Race Report: New Balance Pacesetters 30km

Location: Padang Merbok, Kuala Lumpur
Date/Time: 17th Jan 2010 @ 6.30 am
Category: G - Men Open 20km
Bib: G7257
Distance: 19.24 km (by Garmin FR405)
Timing: 1'35:59 (gun time)
Average Pace: 4:59 min per km

Decided not to run 30km and go for 20km just because of injured after SCSM 2009, and also Penny's concert at Genting on 16th Jan night. Just slept less than 3 hours and go to Padang Merbok.

As usual, double hills route are tough, but still manage to maintain average sub-5 min pace for the whole race.

Some junction are confusing, especially when reached Bukit Tunku area, saw few 30km fast runners u-turn and run again, it make me worry, look like there are short of road marshall.

I also confused when reached Jalan Parlimen, should 20km turn left to Padang Merbok or run straight towards Bank Negara roundabout direction, cause the actual distance measured by my GPS is just 19km.

The NB 20km route

I am confused, turn left or go straight ? (pix by run2chuah)

With friends at Padang Merbok after the race

Race Report: Saucony Pacemakers Network Run 2010

Location: Tapak A, Lake Garden, Kuala Lumpur

Date/Time: 1st January 2010 @ 7:30am

Category: C – M35-39

Bib: C 313

Distance: 12.24km (3.06km x 4 laps)

Timing: 01:04:34 (Official Time), 01:04:22 (Net Time)

Position: 7th

Celebrated 2010 New Year with Saucony Pacemakers Network Run at Lake Garden. First time join the race organized by der Pacemakers Network. A well organized event, I enjoy the race.

Not managed to overtake the 6th position runner, just 2 seconds behind him, anyhow I might feel amkan if I get position 6th, cause trophy for my category is given for top-5 only.

My split time: 14:45 / 16:41 / 16:41 / 16:17

Saucony Pacemakers Network Run 2010 Official results please click here.

Running up the staircase is the most torturing during this race. Pix by run2chuah

Run along the lake. Pix by Tey

Wrap Up: Running in 2009

21 races in year 2009, 9 half marathon, 7 quarter marathon and 5 under distance races (6km to 10km). Among this 21 races, 9 races at Penang state, 5 in KL/Klang Valley, 3 in Perak, 2 in Kedah, one in Seremban and Singapore.

First half marathon at Bidor Half Marathon, I am lucky, completed my race with timing same as my bib number, 145, but 13 sec over. Completed half marathon with sub 1:45 become my aim for this year.

NB Pacesetters15km, meet up a lot friends during the races, having fun with all of them.

Malakoff 26km Penang let me found another nice running route in Penang.

SCKLM become my next target for sub 1:45, but mission failed with 5 min over...

Completed 3 half marathons within 3 weeks continuosly, from SCKLM, Ipoh International Run and Seremban Half Marathon, but timing become slow and slow....

For the very first time, run under heavy rain for about 10km during Ipoh International Run half marathon.

Shape & Men's Health Night Run 2009 (11.5km), first quarter marathon which I not manage to get finishing medal, the last medal (75th) was given while I still another 500 m to reached finishing line.

Ran 2 half marathon within 3 days, ASJC half marathon on Friday follow by adidas KOTR on Sunday, almost Killed On The Roundabout at Shah Alam area, but still completed the 22km with sub 2 and manage to received Certificate of Achivement with official time. Consider very lucky if compare with last year, 9 sec over the qualify time and just received Certificate of Participant only.

adidas KOTR also mark my 21 time 21, my 21st half marathon.

Two race within two days, Lembah Bujang Jamboree (11km) on Saturday and Kebun Bunga Charity Run (6km) on Sunday, the worst thing is still FOC OT during that weekends after the races.

Mizuno Wave Run 2009, first time change to UPM campus, all the way hilly route up and down, really killing..... but lucky still can ran with 4:49 pace for 10.99km.

Powerman Malaysia 2009, Team 2 Plus 2 in Men's Relay category (11km and 10km), my team-mate (64km cyclist) wish to get better results compare with last year (4th position) and get podium finishing, but end up with drop to 5th position....but at least the RM150 cash prize still belong to us.

PBIM half marathon, mark my 10th anniversary to run on the Longest Bridge. Sub 1:45 still my aim, push very hard until 18km, but my stomach condition after 18km make me failed to achive this target, with 1 min 17 sec over.

SCSM, my first oversea half marathon, also last half marathon for 2009, putting a lot of hope on this race and hope sub 1:45 can achive by 2009. Pia from starting until the end, crossing finishing line with 1'43:26..... dream for sub 1:45 came true during this race.....

Last race in 2009, Larian Valdor (11km) at Sg Bakap, Seberang Perai Selatan, discover another nice place for running....

Total running mileage accumulated (races and training) from 31st March 2009 to 29th Dec 2009: 1510.55km, with 133 hrs 15 min 28 sec.

