Too Near Yet Too Far

Duathlon: World No.1 Csomor back to defend women’s crown

PETALING JAYA: World number one Erika Csomor of Hungary will be back to defend her title in the women's elite category in the Malakoff Powerman Malaysia 2007 Duathlon championships in Lumut on Nov 11.

Csomor clocked 3'06:13 to clinch the crown in Lumut last year. Michelle Parsons of England finished second on 3’07:59 while Reka Brassay of Hungary was third after clocking 3’14:03.

Belgium's world number one Benny Vansteelant won the men's crown last year. He passed away in September following a road accident.

This time, Joerie Vansteelant is the favourite for the men's title. He is the current world number one.

More than 560 participants, including Malaysians, will be vying for honours. A total of RM132,000 in prize money is up for grabs in the various categories.

Shahrom Abdullah and Heidlee Mohamed will be leading Malaysia's challenge in the men's category. Mariana Mohamed, who finished a creditable fifth last year, and Stephanie Chok Kui Eng will be Malaysia's strong challengers in the women's category. All four are preparing for the Korat SEA Games in December.

Shahrom said the race would be an ideal warm-up before the Games.

“There is a lack of competition in the country and the Malakoff Powerman gives me the opportunity to race against the best athletes,” said Shahrom at the launch of the event yesterday.

The duathlon involves an 11km run, a 64km bike race and then another 10km race. There will be three categories contested - individual (11km run-64km bike-10km run), Malakoff Power Relay (11km run-64km bike-10km run) and Malakoff Sprint Duathlon (5.5km run-32km bike-5km run).

Runners eye top spot

SEVERAL regular road runners will spearhead Panasonic’s challenge at the Malaysia EKIDEN Road Relay at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya tomorrow.

Team manager T. Kanniappan, who is also the Panasonic Sports Complex manager, said they had picked 15 employees and formed three teams to take part in the relay.

“The relay is a historic event as it is held in conjunction with Malaysia’s 25th anniversary of the Look East Policy. We were invited by the Japanese Embassy in Malaysia and the Japan Club of Kuala Lumpur to participate in the Relay. Our counterparts from Japan had also encouraged us to be part of the event.

“We managed to gather our employees and we will be out to do well in the Relay. Since most the representatives are seasoned runners, we are confident of a good outing,” Kanniappan said after a training session at the Panasonic Sports Complex in Shah Alam recently.

The seasoned runners in Panasonic team are B. Moorthy, Takatoshi Iwata, Saharudin Mohamed, Mat Nor Din, Afni Abdul Razak, Eric Low Siong San and Zolhisham Yahya.

The relay, organised by the International Youth Centre Foundation, Honorary Consulate General of Malaysia in Fukuoka, Japan, and the Alumni of Look East Policy Society, is also to establish better diplomatic relations between Japan and Malaysia.

The relay has five categories – mixed team (18 years and above); men Open (18 years and above); women Open (18 years and above); men junior (13-17 years) and women junior (13-17 years).

Each team will comprise five runners. Each runner has to complete 3km, with the total distance being 15km. Prizes will be offered to the top five teams in each category.

The relay was last held in Kuala Lumpur in 1994. Then Panasonic had fielded three teams and they finished 4th, 10th and 12th respectively.

Kanniappan said Takatoshi had taken part in the relay in 1994.

“He is the most experienced runner in our team. He has been training with the other runners for the past two weeks.

“We are expecting one of the three teams to finish among the top five in the men’s Open category,” added Kanniappan

Pacesetters 30km Practice Run

Fellow runners,

Pacesetters 30km Practice Run

Objective : For those taking part in the Singapore marathon.

Nominal Charge : RM5.00 per runner, open to members and non-members same charge.

Date : 11th November 2007
Time : 5.30am
Place : Bukit Aman Car Park

Route : Car Park to Hartamas (Petronas Station), turn back to Goverment offices Jalan Duta, turn around and back to Petronas Station Hartamas, and then the same way back to car park.

Water Station : One at bus stop, near government offices Jalan Duta, and one at Petronas Station.

Sponsor : PowerBar for Endurance drinks at the water stations. Water by PACM (free flow water at the stations and one 500ml bottle of mineral water at the end).

Note : No prior registration is required. Just show up and pay the person in charge and you will be given an identification to signify you are a participant. Those without the identification will not be provided with any drinks...


on behalf of Pacesetters Athletics Club Malaysia President
Chou Chueng Wee
PACM# 3827

Terry Fox

I don’t feel that this is unfair.
That’s the thing about cancer.
I’m not the only one, it happens all the time to people.
I’m not special.
This just intensifies what I did.
It gives it more meaning.
It’ll inspire more people.
I just wish people would realise that anything’s possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try.”

