Thursday, September 1, 2016
TAYARIA RUN 2016
Monday, May 30, 2016
BOH ECO TRAIL 2016
28-May-2016
BOH Plantations
Bukit Cheeding, Selangor D.E.
8km Trail - Non Competitive
My first (ever) official trail run. Oh....my . . its 8km! I got no clue at all about this trail and I was quite nervous.
But firstly gotta thank Benz Azurie Malik, The Race Director of The Marathon Company for the invite. And of course to Evelyn Ang Loo & her hubby Dennis Loo for so ever generous in offering me the ride to Bukit Cheeding. Ohhh. . and Marlina for putting my name in the list.
Come Friday and I'm kind of regret accepting the invite. At 2am I was still wondering if I can actually complete the run. OK. Evelyn and Dennis will be picking me up at 4.30am. So, at 3.00am I took a quick bath and change. Packed a bottle of Lucozade sport drinks and some sweets (yaaaa .. . I am taking this as just another makanthon) just in case (just in case...) they run out of water or there is lack of food to take me through the course.
Fast forward . . . . it was quite a long ride. Took us more than an hour passing through some winding road, industrial area and unknown housing area. At about 6.30am, we arrived at the destination. It's still a little cold out there. Looking at the crowd .. . probably slightly more than 500 runners turned up. Set amidst tea bushes interspersed with tall coconut and palm trees, this is a rare opportunity for the public to run through the BOH's Tea Garden and the restricted section of the adjacent Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve.
All proceeds from the registration fee totalling RM28,000 were channeled to Global Environment Centre (GEC), a regional non-profit organisation in support of their Peatland Forest Ranger Programme to raise awareness of peat swarm forest conservation among younger generation.
The Run
The run was flagged off at about 7.45am. It wasa cold gloomy morning and the sky threatened to pour down earlier but fortunately weather was just perfect for the morning till the end. Love the greens surrounding. Mild elevations and later part of the route we get to run into the forest reserve.
There were sufficient signages along the route. Volunteers made up of runners, plantations workers and rangers from the forestry were friendly and cheerful. Love that positive energy in them that make your run seems so easy and fun.
The Crews
Crews are the backbone of an event. The photos below speak a thousand words. Well done!
The Special Station
The best was the Coconut drink station. Coconuts fresh from the plantation were served to all runners.
The Orang Asli
The orang asli were given a part in the program to showcase their products and made a short
performance. I wish they were given a more significant role to play in the future than just to
showcase some very basic orang asli produce. A bigger pavilion should be allocated to give the general public an in depth existence of the orang asli, the rightful people of this land who has been sidelined and marginalised for a very long time. It would have been even more meaningful if each runners is given a headwear to put on while running the course. I would be more than happy to part with a few more ringgit to put that on and all the collections being channeled to them (the maker).
Wish the safety tape (candy tape) be replaced by some of the handy works made by the orang asli to retain the nature outlook.
Just a little disappointment in not having a hot cup of BOH tea at the race village. Was expecting that as part of the refreshment be it before the start of the race and after the race. Iced drinks is good to cool down the body but a hot cup of tea is great to get the taste on the freshness of the tea.Overall, the run is well managed. I'll rate the run 9/10. Kudos to the Race Director and the team for their great effort and I'll definitely run it again.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
NIKE WE RUN KL 2016 - THE ROUTE AND THE CURVES
See you at the START line on April 10, 2016
Monday, June 16, 2014
ENERGIZER NIGHT RACE 2014 - Registration Is Closed!

Press Release
It’s Official!
Energizer Night Race 2014 is Malaysia’s Largest Night Race
Friday, April 4, 2014
STANDARD CHARTERED KL MARATHON 2014 - DOWN MEMORY LANE
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Sunday, May 27, 2012
BREAKDOWN OF PARTICIPATION - SCKLM 2012
There is no easy way to complete a 42.195km but it is not impossible with the right support from all relevant parties particularly the Ministry of Youth & Sports, Kuala Lumpur City Hall and the Traffic Police. The Running community and the Public in general also can play an equally important role for this healthy sport.
Just 34 days to the big day. Are you ready to take on the City that Never Sleep on foot?
As usual, I'll be in my tortoise pace roaming the town on foot 'legally' (Thank You SCKLM for the opportunity) checking in to the various local food outlets, taking advantage of the 6 hours on the road. Remember to carbo load and hydrate well before the race.
See you on 24 June 2012 at Dataran Merdeka!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
LET'S GO BANANA 2! - SCKLM 2012
Watch and learn from the "Run for a Reason Fun Movement" DANCE tutorial video. Put on your sports shoes and let's go bananas!
