KL Marathon 2010 Result

My official result is 02:18:19. (Click here to check your result)

My target time is 2 hrs and below. 

I might failed to achieve my target today, but I believe by November (PBIM) I will definitely get it. My PBIM 2010 target is:

If Full marathon: Less than 5 Hrs

If Half marathon: Less than 2 Hrs.

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KL Marathon Run

Its been 4 days since the last time I hit the gym. Well, I purposely did that because I want to be prepared for my KL Marathon run which will be tomorrow. I've got my race pack and seems everything is fine with it. I've decided that for this time, I will run for the half category only . The distance is about 21 Km and my target finishing time is 2 Hours. I am not sure whether I can make it, but I will try. It simply means that I have to run 10km/hr consistently to achieve that target. Its kinda difficult, but it a challenge right?

I guess my girlfriend (or fiancee.. hehe) is waiting at the airport now boarding to KL. I am gonna pick her up at the LCCT  later on. Ooo gosh, I just received her sms telling me that her flight is delayed for 50 mins.... Airasia! Airasia!...... why lah u like this! Sigh, just forget abt that.

BTW, she will be running the same category with me. I dunno who gonna get to the finishing line first. I would like to assume that its me... but I cannot under estimate her capability.... she could do better than me. Who knows, my stamina deteriorate :)

Tomorrow, right after the marathon, we gonna look for our wedding ring. I don't understand actually how a guy in most of the tv or movie show can simply propose to his partner kneeling with a ring with him saying "Will you marry me?" How he knows the size?  Last time, I just said " Nnt bulan 12 kita tunang, pastu 1 taun lagi kita kawin k?" hehehe..... Nvm, every people has their own unique way of proposing bah gia....

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OFFICIAL RESULT: New Balance Pacesetters 15 KM Run

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KL Marathon 2010

It's only 38 days from now and I don't know what the hell I am thinking at the moment.... I feel like to withdraw myself from the full marathon category and just re-register for the half marathon category. I think about the hot wheather, and many of my friends whom will take for the half category only. I was thinking, can I stand running under the hot sun? will I make it? dunno... but as at the time of writing, I am more comfortable to go for the half-marathon.

This is what I called, mood swing! Infact I just sent an email asking about any posibility of changing category. We will see what the reply would be by tomorrow.

There is one laundry shop located just over the road near the condo I am staying. I send my clothes there frequently and I am quite satisfied with their service so far. But what makes me irritated is, the old eyebrow-less woman is so damn like shit in terms of customer service. Just imagine the face is like asshole everytime I look at her. She never say a word through the whole transaction. Its like we already have understanding of what should be done which is,

1. I come, put my clothes on the table

2. She take it, put on weighing machine

3. She write the bill and ask me to sign

4. I pay money, take the receipt and leave.

Well, I dont mind for I am not interested to talk with her though. But, recently, and just recently she have a thought that she is a beautiful queen. Instead of doing item no 2 above, she expect me to do it myself. I was so pissed off when she pretended like nothing happened and just left the clothes on the table, expect me to put it on my own.

I was ready to burst out and just wait for a right time to let my curse go. So I didnt do anything.... I know, without doing item no 2, she wont be able to write a bill. So, I just waited and do nothing. At last, she throw a black face at me (in fact her face is already like shit) and just drag the clothes to the weighing machine.

Haihh.... if not because of the location is near and service is quite ok... I wont go to this laundry anymore. I just hate to see her face every week. Never mind, I will keep on going there until I can I can find a reason to say my words for her. After that, I will go and find another laundry shop... hehehe

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New Balance Pacesetters 15 KM Run

I woke up at 5:00 am today and get myself ready for the run. I was kinda lazy and thought like... "ahh what is this" as I had in in mind that this run will be easy for me. I even had a couple of beers the night before with my friend, Alex.

The event started sharp at 7.15 am for Men's Open Category. I ran with peace of mind, listening to my musics. Just about 20 minutes running, I started to feel pain all over my leg... I was thinking, what the heck with this!! Its just 20 minutes or 2-3KM away which I were not so sure and this is happening to me? I was then try to recall what had gone wrong.

