I'll have to bypass this time, might be doing it at Bukit Merah or Port Dickson.
So, do your triathlon wholeheartedly ok!!
Cheers... :)
05 April 2007
A'Famosa Triathlon
Wishing all of you the best of luck in your A'Famosa Triathlon & have fun at A'Famosa Resort.
I'll have to bypass this time, might be doing it at Bukit Merah or Port Dickson.
So, do your triathlon wholeheartedly ok!!
Cheers... :)
I'll have to bypass this time, might be doing it at Bukit Merah or Port Dickson.
So, do your triathlon wholeheartedly ok!!
Cheers... :)
03 April 2007
PD International Half Marathon 2007
"Concentration is the secret of strength." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
That's what I did during the Port Dickson International Half Marathon last Sunday, 1st April. I really struggled to finish up the 21.2km run as it was raining heavily from the start till the end.
I almost gave up & felt like stopping before the first 5km because it was so windy and I was wet from top to toe. I was running against the wind for almost 15km and with no proper running attire that suits the cold weather running and at the same time I've got to be alert of the dangerous possibility that a car may skid or slide. Till now, I still can't believe that I completed the run. It was amazing!! Just can't describe the feelings. It's totally different when I ran under the real hot & humid sun at Putrajaya Marathon last September. Yet for both, replenishing fluids was just as important. During the half-marathon, I stopped twice to get a gulp at the water station & collected the cold sponge to refresh. The traffic police also did a great job for taking control of the morning traffic. The roads were almost flooded. I carried extra weight, water in my shoes & a pair of wet socks. Lucky thing, I wore my running cap, or else my vision surely went blurr. Anyway, I enjoyed that Sunday run and throughout the difficulties, I managed to complete my 21.2km run @ 2:15:37hrs. I forgot to check my position but I saw on the notice board, it was written the no. 10th position was timed @ 1:52:45. Maybe I was the no. 11th or 12th. But that's OK. No big deal. The beautiful medal was a proof for the sweet struggle towards victory!!
MORAL OF THE STORY : Running in the rain is OK once in a while, however, running in the rain and dark every day is not pleasing to the spirit. Runners know no obstacles, especially when it comes down to the weather factor and runners too should get used to run in the sun, in the rain, lucky enough there's no snow here in Malaysia. To me, runners should also get used with extreme heat, extreme humidity or extreme cold, like it or not. Defeating the adversity of the elements makes the runners feel unstoppable, invincible. It adds to the challenge.
YES, ooooppppssss I DID IT again!!!
:)
That's what I did during the Port Dickson International Half Marathon last Sunday, 1st April. I really struggled to finish up the 21.2km run as it was raining heavily from the start till the end.
I almost gave up & felt like stopping before the first 5km because it was so windy and I was wet from top to toe. I was running against the wind for almost 15km and with no proper running attire that suits the cold weather running and at the same time I've got to be alert of the dangerous possibility that a car may skid or slide. Till now, I still can't believe that I completed the run. It was amazing!! Just can't describe the feelings. It's totally different when I ran under the real hot & humid sun at Putrajaya Marathon last September. Yet for both, replenishing fluids was just as important. During the half-marathon, I stopped twice to get a gulp at the water station & collected the cold sponge to refresh. The traffic police also did a great job for taking control of the morning traffic. The roads were almost flooded. I carried extra weight, water in my shoes & a pair of wet socks. Lucky thing, I wore my running cap, or else my vision surely went blurr. Anyway, I enjoyed that Sunday run and throughout the difficulties, I managed to complete my 21.2km run @ 2:15:37hrs. I forgot to check my position but I saw on the notice board, it was written the no. 10th position was timed @ 1:52:45. Maybe I was the no. 11th or 12th. But that's OK. No big deal. The beautiful medal was a proof for the sweet struggle towards victory!!
MORAL OF THE STORY : Running in the rain is OK once in a while, however, running in the rain and dark every day is not pleasing to the spirit. Runners know no obstacles, especially when it comes down to the weather factor and runners too should get used to run in the sun, in the rain, lucky enough there's no snow here in Malaysia. To me, runners should also get used with extreme heat, extreme humidity or extreme cold, like it or not. Defeating the adversity of the elements makes the runners feel unstoppable, invincible. It adds to the challenge.
YES, ooooppppssss I DID IT again!!!