Join us jive at the Standard Chartered KL's Park in the City, located beside OneKL / St.Regis, opposite KLCC.
Entertainment, fun and yummy food await you! C'mon let's drum up the marathon excitement before race day!
Step 1
Simply click RSVP
What to bring?
* Your bubbly self!
* Wear your own solid coloured green or blue t-shirt
* Bring one banana to gain free entry to the after-party
Step 2
View the dance tutorial video and learn the steps! It's easy as 1, 2, 3!
Step 3 (optional)
Let's do the dance! You're invited to join us for the rehearsal on Thursday, 17 May 2012, at Open Area, Level 3, Scope International (M) Sdn Bhd, Technology Park Malaysia, Enterprise 4, Lot 2E-10, 57100 Kuala Lumpur between 7.30pm-8.00pm.
Step 4
Fun Movement Event Day
Date: Saturday, 19 May 2012
Location: Standard Chartered KL's City in the Park near KLCC, beside OneKL
Time: 2.15pm-4.00pm
Refreshments served!
Click here for location map
*First come, first serve goody bags with limited edition marathon paraphernalia for first 100 persons. Be early to avoid disappointment!
Monday, April 16, 2012
ENERGIZER NIGHT RACE 2012 - PRE RACE KIT BRIEFING & CHEQUE PRESENTATION
with Charity Contribution
Energizer Malaysia hosted a public briefing for the Energizer Night Race to cover race details, route highlights and safety precautions on 14 April 2012 in conjunction with the race kit collection weekend at Wisma OCM, Kuala Lumpur.
Kiwanis Malaysia is an international not-for-profit organisation well-known for its established initiatives such as the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation and the Service Leadership Program (SLP), an international youth development program that provides leadership training for young people.
Energizer contributed RM10 per successful registration in the Energizer Night Race totalling RM50,000 from the 5,000 participants.
Another RM90,000 presented was pledged by 27 of Energizer’s key distributors throughout Malaysia and Brunei as well as Energizer’s business partners, who collectively contributed RM54,000 and RM36,000 respectively.
Mike Foong, managing director of Energizer Malaysia Sdn Bhd, said, “we are extremely grateful to our sponsors and participants for the support and trust that they have invested in the race this year. We at Energizer Malaysia will follow through with the promise for an improved night race that will impress participants and stakeholders with our motto of Keep Challenging, Keep Growing,” he added.
Participants were given the opportunity to make personal contributions through the 12 special bib numbers put up in a charity option, with all proceeds going to Kiwanis Malaysia’s programmes for children. It further generated an additional RM5,700 to the charity fund.
Energizer Malaysia will also enhance the contribution by aiming to raise another RM210,000 through the sales of Energizer products from March to May this year, where every pack sold contributes 30 sen to Kiwanis Malaysia. The total charity contribution target at the end of the campaign is RM345,000 which will benefit Kiwanis Malaysia’s 20 permanent Kiwanis Centres that serve and educate children and youths living with disabilities, as well as Kiwanis’ Going to School with Kiwanis programme that equips primary schoolchildren from poor families with a dictionary to inspire them to excel in school.
The Energizer Night Race 2012 is Energizer Malaysia’s will be held at the Sepang International Circuit on the 21st of April 2012 and will see runners from three categories – 42km, 15.5km and 5.5km – competing on the iconic Sepang International Circuit racetrack in part or in its entirety.
Energizer Malaysia also hosted an exclusive running clinic led by national marathon coach P. Sidamparam on the 31st of March to prepare and train participants for race day.
“We at Energizer Malaysia recognise how we can do better than before and deliver a sporting event that embodies our aspirations and corporate responsibility. We sincerely thank all parties for their support and input since last year’s race and look forward to a better and improved Energizer Night Race 2012 that truly brings Energizer’s That’s Positivenergy campaign to life,” Foong added.
While registrations are now closed, the public are still welcome to come along to the Energizer Night Race as spectators for the one-of-a-kind night running event to be held at Sepang International Circuit. Visitors and supporters can expect grandstand seating to cheer runners on and a family-friendly carnival from 6pm until late on race day.


Foong concluded, “We strongly urge participants, our trade partners and consumers to support the Energizer Night Race and the life-changing opportunities it will provide for children throughout Malaysia, giving them the power for a brighter future.”