Race Report: Larian Valdor 2009

Location: SRJK (C) Valdor, Seberang Perai Selatan, Penang
Date/Time: 20th December 2009 @ 7:00am
Category: B - Men's Open
Bib: B122
Distance: 10.85 km (by Garmin FR405)
Timing: 00:53:15
Average Pace: 4:54 min per km
Position: -

The route

Stop running for 10 days before this race, due to injured after SCSM half marathon two weeks ago. Consider lucky as I managed to completed the race with average sub 5 min pace.

My last race for 2009, awaiting for saucony Pacemakers Network Run on 1st Jan 2010.

Putrajaya Night Marathon 2010

Date : 6th February 2010

Venue : Perbadanan Putrajaya & Mahkamah Kehakiman

Starting Time: Full Marathon (8:00pm); Half Marathon (8:30pm); 7.7km (9:00pm) & 5km Fun Run (9:15pm)

Full marathon is open to all

Half marthon and under distance (7.7km & 5km) is ONLY open to South East Asian country and expartriates with working permit, which is to be shown upon request.

Closing Date: 25th Jan 2010 or upon reaching 8000 runners; 18th Jan 2010 for Postal Entries

Entry form please click here.

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2009 Official Results

Official Results for Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2009 is out, click here to view your results.

Get your detailed race analysis from Runpix.com and find out how you fared against the other runners of your age and gender group.

Race Report: Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2009

Location: Esplanade Drive, Singapore
Date/Time: 6th Dec 2009 @ 6.45 am
Category: Half Marathon (Men Open)
Bib: 40971
Distance: 21.32 km (by Garmin FR405)
Timing: 1'43:26 (gun time) *PB*
Average Pace: 4:51 min per km

My first oversea half marathon. Putting a lot of hope in this race after my sub 1:45 target failed during PBIM 2009 two weeks ago.

Flag off at 6:45am, 1 hour 15 min after the Full Marathon flag off, and clear the cloud of runner.

I set my target to completed first 10 km with average 4:45 pace, and I make it with 46 min 58 sec, first target achieve ! I believe that I should able to do 1:45 if I maintain my average sub 5:00 pace for the remianing 11.1 km. Although my 10 to 19 km are slightly over my target, but overall still satisfied, completed first 19 km with 1'32:37. Meet a lot 10 km fast runner after 19 km, make me follow their pace and run with better pace. When reached Esplanade Drive, saw the 10 km Women are waiting at the starting point for flag off for their race. Turn in to Fullerton Road from Esplanade Drive, crossing the bridge, pia and turn right to St. Andrew Road, saw the finishing line in front of me, digital timer shown 1:42:59 when I was about 100 m to reach finishing, I know my sub 1:45 dreams come true for this race ! Crossing the finishing line with 1:43:26, average pace at 4:51 min per km.....


My split time:
0 - 5km - 0'22:40 ---> 0'22:40
5 - 10km - 0'24:19 ---> 0'46:59
10 - 17km - 0'35:22 ---> 1'22:21
17 - 19km - 0'10:16 ---> 1'32:37
19 - 21.32km - 0:10:49 ---> 1'43:26

SCSM 2009 Half Marathon route.

PBIM 2009 Official Photos

Penang Bridge International Marathon commemorative photos are available now, please click here.

Step on the timing chip mat

My pia face after crossing the finishing line.....

PBIM 2009 Finishing Photos

Finishing photos snap at Queensbay Mall during Penang Bridge International Marathon 2009.

Camera: Nikon D200 + AF 80 - 200 mm F/2.8D + SB - 800

There are total 3 albums snap from 6:14am to 8:30am are available as following:

Album 1 : 6:14am - 6:59am http://picasaweb.google.com/khokl74/PBIM2009Part13

Album 2 : 7:00am - 7.49am http://picasaweb.google.com/khokl74/PBIM2009Part23

Album 3 : 7:50am - 8:30am http://picasaweb.google.com/khokl74/PBIM2009Part33

Shooting during dawn and overcast sky won't produce nice photos, hope you all don't mind......
Enjoy the photos and sorry for those I missed out.........

The photographer + 21.1 km runner......(pix by run2chuah)

Race Report: Penang Bridge International Marathon 2009

Location: Queensbay Mall, Penang
Date/Time: 22nd Nov 2009 @ 3.30 am
Category: D - Half Marathon (Men Open)
Bib: D18087
Distance: 21.23 km (by Garmin FR405)
Timing: 1'46:17 (gun time) & 1'46:00 (chip time)
Average Pace: 5:00 min per km
Position: 55th

PBIM 2009 is my 10th Half Marathon on the Penang Bridge, since my first Penang Bridge Half Marathon in 1997.

From starting until 18 km, I still manage to maintain my average sub 5 min per km pace, hope can achieve my target of sub 1:45 for this race, but unforturnately that I start slow after 18km, my stomach give me trouble until I not able to spped up my pace.

My split time:

0 - 7km - 0'34:23 ---> 0'34:23
7 - 14km - 0'35:12 ---> 1'09:35
14 - 18km - 0'20:06 ---> 1'29:41
18 - 19km - 0'05:12 ---> 1'34:53
19 - 20km - 0:05:19 ---> 1'40:12
20 - 21.23km - 0'06:15 ---> 1'46:17

The PBIM 2009 Half Marathon route

Pia face at the finishing point, pix by run2chuah