Guang Ming Bukit Jambul Hikathon 2009

Time: 7am

Distance: 6.5km

Start: Kaki Bukit Jambul, Penang

Fee: RM10

Closing date: 25 Oct 2009

Lembah Bujang Jamboree 2009

Date: 26 Sep 2009
Where: Lembah Bujang, Sg. Petani, Kedah
Time: 7.30am
Event: Running / Cycling
Running distance: 11km
Cycling distance: 40km

This was the 1st year Sg. Petani MCA organized the jamboree. The starting point was quite far from Sg. Petani town, about 20km. It was impossible to reach there without own transport. The running route was tough, ran beside padi field, kampung houses, masjid, schools & smelly rubbish dump too. When runners reached the starting point and thought that was the ending point, then they would feel disappointed. As there was still another 2km hilly, killing and torturing road up to the Museum Archaeology. Runners need strong mental to overcome it.

For those runners who parked their car at the starting point, have to walk down 2km under the hot sun with tiring body to get their car. Saw Chap Ayam runners jalan kaki lo.., kesian. Organiser should thought about it, start and end at the Museum. Mujur they did not wait for the lucky draw, as the prize was 10kg of brown rice!

The running event started at 7.30am and cycling started at 8am. So when most of the runners came back after 1 hour , still have to wait for all the biker to come back to start the prize presentation & Lucky draw at 11.30am. Actually cycling should start early at 7.30am, as they have to ride for 40km.

When we journey back at 10.30am, still saw a lot bikers pushing their bicycle up hill to the museum.
The museum area is nice and cooling with a small beautiful waterfall, some runners were enjoying and bathing there. The museum is small but with quite a number of valuable artifak. Worthwhile to visit if you are around the area.

The organiser targeted 1500 runners but only around 300 turn up. Maybe too far away, lack of adv, no cash prizes or no attractive Lucky draw prizes. Hopefully next year they can do better.

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Running flag-off

Cycling flag-off

Larian Valdor 2009

Date: 20 Dec 2009

Time: 7am

Venue: Dataran Sekolah Valdor, Pinang

Distance: 8km & 11km

Fees: RM10

Category: Men open, Men Vet, Men Senior Vet, Junior Boy, Women Open, Women Vet, Junior Girl

Trophy: To 10 trophy for each category

Medals: Total 400 medals

Contact: 019-551 3353 Mr Oo or 019-414 9191 Mr. Chuah

Fubon Taipei Marathon 2009

Date: 20 Dec 2009

Venue: Taipei City Hall Plaza

Time: 7am

Distance: 42km, 21km & 10km

Fees: NT900, NT700 & NT500

Closing Date: 13 Nov 2009

Details click here

English version

Naoko - 奈緒子

A MOVIE THAT A RUNNER SHOULD NOT MISS

Synopsis
Naoko meets Yusuke while staying on an island for medical treatment. Yusuke’s graceful athletic figure captivates her eyes and she falls in love with him. But their relationship is soon broken after Yusuke’s father dies while trying to save Naoko from drowning. The memory of Yusuke leads Naoko to the track, and six years later, they meet each other again at a Marathon competition. Naoko decides to become a manager to help Yusuke, a gifted runner, and they embark on training together to heal their sorrows from the past.

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"Burung Hantu" Nite Jamboree Ride 2009

Date: 24 - 25 Oct 2009

Fees: RM50

Venue: Melaka

Closing Date: 10 Oct 09

The starting and finishing point for upcoming "Burung Hantu" Night Jamboree will be at Dataran Sejarah, Ayer Keroh. Estimated distance 45 km with 5 Burung Hantu check points. As mention the Jamboree track will pass through all of Melaka 3 District, Melaka Tengah, Jasin and Alor Gajah. Do not worry of being in the dark as we will have LED blinking lights every 50 metres alongside with your bright torchlight to guide you inside the offroad trail. Also during the event itself, we will have ride marshall, off-road motorbike marshall, 4x4 to accompany participants.

