Larian Merdeka – This was a last minute replacement since I missed out the CFAL registration. Grounded for the 2 weeks due to Jadyn’s exam, means I miss out the River Jungle Marathon (RJM) and the Adidas King of the Road (KOTR) as well ! Larian Merdeka was organized by the Malay Chamber of Commerce to commemorate the 55th Merdeka celebration. Though many runners absent participating in the other events, it was still has a nice turn-out of 300-400 runners.. With CFAL flagging off at 7am, Larian Merdeka was pushed to start at 7.30am. It was a sunny day, and way too hot for a run even for a 10km !
As usual, I was off the block way too fast, running a sub-5 mins pace before fading off and recovered in the last km. Struggled in the last few kms especially at the Gurney Drive area – with bright shining sun and the energy-zapping heat. Hui Sang was there as well, so was Edmund, Mann, Zimah and a few NT CRC runners. Hui Sang got a 2nd placing for her category while Zimah, as expected, dominated for 1st placing.
I did a 5:02 pacing, 9.72km @ 49mins 01s. Not bad as this is the best run I ever did in a 10km. Not the most enjoyable race but happy with the time nonethelsss.
Distance : 9.72km
Time : 49:01
Pace : 5:02’/km
Taking break from races before continuing with Putrajaya Night Marathon (PNM) on 10/20 !!
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| Starting & Finishing point in fron of Immigration Office @ Beach Street |
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| With Edmund after the run |
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| With Abul Rahman and Edmund before the run |
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| The cert & medal |
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| 1km split from Runkeeper. Have to use this since I still do not have my replacement Garmin yet. Ignore the 1km, wated 11mins before flag off |
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| 2nd half 1km split.Faded badly but found the rhythm in the last 1km (KIASU mode ON :-) |
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| Have my favorite latte after the run @ LightHouse Coffee |
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