– Terry Fox (1958-1981)

馬拉松參賽名額增至五萬

渣打馬拉松今屆將提早於明年二月舉行，參賽名額增加至五萬人，主辦單位吸取上一屆賽事中有逾六千人不適及受傷的訓，將推出多項措施，盡量減少受傷人數及對交通的影響，包括將最受歡迎的「十公里挑戰賽」移師至路面較闊及平坦的東區走廊進行，不經西隧，與半馬拉松及馬拉松賽道分開，以減少賽道出現人逼人情況，而各賽事項目的終點亦改在四通八達的銅鑼灣維多利亞公園，便於疏散人潮。大會表示，比賽期間將實施封路措施，預計當日下午二時後重開，估計對周邊道路的交通影響不大。
今屆的渣打馬拉松賽事共分三個比賽項目，包括全馬拉松、半馬拉松及十公里挑戰賽，名額亦由去年約四萬三千人增加至五萬人，比賽日期定於明年二月十七日。對於今年賽道有所更改，賽事籌備委員會主席高威林解釋將「十公里挑戰賽」的起點改在東區走廊炮台山至西灣河段舉行，而馬拉松及半馬拉松賽事則在尖沙咀美麗華酒店出發，目的是減低西隧的人流，避免出現擠擁情況。終點則由以往的灣仔金紫荊廣場移師到維園，以方便人潮疏散。由於增多了賽道，大會亦要增加多數百名義工提供支援服務。

每三公里設救傷站
鑑於上一屆的賽事有六千二百人感不適及受傷惹來詬病，高威林則澄清有關數字的真實性，他說：「有選手四次膠布紮腳趾就計算為有四次受傷，令到整個受傷數目好大。」因此，大會將與醫療輔助隊商討如何界定受傷的定義。避免選手因翳焗感不適，大會每兩點五至三公里便設立一個救傷站、供水站及海綿站，為選手降溫。高又指雖然十公里挑戰賽改為東區走廊進行，但不會令東隧構成交通影響：「十公里賽事朝早五點幾進行，預計九時半結束，賽道便會解封。」

而將代表香港隊參加「渣打馬拉松—全球最強之戰」的業餘跑手蔡達明贊成將賽道分流，有助他參賽。加上公眾可以在終點站前一公里為選手打氣，支持聲亦有助跑出好成績。

Kuantan City 15KM Road Relay 2007

Date : 16th Dec 2007
Time : 8.00am
Venue : Dewan Jubilee Perak, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Jalan Teluk Sisek, Kuantan
Closing Date : 16th Nov 2007

Japanese teams to make an impact

TEAMS from Japan are expected to make their presence felt in the Malaysia EKIDEN Road Relay at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on Nov 4.

The relay, organised by the International Youth Centre Foundation, Honorary Consulate General of Malaysia in Fukuoka, Japan and the Alumni of Look East Policy Society, is to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Look East Policy.

Federal Territory Amateur Athletic Association (FTAAA) secretary S. Vegiyathuman said the run was also to establish better diplomatic relations between Japan and Malaysia.

“We have received encouraging response from the Japanese community living in Malaysia. We are also liasing with our c ounterparts in Japan on promoting the relay in Japan, and we expect a group of teams from Japan as well,” said Vegiyathuman.

The relay has five categories – mixed team (18 years and above); men Open (18 years and above); women Open (18 years and above); men junior (13-17 years) and women junior (13-17 years).

Each team will comprise five runners. Each runner has to complete 3km, with the total distance being 15km. Prizes will be offered to the top five teams in each category.

Vegiyathuman said they had limited participation to 250 teams.

“We will not accept teams after we have reached the targeted number. We urge teams to register early to avoid disappointment,” he added.

The entry fee is RM100 per team for the mixed team, men Open and women Open categories and RM50 for the men junior and women junior categories. For more information, call 03-9171 9204 or 03-2715 2843.

Kuantan TC Run

Saturday 20/10/2007
Quite sometimes already, I did not participate the race with my gang, almost a month after PAR3. Furthermore, this time we are heading to Kuantan, Teluk Chempedak.
Raymond, due to some personal reason has to withdraw from this event, a day before the departure, SC injured his toe nail…*sigh* what a bad luck? But for the sake of support to the gang, he decides to join us to Kuantan. Of course, not to forget our VVIP who joining us for this journey,Saiful…who really make our trip very interesting and funny.
We meet up at KL Sentra, have a quick lunch at Mcdonalds, then quickly start our journey, heavy rain along the ways. We only reach Vistana Hotel at 6.30pm.. Meet few PM’s there …collecting our bib no, vest then proceed to my brother’s house. After dinner at Sri Mahkota, the food quite delicious, and then we go to Teluk Chempedak, We have a rough measurement of the route as according to the route map, which appear quite close to 10km.

