Wednesday, December 26, 2007
21km Shah Alam Route Indentified !
Last sunday, the same group decided to meet up again at Sirim gate at 6.20am.
We ran the route that we scout last week , most of us find it challenging especially, the unknown stretch of road leading into the Bukit Bandaraya ( the road that branch out while on the way to Bkt Cahaya ).
It test yr mind as it is a long stretch of road , it has split up all the runners, DK ....another km...Lee......another km .....Wan, Albert....
I had to psyche myself , only 3 cars passed by running to/back of 6km distance . Lost World ! it reminds me the stretch to Bayan Lepas - Seagate, Penang.
The sun rises faster and shooting his rays at me at 9am., just pass Concorde Hotel.
Stopped at Shell station, no water for the last 10km ! thirsty......a bottle of aloe vela and apple juice was so satisfying , and another mineral water in my hand.
Finally , complete my 21km with a good run. I was running alone for last 15kms 'cos I done a " pit " stop.....at first shell station km6.
Everyone was satisfied except Ms.leong who gave a miss to chase someone looked like Wan.
Road Identified : Sirim gate ----Uitm roundabt , take 9'o clock towards RjR and make a u-turn at RjR rdabt back to the Uitm roundabt, climb up the slope , passed by Uitm gate, all the way to meet the junction.....turn right ..run into Bkt Cahaya. ( at this junction, the left turn will lead you back to Klang ).
Along the way, you will see Tenaga Nasional, next you will exit out to the Bkt Bandaraya.,make a u-turn at bkt cahaya carpark.
Run out to main road, pass concorde hotel , taking 3 o'clock at roundabt near Istana kayangan, heading back to PKNS, finishing at Sirim .......21.1 km !!!!!!!!!!!
Come and join us. Do call , my hp : 012-3812530 as i have to rely on my weather reporter in shah alam. Sometimes, we may go for other runs.
-capt lim
We ran the route that we scout last week , most of us find it challenging especially, the unknown stretch of road leading into the Bukit Bandaraya ( the road that branch out while on the way to Bkt Cahaya ).
It test yr mind as it is a long stretch of road , it has split up all the runners, DK ....another km...Lee......another km .....Wan, Albert....
I had to psyche myself , only 3 cars passed by running to/back of 6km distance . Lost World ! it reminds me the stretch to Bayan Lepas - Seagate, Penang.
The sun rises faster and shooting his rays at me at 9am., just pass Concorde Hotel.
Stopped at Shell station, no water for the last 10km ! thirsty......a bottle of aloe vela and apple juice was so satisfying , and another mineral water in my hand.
Finally , complete my 21km with a good run. I was running alone for last 15kms 'cos I done a " pit " stop.....at first shell station km6.
Everyone was satisfied except Ms.leong who gave a miss to chase someone looked like Wan.
Road Identified : Sirim gate ----Uitm roundabt , take 9'o clock towards RjR and make a u-turn at RjR rdabt back to the Uitm roundabt, climb up the slope , passed by Uitm gate, all the way to meet the junction.....turn right ..run into Bkt Cahaya. ( at this junction, the left turn will lead you back to Klang ).
Along the way, you will see Tenaga Nasional, next you will exit out to the Bkt Bandaraya.,make a u-turn at bkt cahaya carpark.
Run out to main road, pass concorde hotel , taking 3 o'clock at roundabt near Istana kayangan, heading back to PKNS, finishing at Sirim .......21.1 km !!!!!!!!!!!
Come and join us. Do call , my hp : 012-3812530 as i have to rely on my weather reporter in shah alam. Sometimes, we may go for other runs.
-capt lim
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Looking for 20km, 30km to train in Shah Alam
Today, our members: Peter, Albert,Dinesh, Ms.Chi, Ms.Leong, Ms.Mona decided to change the starting point from Klang stadium at the invitation of MsLeong to start fr the carpark, opposite of PKNS at 6.20am.
Since, there is no sight of any cars and the place is dim, I decided to turn out and I was lucky to find the parking lot outside SIRIM a convenient place.
With courtesy, I informed the guard that we are runners., and he kindly allowed.
3 more cars joined in to park. Martin , Dinesh 's friend came over and join the run.
Dinesh and MsLeong has map the route on sat , and we ran across from UiTM roundabout across the bridge into the industrial zone ( Bank Negara Mint factory, Toyota area ) and making a U-turn at a marked spot. We missed the spot by 100 ++ m and turned back much earlier.
I was surprised on Sunday that the traffic are heavy especially on the industrial zone, while , at the housing estate, we just to be careful of speeding cars. We agreed to look for a new road to avoid the industrial zone.
I had a good run overall except that we need to find another route to replace the industrial zone.
I like the stretch fr Junction to Bkt Cahaya towards Concorde Hotel, It reminds me of my training for Full Marathon.
