KL Rat Race 2012

Date: 25 Sep 2012
Time: 5pm
Venue: Bursa Malaysia
Distance: CEO - 1km, Others - 4.5km
Sponsorship package: Gold - RM98,000, Silver - RM75,000, Bronze - RM50,000
Prize: Top 3 winners
Contact: 03-7721 8000
Closing date: 7 Sep 2012
Details here

Larian Merdeka Penang 2012

Date: 9 Sep 2012
Time: 7:30am
Venue: Lebuh Pantai (Berhadapan Banggunan Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Pulau Pinang)
Distance: 10km
Registration fees: Junior - RM10, Adult - RM15
Medal: Finisher medal
Contact: 013-238 6188
Closing date: 3 Sep 2012
Details here

BSN Putrajaya Night Marathon 2012 - Finisher T-shirt Design

Date: 20 Oct 2012

Details here

PAR 8 2012 - Series 1 Official Results

Date: 29 Jul 2012

Venue: Taman Task Perdana

Relay: 4 x 3km

 Competitive - pg 1

 Competitive - pg 2

Non-competitive

Details here

The Borneo Post Run Sarawak 2012

Date: 25 Aug 2012
Time: 7:45am
Venue: Sibu, Town Square, Phase 1, Sarawak
Distance: 10km
Registration fees: Junior - RM5, Adult - RM10
Trophy: Top 3 winners
Cash prize: Top 10 winners
Contact: 084-31 5252
Closing date: 13 Aug 2012
Details here

Nike: Find Your Greatness

NIKE LAUNCHES “FIND YOUR GREATNESS” CAMPAIGN

CELEBRATING INSPIRATION FOR THE EVERYDAY ATHLETE

- Nike.com/gameonworld is motivational hub for athletes

to share their progress & success through social channels -

July 25, 2012, MALAYSIA – It is not just the championship athlete or record breaker that aspires to push their limits.  It is also the everyday athlete who strives to excel on their own terms, to set and realize personal goals and achieve their own defining moment of greatness. 

That’s the insight behind Nike’s “Find Your Greatness” campaign, a powerful message to inspire anyone who wants to achieve their own moment of greatness in sport, launched just as the world focuses on the best of the best.

As “Find Your Greatness’ seeks to inspire everyone in their own personal achievements, Nike+ Running, Nike+ Basketball, Nike+ Training and the Nike+ Fuelband are the tools that enable everyday athletes everywhere to measure their performance and motivate themselves to do more.

Find Your Greatness Film

The film shows everyday athletes from around the world training, playing and competing, with the common thread that the locations featured are all called London.  We first join a scene at “London Gym” where a man pumps out crunches during a workout, then go to a rugby match in East London, South Africa where a boy breaks the line handing off a larger opponent. 

In Little London, Jamaica a female boxer works the pads with consummate skill and precision.   In London, Ohio we see a close up of a focused young baseball player catch the ball and throw it to first base in one seamless action.  While each athlete defines their own goals and success, they are all connected by a unifying sense of what greatness could be to them.  

“The idea behind “Find Your Greatness” is simply to inspire and energize everyday athletes everywhere to celebrate their achievements, participate and enjoy the thrill of achieving in sport at their own level,” said Greg Hoffman, Nike VP of Brand Design & Communications.  “Nike’s co-founder, Bill Bowerman said, “If you have a body you’re an athlete” and that’s a really compelling insight for all athletes as we celebrate great sporting moments this summer.”

As the athlete stories unfold, the film voiceover emphasises that greatness is not simply reserved for the superstar athlete, but is inherently a part of what we can all aspire to and achieve.  Whether that means finishing a first marathon in London, Canada, or a female Muslim team sharing a celebratory huddle on a soccer pitch at London School, Qatar or passing under London Bridge over Lake Havasu, Arizona in the heat of a first triathlon. 

In effect, greatness has no fixed address but is a place where every athlete can achieve their own personal success and shape their own definition. 

As the film reaches its climax we are reminded of the power in seemingly everyday moments from a young girl performing flips in her front garden to the crescendo of a young boy deliberating a first jump from a high diving board into a pool – a defining moment for him that ends in a final leap into his own moment of greatness.  

Press Release : Mizuno Be - Minimalist Training Shoes

 

Mizuno Be shoes are inspired by the old Waraji sandals that were worn by the samurai class and foot soldiers during the feudal era of Japan. Fascinated by the Waraji sandals, which were shorter than the feet of those wearing them, Mizuno conducted a series of biomechanical tests to determine the benefits of toes protruding over the front edge of the sandal.

