Friday, February 28, 2014

Run To Win with Skechers' Running Workshop



Have you seen these cool training videos made by Skechers Malaysia on how to improve your fitness and running skills? To-date 4 awesome videos have been released in their Facebook page.

1. Abs Training Workout


2. Workout to develop Stronger Arms


3. 30-10 Rest


4. Tabata Training




And if you like what you saw in these videos, then there is more good news. Skechers organizes complimentary running workshops which emphasizes the skills of movement where you can meet coach Olya in person.

The training/gathering takes place every alternate Saturday (for the specific dates please stay updated on the website or on their FB page.) and they welcome both beginners as well as serious runners.

Each session will have variety of training; e.g. sprinting to endurance to strength to competition, including talks and tips on different aspects of running – stretching, nutrition, performance improvement, etc.

Registration and schedules are available at at www.runnersmy.com or for more information you can check out the Skechers facebook page.


UKM Autism Run 2014

Program Light the Autism ini merupakan program larian amal yang dianjurkan oleh mahasiswa-mahasiswi Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia dengan kerjasama HOPE, The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASUM), PERMATA KURNIA serta Akademi Remaja Islam Autisma Malaysia (ARISMA) dalam usaha untuk menambah sumber kewangan Tabung Amanah Makmal Kanak-Kanak Istimewa UKM.

Date: 6 April 2014
Time: 6:30 am
Venue: Taman Tasik Titiwangsa KL
Distance: 5km and 10km
Registration fees: RM55
Medal: Finisher medal
Contact: 0193314387
Closing date: 24 Mar
Facebook here
Online registration here
Details here



Thursday, February 27, 2014

Larian Bandaraya Johor Bahru 2014

Date: 22 Mar 2014 (New date)
Time: 6:30am
Venue: Dataran Bandaraya Johor Bahru Johor
Distance: 7km, 10km and 12km
Registration fees: Adult - RM15, Junior - RM5
Cash prize: Top 3 winners
Medal: Top 50 winners
Contact: 012-7222207
Closing date: 13 Mar 2014
Details here

Larian Bandaraya Alor Setar Kedah 2014

Date: 8 Mar 2014
Time: 7am
Venue: Stadium Sultan Abdul Halim, Alor Star Kedah
Distance: 4km, 6km and 9km
Registration fees: Adult - RM10, Junior - RM3
Medal: ?
Cash prize: Top 4 winners
Contact: 012-4071444
Closing date: 1 Mar 2014
Form here
Details here

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

KCK Fun Run 2014

Date: 6 Apr 2014
Time: 7:30am
Venue: The Oval Lawn of Setia City Park, Setia Alam Selangor
Distance: 5km and 7km
Medal: Finisher medal for 7km
Trophy: Top 10 winners
Contact: 012-3101379
Closing date: 1 Mar 2014
Details here

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Results and Reflection : the 63rd Beppu Oita Mainichi Marathon

A few days ago I received my 'diploma' via email from the organizers of Beppu-Oita Marathon. So this is how it is done,  and I think it is rather exotic compared to the typical finishing medals (for a change)

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And I also found my final timing results at the official website. Very professionally done, maybe this is a common practice in Japanese road races where they provided breakdown of timing for every 5km. Every column is timing for each 5km marker and each distance marker were exactly on that spot.


Looking at the timings, I recall my experience on race day. Since this run is in a rather cold atmosphere, I initially targeted a 3:10 finish because  I wanted to have a good experience of the event without too much pressure so I think 3:10 will be fair. But unfortunately, it turn out that I had to stop for 3 times; (once because I really need to pee because it was cold) and the other 2 times because of cramp toes due to the cold, altogether had cost me about 5 minutes. And I will never forget that I got 'scolded' by the one of the old aunties (in the cheering crowd) when I was trying to fix my cramp toes. Maybe she thought I am Japanese and so she was telling me something in Japanese but I read from her high spirited gesture I should not stop at all and I should continue to run, and gambateh and .... alamak! I quickly continue to run after that...it really helped.

