Tanjung Run 10km - final tune-up to PBIM

10 Nov 2012 - Tanjung Run 10km. Interestingly, Tanjung Run was supposed to be my very first race when I decided to start running in 2009. But I chickened at the end, and went straight into PBIM 2009. Somehow, I never manage to participate in any Tanjung Run in 2010 and 2011 and was never going to let go of this opportunity this time. It was held to co-incide with the Governor’s Birthday and just a week’s before the PBIM. My objective were to run a good decent race and not to aggravate any injury especially the nagging shin pain. The route was pretty much a flat one around the Padang Polo à pass thru governor’s house à General Hospital àAnson Road à Macalister Road à Dato Keramat Road (the KDU side) à back into Rangoon Road and then make a turn into Pulau Tikus before leading back to St Georges and back to Padang Polo (Jalan Sepoy Line).  The race started at 7am, not my favorite time as it gets hotter towards the 8am finishing time.

This race also saw man of my colleagues participating and I am glad many are taking up running as a form of exercise.. They were Edmund Goh, Evelyn Teoh, James Boo, Lim Chong (an avid runner), Bob Thor, PS Lim. Logan was MIA, preparing cookies for Deepavali.  I started out strong and fast as usual, never learned my lesson. At 4^th km, my shin pain got the better of me, and I had to take a brisk walk and started jogging. By then, I ‘lost’ the motivation to do a decent time. I just want to end the race respectably and injury-free. Many runners over-took me. Since there’s an age-group raced, there were many youngsters, as young as probably 12-13 years old running, and boy, they did very well !!

So overall, a 5:28’/km wasn’t the worst of time but had I hv to complete 10km, I am sure it will be a close to 5:50 pace !  Thank God it was a shorter race.

Distance : 8.78km (thank God it is shorter, hence reduced my agony !)

Time : 47:55mins

Pace : 5:27’/km (5km split : 5:10 & 5:50)

Tanjung Run 2012

at finishing point

With Edmund, Evelyn, Bob Thor and Dr Sim

Waiting for the rest to come back

Love this pic.. With Chris as well. and James Boo

Cert, Bib and medal

Rock to Rock Run - They Really Rock !!

28 October 2012 - Rock to Rock Run report and again, way behind in schedule !  So on 28^th Oct, I did the Rock to Rock Run organized by Hard Rock Hotel. While it was a 4km run last year, it has since improved and expanded to a 10.2km competitive run (while maintaining the 4km as fun run), and with a whopping 1,500 participants !  The route was a scenic Hard Rock Hotel to Butterfly Farm and back. Just like last year, they have great prizes for best dress runners and many of them came dressing up for the occasion, among them, I think the best one was the Elvis impersonator by KK Yum (all the way from KL) !  I picked up Chris, just like last year, except that this time, Chris was all geared up to run while  he was limping on his crutches last year..  I met the usual Penang running kakis while also met up Jimmy HH Lim from KL whom I passed Karim’s running vest to.

The race was supposed to start at 7am but was delayed 5mins+ due to Lydia’s late arrival and it was not joke when the Rapid bus tried to maneuver through the road filled with runners. This is really one safety lapse. Other than that, the race was very well-organized. 2 thumbs up !

I started the race trying to match Karen and Bee Hong, and soon, it became catching up with them.  I did 4:30 pace for the first 3km before fizzled out with a 4:50 for the first 5km at the turn in Butterfly Farm. The first half was a mostly uphill route and it has taken the wind out from me. Pure foolhardy to try that crazy pace. After the turn, it was mostly downhill, and literally so in terms of my runs ! I spent a lot of time jogging and brisk walking and before long, the hot sun started to take its toll on me. The 2^nd 5km pace ? A poor 5:50 pace.

Distance : 10.22km

Time : 54mins

Pace : 5:17’/km



Near finishing point



with SL Chen and Alan Leong (all the way from Ipoh)

With Edmund and Chris

With Rahim (left), Abdul Rahman (3rd from left), Qammarulzaman (right most) and friends

With Chris. Took the same pic on the same spot last year I remember.. LOL

With Rahim and Ramlan

With Wong Jin Ji and SK Leon



Finisher medal



Finisher medal



Cert, Bib, Finisher Medal



Larian Merdeka - small event & a hot morning run

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 55^th 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 2^nd placing for her category while Zimah, as expected, dominated for 1^st 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 !!



Starting & Finishing point in fron of Immigration Office @ Beach Street

With Edmund after the run



With Abul Rahman and Edmund before the run

The cert & medal

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

2nd half 1km split.Faded badly but found the rhythm in the last 1km (KIASU mode ON :-)

Have my favorite latte after the run @ LightHouse Coffee



9/9/2012 Larian Merdeka

I am glad that there's a replacement race on 9/9 ! I am skipping all outstation races due to Jadyn's exam week (no RJM, no KOTR) and I missed the CFAL sign-up. So this 10k run comes as a welcoming surprise :)  So, one more race in the calendar !