Sunday 21/10/2007
We reach Teluk Chempedak at 6:40am, meet Jamie there… after reporting, we start our warm up session. SC will take care of our belongings. The race start on time at 7.15am.i am quite worry with my sore throat and cough, hence I only set my target at about 49mins.
Haha at first thought of pace with CM, but after find that my legs is in quite good condition and TH and Saiful are really far away in front, I push myself to increase my speed.. The first 6km, I practice at constant 4:40-4:50 pace, pacing with the runners who have almost the same speed like me. When come to the 6Km distance, I know here with b some descending slopes, I push myself further to close the gaps from the runners in front and can see TH about 200meter in front when reaching 9km. But with only 1km left and based on his performance right now, It is very difficult for me to keep close to him. I finished at the position of 21th with timing of 44.38, TH at position of 19th with timing of 44:20 while VVIP Saiful 16th with timing of 42:59. Personally, I am very satisfy with my result.

Kuantan TC Run Photos

Sungai Lembing Lao Tze Temple Trips

Pantai Sepat and Pantai Batu Hitam Trips

Pantai Sepat - Kuantan Beach Run

Crab Searching

Aiya, d water too cold

Pantai Batu Hitam

Posing

searching for black diamond

Kuantan TC Run

Date : 21st Oct 2007
Time : 7:15am
Distance : 10KM
Venue : Teluk Chempedak, Kuantan

Results :

Men Open:

1) Saiful Azri : 42:59 (16th)
2) Lee Tiong Hoo : 44:20 (19th)
3) Tan Kean Peng : 44:38 (21th)

Terry Fox Run 2007

The run was initiated by Terry Fox, who was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 18. The Canadian had his right leg amputated and was moved by the suffering of cancer patients he saw while he was in the hospital and decided to embarked on a journey he called the Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research.

Terry ran a marathon (42km) a day for 143 consecutive days before he was forced to abandon it when the cancer spread to his lungs. He passed away at the age of 21.

Click Here "Join the run, pre-register today!"

The price for the T-Shirt (all sizes) is RM 25.00 per piece. Of course, extra donation is welcomed!

How to Get Your Terry Fox Run 2007 T-Shirt

The T-Shirt can be collected from the following locations:

1) Kianti PKJ (next to Kelana Seafood Centre)

Address: B-G-01, Jalan SS7/13B,
Plaza Kelana Jaya,
Kelana Jaya,
47301 Petaling Jaya.
Contact No: +603-7873 5616 (Mr TG)

2) Canadian High Commission
Address: 17th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan,
207 Jalan Tun Razak
50400 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact No: +603-2718 3333

3) CARIF
Address: 2nd Floor, Outpatient Centre,
Subang Jaya Medical Centre, 47500 Subang Jaya,
Selangor.
Contact No: +603-5630 6774 (Ms Sook Yee)

KIANTI RESTAURANT

World Wide Half Marathon

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon '07

Thank you for showing your tremendous support for SCSM'07.

Please take note of the details for Race Entry Pack Collection (REPC) for overseas runners (singaporean / foreign runners who registered with foreign addresses & are overseas), below:

Date: 29th, 30th November & 1st December 2007
Time: 11am - 8pm
Venue: Suntec City Exhibition & Convention Hall, Singapore.

Kindly remember to bring ur Identity cards & confirmation slips that were sent to your email after registration for verification purpose.

Individuals who do not collect their Race Entry Packs will not be allowed to participate in the race.

Kuantan Beach Run - Cancel

Larian Pantai Kuantan (Kuantan Beach Run) Yang Dijadualkan Berlangsung Pada 27 Oktober 2007 Telah Dibatalkan.


Pembatalan Ini Dibuat Oleh Majlis Perbandaran Kuantan Kerana Pihak Perunding Acara Yang Dilantik Gagal Memenuhi Keperluan Sepertimana Yang Telah Dijanjikan.

World Wide Half Marathon 13th & 14th October 2007

Dear All,
Those who have registered for the above event this Sunday may be interested to know that you can actually create your personalized bib online.
To do that, just Login from http://www.worldwidehalf.com/Then you should see the Create Bib options. Your bib can then be created according to your registration number.
Check out my bib. I will laminate and wear it this Sunday. FYI, we may need to run 2 rounds around Petronas to make it 21K. 1 lap is still short. We will have a group photo before and after the run.

Starting Time : 6.00am
Date : 14th October 2007
Distance : 21.1km
Starting Point : Bukit Aman Car Park to Sri Hartamas

Do You Know Where You're Going To

Do you know where you're going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to?
Do you know?

Do you get
What you're hoping for?
When you look behind you there's no open door
What are you hoping for?

Once we were standing still in time
Chasing the fantasies
That filled our minds
You knew how I loved you
But my spirit was free
Laughing' at the questions
That you once asked of me

Now looking back at all we've planned
We let so many dreamsJust slip through our hands
Why must we wait so long
Before we'll see
How sad the answers
To those questions can be
Do you like the things that life is showing you

Do you know
where you´re going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you
Where are you going to?
Do you know...?

Do you get What you´re hoping for
When you look behind you
There´s no open door What are you hoping for?
Do you know...?

Pacemaker Network Run 2008 - ON

We would like to announce that the above run already got approval from DBKL.

It is "ON"