Athletics Association and Perak Education Department in conjunction with Ipoh city's 21st anniversary.
There will be two categories ? non-competition and competition. The distance for both categories is 10km.

Entry fee for non-competition walkers is RM8 per person while competition walkers will be charged RM12 each.
The public can register at The Star's office at No 39, Jalan Hussein, Ipoh, from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, except public holidays.
Entry forms can also be downloaded at www.thestar.com.my/starwalk.
Enties close on May 15. For details, call 05-2530402.

Training

Date : 17/4/2009
Distance : 5 Laps
Timing : 45;49
Venue : DJ

Marathon run

JOHOR Sports Council will hold a marathon on April 18 in conjunction with the Johor Sultan’s birthday celebration at Stadium Tan Sri Datuk Hassan Yunus in Johor Baru at 3pm.
For details, call the council at 07-224 6457 or 07-224 7044 ext 119.

Training

Date : 16/4/2009
Distance : 5 laps
Timing : 46:07
Venue : DJ

SCKLM - Volunteer Registration Announced

Organisers announced today that Standard Chartered KL Marathon is proud to announce Volunteer Registration for the innaugral event. Organisers further said that Volunteers are backbone of any sports event. The inaugural Standard Chartered KL Marathon to be held on June 28 will rely on volunteers for a variety of jobs, before and during the race day. Some of the key areas where volunteer help is required include: Race Pack distribution, Fruit and drinks distribution, Course marshals, Crowd Control at Finish (to ensure smooth flow of runners at finish line), Media Tent, Luggage collection and return. Volunteers will help the Organisers ensure that runners from across the world have a great time in city of KL and are treated to the best of Malaysian hospitality.

To register as Volunteer please click Volunteer Registration

Training

Date : 14/4/2009
Distance : 5 laps
Timing : 44:20
Venue : DJ

Ipoh Starwalk 2009

Entry Form

Early Bird Registration Ends April 18

Calling all runners to register before April 18, 2009 to avail Early Bird Discount.

Organisers informed that the Early Bird Discount would end on April 18, 2009 and runners were being encouraged to avail this before time runs out.

Thousands of runners had already availed this discount.

Training

Date : 13/4/2009
Distance : 5 Laps
Timing : 45;54
Venue : DJ

千人义山行

2009年4月26日的第9届“跑跑古迹，带出关怀”千人义山行，非常荣幸能够邀请到大马独一女中低音男中高音唱将二人组合——《红雨晴》，作为现场的表演嘉宾。
男主音名RED，过去是大马知名摇滚乐团的主音歌手，EQUAL的陈志豪；女主音名禹晴，曾发过中文与英文唱片，现在是全马知名的驻唱歌手。《红雨晴》代表日出日落、雨过天晴，音乐如海阔天空般无边无际。两人实力唱功，也擅长乐器及写歌，此刻华丽登场，为中文乐坛萌发一股新音潮。
《红雨晴》主打歌《15次分手》，动听旋律，天衣无缝的演绎，男高音女中低音的结合方式，将此歌发挥得淋离尽致。另外两首主打，分别由RED主唱的《点一首歌送给我自己》以及禹晴主唱的《爱累了》。前者曾由大陆知名资深歌手孙楠原唱，这次由原创者RED再度重新演唱；后者是ANDY CHAN写的情歌，禹晴独到柔中带劲的演唱功力，绝赞！其他主打歌还有《大爱》、《七音天使》、《ANGEL’S EYE》、《让我走》、《LEMON 派》等等，音乐类型带有GLEM ROCK（华丽摇滚）风格。

Orange Run

Date : 12/4/2009
Distance : 11Km
Timing : 60:52
Venue : The Curve

KPAC Breakfast Run

Date : 1st May 2009
Venue : Welcome Centre, Setia Alam
Time : 0630 (21KM)- PIC -SP Wong
0645 (11KM) -PIC - SH Lim
0700 (4.5KM) -PIC-Jimmy Yang

Residents of Setia Alam, KPAC members, friends and fellow runners are welcome,Its FOC and light breakfast will be served after the run.