I had a quick shower at the public toilet across out parking lot.
The toilet is clean except there is no shower tap.
MsLeong treated us a good breakfast at Tmn Sri Muda , I wish I can be " invited " every sunday ! hahaha.......
Everyone was dissatisfied of the route, I decided to drive to Bkt Cahaya., to find whether we can compensate the distance at the Industrial zone.
To my surprise, there is a new housing estate branching out along the way to bukit cahaya and it is not really occupied and the distance combined with the road to the Bkt Cahaya park measured up to 6.9km.
Next Sunday, we looking forward to the new route.
Meanwhile, our training target------------- 30km at the /Great Eastern on 20/1/08.
Since, there is no sight of any cars and the place is dim, I decided to turn out and I was lucky to find the parking lot outside SIRIM a convenient place.
With courtesy, I informed the guard that we are runners., and he kindly allowed.
3 more cars joined in to park. Martin , Dinesh 's friend came over and join the run.
Dinesh and MsLeong has map the route on sat , and we ran across from UiTM roundabout across the bridge into the industrial zone ( Bank Negara Mint factory, Toyota area ) and making a U-turn at a marked spot. We missed the spot by 100 ++ m and turned back much earlier.
I was surprised on Sunday that the traffic are heavy especially on the industrial zone, while , at the housing estate, we just to be careful of speeding cars. We agreed to look for a new road to avoid the industrial zone.
I had a good run overall except that we need to find another route to replace the industrial zone.
I like the stretch fr Junction to Bkt Cahaya towards Concorde Hotel, It reminds me of my training for Full Marathon.
I had a quick shower at the public toilet across out parking lot.
The toilet is clean except there is no shower tap.
MsLeong treated us a good breakfast at Tmn Sri Muda , I wish I can be " invited " every sunday ! hahaha.......
Everyone was dissatisfied of the route, I decided to drive to Bkt Cahaya., to find whether we can compensate the distance at the Industrial zone.
To my surprise, there is a new housing estate branching out along the way to bukit cahaya and it is not really occupied and the distance combined with the road to the Bkt Cahaya park measured up to 6.9km.
Next Sunday, we looking forward to the new route.
Meanwhile, our training target------------- 30km at the /Great Eastern on 20/1/08.
Running Kaki
Peter Goh trying to tell the photographer everything is fine by hand sign ! Don't worry about the van ! Peter is always there to alert the traffic , ensure our safety and making sure we do not lost our way.In fact , Peter , his brother Albert (below) and another friend Ah Chuan are my good friends that believe I could complete a Full Marathon. They encourage me, motivate me and never give up by training me to complete my 1st Full Marathon in June,2000 at Penang. I am very thankful to them - so far I have done 8 Full Marathon.
" Motivation is what gets you started.
Habit is what keeps you going "
- Jim Ryun
Albert Goh always there to push me , telling me to pick up speed and not to stop.Whenever, I reg for a Full Marathon, I have the least worry as I have Albert and Peter to pace me. He is a committed guy., he will run with you for 30km just to ensure you will complete yr Full Marathon. We run 30km to prepare my Spore Int Marathon and he did not race in Spore at all ! Not many willing to do - s0 when you want to do a Full, look for me , I got network ! ......heheh
" Don't think about how weak you are.
Think of how strong you're going to be . "
- Michelle (Berry) Dougherty
Sand ! sap sap sueh ! Ms.Chi landing on Kuantan Beach , Teluk Cempedak all the way from Port klang. She will remembered this run organised by Kuantan Pacesetters,2007. Another tough lady , run many races every year. Climbed Mt.KK together.
" Conditions are never just right. People who
" Conditions are never just right. People who
delay action until all factors are favourable do nothing."
- William Feather.
Consistent runner, Ms Leong seen here, finishing her 12km Klang Pacers Run4it , 2007.
" The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Sally Berger.
Dinesh and Lee having fun at this year GE30k. Power ???? boh leow.... Don't play ..play with them...
" Run fast , run well. Dont forget to warm up to start and cool down
to end your runs to prevent injuries. "
Reporting from captain Lim !
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
The Great Race of the Year.
Hi , We 're at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2007. ( 2/12/07 ).We completed our 21.1km (half marathon ) and behind us is the distribution tents for the drinks, bananas, and also service provided: massage for Full Marathon runners, abt 40 beds, 10mins each, its Free,,,.
We combed the whole area for Chak , he got cramp and finished the 21km distance , in pain /.....no pain no Medal Gain ! haha...he decided to go straight back to Peninsula hotel and rest.
Wan says ...... bagus , memang bagus lah. Next year , want to come again.
Lee says ......... fantastic.
Vicky................excellent.
They are very happy to finish their very first Half Marathon., and I believe they will do more Halfs to come : GE30KM ( 20km ), KLIM (20K ) ....
They only started running 1 year ago.