Details can be found in this link : http://ksrmpp.blogspot.com/2012/07/larian-merdeka-2012.html

TARIKH : 9 September, 2012 (Ahad)

MASA : 7.30 Pagi

TEMPAT : Lebuh Pantai (Berhadapan Banggunan Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Pulau Pinang)
PENGANJUR : Kelab Sukan Dan Rekreasi Melayu Pulau Pinang (KSRMPP)
DENGAN KERJASAMA : Persatuan Olahraga Amatur Pulau Pinang & Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang (MPPP)
YURAN PENYERTAAN : RM10 Untuk Kategori Remaja (Bawah 17 Tahun) & RM15 Untuk Kategori Dewasa

Kepada mana-mana individu atau organisasi yang berminat untuk menyertai Larian Merdeka 2011, anda bolehlah memuat-turun borang permohonan di pautan berikut: Borang Permohonan 

Hantarkan permohonan anda beserta bayaran yuran melalui Cek atau Wang Pos (atas nama : Kelab Sukan Dan Rekreasi Melayu Pulau Pinang) ke pejabat urusan Kelab Sukan & Rekreasi Melayu Pulau Pinang (KSRMPP) di Unit 10-2, Tingkat 10 Menara UMNO, Jalan Macalister, 10400 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang.

Pendaftaran Tamat : 3 September, 2012

Semua peserta yang berdaftar akan diberi sehelai baju 'T' yang perlu dipakai semasa acara Larian Merdeka 2012. No. peserta dan baju 'T' boleh diperolehi di pejabat urusan KSRMPP pada 

8 September, 2012 (9.30 pagi - 7.00 mlm)

Terdapat pelbagai hadiah menarik menanti pemenang-pemenang. Larian ini terbuka kepada semua peringkat umur dan bangsa. Bagi peserta bawah 17 tahun, anda diminta mendapatkan kebenaran ibu-bapa sebelum menyertai larian ini. Bagi peserta yang mempunyai masalah kesihatan, anda diminta mendapatkan nasihat doktor sebelum menyertai larian ini.

DAFTAR SEKARANG!!!

KWYP City Run 2011

Participated in my 2nd KWYP City Run held on Oct 16th (Sunday). This was supposed to be 10k run but my Garmin showed only 8.09k ! A nice route though, pretty flat race.. Exiting Komtar into Carnavon St, then into Malay St, into Beach St, thru Farquhar St, City Bayview, Citibank, turn into Jln Larut, then into Burmah Road before turning into the Salvation Army, before moving into the home stretch of MaCalister Road all the way to Penang Road and back into Komtar.

Did a decent time, taking into consideration of my still a bit sore knee at that time.

Date : Oct 16th (Sunday)
Time : 41:06 mins
Distance : 8.09km (no PB !)
Pace : 5:05mins/km with a split of 5:06 (1st 5k) and 5:03 (last 3.09k)

The starting and finishing point @ Komtar

The majestic Komtar view at the finishing point, and the certificate - no medal !!

No race for July and Aug !! :-(

The Penang Veteran 10k Run has been postponed from 17th Jul til 11th December, ie 1 wk after my SCMS ! That leaves me with no race from now til 4th Sep SAFRA Bay Run ! Need discipline to keep my training and stay on course for my PBIM marathon...

SPCA Charity Run - May 29th 2011

I have signed up for this... the day before my Beijing trip, and a week after the Kuala Kangsar Larian Hari Keputeraan Sultan Azlan Shah !

Event : SPCA Charity Run

Date : 29 May 2011

Time : 6am

Location : Youth Park

Participation : Open to all members of the public.
Registration : Online registration only open for participants aged above 18 years old.
Participants aged below 18 years old are required to obtain permission from parent or guardian.
Registration Fees : RM15

Bib : Collection of bib # can be made as follows –

a. On 23rd May to 27th May in SPCA Office from 8.30am – 5.00pm.
b. On 28th May in SPCA Office from 8.30am – 1.00pm.
c. On 28th May in Gill's Vet Clinic from 2.00pm – 5.00pm.

Closing Date : 1.00pm, 14th May 2011 (Saturday)
Enquiries : Please call 04-2816559 (Ms Lily / Ms Kogi)

(Mon to Fri 8.30am – 5.00pm or Sat 8.30am – 1.00pm)

E-mail : spca4060@streamyx.com
Website : http://www.spca-penang.net

Event Timetable:
5.30am Registration at Youth Park Amphitheatre
5.45am Aerobic Warm Up session
6.00am 10km Run Flag-off
6.15am 5km Run Flag-off
6.30am 5km Walk Flag-off
7.00am Music and Dance
8.00am Fun Aerobic with George
8.45am Latin Dance
9.00am Belly Dance
9.15am Welcome Speech by YB Tuan Phee Boon Poh
9.30am Prizes Presentation
9.45am Fancy Dress and Lucky Draws
10.00am – 12.00pm More Music Entertainment/Food and Funfair

Prizes : 5km Run, 10km Run and Best Costume only.
Attire : No restriction (Animal fancy dress welcome)

Larian Perpaduan 2011

Date: 20 Mar 2011 (Sun)
Time: 7.30am
Venue: Dewan Bandaraya (Padang Kota Lama), Penang
Distance: 6km
Entry Fee: RM12(Adult), RM5(Children)
Closing Date: 14th March 2011 (Monday)

Register @ Bangunan Pemenang, Jalan Pemenang (Cantonment Road).. and also other venues as listed in the form...

1 week before the Malakoff 26KM. Serve as a warm-up :-)

Source : http://myrunningescapades.blogspot.com/2011/02/larian-perpaduan-2011.html