Looking at the timing gap of each runners reminds me of what I saw in the Japanese runners. Their spirit of not giving up is what I have never seen anywhere. I saw at least a few whom seems to have serious cramps to the extend that they start to walk funny but yet they struggle to the end.

I noticed my placing is about 1737 which means there are about 2000 runners behind me since I have estimated that there were about 3700 runners.  But when I checked at the bottom of the result, the last runner in the result list is position at 2657. So if the math is correct, almost 1000 runners did not finish.



So how can 1000 runners whom are pre-qualified to be sub 3:30 runners did not finish within the 3:30 cut off? And all of them were such serious runners, plus the marathon world has always insist that we finish no matter what. That is why they have Finisher Medals and DNF is not acceptable, no?

Well, this race changed my perspective about chasing a dream always come with a price.  Maybe in this type of hardcore races, DNF is not such a taboo after all. It could be true that most of these runners DNF because they were running really really hard, I think most of them ran at their full effort, determined to achieve their running ambition that day, be it a record, a PB, a sub 3hour, a sub 2:45 etc. so much so they are willing to risk their finishing. Spirit of fight!

In a race that has short cut off time, the chance of DNF is almost certain if one mistake was made and even a small injury which can be inflicted by racing too hard especially at the beginning.

Here is what the rule book says about the cut off timings.

So in a race that has strict cut off points as above, a short 5 minutes walk will cause you your race and it is not at the finishing line. Perhaps that is why all the runners that are allowed to be in the finishing list must make the km 40 mark before 3:19:59.


This runner displayed a short touching moment of utmost disappointment for not making it to the finishing line before 3:37 or so. We estimated that time, because it was around one minute after the marshals had removed the time keeping devices.

Many charged to the finishing line especially the last minutes. Lesson learned: Good marathoner do not give up even up to the last minute.


Lesson learned: as much as this marathon timing chasing culture remained as our habits as time chasing runners, we must know when to draw the line, and to remember when it is necessary to be strict and when it is to loosen up (and to be humane too) so that we will not let out attitude hurt ourselves or others (mentally). After all, most of us started running as a recreational activity to keep ourselves healthy. Remember, these are just numbers, and we should be wiser than that.

As for the race, it is one of the best marathon I have ever experienced. But if you are looking for something happening like what Tokyo Marathon has to offer such as  hot Miso soup, hot green tea or hot aunties doing dances in kimono, I guarantee you will face serious disappointment. This is a  purely athletic event, and they don't even give out finishing medal.

But I promise you will experience great support from the organizers and volunteers. The public and spectators was just as awesome. Everyone came out of their house to cheers. Even old folks in wheelchairs and toddlers. The cheering of gambateh coming from everywhere! The scenery of the place is beautiful although some parts where not very visible due to the fog. You will run pass the beautiful seaside and inside the town with beautiful traditional Japanese houses.

And the most important feature I will say, is to have the honor of running among the fastest and the very determined.

And what do I think after this?  I will definitely be BACK!


Next time, I will not be number crazy but I promise I will run even harder hopefully FASTER!

Dragon Back Run 2014 - Top 5 Results

Date: 23 Feb 2014
















Winner photos by Andrew, medal photo by Ann Lok, results by Ronnie See, thanks

Monday, February 24, 2014

Jogathon Warisan 2014

Jogathon Warisan was started in 2001. It is a yearly activity for the past ten years and attracting more than 6000 participants. The idea of the event is to create awareness among our citizen in taking good care of the historical site and nature, and promoting social and civil responsibility.

Date: 20 Apr 2014
Time: 7am
Venue: Kwong Tung Cemetery Office KL
Distance: 5km and 10km
Registration fees:
Medal: Open - Top 50 winners, Others - Top 20 winners
Cash prize: Top 5 winners
Contact: 03-2274 6645
Closing date: 20 Mar 2014
Online registration here
Details here


Sunday, February 23, 2014

ICE Run 2014 - Top 10 Results


Date: 23 Feb 2014

This is a multi-activities charity event incorporating a 10km road race. The 10km looped road race starts and ends at the Lanai, MATIC Ampang.  For today, the best part of the race is the running route.  Well, how often does one get to run about what is usually the busiest part of the city centre along the Golden Triangle, Bukit Bintang, KLCC, and Ampang?  The route is really a treat for many, especially in the early morning without the traffic and the fine weather today.