:)
01 April 2007
Larian F1
I was in the "Formula One"... :)
There were no official form, not even any advertisement or big publicities, but the "Larian F1" run-race was still on. If you are a frequent viewer of Scoreboard TV3 program on Monday & Tuesday @ 12.30am, then you'll get the chance to know about the announcement.
Therefore, I was there on last Saturday, 31st March @ 7.30am, to participate in the "Larian F1" organized by MOFAZ Group & Masjid Sg. Penchala which was also part of the "Maulidur Rasul" celebration program. It was a simple yet happening event, with the MOFAZ millionaire, Mr Fauzy & his Team Spyker-F1 driver son, Fairuz Fauzy.
The 4km running route was just around the housing area at Kg Sg Penchala. I ran on my lite & easy pace, considered it as my KLIM recovery run. Completed the run by sub-20 minutes, no ankle pain and grabbed the Top 3 position. No cash prizes, but the big gift hamper and the amplifier + speaker prize were good enough for me.
Overall, Larian F1 was great!!! Me likes... :)
There were no official form, not even any advertisement or big publicities, but the "Larian F1" run-race was still on. If you are a frequent viewer of Scoreboard TV3 program on Monday & Tuesday @ 12.30am, then you'll get the chance to know about the announcement.
Therefore, I was there on last Saturday, 31st March @ 7.30am, to participate in the "Larian F1" organized by MOFAZ Group & Masjid Sg. Penchala which was also part of the "Maulidur Rasul" celebration program. It was a simple yet happening event, with the MOFAZ millionaire, Mr Fauzy & his Team Spyker-F1 driver son, Fairuz Fauzy.
The 4km running route was just around the housing area at Kg Sg Penchala. I ran on my lite & easy pace, considered it as my KLIM recovery run. Completed the run by sub-20 minutes, no ankle pain and grabbed the Top 3 position. No cash prizes, but the big gift hamper and the amplifier + speaker prize were good enough for me.
Overall, Larian F1 was great!!! Me likes... :)
28 March 2007
Q & A...
Tibialis Posterior Syndrome
The tibialis posterior muscle comes from behind the shin bone (tibia) and runs into a tendon that passes behind the bony bit on the inside of the ankle (medial malleolus). Inflammation can occur around the medial malleolus and further down under the foot where the tendon attaches. If you over pronate you are more likely to suffer from this injury.
Athletes that are involved in sports where the foot rolls in a lot such as speed skating or running on tight bends are also more prone to this injury.
Symptoms of tibialis posterior syndrome
Pain over the attachment of the tendon to the navicular bone in the foot.
Pain when the tendon slides in the sheath during exercise.
Swelling around the medial malleolus (bony bit on the inside of the ankle). (in my case)
Treatment of tibialis posterior syndrome
Rest the foot for a couple of weeks.
Apply ice for the first 3 days.
After this apply heat and use a heat retainer or support.
See a sports injury specialist for advice on rehabilitation and orthotic devices if necessary.
What can a sports injury specialist or doctor do?
Prescribe anti-inflammatory medication e.g. ibuprofen.
Apply a plaster cast for 3 weeks if it is bad enough.
Give a steroid injection into the tendon sheath but never into the tendon. Then rest.
Operate - especially if the tendon is completely ruptured as it is a very important tendon for supporting the arch of the foot.
So, the main question is, "SHOULD I RUN THE 21KM @ PD HALF MARATHON THIS SUNDAY???"
Answer : My spirit says "YES" but my shin bone & ankle say "NO". But I have to consider the above too!!
Mind over matter again???
:)
The tibialis posterior muscle comes from behind the shin bone (tibia) and runs into a tendon that passes behind the bony bit on the inside of the ankle (medial malleolus). Inflammation can occur around the medial malleolus and further down under the foot where the tendon attaches. If you over pronate you are more likely to suffer from this injury.
Athletes that are involved in sports where the foot rolls in a lot such as speed skating or running on tight bends are also more prone to this injury.
Symptoms of tibialis posterior syndrome
Pain over the attachment of the tendon to the navicular bone in the foot.
Pain when the tendon slides in the sheath during exercise.
Swelling around the medial malleolus (bony bit on the inside of the ankle). (in my case)
Treatment of tibialis posterior syndrome
Rest the foot for a couple of weeks.
Apply ice for the first 3 days.
After this apply heat and use a heat retainer or support.
See a sports injury specialist for advice on rehabilitation and orthotic devices if necessary.
What can a sports injury specialist or doctor do?
Prescribe anti-inflammatory medication e.g. ibuprofen.
Apply a plaster cast for 3 weeks if it is bad enough.