Itinerary

1.00pm: Registration starts. Goodies and T-shirts giveaways

8.00pm: Briefing time

8:30pm (sharp):Journey begins. participants flag off.

11:30pm: Check point 1 and 2 cut off time. Participants who reach after the said time will be directed towards the chicken loop

12:00am: Check point 3 cut off time

12:30am: Check point 4 cut off time

1.30am: Lucky draw

2:00am: Event comes to end

Details click here

Looking for Volunteers for Mizuno Wave Run 2009

It's time again for the Club to look for members and friends who would like to be part of the crew for the coming Mizuno Wave Run on 25th October 2009 which is going to he held in UPM, Serdang.
You can be part of the crew for the Race Pack distribution on the eve of the event (24th Oct.). On event day, we need volunteers as Road Marshals, at Water Station, at Finishing Gate. Fruit tent, Medal distribution and Baggage tent.
If you would like to be part of crew [age 16 and above], please email your full name and contact number to our Assistant Treasurer, Pek Moi at : pm1228@gmail.com by 16th October 2009. You may state your job preference and we will try to accommodate your request.

Your voluntarism is much appreciated in making the event a success.

Thank you.
Pacesetters

The Lost Symbol

SYNOSPIS

Set within the hidden chambers, tunnels, and temples of Washington, D.C., The Lost Symbol accelerates through a startling landscape toward an unthinkable finale. As the story opens, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned unexpectedly to deliver an evening lecture in the U.S. Capitol Building. Within minutes of his arrival, however, the night takes a bizarre turn. A disturbing object — artfully encoded with five symbols—is discovered in the Capitol Building. Langdon recognizes the object as an ancient invitation . . . one meant to usher its recipient into a long-lost world of esoteric wisdom.
When Langdon's beloved mentor, Peter Solomon—a prominent Mason and philanthropist —is brutally kidnapped, Langdon realizes his only hope of saving Peter is to accept this mystical invitation and follow wherever it leads him. Langdon is instantly plunged into a clandestine world of Masonic secrets, hidden history, and never-before-seen locations—all of which seem to be dragging him toward a single, inconceivable truth.
As the world discovered in The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons, Dan Brown's novels are brilliant tapestries of veiled histories, arcane symbols, and enigmatic codes. In this new novel, he again challenges readers with an intelligent, lightning-paced story that offers surprises at every turn. The Lost Symbol is exactly what Brown's fans have been waiting for . . . his most thrilling novel yet.

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Singapore F1 Rock Concert Contest

People all over Malaysia and Singapore are dying to get their hands on tickets to the F1 Rocks concert in Singapore next week and you could be one of the lucky ones!
Just answer the following question and you could be one of the five winners to take home a pair of tickets to the concert on Sept 25.
Here's the question:
Name one of the artists performing on the Sept 25 at the F1 Rocks event.
That's it! Just email your answer to alltherage@thestar.com.my by the end of Monday, Sept 21, and don't forget to include your full name, MyKad number, and contact details.

Details click here

Lembah Bujang Jamboree 2009 - Extent Closing Date

Date: 26 Sep 2009
Fees: RM30
Medal: Finisher medal

Due to High Demand our closing date for the Registration has been shift to 25.9.2009

New Email address: mca_kd@yahoo.com

Details and runners list click here

Penang Bridge Int Marathon Launching 14th Sept 09

ADDITIONAL PRIZES FOR TOP FIVE MALAYSIAN FULL MARATHON WINNERS

In addition, we announced our new cash prizes for the top five fastest male and female Malaysian in the Open Full Marathon category. The prizes are:
RM3,000 for the first place
RM2,000 for the second placing
RM1,000 for the person who comes in third
RM800 for the fourth place winner and
RM500 for the fifth place winner.

We have also included more attractive prizes. The top three Malaysian male to complete the Open Category Full Marathon will each win one flight ticket to Xiamen, China while the top three Malaysian female to complete the Open Category Full Marathon will each bring home one flight ticket to Macau.

