KRI Run 2008

Its been really nice Ipoh trip for this weekend!!!Kaithoner consist of Chan,Lee,Lim,Wong and i went to ipoh for the KRI Run which been rated as a very good race by my friends.I and Lee been in Ipoh on friday and Chan bring us to some interesting places to visit yet also been introduce us the famous and popular cuisine in Ipoh: Nga Choi Gai/Tauge Chicken.Ipoh town has been surrounded by hill hence its been popular of people saying that this town produce a lot of beauty ha!Chan's parent has been really nice to both of us.Thanks to them!On saturday we all went to the collection centre as we were amazed by the no. being distributed which been printed our name as well!This is so far i first time seen such thing.Then at that night was the arrival of of Lim and Wong.Although have to pay forr RM50 as the late entry but Lim still determine to make it.Salute him a lot!During collection time,i met with Sham,Jasni,and some other friends.The race day coming and start at 7am sharp.I saw a lot of Brooks vest Indian guy hence i expect to be tough race for me and other Kakithoners.Running at 12.8km may be a bit tough for those that training less than 10km guy,for example Lee.And today he felt the HEAT ha!Through out the race,the distance which been measured by the organiser is been 'sharp' enough.Not like other race which always 'Bohong' about their real race distance.I kept chasing the front pack,but its been so hard to follow Muniandi the champion in mens 30+ group champion.Then come Jasni i also hard to follow but still can keep up the pace with him.Adri the BM Leopard team guy came also,he's been really good at both Half Marathon and 10K hence i just keep up the pace with him whereby i trail by him around 25meters along the road.My pace through out the whole race is been around 4mins which is average for me.Suppose i can achieve below 4mins,but looking at my condition and training,its been realistic to achieve such feat.Then till the final 1k,there was a guy came from behind and chased me,i produce kinda kick and push to leave him but just couple of meters.But his spirit really high and come again with more powerful push this time,where i can describe it as 100m sprint,my speed also not bad but still lost to him a bit.No way,its just like the final round during MUDS where Chan produce his final kick which i felt really hard to keep it up although i also produce my final push which not as strong/powerful like him.Crossed the final line,and i had to settled for 9th placing in men 20-29 age group.My time is 52 mins 27secs which way of the 43 mins produced by Muniandi!Then come Lim,his time is 57mins + followed by Lee 59 mins+ Wong 59mins+ and Chan 1hour +.Then chit chat a while with sham/syah/Alex/Yap and a lot of my friends there.We took photo,lucky draw where Lim so lucky got his prizes.Then prize giving and we hurry back to Chan's home where i and Lee need to catch up with Alex's car back Penang.For next week we will have Round Penang Relay then is Starwalk.Overall i am satisfied with the performance of Kaithoners.But you all still have room to improve and get better in each race!Keep it on Kakithon!

With Lee and Chan at the famous cave in Ipoh thereThe famous San Poh CaveA nice view of the caveThis is 1 of the house design which i think can be better than in the Penang(not this1)

A view of which Ipoh beeing surrounded by hillsLee's picture where he in the finishing lineWong's seen finishing quite steady stepChan enjoy the most during the race although he suffers...ha!The pic of all our running friends out there.Nice to meet you guys/good luck to you all in the coming races

4 of them doing what ah???A small view of the finishing conditionKakithoners Family:Wong,Ong,Lim,Chan,and LeePrize giving presentation Quite a nice view trophy/berat also!ha!

Recent activities updates

Hi.....its been long that theres no post in this site.Since 20th Nov i back to my hometown in Penang,Permatang Pauh(recent election where Anwar won his parliamentary seat).I and Lee still continue our normal daily training.What about you all???I hope that you all can enjoy your holiday but just dont forget our next year target and mission.In fact for this holidays is been very useful for you all to really gauge your training as to see whether you all can really independent by training your own.I can really feel that training your own is far difficult than our group training.For example you will become lazier,you will feel bored by running your own,you will feel that your run is not as smooth as before,and you will feel that your running speed or performance become lower than before.All of these syntomb(sorry dont know how to spell Malay is sintom) is been normal for runner like us.You dont have to really worry about it.Anyway bear in mind that you cant just stop at there or give up because of your holidays,you may choose to reorganize your training routine/programme.For example you can change your long run to shorter run so that you wont feel bored or change to some training route that more interesting to you,for example choose to run up a hill where people frequently exercise during noon time.Instead or training everyday,you can choose to run only 3 or 2 times a week.This may be become lesser than before but at least you dont stop your training routine.For this sunday,some of the kakithoners will race in the KRI Ipoh race.Running the distance of 12.8km may be a bit long than before for you all,but i hope that you all can take this opportunity to see how long/far that you body can sustain.In fact our training in university has been lesser than 10km,hence its not easy to run a distance which longer than our training.Anyway nothing is impossible.For example myself.I has been trained less than 6km but still be able to run in 10km.But this is not recommended for those beginner as it will give them harder task to cross especially during the competition day.In fact i dont really recommended kakithoners to folllow this style will be tough for you all.Hence its better we train in a moderate distance which can really cover out the competition distance.Only then you all wont really feel tough during the racing.Till here,i wish all the kakithoners can perform well in coming events.Dont put too much pressure in yourself.Just relax and feel easy about it.......All the best.....