For more information, please contact:

Mr Tan Boon Yik - 016-2209191 (AJK BiroSukan)
Mr SP Wong - 012-3101379
Mr Jimmy Yang - 012-9312993
Mr SH Lim - 016-3319898

Organiser website :Klang Pacers Athletic Club

NASAM Charity Walkathon

Venue: Sunway Lagoon

Date: 25th April 2009,

SaturdayTime: 7:00am

Ticket Price: RM30 (per entry)

Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 Running Clinic: Back to Basics

Event: Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 Running Clinic: Back to Basics
What: Sports Practice
Host: Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009
Start Time: Sunday, April 19 at 8:00am
End Time: Sunday, April 19 at 10:00am
Where: Tapak A, Taman Tasik Perdana, Lake Gardens

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=67894708019&mid=490459G21b23ef7G155fd06G7

Malakoff - Penang 26Km Run

Event : MALAKOFF, Penang 26km Run 2009

Date: 7th June 2009

Time : 5:30am

Location: Taman Perbandaran Penang

Distances: 26km & 6km

Entry form : > download

Training

Date : 5/4/2009
Distance : Carcosa x 2 + LG
Time : 81;29
Venue : LG

Health run

THERE will be a health run at the Dataran FRIM on April 10 at 8am organised in conjunction with the Forestry Research Institute Malaysia’s health promotion activities this month. It is open to regular joggers or visitors to FRIM. For more information, contact 03-6279 7591/7458.

Early bird offer

RUNNERS who register for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon before April 18 will enjoy an early bird fee. Themed Run Your Race, participants can select their preferred category comprising the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, Fun Run (5km) and the Kids Dash in two age groups (six to 9 years and 10 to 12 years).

To sign up, visit www.kl-marathon.com.

Training

Date : 2/4/2009
Distance : 4 Laps
Timing : 37:19
Venue : DJ

Larian Bersama Bomba 2009

Event: Larian Bersama Bomba 2009
Race Day: Sunday, 10 May 2009
Start time : 7.30 am
Race Vanue: Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur

Sebarang pertanyaan sila hubungi Tuan Saiful, Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat WP Kuala Lumpur di talian 03-21484444.

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Training

Date : 1/4/2009
Distance : 4 Laps
Timing : 36:39
Venue : DJ

Orange Run Hit 3000 Target

THE Orange Run ’09 is set to be a huge success judging from the fact that the organisers have met their target of 3,000 runners! Now there are only 100 places left for BHPetrol ecard members.

Challenging route for run

THE flat course on the final kilometre towards the finish line will offer participants the option of picking up the pace and going flat out in surging forward for a sprint finish at the New Balance Pacesetters 15km Run at the Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur on May 17.
However, Pacesetters Athletic Club Malaysia (PACM) president Rustam Affandi Zaihan said it would not be exactly a stroll in the park for the runners to complete the distance.
“It is still going to be a challenging course, similar to previous years, especially the hilly climb around Bukit Tunku. From our experience, the foreign participants from Singapore are thrilled with the rare opportunity to tackle the undulating route,” he added.
And, it will also serve as a good training ground for runners attempting to feature in the full 42km marathon distance at the Standard Chartered KL Marathon scheduled on June 28.
New Balance stepped forward to continue their partnership as the title sponsor for the fifth consecutive year.
Stream Enterprise event executive Alvin See said they were pleased to support an established event and reward the top five winners in each category with New Balance vouchers worth RM3,000.
“We are pleased with the overwhelming response from the running community over the years. Last year, the run drew 1,700 participants and we expecting a bigger turnout for the upcoming event,” he added.
Other partners are Milo, PowerBar, Electcoms, Suunto, Yakult, Cool Rhino, Nivea, Proviton, Counterpain and Nestle Fitnesse while Coronade Hotel is the official hotel.
The organisers are anticipating 2,000 participants to take part in six categories – men’s open (16 years and above), men’s veteran (40 to 50 years), men’s senior veteran (above 50 years), women’s open (16 years and above), women’s veteran (35 to 45 years) and women’s senior veteran (above 45 years).
So far, they have received 1,000 entries.
Rustam gave an assurance that they would not compromise in their approach in hosting the unique road race.
“Our four main attractions in serving the runners better are to provide quality running vest, finisher medals, finishing photo on the certificate and breakfast to the participants. And, we will continue to follow the same policy in all of our events,” he added. For details, visit www.pacesetters.com.my.