More information on the Energizer Night Race can be found by visiting the website at www.energizernightrace.com.my, and updates for the race are available on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EnergizerNightRaceMalaysia.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
THE MINES CHARITY RUN 2012
Date : 20 May 2012
Tme : 7.30am
Distant : 5 km
Venue : The Mines Shopping Mall
Website :http://www.the-mines.com.my/
Entry Form :http://www.the-mines.com.my/
Entry form
Thursday, April 5, 2012
CK RUN 2012 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Date : 10th June 2012
Venue : Stadium Padang Sulaiman, Jalan Padang, Kawasan 1, 41000 Klang
Time : 6.45am
Closing date : 30 April 2012 (or upon reaching 2,000 entries)
Great News!!
CK RUN would like to take this opportunity to announce that our new fun games " BALLOON SURPRISE" and lucky draw will be held together at the charity event ' CARE FOR RUN, KEEN TO SUCCEED'. Runners will get to experience a superb fun surprise from stepping and bursting of balloons. Lucky participants may be rewarded with CASH in balloons that they successfully burst.
You can register for the run via online registration at www.themarathonshop.com.my or walk in to any of the New Balance outlets listed below.
| 1-Utama | 03-7724 2250 |
| Sunway Pyramid, PJ | 03-5622 1655 |
| AEON Jusco Bukit Tinggi, Klang | 03-3326 2955 |
| The Gardens, Mid Valley | 03-2283 2655 |
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
WE CARE CHARITY FUN RUN 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
ONE EARTH ONE HOME RUN 2012
Date: 22 April 2012
Time: 7.30am
Fee : RM30
Venue
space u8, Section 8, Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam
Earth Week 2012
Earth Week 2012 will be a week long event with booths and programs targeting different sectors of people for each day; ie. NGOs, Universities, Corporate Companies, Government Bodies, Green Companies. It will be a built up event until the last day, 22 April, when we will encourage all participants including the public to walk for Green and to have a full day celebration with performances and programs in conjunction with Earth Week 2012.
The highlight for this Earth Week event will be the Pledges themselves. 12 Pledge trees will be built as the centerpieces of the Space U8 Mall using recyclables by 12 corporate companies representing the Year 2012. For example, they will be building the trees using beverage cartons, newspapers, used wood planks etc. Participants will write their chosen pledge for Mother Earth on a piece of card (also made from recycled paper) and this card will be pasted on the ‘Pledge Trees’ signifying branches/leaves of the trees. The 12 Pledge trees will be there for the full 7 day event for program participants and for the public to pledge. Our target number of participants and pledges made for this event is 100,000 Pledges.
Come Join us!
It’s TIME TO TAKE ACTION to Care for Mother Earth and to make this World a Better Place to live in, for us, and for our future generation.
“Together We Make a Difference”
In conjunction with this, we are inviting the public to the Green Costume Run and make a grand finale to this week long celebrating the Earth Week.Each participants will received this specially designed high quality t-shirt made from 100% Organic Cotton (certified by: Global Organic Textile Standard and Oeko-tex Standard 100).
The Entry Form
For more details about the run, please drop your mail at - jwbiznet@hotmail.com or call Julie Wong at 016 - 2284088.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
SCKLM2012 - RUN FOR A REASON FUN MOVEMENT
Date : Saturday, 17 March 2012
Run For A Reason Fun Movement
Location : Fountain in front of Pavilion KL
BANANA - themed party
Location : GF, Menara Standard Chartered, 30 Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL
Time : 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Contact : 03-2117 7504 Mardhiah,
: 03-2117 7962 Alison A. Rodrigues (Alison.Rodrigues@sc.com)
READY? GET set . . . . . Let's GO Bananas!
In celebration of a buildup towards the big day on 24 March 2012, marathon enthusiasts are in for a banana-themed treat this Saturday! Runners, volunteers and Malaysian local talents come together to participate in a novel social media experiment at Pavilion KL at 6pm! The 'Run For A Reason Fun Movement' will groove towards Menara Standard Chartered for the exciting banana-themed party!
Be a Part of the Fun Movement! Activate this on Wednesday14th March 2012 :
http://on.fb.me/SCKLM2012-LetsGoBananas
Friday, March 9, 2012
SCKLM 2012 ZERO TO HERO PROGRAM
Transform yourself from ZERO to HERO at the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2012 training circuit
The Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2012 training circuit is back - The Zero to Hero training circuit headed by Mark Williams, the official trainer of SCKLM 2012 as well as professional coaches and qualified technical officials from the Federal Territory Amateur Athlete Association (FTAAA).
Seize this opportunity to learn and get tips on how best you can run on race day. Gain useful information from the weekly training which cover race training management, nutrition & hydration, stretching techniques, injury prevention and many others. You may ask the experts on any issue related to running.