The findings showed that protruding toes aid to stabilize the body, which was crucial for Warriors in combat and working people. Furthermore, the toes and the muscles of the feet and lower legs were more mobile and active.

Mizuno Be shoes feature an activation sockliner, which replicates the unique innovation of the Waraji sandal. It allows the toes to move naturally up and down, and to curl and grip, which activates the muscles of the foot. This activation helps to strengthen two main muscles across the base of the foot - the Flexor Digital Longus and the Flexor Hallucis Longus – providing wearers with more propulsive (toe off) strength which can help to improve running. Lastly, the natural oblique allows the toes to spread as if barefoot which helps to stabilise naturally.

Other technical highlights of Be include a unique heel construction that maximises the amazing natural cushioning in your heel pad fat. A low profile moulded EVA midsole offers protection and cushioning. The soft, synthetic suede upper provides added comfort and ventilation.
BE. Wear them when you’re not running – to improve performance when you running. Activate your muscles for increased foot and lower limb strength. Activation insock increases muscular activity and strength. DFC (Dynamic Foot Counter) heel cup enhances natural heel fat cushioning. Everyone can benefit by incorporating Be into their training regime.

1. ACTIVATION SOCKLINER

Dips the toes to activate your muscles.

2. DYNAMIC FUNCTION HEEL COUNTER

Cups your heel to improve its cushioning function

3. AP+ MIDSOLE

Offering cushioning and comfort at foot plant

4. BE FOOTPRINT OUTSOLE

Lightweight and durable

Mizuno BE Shoe is available in three unique colours, (Silver/Anthracite/Chinese Red) (Strong Blue/Silver/Ember) for Mens & (Silver/White/Electric) for Women.

The minimalistic construction of the shoe is only at 200g lightweight yet durable. Retail selling price is at RM289.00 . Do visit World of Sports Storewide and Mizuno Flagship Store at The Gardens Mid Valley to find out more details.

For more information, please logon to www.worldofsports.com.my or www.facebook/worldofsportsmalaysia

Langkawi International MTB Challenge Kedah 2012

Date: 14 - 20 Oct 2012
Time: 3pm
Venue: Langkawi Kedah Malaysia
Distance:

Registration fees:
- International Rider USD750
- Malaysian Rider with MNCF license RM250
- Malaysian Rider without MNCF license RM270
- Jomboree Ride RM60
Cash prize: Top 10 for open, top 6 for master, top 3 for Asian and Top 1 for Malaysia
Contact: info@mtbmalaysia.com
Closing date: 16 Sep or 500 participants
Details here

Taiping International Marathon 2012 - Pewter Medal Final Design

Date: 16 Sep 2012

Details here

Skechers GOrun

I won myself a pair of Skechers GOrun running shoes during the Men Health Shape Night Run recently. I was quite excited when I saw the prize voucher as I have always been curious about the shoes ever since I saw them in the Boston Marathon Expo with Meb Keflezighi.  So, I happily redeemed them last week at 1 Utama Skechers outlet.

The first thing I noticed (and liked) is the smooth internal lining and uppers which makes them look and feel like a pair comfortable walking shoes. They also seems to be pretty wide, compare to most of my racing flats and because of all these, I almost had the idea of getting the female version since the female cut offers a much narrower fit. But after fastening the shoe lace this issue soon disappeared and so I brought home the bright Red pair.

Look and feel - good as leisure shoes too, this will save space for oversea marathons :)

I did a training run on them during the weekend. At first, I wasn't quite used to the ‘rocking’ feeling of the shoes.   But since I am trying out the Skechers for the first time, I just told myself to keep a positive thought until I finished at least couple of runs on them.  But I must admit, I kinda liked the comfortable supporting feeling that came in the form of a soft pressure at the arch of the feet.

The cushioning of the shoes was pretty comfortable. It is a firm and responsive pair of shoes, which to me are important features if you want speed in your racing shoes. In fact, I don’t really like running shoes that are too soft, because I personally find there is a loss of energy between landing and lifting off on softer shoes.

I find lifting off with the ‘rockered' profile in front is pretty neat.

There is this strange feeling during the landing cycle though.  I don't feel my heel touching the ground at any time of the run. The ‘rockered’ sole of the shoes permanently ensures that my heels does not touch the ground. Landing pressures are mostly felt at the mid foot level and effortlessly I can roll forward to the fore foot for a smooth lift off.