Give a steroid injection into the tendon sheath but never into the tendon. Then rest.
Operate - especially if the tendon is completely ruptured as it is a very important tendon for supporting the arch of the foot.
So, the main question is, "SHOULD I RUN THE 21KM @ PD HALF MARATHON THIS SUNDAY???"
Answer : My spirit says "YES" but my shin bone & ankle say "NO". But I have to consider the above too!!
Mind over matter again???
:)
27 March 2007
Real runners....
Reading this article...
35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships @ Mombasa, Kenya.
and looking at these pictures...
all I could say is just.....
"They're really born to be runners (& winners too!!)".
wow...
35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships @ Mombasa, Kenya.
and looking at these pictures...
all I could say is just.....
"They're really born to be runners (& winners too!!)".
wow...
20 March 2007
It's Time, Race & Tendernezz...
The greatest moments in life are not measured by milestones, but by moments where you can find yourself again...
And I found myself again, running a marathon race, at KLIM'07, last Sunday, 18th March. I still haven't achieved my goal to do sub-3:30hrs in a marathon yet, still I'm glad that I finished the 42.195km run by 5:48:38hrs (according to the ChampionChip time) without any major injury or terrible cramps. Last year, I completed by 5:18:30hrs but with major cramps, yet I still managed to drag my legs all way thru.
This time, I'm happy too that I only walked a little, that's during every stop at the water & sponging stations. I just regretted that I don't take care very seriously on the old injury of ankle pain I had since the Putrajaya Marathon last September, which came back gradually after the 25km. I just had to bear with it by running slowly till the end & not putting too much pressure.
Anyway, throughout the run, I really wanna thanked all the guys who were kind enough to pace with me for a few distance i.e. Padzli, Hasnee & Fook.
Every marathon has a different story, so does this KLIM'07. My wish is just to run another marathon, my 5th marathon, if possible, in 3 months' time, maybe Penang Bridge Marathon in June 2007. And this time, I promised myself, I'll heal my ankle pain at the best I could & to race with zero-injury. That's my wish.
Where once in a lifetime moments don't just happen, once in a lifetime...
Cheers!!
And I found myself again, running a marathon race, at KLIM'07, last Sunday, 18th March. I still haven't achieved my goal to do sub-3:30hrs in a marathon yet, still I'm glad that I finished the 42.195km run by 5:48:38hrs (according to the ChampionChip time) without any major injury or terrible cramps. Last year, I completed by 5:18:30hrs but with major cramps, yet I still managed to drag my legs all way thru.
This time, I'm happy too that I only walked a little, that's during every stop at the water & sponging stations. I just regretted that I don't take care very seriously on the old injury of ankle pain I had since the Putrajaya Marathon last September, which came back gradually after the 25km. I just had to bear with it by running slowly till the end & not putting too much pressure.
Anyway, throughout the run, I really wanna thanked all the guys who were kind enough to pace with me for a few distance i.e. Padzli, Hasnee & Fook.
Every marathon has a different story, so does this KLIM'07. My wish is just to run another marathon, my 5th marathon, if possible, in 3 months' time, maybe Penang Bridge Marathon in June 2007. And this time, I promised myself, I'll heal my ankle pain at the best I could & to race with zero-injury. That's my wish.
Where once in a lifetime moments don't just happen, once in a lifetime...
Cheers!!
14 March 2007
Highly spirited me...
Sunday, 18th March 2007...
I am ready for a race that challenges human extremes, a race that asks for endurance and perseverance.. my mind is 90% ready by now... seems that, this Sunday, everything depends on my feet ...
K L I M... here I come!!!
:)
I am ready for a race that challenges human extremes, a race that asks for endurance and perseverance.. my mind is 90% ready by now... seems that, this Sunday, everything depends on my feet ...
K L I M... here I come!!!
:)
12 March 2007
Tunnel Challenge
Way back in 2005, I did the AXN Challenge 2005 where participants need to complete more than 8 disciplines i.e. trail running, mountain bike cycling, rope work i.e. flying-fox, abseiling and theever-mystery tests. At all times, we were provided with enough water & food & medical assistance. I am comparing that to the recent SMART Tunnel 14.3km run. I don't have to tell more about it but if that SMART Tunnel company wants to organize the event again next year, they better stock-up & provide more refreshment to all runners or else I think all runners will stock-up their piles of shit & pee all over the tunnel... hehehehe..