Details click here

HP Space

The freedom and scope to live think and develop in a way that suits oneself.

HP SPACE is an original reality series that celebrates the spirit of creative innovation. Recognizing the growing number of aspiring artistic individuals in Asia, HP SPACE now gives them an avenue to express themselves freely.

We've created a space for bold and unique individuals with great creative vision to share their passions with everyone. Armed with their skills and talents, 12 contestants will be chosen to be part of HP SPACE. Tasked with a new creative challenge on every episode, contestants will work in teams to come up with inventive solutions.

Contestants get the chance to work with the best in the field, as industry professionals will guest star as mentors on the programme, acting as advisors on the challenges. Judged by a panel, the winning team of each challenge will be rewarded. In various episodes, team members may be reshuffled and the lowest scoring members will also be eliminated!

HP SPACE is about inspired creativity. It encourages aspiring talents to discover their true potential as they hone their creative geniuses.If you think you're up for the challenge, audition today to be part ofHP SPACE.

THE PRIZES
The winner of HP SPACE will take home amazing prizes, including:
US$50,000 CASH
Our winner will also experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of being part of a film production.

Closing date: 27 Sep 2009

Details click here

New Balance Klang Run4It 2009

The much anticipated run in Klang town is back again.

Klang Pacers Athletic Club is pleased to announce the 3rd edition of Run4it 12km road race.

Date: 15th Nov 2009 (Sunday)

Venue: Padang Sultan Suleiman

Starting Time: 7.00 am

Reporting Time: 6.00 am till 6.45 am

Early Bird: Only RM25.00 if you sign up on or before 9th October 2009

Normal registration fee: RM20.00 for KPAC members and RM30.00 for non members

Closing Date: 3rd Nov 2009 or first 2,000 entries which ever comes first.

Registration is only open from 21st Sep 2009.

Please visit all participating New Balance outlets or KPAC club house for entry forms.

Runners can also sign up at Centro, Klang on 9th and 10th October 2009 (Bibs and T shirt collection date for '2009 Klang Centro Community Run') and 11th October 2009 on the race day.

Registration can also be made by depositing the registration fee to KPAC's bank account (Hong Leong Bank) number 03600073946 and fax both your entry form and bank in slip to 03 3371 1128 (KPAC's club house).

or register by hand in your complete entry form to New Balance outlet at Aeon Shopping Centre,Bukit Tinggi,Klang 03 3326 2955

Please do not hesitate to call us if you need further assistance

Club House: 03 3371 1128

TK Ong: 012 339 2673

Jimmy Yang: 012 931 2993

TC Ng: 019 231 9138

Hansom: 012 273 0038

Kmtee: 012 389 7788

For outstation runners:

SH Lim: 016 331 9898

SC Dubai Marathon 2010

Date: 22 Jan 2010

Time: 6.30am

Distance: 42km, 10km, 3km

Entry fees: Early bird by 31 Oct 2009

US80, US40, US10

Details click here

SC Mumbai Marathon scheduled on 17 Jan 2010 has closed for registration.

Details click here

Thousands to Benefit from LRT Extension

IS YOUR AREA BENEFIT FROM THIS LRT EXTENSION?
THOUSANDS of Klang Valley residents will benefit from the proposed extension to the Kelana Jaya and Ampang LRT lines.
Transport company Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd group managing director Datuk Idrose Mohamed, who revealed details of the project yesterday, said the proposed extension were the most cost effective and well-thought out alignments that would serve the needs of the community.

The proposal will be on display at:
Department of Railways (Ministry of Transport)
13th Floor, Menara dayabumi,
Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin,
50050, Kuala Lumpur.

Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur
Ground Floor,Menara DBKL 2,
Jalan Raja Laut,
50350 Kuala Lumpur.

Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya
Lobi Menara MBPJ,
Jalan Tengah,
46200 Petaling Jaya.

Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya,
Level 1, Persiaran Perpaduan USJ5,
47610 Subang Jaya.

Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam
Lobby A, Wisma MBSA,
Persiaran Perbandaran,
40000 Shah Alam.
* Display hours are from Mon to Fri from 9am to 5pm. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Details click here

Lotto Ironman Malaysia 2010

Date: 27 Feb 2010

Course:

Swimming: The day begins with a two-loop swim in Kuah Bay which starts and finishes alongside a giant eagle statue that dominates the Jetty Point port area

Cycling 180km
Running 42.2km

Prizes:

1st USD8,500, 2nd USD5,100, 3rd USD3,200

REGISTRATION FEE
Registration valid until 31st May Malaysia time 2009 - Entry Fees is US300

Registration from 1st June till 31st August Malaysia time 2009 - Entry Fees is US340

Registration from 1st September till 30th November Malaysia time 2009 - Entry Fees is US380

Registration from 1st December 2009 till 1st February 2010 - Entry Fees is US420

Details click here

Amazing Race Inspired Event

Date: 2 -3 Oct 2009
Fees: RM 50 per person *2 individuals per team*
Closing date: 23 Sep 2009

A 2 days 1 night amazing race inspired event where by contestants will go through areas such as Sunway, Petaling Jaya, and Kuala Lumpur. Major attractions of the event; Archery, Paintball, Cocktail Flaring, G-Force, Flying Fox and many others.Finale to be held in Sunway Lagoon Wave Pool-Pool Party to be held subsequently.
This event is open to all College / University Students as well as Form 4&5 Secondary school students so dont miss out on this once in a life time event.Come join as contestants or support our event by meeting us in wave pool lagoon. Last day to register as contestants is on the 23rd of September 2009.
For more info please contact Ms.Justine-012 5413500 or Ms.Tai Wen-012 9670558

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Semenya in Glamour Shoot

Gender tests on Semenya determined she has internal male sexual organs, Australian newspapers reported Friday, triggering new outrage from South Africa and her father, who called her critics "crazy" and "sick."
The International Association of Athletics Federations, which ordered the testing, refused to confirm or deny the reports in the Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Sydney Morning Herald that Semenya is a hermaphrodite with no ovaries and internal testes that produce large amounts of testosterone.

Semenya withdraws from event amid firestorm of anger
Gender row runner Semenya in glamour shoot

Adventure Run 2009

The Sky Adventure Club is organizing an event called AdventuRun 2009. This event is a charity run and the purpose of this event is to raise fund and the fund raised will goes to Progressive Animal Welfare Society also known as PAWS This is the details of the event:

Date: 4th Oct 2009
Venue: Taman Tasik Permaisuri, Cheras
Time: 6am ~ 11am
Registration starts on: 07-09-2009 at Taylor's University College (Main Campus) or Taylor's Business School (Ground Floor)
Participation fee: RM25
Category: 50 and below Open (M) 4km (W) 4km
Open (M) 8km (W) 8km Veteran
(Above 50 yrs old ) Open (M) 8km (W) 8km
Details click here

Five Finger Shoe

INTERESTING SHOE, WILL YOU TRY THIS?

The typical human foot is an anatomical marvel of evolution with 26 bones, 33 joints, 20 muscles, and hundreds of sensory receptors, tendons and ligaments. Like the rest of the body, to keep our feet healthy, they need to be stimulated and exercised. That’s why we recommend wearing FiveFingers for exercise, play, and for fun. Stimulating the muscles in your feet and lower legs will not only make you stronger and healthier, it improves your balance, agility and proprioception.