Saucony 100Plus Passion Run 2009

Date : 24/5/2009
Time : 7am
Distance : 15KM, 10KM, 5KM
Venue : East Coast Park
Website : http://www.singaporepassionrun.com/

千人义山行的意义

旧飞机场路义山群的开辟与吉隆坡历史紧密相连，《千人义山行》其中最具教育意义的工作，就是把人带到现场，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。
这8年来，《千人义山行》的参与者包含了不同宗教背景的异族同胞，而雪隆区各中小学都全力支持此运动，每年派出上百位学生参与。筹委会因而肩负着提醒和教育新生代的重大责任。
除了推动捍卫历史古迹的观念，《千人义山行》还强调环境保护的重要性，以及跑步运动的好处。为了推广环保概念，筹委会尝试过送出设计精美的环保袋，时时提醒参与者要爱护我们居住的环境，还帮忙实践义山美化工作，而不只是在清明节时才打扫墓地。
过去的历史是未来的起点，历史文化是具有生命力且不断成长的，唤醒人们对文化古迹的情感及关注；唯有让过去的历史成为未来的借鉴，我们才能走得更远。保存先贤历史与文化是全体人民的神圣任务。《千人义山行》追溯历史，延续文化！

More runners for 15km run

OVER 2,000 runners are expected to take part in the New Balance Pacesetters 15km run at the Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur on May 17.

Pacesetters Athletic Club Malaysia (PACM) president Rustam Affandi Zaihan said the seventh edition of the run is expected to entice more than the average of 1,500 runners for the past the six years.

"We are expecting about 2,000 runners this year and we believe this race will help us develop more amateur runners capable of running in international events," he said at the launch of the run in Petaling Jaya yesterday.

The route will be just as challenging as in previous years and a close and exciting finish is expected as the last kilometre is to be run on flat terrain.

The run features six categories -- men's and women's open, veteran and senior veteran.

The top five winners of each category will be awarded prizes in the form of New Balance product vouchers worth RM1,000 (first), RM800 (second), RM600 (third), RM400 (fourth) and RM200 (fifth) in addition to trophies and medals.

Entry forms can be obtained from the PACM office at 37 Blok C, Lorong Jugra, Taman Sri Lempah 3 1/2 Miles Jalan Klang Lama, Kuala Lumpur, at PACM counters at key public races in the run up to this event or at www.pacesetters.com.my.

Retired teacher running in Marathon des Sables to help those with HIV/AIDS

MANY people will readily donate money to a charitable organisation, and some will volunteer their services for a good cause, too.

Retired teacher and veteran marathon runner Mohamed Adnan Osman, however, is doing something that few would do.

He will be putting his body to the test by participating in the Marathon des Sables (Marathon of the Sands) – dubbed the “world’s toughest foot race” – in the hope of inspiring his friends, family and the whole nation to donate money to the Malaysia AIDS Foundation (MAF).

The Marathon des Sables is a seven-day competition in which participants are required to run 243km across the Sahara desert.

That distance is equivalent to five and a half regular marathons, and the longest single stage is 84km.

Along the way, the runners wil be traversing dry riverbeds, desert plains and mammoth sand dunes, in scorching temperatures of between 45°C and 48°C.

The event is held every year in the southern Moroccan desert, and this year, it is being held from March 27 to April 2.

Mohamed Adnan said he would be running alongside more than 800 other participants from around the world, aged between 16 and 78. Each of them is required to carry their own food and gear.

“In order to give some significance to this endeavour I will be using the marathon as a vehicle to raise awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Malaysia and raise funds for the MAF’s Medicine Assistance Scheme,” Mohamed Adnan said during a farewell party organised by the MAF at Celebrity Fitness in 1 Utama shopping centre in Petaling Jaya recently.

MAF chairman Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman said she grateful to Adnan for naming MAF as his charity of choice, and hoped his deed would be an inspiration to those suffering from HIV/AIDS.

“MAF also hopes that companies and individuals will be inspired by Cikgu Adnan’s amazing endeavour to donate to MAF.

“We are hoping to raise RM50,000 through this marathon fund-raising drive for our Medicine Assistance Scheme, which assists people living with HIV/AIDS with the purchase of medications,” she added.

Donations can be banked into Maybank account number 514105-421257 under the name Malaysian Aids Foundation.

Training

Date : 26/7/2009
Distance : 4 Laps
Timing : 35:33
Venue : DJ

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!

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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