PBIM 2009 PRE RACE REPORT

After my disastrous SCKLM 2009 in late June, I decided to signed up for the Penang Bridge International Marathon (or better known as PBIM) 2009 at the MATTA Fair in PWTC. I was too busy with so many tasks in hand that I hardly have time for any training. I joined Ronnie (PM1) & Kei Ming in the Adidas Beginner Program for 3 sessions in KLCC and Lake Garden. Each time I ran less than 5km because mentally I couldn't survive running in loops.

So, 2 weeks prior to the big day, I started doing strength training for 10 minutes on alternate day with my Resistant Tubing. And on the last week, I went to Kampung Pandan Sports Centre and did speed training ( 2 sessions only) covering approximately 7km in total followed by 30 minutes strength training with the tubing again mainly strenghtening my shoulder, arm and lower body (mainly targeting leg exercises). Actually I was preparing for the KLAVA Relay on 29 November 2009 . . . . . . hahahaaaaaa kind of sound weird right? Ya, I'm one crazy runner who never follow the rules of the game!

20 November 2009 - Agatha offered to give me a lift to Subang Jaya. She picked me up at 11.45pm in Jalan Hang Tuah's LRT Station. We had tea in SS15 and she dropped me off at Janet's house across the road. I tried to stay up as late as possible but gave in at 2.30am . . .. . ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzz . . . . 6.45am - buzzed Agatha. Her hubby was kind enough to send both of us to Aeroline office in Sunway Pyramid at 7.40am. Met up with Amelia & Uncle Sonny. Bus departed at 8.10am to Penang.

Tried to take a short nap and relax my mind. The bus stopped at Bukit Gantang Rest House for 20 minutes. So, we decided to get down and stretched out a little. The bus continued the journey towards the Penang Bridge. The weather was excellent with slight drizzle. As the bus touched on the bridge, we survey the surrounding. The road is wider and smooth compared to previous year when it was under refurbishment and widening of the road where cables & heavy machineries 'stranded' along the bridge thus creating a haphazard runway.

We arrived at Queensbay Mall around 12.40pm. The organiser and sponsors were busy with last minutes preparation. There was a small group of participants collecting their goodies bags and some were exchanging their vest to bigger sizes.

Went to the Secretariat tent to exchange my running vest while Uncle Sonny had to picked up his goddies bag. Met up with Mr. Khoo Chong Beng (ChampionChip), Peggy (PBIM's organiser), Krishnan (Adidas) and many other familiar faces from Klang Valley. The trip will not be complete without taking a photo with this giant board. Yes, I'm READY to conquer the bridge!

I also took the opportunity to stock up 3 packets of Power Gel to accompany me on the road the next morning. PowerBar is a common sight in almost all road races especially marathon running. Its a source of quick energy supply before, during & after the race!

Walked to Kristal Suites to check in and refresh ourselves. Met up with Wai Mun, John and gang at the lobby. Ya, I think almost 80% of the suites were taken up by runners.

Later, Kevin (a local runner) took us to his house near Bukit Jambul. We were served with some real 5-star home cook food - curry chicken, 'mantau' (kind of white plain pau), yam cakes, butter cakes, freshly steamed 'transparent' dumpling and banana. What a sumptuous meal!

We went back to Krystal Suite at 5pm. I decided to go for a 15 minutes swim while Agatha, Amelia and Uncle Sonny refreshed themselves.

We went out at 6.30pm for dinner and more carbo load at a famous hawker stall. Adjourned to hotel by 8.30pm. . . . . by 9pm . . lights off!

To be continue . . . . . . . .

PACESETTERS 30K 2010

Date : 17 January 2010 (Sunday)

Venue : Kompleks Kolam Renang Awam Presint 6, Putrajaya

Time : 5.30 am

Closing date : 10 January 2010 (or 3,000 entries whichever comes first)

Entry Form: Page 1 Page 2

MALAKOFF 12KM KUALA LUMPUR

The 2nd edition of the Malakoff 12km KL is on and with an even more challenging and interesting route. We also have a shorter distance of 6km to cater for the beginners and children age 13 and above. To experience it, please register before 6th December 2009.

You may register Online or submit your entries to Pacesetters's office.For more information and online submission, please click : http://www.malakoffrun.com.my/

Runners can collect their items on 19th December 2009 (Saturday) from 11.00am to 5.00pm from the organising Committee at -

Kiwi Xpress Bistro Garden

44 Jalan 28/70A

Desa Sri Hartamas

50480 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-23303326 .

Click here for the map to Kiwi Xpress Bistro Garden.Please note that bibs will not be issued on the event day.

For the route map, please click here.

RUN, MEDIA RUN!

Inaugural National Press Club Media Run.

Media practioners and friends of the media who like to run, the NPC in collaboration with the Persatuan Wartawan Wanita Malaysia (Pertama) will hold the first NPC Media Run on Nov 22, 2009. That's this Sunday.The 5km run is not to raise funds or an excuse to party. We want to foster a brother-sisterhood in the media, old and new.

Call Muharyani Othman at 0122859647 or Aftar Singh at 0162453839 for details. Last day to register 20 Nov, 2009.