I realized that first, I did not maintain my speed evenly. I had been going very fast from the starting point.... I remember how I started for the Penang Bridge Marathon which is very contrary to this. I tried slowing down by hope the pain will go away, but it won't. I came to realized then, that the route was hilly. Thing become the most difficult for me when running uphill. I cursed for many times. My leg pain was almost unbearable. I was thinking that I am going to fail. Can you imagine, how embarrasing is that? My arrogance was paid off! Kotoh!

I prayed to God, so that the pain will go away. Well, the pain was still there, until I almost fell to the ground as I did not watch my steps properly. I was shocked, peoples were looking at me, but I didn't hear whatever they said as I was on my MP3 and I didn't bother.... hahaha... When that happened, I felt my adrenaline 'rushing/flowing' all over my body and I became super alerted. I didn't realize that the pain suddenly gone. I smiled when I thought of my prayer earlier. "Ohh... thats the way You do it? Thanks by the way :)"... hahaha....

I continued running until the 8th KM.... I checked my watch and it was already 8:00 am. Gosh, 7 KM to go.... and by saying that, my route went uphill again.... There were times, when I just want to give up. I stopped, and thinking of walking only. But I remember, that by stopping will only make me weak and de-motivated. I forced myself to run....  and took a deep breath simultaneously.

I reached the finish line around 8:47 am... and I guess my unofficial time is 1 Hr 32 Mins.... we'll wait until the final list come out. I proceed to get my finisher medal, and straight away trying to cool down myself. I was not feel any excitement and joy as what I experienced in Penang before, but I was thankful to God because I managed to complete it within the qualifying time. Thanks God. :)

I am gonna check the Standard Chatered Marathon route after this. If they use the same hilly route as this, I am gonna back off and re-register myself only for the half-marathon category. I know I will never do it for hilly route.

I think, it is very important to buy one pouch to get my things intact. It was really troublesome to run while holding your key, and wondering your wallet, camera or handphone is safe inside your car.... Those of you who planned to to join such event like this, pls bring all necessary items together to sustain you during the whole run. You will get tired, you will have muscle pain, cramped etc... so bring some medication and hi-energy bars... haha...

Good luck and All the best!!

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GYM

I decided to sign up for a gym membership. I need to continue exercising for my own health (My cholesterol level is slightly high), for my marathon preparation, stay in a good shape and actually because I like it. I think exercising has helped me in many ways ie; reducing stress, be more focus, feels good, self satisfaction... 

I started my first session today, and now my body is all aching. Nevertheless, I am glad, because I can work out without worrying about the weather, polluted air etc, since it is done in a controlled environment. I have 2 free sessions with personal trainer, and he is showing me the right way of using the equipments, and proper workout method. After that, I will be all on my own.

I signed up for a 2 years contract. I dont know whether I am going to stay here for 2 years, but as far as i seen, there is a big chance of that to happen. I guess I have to make fully use of it since I am paying RM 160 monthly. Hope to see some mucles too... not a bulky one, just a lean type... bukan sia mau jadi body builder pun.

Tomorrow will be my first working day in my new company. I have no feeling nor expectation. This is very different compare with my previous employers (Two to be exact), where I found myself nervous and felt uncomfortable meeting peoples around. Things like having frens, capable of doing job, good bos etc.. did not bother me much as it did on me last time. So wish me luck... :)

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Standard Chatered KL Marathon

I registered for this event which will be held on June 27, at Dataran Merdeka KL. This will be my second marathon ever, after the Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) and of course will be another good experience for me to have in life.

I see some differences of this event compare to the previous one. For the full marathon run, the starting time will be at 5am whilst the PBIM started at 2am. My target to complete the run is about 5 hours which seems to be about 10 am in the morning. If the weather is good, 10 am is already hot and will be one of the disadvantage for me as well.

From my past experience, my main problem was muscle pain. I could do better, if I can overcome this problem. I finished at 5 Hours 47 Minutes for the PIBM. Now my new aim is below 5 Hours. I don't know whether I can achieve this. It will depends much on how I overcome my muscle pain.

I decided to run because I just love running while listening to  music. I don't think I can go to the finishing line without my music on, because it will be very boring. Just imagine running 42 KM with an empty mind? At least with music, I can think of many things... life, career, achievements, what would I want to be in future? and etc. These things actually makes my running more enjoyable.

