2018 Terengganu Sultan Mahmud Bridge International Run

2018 Terengganu Sultan Mahmud Bridge International Run: Very long didnt join this race though every year keep talking to EeLing Ong plan to join, in the end apa pun takda. So this year we decided to drive all d way frm Penang to Kuala Terengganu on Friday morning with gruesome 6hrs ride and race at midnight for half marathon distance.
It's our first & last half marathon in this year as we seldom do mileage program. Weather was cool breezing with mild rain before race. Both of us didnt target much as we would prefer to do a good time first. Race start sharply at 1.30am with some elites running at 3:30pace which I knew is a suicide pace for me. Was catching up with 2 front runner who were @3:50. After 8k I was following on this runner throughout the race. Been run for so many years and my first time to meet such unsporting runner in my life. Whenever I was surging to pass by him,he will move his body to block me frm going through. Be it left or right,though both of us strength are almost same. Luck was on my side with my last 300m sprint with another runner,I managed to pull off this fler. My reminder to others is beware of him whenever you meet him during race. Forget about the incident and the good thing is came off with my pb over here.
10 has her maiden race here which bring her luck of getting podium though she's having hard time using new shoes for this race. Overall this is a well organized race. Road was closed up control well by marshals,ample of water station,nice medal etc. Good development event for youngster too. Time to enjoy after whole body pain race... #o2running

Butterworth Run 2018

Butterworth Run 2018: First time join race nearby hometown after few edition missed. Run through familiar Mak mandin industrial area,raja uda, butterworth-sp trunk road. As organizer has started the race early thus runners can go through almost traffic free route. Anyway route was shorter by 1km on last min changes. Wasn't a good $ race yet attract few elites come over. Ran alone throughout the race eventually finished well within my targeted pace though missed a place in top 3. EeLing Ong ran along with men veteran runner and managed to hit ideal pace by securing 1st in her category. Overall it's a well organized race though abit kedekut in medal & t-shirt provided. Plastic trophy also cant replicate in time by mentioning to give us next time. Went to Appolo market enjoy some nice local dishes that shall not missed. #02running

Penang Hill Heritage Forest Challenge 2018

Penang Hill Heritage Forest Challenge 2018: First time join which doesn't really expect for tough competition esp. in my category. Race route consist of trail + bituminous road, runners need to have high mental & physical strength to overcome up down hill trail with quite ample of trail step. In this kind of race,safety shall always been priority to avoid injury that can be risk in future. Was run along with devan & khir both strong veteran runner,salute for their spirit though at their age. Was lucky managed to grab some consolation in the end. EeLing Ong too facing strong challenge frm amelia & 2 penang gal but is glad to be able finished safely. A podium finishing was her reward. Lamented no more such race in future...lol. overall it's a well organized state government event. Nice medal,ample of lucky draw,free rail ride etc.#o2running

Bomba Run & NPE Highway Run 2018

Bomba Run & NPE Highway Run 2018: First time join bomba run,a run rated as elite race which I was quite scare to join.ha! Race start at 7.30am which is 1hour late frm initial planned 6.30am. One of the most late start ever endured by standing 1hour at starting line. Usual running route within KL lake town & mahameru highway. Maintain my pace toward end of this hilly race. Though wasn't at my peak condition but managed to perform within training expectation pace. Glad still being squeeze into top 10. EeLing Ong too wasn't in her best condition due to stomachache but luck was with her side of getting 3rd placing. Keng Jun Wong was trying his best run his training strategic that shall get him into better position.

NPE Highway Run 2018: compare to last year my performance was down a bit this time. Know that those arul's junior team will run their fast pace out there. Trying to close gap with them. Can't ask for more with the time achieved on my b2b race. Eling got her another 3rd placing this time. Wong was posing faster pace compare yesterday. Overall it's a well organized event with car free highway experience. #kakithon #o2running

Pj Half Marathon 2018

Pj half marathon 2018: Special 30years edition for this year with additional 30km category. Consider competitive run with good prizes offered. Travelling down to KL has taken almost 7hours due to massive accident in PLUS Highway due to trailer. Thnx ah Wong for helping in bib collection and our host of race this time around. Race consist of hilly route yet Marshall have done their job well to control traffic. Ample of water & sponsor booths which is a fun for runners to enjoy after finishing. Was recovering frm Jit sin poor race pace. Managed to do well in first 5km while last 5km need to tune up further. Main challenger from Aruls club which i'm trying to close up gap with them.EeLing Ong has a competitive race in her category where 3 of kl fast legs are joining. She did well to stay close with them though can get better. Keng JunWong doing great to run a good time in 30k...shopping time after this hard earned race... #o2running

2018 Jit Sin Private Run

2018 Jit sin private run: first time joined after so many years which wasnt over here. Race organised by bunch of students which i seen that they work out well before the race. Race started sharp 6.30am, route wasnt fully cordoned off but on these BM roads early morning is still manageable. Run till half way there came mild rain, wasnt at my best to catch up with forward promising youngster. Saw EeLing Ong bad mood of her wrong direction on last km. To her dismay her lead cyclist also dont know the direction n brought her to holland. One of my training youngster was disqualified of his lack of wristband which i feel quite unfair since hes actually just behind me. The fact organiser strict on this wristband issue yet wasnt in place to distribute wristband well during race is a nightmare to runner. Dispute has surfaced on my open category which we managed to solve behind stage with all 5 winners. The case wasnt that smooth for ee ling's womens open which 1 of winner with 2nd place tag is DQ. Argument on final winner list raised that organiser shall improve on this part. #o2running

Penang Chinese Cross Country 2018

Penang Chinese Cross Country 2018: Back to race after skipped last year. Can see a lot of young runners, a good sign for Penang distance running. As usual front leader by ow yang and ultimate champ. Was changing lead with his team manager who is a strong veteran runner as well. Last few km was exhausted and leaped by another forward triathlon runner. Quite dissapointed with the performance, need to bounce back but raya coming...oh another rest mood hurdle lol! EeLing Ong was running a good pace race and managed to bring BM leopard women's team champ. Kudos to all the 花木兰 runner. ThnxLee Beng Hee bro for helping sign up & congratz uncle Ks Yeoh BM leopard team glory
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