Admission is free but limited. And if you have miss the early bird (fee) entry, this is the chance for you to grab the the opportunity to enjoy the early bird rates.
For more information, please visit http://www.kl-marathon.com/
| Circuit Date | Location | Topic | Start Time |
| 11 March | Taman Tasik Perdana | Body weight exercises | 6.30am |
| 18 March | Taman Tasik Perdana | The 16 weeks training plan | 6.30am |
| 1 April | Taman Tasik Permaisuri, Cheras | Gear | 6.30am |
| 15 April | Taman Tasik Permaisuri, Cheras | Running techniques | 6.30am |
| 22 April | Taman Metropolitan, Kepong | Training well | 6.30am |
| 29 April | Taman Metropolitan, Kepong | Avoiding injury | 6.30am |
| 13 May | Taman Tasik Titiwangsa | Nutrition and hydration | 6.30am |
| 20 May | Taman Tasik Titiwangsa | The psychology of competition | 6.30am |
| 3 June | Taman Bukit Jalil | Three weeks to go | 6.30am |
| 10 June | Taman Bukit Jalil | The taper (Carbohydrate loading and the night before) | 6.30am |
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
ENERGIZER NIGHT RACE 2012 – Press Release
Kuala Lumpur, 15 February 2012 – Energizer Malaysia officially launched the Energizer Night Race 2012 with the promise to re-inspire participants and consumers with a new theme – “For a Brighter World”.
The race will be held at the Sepang International Circuit for the second time on April 21 this year, and will be open to 5,000 participants. The race will have three categories – 42km, 15.5km and 5.5km – which involve running on the iconic Sepang International Circuit racetrack in part or in its entirety.
“We at Energizer Malaysia recognise how we can do better than before and deliver a world-class sporting event that embodies our aspirations and corporate responsibility. We have learnt a great deal from the previous two races, and will very actively oversee this year’s race organisation while working very closely with the race organiser and Sepang International Circuit, our venue partner.”
“We sincerely thank all parties for the support and input since last year’s race and look forward to a better and improved Energizer Night Race 2012,” said Mr. Mike Foong, Managing Director of Energizer Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Mr. Mike Foong, Managing Director of Energizer Malaysia Sdn Bhd announced that Twenty-First Century Sports Sdn Bhd has been appointed as the race organiser and director after considering feedback from previous participants as well as the company’s experience and track record.
KNOWING THE PLAYERS Of ENR 2012
About ENERGIZER – The Event Owner & Title Sponsor
Energizer Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: ENR], headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of primary batteries and portable flashlights and lanterns. Energizer is a global leader in the dynamic business of providing power solutions with a full portfolio of products including Energizer® brand battery products Energizer MAX premium alkaline; Energizer Advanced performance alkaline; Energizer Ultimate Lithium; Rechargeable batteries and charging systems; and portable flashlights and lanterns.
Established in 1959 Energizer Malaysia has 140 employees and has been the #1 selling brand of batteries since 1959.
Twenty-First Century Sports Sdn Bhd – Event Organiser
For many elite and regular runners, Twenty-First Century Sports Sdn Bhd is no longer a stranger. But, for the benefit of the larger segment of new comers, lets take a look at who are they. After the damage in ENR2011 race, runners are more critical and began to scrutinize the race organiser/technical official to ensure a safer run.
The company is the brain-child of 2 brothers, Nithi Vegayathunam and Anand Vegayathunam also known as The Orange Man. Established in 1996, they specialises in Corporate Sports Branding with many road races under their arm. Some of the races successfully organised or technically assisted by them are –
Putrajaya Night Marathon
The Shape & Men’s Health Night Run
Siemen Run
RMAF Half Marathon 2008
AmBank KL International Marathon
Ekiden 2008 & 2009
Larian Bomba
The Edge Rat Race and many more.
You may find more details about them at http://www.twentyfirstcenturysports.com
Kiwanis Malaysia – The Beneficiary of the Charity Cause
Kiwanis is an international not-for-profit organisation well-known for its established initiatives such as the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation and the Service Leadership Program (SLP), an international youth development program that provides leadership training.
Mr. Ng Bee Keong, Governor of Kiwanis Malaysia, said, “the various fund-raising initiatives in conjunction with the Energizer Night Race will benefit our 20 permanent Kiwanis Centres that serve and educate children and youths living with disabilities, as well as our ‘Going to School with Kiwanis’ programme that equips primary school children from poor families with a dictionary to inspire them to excel in school,”
More details about Kiwanis at www.kiwanis.org
More about the ENR2012 in the coming post . . . . .. . . .