In terms of preparation, of course I will say I am more prepared compare to the previous one. But I don't know how much the time difference will affect me and since my GF will be joining as well, I don't know how it will effect my performance as a whole :).

Anyhow, the first n foremost, I must find a way to reduce the muscle pain problem. I will once again put my body into test. If I managed to improve my timing, means I am progressing, and might be considering another similar event in future. Otherwise, this could be the last marathon I ever join.

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Penang Bridge Marathon 2009

It was late midnight. I woke up at 11pm, took my shower and preparing evry stuff need to bring along the run. Before going to my car, I took some pictures of myself, so that i can remember this moment uncertainty. Eventhough I smiled, but deep inside me, I wonder, am I capable of doing this? Am I prepared for this? well, if that is the exact question, the answer is definitely no. Some more, this is my first marathon.

I arrived at Queensbay parking area about 12:30 am. There were a lot of people around. I was alone, as i knew nobody there. I tried to SMS my friends who join for the half marathon, but they never reply... probably because they were still sleeping. So, I walked around, went to the toilet, and just sit to relax myself.

The event started sharp at 2:30am. It was launched by the Chief minister of Penang. I put my earphone on, and starts to listen to my music. I felt good, and actually I gained my confidence gradually as I did not feel tired even after the 15 KM is over. I were saying to myself that this is easy. I managed to finished 20KM in just a matter of 2 hours.

Anyhow, after 25KM, my leg started to pain. I am very much aware that I did not feel tired, but my leg is killing me. I realised that, i might fail not due to tiredness, but due to muscle pain. It crawled up to my back. At this moment, i had to stop and walk, because the moment I start to run, i can feel the cramp coming.

I looked at my watch. It was 4:40am. I was calculating that i still have much time to go until 8:30am. But i wrong. I realize that i can hardly run. So I walked fast and run whenever possibly i could. I could see the sky is brighter and brighter which means it possibly about 7-730 am. Upon reaching the bridge, I can see that the Fun Run already started. I was thinking when  exactly it started. I was a bit shocked as i remember that it should start at 7:30am.... Means I still have 1 hour time before the precribed time.

I told myself that I had gone this far. I want to run but the pain was unbearable. I guess that I still have 30 minutes to go, I started to run. My leg is telling me to stop, but my mind is telling me to run if i don;t want to regret. I forced myself to run until the end. I think I should thank the Lord for the last minute strength that He  had given to me until the finishing line. I finished at 5 hours 46 Minutes.... (official timing will be known once the certificate is out)

There you are... I am satisfied with my achievement eventhough it might be considered as 'Nyawa-nyawa ikan'. after all, It worth it!!

Me with my Finisher Medal.

Feeling proud and satisfied....

:)) My first marathon, yet the unforgettable one....

I got free T-Shirt!!

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Bib & Championcip

As I browse through the PBIM Website, I came to read the following note:

"As a precaution, full marathon participants are advised to undergo a check-up three months prior to the date of the event. Further, you are advised to take part in at least one similar event exceeding 33km in preparation for the run. Kindly do not register for Full Marathon if you have no experience in long distance running."

1. I never have any medical check up for the past 3 months.

2. I stop smoking for the past 3 weeks.

3. My longest run is only 6 KM.

4. I registered for the Full Marathon.

5. Who cares.... Worse come to worse, I end up in the sweeper bus.. hehehe


Then I was thinking, how far is 42.195 KM? By using basic calculation skill, now I understand that it is comparable to running on the 400 meters lap at 100 times.

Apa buli buat, tidak dapat tarik balik... pigi sajalah.... Nah, below is my bib number and the championcip....

This is my running Bib Number

This is the championcip. It will be attached at my shoe.

Kata-kata menyenangkan hati:

"At least sia buat sesuatu yg. bermakna untuk tahun 2009"

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The 'S'

I can't believe that I will be wearing this for the Penang Bridge Marathon. I don't expect that S size would be that small as I measured myself before picking up the size. All the while I was thinking about joining the run, now this shirt make me to contemplate even further.

Hopefully I can request for an exchange FOC. It's a damn too tight. Don't you think so?

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