OK, don't want to complaint too much, my running task was completed... I considered whatever the difficulties I had last Sunday as part of the challenges in racing... feeling thirsty is just a small thing... it's mind over matter... finishing the race is more important.. if there's anymore dissatisfaction, they're just emotional factors.. come on, runners shouldn't get emotional!!
Oh yes, after sometime on the blog, met Haza for the 1st time, face-to-face, eye-to-eye. Dear Haza, you're so cute!!
At the end of the tunnel, the traffic police stopped all runners to give way to the cars to pass by, therefore, I paused my stopwatch for a while. In the end, I completed the race, according to my stopwatch @ 1:28:20hrs, finishing with 45th medal.
It was a good experience, running at a new place called SMART Tunnel.
Thank you. Yours truly, me.
:)
OK, don't want to complaint too much, my running task was completed... I considered whatever the difficulties I had last Sunday as part of the challenges in racing... feeling thirsty is just a small thing... it's mind over matter... finishing the race is more important.. if there's anymore dissatisfaction, they're just emotional factors.. come on, runners shouldn't get emotional!!
Oh yes, after sometime on the blog, met Haza for the 1st time, face-to-face, eye-to-eye. Dear Haza, you're so cute!!
At the end of the tunnel, the traffic police stopped all runners to give way to the cars to pass by, therefore, I paused my stopwatch for a while. In the end, I completed the race, according to my stopwatch @ 1:28:20hrs, finishing with 45th medal.
It was a good experience, running at a new place called SMART Tunnel.
Thank you. Yours truly, me.
:)
06 March 2007
KLIM Circuit 3...
Last but not least, the KLIM circuit training is over, now counting days for the real day everyone is looking forward... AMBANK-KL International Marathon 2007!!!
I completed 10 laps as I planned. My split time for each laps was just average, I don't really pushed my legs, doing it lite & easy. I was quite surprised when the officials announced my name as the Top 3 winners. The good thing is, I can claim & get my refund of the marathon registration that I've paid, as I got it FREE now...
Lap 1 - 13:23 mins
Lap 2 - 28:06 mins
Lap 3 - 43:24 mins
Lap 4 - 59:18 mins
Lap 5 - 1:16:25 hrs
Lap 6 - 1:34:38 hrs
Lap 7 - 1:54:16 hrs
Lap 8 - 2:16:26 hrs
Lap 9 - 2:36:20 hrs
Lap 10 - 2:55:09 hrs
Total of 10 laps (2.30km/lap) = 23km... plus 5km training on Saturday morning, total mileage for the weekends - 28km... enough for the weekly mileage..
Next, SMART Tunnel 14km run.... I'm getting the goosebump now.. :)
3rd prize for me, photo captured by Juliana.
:)
I completed 10 laps as I planned. My split time for each laps was just average, I don't really pushed my legs, doing it lite & easy. I was quite surprised when the officials announced my name as the Top 3 winners. The good thing is, I can claim & get my refund of the marathon registration that I've paid, as I got it FREE now...
Lap 1 - 13:23 mins
Lap 2 - 28:06 mins
Lap 3 - 43:24 mins
Lap 4 - 59:18 mins
Lap 5 - 1:16:25 hrs
Lap 6 - 1:34:38 hrs
Lap 7 - 1:54:16 hrs
Lap 8 - 2:16:26 hrs
Lap 9 - 2:36:20 hrs
Lap 10 - 2:55:09 hrs
Total of 10 laps (2.30km/lap) = 23km... plus 5km training on Saturday morning, total mileage for the weekends - 28km... enough for the weekly mileage..
Next, SMART Tunnel 14km run.... I'm getting the goosebump now.. :)
3rd prize for me, photo captured by Juliana.
:)
01 March 2007
Crossing the country...
FTAAA-Power-Milo-MSSKL Cross-country run at Taman Tasik Perdana on 25th February 2007 was a happening event... big turnout of participants especially the school yuppies.. But as usual, I don't participate, just be around & did my morning run of 2 laps round the 2.30km track.. Surprisingly, Yuan Yu Fang appeared in the morning. This is the 1st event of this year that I saw her after last year's TM Towerthon at KL Tower which I participated too. After that, heard that she conceived & took a long break from any races. Looks like, she's making a comeback & S. Devamani from now on has to concentrate on the Women Veteran category again. :)
This is Juliana & me... she got position no. 8.
Me next, KLIM Circuit 3.
:)
This is Juliana & me... she got position no. 8.
Me next, KLIM Circuit 3.
:)
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