Larian Obor Asean Unis Game 2008

Today,four of the Kakithoners( Lim,Chan,Lee and i) been told to join the Larian Obor Asean University Game in JB Politechnic.Early morning our UTM bus been provided where there was 40 of UTM joio this event.This is event is courtesy to the Asean Uni Game that will be Klang Valley.Most of the IPTA were joining this event include UTHM (University Tun Hussein Onn),UITM Johor.You all know la,the event is mainly about the Obor,so all the people are required to hold the flag of each country and run along the way that designed.We all been provided the free T-Shirt and morning,evening meal.Its beena whole new experience for us.Four of us really enjoy this event.For those that cannot stand on the long speech of the VIP,this is sure will happen and just to mention for those impatience guy to prepare for it ha!Finally Happy Holidays to all the students.....

Powerman 2008 TV Highlight

Here below is the 9th November 2008,Powerman Manjung,Perak TV3 highlight where Kak Jiha was seen in it.Hope you all enjoy it.

Pedu International Dualthlon

If i not mistaken this is the first time that a dualthlon event is organised in North Peninsula of Malaysia.The distance is 6Km-36KM-6KM.This ebvent is organised by the triathlon Malaysia.Looking at the date is 30th Nov where is the same date of My KRI Ipoh run,I have no choice but to go to Ipoh as i have register furthermore,now dont have bike.Anyway i really hope to join.For more imformation you all can check it out below,also can register through the website below.
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Jerai Eco Run

This event can be categorised as extreme sports event whereby you all need to complete in around distance of 40km in the forest or so call cross country.Its in team event.I never been in this event before but i have been joined Jerai endurance run which i considered really tough for me.may be not so toughofr those expert,i think ha.Anyway for full detail and entry form please visit the website below.Thnks
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Holidays activities

Now is in the mid of exam period ,in around 2 weeks times we will have our year end holidays.I will back to my hometown Penang.At there i will take part in various year end running events.I have decided to join Ipoh KRI at 30 Nov ,followed by round island relay with my penang friends team consist of 12 members.Then its Starwalk in 14th Nov.All these 3 events will be my main target to gauge my performance.Apart from this Lee will follow me to Penang,where he will has his work there and run at there too.So i am looking forward the all these events.What about you all?Hopefully you all just dont stop during this period,train hard and smart to get good results.Then you all will really satisfied with the results that achieved in the future.

StarWalk 2008

The inaugural annual event in Penang is back at 14th December 2008,i definately dont want to miss it!I have been participated in this event since my standard 6,which mean that i have join in it more than 6 years lo...I like this event because its kinda family carnival event that will have sort of small concert,games and so on.For those staying in North semenanjung area,i suggest you all take this chance to join as to see through the event's hotness ha!Only 10km walking not running!You want have a try to get placing then join the competition category which to pay RM12,while non competition is RM8 with goodies bag(last time got a lot of stuff inside,started last 2 years very less le...ha!). you can download form from the website below.
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Final Exam

Looking at the unupdated then sure theres something that happen ha!Its My university final exam,started from this week until third week of November.I have no choice but to slow down our training progress but that doesn't mean that we give up or lazy,theres still have training among us,but its given free routine that anytime you all wan train by urself also can just to make sure you all still have the fitness in you!Because you all need to prepare well in next year event,whereby we will go for bigger task !I myself have been training in swimming with my Ko q coach En.Ungku Azhar.He has given me a lot or advice,Thanks him a lot,but i still have a lot to catch up!I hope that with the next year events and programme,you all can take advantage by learning to the swiming,before this i really hate to swim coz i cant float,always sinking,breathing also cant!Always feel tired eventhough i am good at running but swimming just out of reach for me!Anyway after the lesson,i now become better than before at least i can swim for 50m ler..ha!Hope you guys/gals got it..any enquiries just sms me or chat at the chat box there.