Vibram Fivefingers
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Sprint Triathlon Championship in Rayong, Thailand 2009

Date: 4 Oct 2009
Venue: Laem Mae Phim Beach, Rayong Province, Thailand
Time: 7am
Fees: 500 Baht
Sprint Distance Triathlon: Swim 750 km.(1 lap) + Bike 20 km. (1 lap) + Run 5 km. (1 lap)
Age Grouper: Men 19 yrs. and under, Men 20 - 29 yrs., Men 30 – 39 yrs, Men 40 – 49 yrs, Men 50 yrs and above, Women 19 yrs and under, Women 20 yrs. and above


Details click here

Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore 2010

Date: 21 Mar 2010

Fees: SGD375

Closing date: 28 Feb 2010 or reached 1500

Registration click here

11th Sarawak International Triathlon 2009

Date: 28 - 29 Nov 2009

Where: Brighton Beach, Miri, Sarawak

Disciplines :

(1) Sprint Triathlon

- Date : 28 November 2009, Saturday- Time : 3.00pm

- Distance : 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

- Entry Fee : RM60.00

(2) Olympic Distance Triathlon

- Date : 29 November 2009, Sunday

- Time : 7.45am- Distance : 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

- Entry Fee : RM95.00 - Individual, RM150.00 - Relay Team

Details click here

Perhentian Island Challenge 2009

Perhentian Island Challenge 2009 is scheduled on 9th - 11th Oct. 2009

Register Now! Limited to only 500 Participants.

Package:

Package A (Full Package) - RM200/pax, with bus & accommodation. Early Bird: RM150/pax
Package B - RM150/pax, no bus. Early Bird: RM100/pax
Package C - RM200/pax, with bus, own accommodation. Early Bird: RM150/pax
Package D - RM150/pax, no bus, own accommodation. Early Bird: RM100/pax

Early bird price from 4 - 23 Sep 2009

Online form click here

Details click here

Quacky Run 2009

Fight Cervical & Breast Cancer!

Date: 25 Oct 2009

Time: 8am

Venue: Jaya One, PJ

Distance: 4.5km

Fees: Rm40

Goodie bag worth RM160

Closing date: 10 Oct 09

Form click here

Difference between Westerners and Asians

Key: Blue --> Westerners Red --> Asians

(1) OpinionWesterners: Talk to the point

Asians: Talk around the circle, especially if opinions are different

(2) Way of Life

Westerners: individualism, think of himself or herself.

Asians: enjoy gathering with family and friends, solving their problems, and know each other's business.

(3) Punctuality
Westerners: on time.
Asians: in time.

(4) Contacts

Westerners: Contact to related person only.

Asians: Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful.

(5) Anger

Westerners: Show that I am angry.

Asians: I am angry, but still smiling... (Beware!)

(6) Queue when Waiting

Westerners: Queuing in an orderly manner.

Asians: Queuing?! What's that?

(7) Sundays on the Road

Westerners: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.

Asians: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.

(8) Party

Westerners: Only gather with their own group.

Asians: All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO.

(9) In the restaurant

Westerners: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.

Asians: Talk and laugh loudly like they own the restaurant.

(10) Travelling

Westerners: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.

Asians: Taking picture is the most important; scenery is just for the background

(11) Handling of Problems

Westerners: Take any steps to solve the problems.

Asians: Try to avoid conflicts, and if can, don't leave any trail.

(12) Three meals a day

Westerners: Good meal for once a day is sufficed.

Asians: At least 3 good meals a day.

(13) Transportation

Westerners: Before drove cars, now cycling for environmental protection.

Asians: Before no money and rode a bike, now got money and drive a car

(14) Elderly in day-to-day life

Westerners: When old, there is snoopy for companionship.

Asians: When old, guarantee will not be lonely, as long as willing to babysit grandkids.

(15) Moods and Weather

Westerners: The logic is: rain is pain.

Asians: More rain, more prosperity

(16) The Boss

Westerners: The boss is part of the team.

Asians: The boss is a fierce god

(17) What's Trendy

Westerners: Eat healthy Asian cuisine.

Asians: Eat expensive Western cuisine.

(18) The Child

Westerners: The kid is going to be independent and make his/her own living.

Asians: Slog whole life for the kids, the centre of your life.