SJK (C) KWONG HON CENTURY CELEBRATION RUN

SJK (C) Kwong Hon Century Celebration Charity Run

Location:

SJKC Kwong Hon, Sungei Besi, Kuala Lumpur

Date :

13th December 2009 (SUNDAY)

Time :

7.00 a.m.

Categories :

A, B, C, D, E, F, G open to public

Distance :

10 KM (A,B,C,D)

3KM (E,F,G)

Road map via Subang Jaya

Road map via KL/Sg Besi Highway

If you are not participating in the STAR walk and Putrajaya 12hr Walk, please support this event with your friends and family. The running route will cover part of the army camp area which is a rare opportunity. Lend your hand to help the school raise fund for better amenities for the students.


note:
road maps are courtesy of http://niterunning.blogspot.com/

PROSUN SALES

The SALES is BACK!

RESISTANT EXERCISE TUBING

Resistant Exercise Tubing also known as Exercise Rubber Tubing is very versatile and a good replacement for dumbbells. It is portable which makes exercise much more convenient for you be it in the house, office, in your garden, community park, hotel rooms or just anywhere.





This Exercise Tubing is recommended for Strength Training, Muscle Toning, Flexibility & Agility as well as Physiotherapy. This simple gadget can peform hundreds of exercises according to your needs and creativity.


Please watch the video below to see some of the simple home exercises that you can do with this simple gadget.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdkePaX3pow



Description : Resistant Exercise Tubing with Handle

Length : 1.2 meter

Color : Light Grey

Strength level : 6

Pull Force : 14.5 - 15.5 kgf (100%) / 22.0 - 23.0 kgf (300%)



Market Price : RM 100.00

Offer Price : RM 50.00


Note : Only 3 units available ***

WALKABRELLA

A Project by the Mass Communication Students of KDU for their Public Relations class. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness for a medical condition called CEREBRAL PALSY. Its a condition that can affect any child between birth and 3 years old when the brain is still developing. This event will be an attempt to break the Malaysian Book of Records.

Event: 6 km walk for a cause.
Venue: Central Park Avenue, BU (The park opposite 1Utama)
Date: 6th December 2009
Time: 8am - 2.30
Ticket: RM 10 per person (Inclusive of an umbrella and a goodie bag)
Beneficiary: Pusat Penjagaan Kanak-Kanak Cacat Taman Megah.

For more information, contact Mathew Ong @ forevalasting@gmail.com

TRX TRAINING SYSTEM

Workout Anywhere!
SOLD!
Perform more than 300 exercises for your entire body with world class workout in a minimum amount of space and limited time no matter where you are.




Description:
TRX Suspension System
(Demo set. Used for a couple of times only)

Original Price:
RM650.00

Offer Price:
RM350.00

Who can use:
Especially suitable for athletes, those who are busy travelling but do not want to miss out on their regular gym training, personal trainers or just anyone who wanted to upkeep their fitness level.

Anyone interested, please drop me a line at 016-228 4088 (Julie Wong)or email your enquiry to jwbiznet@hotmail.com

3 RUNNERS DIE IN DETROIT MARATHON

(source from THE START 19 Oct 2009)

DETROIT (AP): A half-marathoner and two other runners died during the Detroit marathon on Sunday, organizers said.

Daniel Langdon, 36, of Laingsburg, collapsed at about 9:02 a.m. between the 11- and 12-mile (around 17-19-kilometers) markers, said Rich Harshbarger, vice president of consumer marketing for the Detroit Media Partnership.

Rick Brown, 65, of Marietta, Ohio, collapsed at 9:17 a.m., near where Langdon went down, and 26-year-old Jon Fenlon of Waterford collapsed at about 9:18 a.m., just after finishing the half-marathon in 1:53:37, Harshbarger said.

It was unclear whether Brown and Langdon were participating in the 13.1-mile (21-kilometer) half marathon or the full race. Harshbarger told the Free Press that there were at least six medical stations on the race course and that emergency personnel were on the scene within seconds.

Every runner must sign a medical release form, and they are encouraged to talk to their doctors before they run the race, Harshbarger said.

"On a day when so many people bring such energy and challenge themselves to do their utmost, this news is very difficult to hear," said Free Press editor and publisher Paul Anger said. "Our deepest sympathies are with the families."

The temperature was about 28 degrees (-2.22 Celsius) when the marathon started and had risen to 41 degrees (5 Celsius) by 10 a.m. Running coach Keith Hanson said he doubted that the weather had anything to do with the deaths.

"The wind never kicked up," Hanson said. "In my mind, the conditions were perfect."
Deaths at marathons are relatively rare. The last death at the Detroit event was in 1994 when a 42-year-old man died of a heart attack after running more than 20 miles (32 kilometers).
More than 19,000 people were registered to participate in the 32nd Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon on Sunday.

Nicholas Stanko, of Haslett, Michigan, took first place in the marathon with a time of 2:20:24.
Sarah Plaxton, of Highland, Michigan, was the top female finisher in the marathon with a time of 2:57:09.