The rockered sole stops your heels from touching the ground.

I have ran twice with the GOrun, and it seems to be very pleasant so far.  I am not sure how it will  perform in races and will need to run more on them before I can decide. But meantime, the GOrun will make a good pair of speed training shoes.

And here's a sneak peek on what Meb Keflezighi might be wearing  during the 2012 Olympic Marathon.

Penang Starwalk 2012

Date: 17 Sep 2012
Time: 6:30am
Venue: Birch House at Time Square Penang
Distance: Competitive - 10km, Non-Competitive - 6km
Registration fees: Competitive - RM15, Non-Competitive - RM10
Contact: 012-5851612
Closing date: Competitive - 15 Aug or 4000 participants, Non-Competitive - 3 Sep or 20,000 participants
Details here
TheStar news here
2011 Starwalk result here

Chariofare Charity Run 2012

Date: 22 Sep 2012
Time: 6am
Venue: International Medical University, Bukit Jalil Campus, KL
Distance: 3km, 5km and 10km
Registration fees: Junior - RM35, Adult - RM40, Family - min 1 adult (RM35) and 1 kid (RM15)
Cash prize: Top 3 winners
Medal: Top 50
Contact: 013 2854129
Closing date: 15 Aug 2012
Details here

10km route

5km route

Charity Run 4 Kidney 2012

Date: 9 Sep 2012
Time: 7am
Venue: Harbor Place Mall, Klang Selangor
Distance: 6km
Registration fees: RM25
Contact: 016-957 1575 (Tan)
Closing date: 28 Jul or 1000 participants
Details here

Penang Chung Ling Cross Country 2012

Date: 5 Aug 2012
Time: 7:30am
Venue: Chung Ling High School Penang
Distance: 9.4km
Categories: Men and Women open, Men veteran and Team
Registration fees: FREE
Medal: Top 10 winners
Trophy: Top 3 winners
Contact: 04-829 4933
Closing date: 2 Aug 2012
To register: Email name, ic no., dob, gender, category and contact no. to penang@chungling.org. Bib collection on event day
Details here
2011 Cross Country result here

The Neon Run 2012

Date: 12 Aug 2012
Time: 6:45am
Venue: City Harvest Church KL, Subang Jaya, Selangor
Distance: 7km
Registration fees: Emerge - RM20, Non-Emerge - RM30
Medal: Finisher medal
Cash prize: Top 3 winners
Contact: 03-5638 7573 (Thomas)
Closing date: 31 Jul 2012
Details here 

Larian Jambatan Sultan Mahmud Terengganu 2012

Date: 29 Sep 2012
Time: 7am
Venue: Taman Batu Buruk Kuala Terengganu Terengganu
Distance: 5km, 7km, 10km and 21km
Registration fees: Junior and OKU - Free, 10km - RM10, 21km veteran - RM50, 21km open - RM100
Medal: Finisher medal
Cash prize: Top 50 winners
Contact: 09-665 2577
Closing date: 28 Aug 2012

KPAC Trail Relay Run 2012 - Top 10 Results

Date: 21 Jul 2012
Venue: Taman Rakyat Klang
Distance: 4 x 3km

This is the first trail relay run organized at the Taman Rakyat (Sri Andalas) in Klang. It was organized by the Klang Pacers Club. According to many runners, although the route is only 3km but the course is very challenging with slope, steep staircases, uneven ground, narrow path and one runner even sighted a king cobra while running.

The relay was fun  although  only about 50 teams) joined, but you can see so many strong runners among the contenders. Perhaps it will attract even more strong trail runners if it is not in Puasa month (and it happen to be the first day of the fasting month too). There were some eye catching team and with interesting names too,  like Three Generation team which consists of grandma, father and two kids, Bersih joined team with Anti-Lynas, Pork Chops and Friends, Warga Emas team etc.

Next year KPAC will organize it again and lets hope it will include more categories.

More photos here

 First time Sheela is here as photography not as runner

 Three Generation team - Grandma, father and kids

 Bersih and Stop Lynax joined team

 Frim Kepong - warga emas team

Dutamas Runers

 While waiting for 1st runner to come back

 1st Pacers Sport

 2nd Arul Running Club

 3rd Pacemakers Team B

 4th KPAC Team A

 5th Pacemakers Team A

 6th KPAC Team B

 7th Stadium Klang Top Runners

 8th Permaisuri Runners

 9th Passion Team

 10th Sillox

 Winners group photo

 Nasi  lemak time

 Top 10 results

Medal and trophy