There was 2 water stations and lots of marshals were manning the junctions along the route. However, it was very competitive race, as there were many African professional runners participated and they even dominated the veteran category!

My GPS reads about 9.3km and it is a relatively flat course. Besides running, there was also other activities like the Go Kart and Bike and auto exhibition.

More photos here




What was I looking at again? Probably something pretty, but did you notice my new racer? This is a debut appearance by the Mizuno Hitogami. First race with them, and they passed with flying colors.
What do runners talk about if not about running? Sharing a moment with a fast senior veteran runner, Mr. Tang Chee Choon of Bukit Jalil.
My usual favorite running mates

















Media Release : CCAM INTRODUCES “INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CHARITY RUN 2014 (ICE RUN)”

Kuala Lumpur – The Customer Relationship Management and Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM) today organized its first International Customer Experience Charity Run 2014 (ICE RUN) at Malaysia Tourism Centre, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

ICE RUN 2014 is organized to encourage members of the CCAM and the public in general to spend their time by engaging in healthy lifestyle activities and at the same time be part of the caring community by helping those who are in need. The 10km charity run was flagged off at the Lanai, Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC), Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 7.00 am today. Below are the breakdown of categories for ICE RUN:

Category and Target Group
A Men Open (18-40 yrs)
B Women Open (18-40 yrs)
C Men Junior Veteran (41-55 yrs)
D Men Senior Veteran (>56 yrs)
E Women Veteran (>41 thn)
F Men Junior (13 - 17 thn)
G Women Junior (13 – 17 thn)
MC Special Invitation:  Media & Celebrity

A total of 1,500 participants have registered for the run and each participant who manage to complete the run will stand a chance to bring home their own finisher medals. Winners for ICE RUN will be receiving cash prizes worth of RM 20,000 and various prizes contributed by the event sponsors. Below are the breakdown of cash prizes for each participating category:


CATEGORY
AGE LIMIT
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
5TH
6TH & ABOVE
Men Open
18 - 40
RM 500
RM 300
RM 200
RM 150
RM 100
Finisher medal
Women Open
18 - 40
RM 500
RM 300
RM 200
RM 150
RM 100
Finisher medal
Men Junior Veteran
41 - 55
RM 500
RM 300
RM 200
RM 150
RM 100
Finisher medal
Men Senior Veteran
56 & above
RM 500
RM 300
RM 200
RM 150
RM 100
Finisher medal
Women Veteran
41 & above
RM 500
RM 300
RM 200
RM 150
RM 100
Finisher medal
Junior Male
13 - 17
RM 300
RM 250
RM 200
RM 150
RM 100
Finisher medal
Junior Female
13 - 17
RM 300
RM 250
RM 200
RM 150
RM 100
Finisher medal
Media & Celebrity
Open
RM 300
RM 200
RM 100
Finisher medal
Finisher medal
Finisher medal


The charity run is also supported by various partners and sponsors such as the Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC); Country Garden Danga Bay Sdn Bhd; Plantronics; Figos Sdn Bhd; Wawasan Open University; Saloma Bistro & Theatre Restaurant: F & N Beverages Marketing Sdn Bhd; Curves Malaysia and Gardenia.

A portion of the entry fees received will be channeled to the National Cancer Society Malaysia; 100 orphans within the Klang Valley, Sekolah Menengah Perempuan Bandaraya including a special-education class for the disabled from the Batu Road Boys School, Kuala Lumpur.

Apart from the running event, ICE RUN 2014 also features various carnival activities for two days from 22nd to 23rd February 2014 from 9.00 am to 10.00 pm. Variety of activities that will take place over these two days including autoshow; go kart; car boot sale; performing arts; charity bazaar and many more.

CCAM hopes to be able to have the ICE RUN as an annual event in line with its objective to promote the establishment of a healthy lifestyle through sports and fitness activities


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