Penang Bridge International Marathon 16/11/2008

Attention to all KPAC members who are interested to participate in the coming PBIM please contact Mr Wong Soon Pin - 012 310 1379 for

1.Race registration
2.Transport by bus (to and fro) - approximately RM50.00 p/p
3.Accommodation - approximately RM100.00 p/p

This is a 'first come first serve' basis so hurry, call our president immediately to arrange your run in Penang.

For race informations please click here

Seremban Half Marathon - 24/08/2008

Seremban,Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus.

The 21st Seremban Half Marathon is held in conjunction with the 86th birthday of DYMM Tuanku Yang Dipertuan Besar,Tuanku Ja'afar Ibni AlMarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman.

And to mark the memorable day,all participants with bib number 86 of all categories and those finished the run in the 86th position were presented with a surprise gift.

In the absence of top guns,the KPAC runners dominated the Seremban Half Marathon this morning.I was told that many top runners were taking part in the Shape Run at Taman Tasik Perdana,Kuala Lumpur.The KPAC runners grabbed this opportunity to complete the race in the top ten position to entitle them to cash rewards.

Thalagavathy and Dhan Bahadur emerged champions in their respective categories while Vigneswaran's 7th position in the 21km international category is good enough to place him the best local runner.There were six Kenyan participated in the same category.

The school children made up of at least 80% of the participants.Participations in the adult categories were not encouraging especially the women categories.Besides the Shape Run in KL,the past years' poor organizing record and the same old designed medals could be the factor contributed to the poor response.

As for this morning run,there were many improvements.I was told there were adequate water stations for the half marathoners.Previously there was only one station-which runners needn't have to pay and the rest of the kiosk,you had to buy your own drink!And for the past,the last 3km of the race was the most suffering and 'torturing' for those running the half, all because of the dusty road in constructions,the heavy traffic,inevitably coincide with the 7 and 10km runners and the scorching sun.

It was a different senario this morning,you don't have to squeeze yourself among the cars and the shorter distance runners,no traffic jam,nice cool wheather and the descending route .The running route was slightly changed to ease the 'congestion',police traffic were stationed at most of the junctions and roundabouts.Thumbs up for the good organising run.


KPAC runners in their yellow vest,from left to right:Ng Hock Lee,Thalagavathy,SP Wong,Chong Choo Loy,Dhan Bahadur and Khoo Thiem Seng

One for the album,the KPAC runners and friends

Lion dance performance by Persatuan Bekas Keselamatan Negara,Mantin branch

Results at glance

Men Open 21km
No:007--1h 18m 35s---Vigneswaran
No:029--1h 41m 58s---Lim Boon Hwa

Women Open 21km
No:001--1h 40m 15s---Thalagavathy

Men Veteran 21km
No:008--1 h 34m 50s---Wong Soon Pin
No:057--2h 03m 30s---Ng Hock Lee
No:058--2h 03m 51s---Chang Choo Loy
No:096--0h 00m 00s---Chua Chin Huee

Men Open 10km
No:002--36m 50s---Jayakumar
No:005--38m 58s---Jasni Khairil
No:011--43m 16s---Kamalan
No:018--48m 16s---Sathi
No:030--51m 23s---Syanizam

Men Veteran 10km
No:001--39m 01s---Dhan Bahadur Thapa
No:004--42m 00s---Siow Kek Keong
N0:005--43m 05s---Maniarasu
No:006--43m 47s---Lingam
No:009--45m 32s---Ter Yew Tiong
No:010--45m 57s---Tan Siew Sing
No:011--46m023s---Khoo Thiem Seng
No:015--48m 34s---Tee Kuan Meng
No:025--52m 43s---Mohen

Men Senior Veteran 10km
No:008--45m 57s---Phang Fok Thing

New Balance Klang Pacers 12km Run

12th October 2008
Sunday
0700 am
Stadium Padang Sultan Sulaiman Klang

For further informations please do not hesitate to call:
012 9312 993 Mr Jimmy Yang
012 3392 673 Mr Ong Teck Keong
019 2319 138 Mr Ng Thean Chor
019 3319 898 Mr Lim Sam Hang
012 3101 379 Mr Wong Soon Pin

Please click here to download the entry form.

Larian Perpaduan Merdeka - 17/08/2008

The run was organised by the ministry of women,family and community development and is chaired by its minister YB Dato' Dr Ng Yen Yen.The aims of the run are to spread the spirit of patriotism among the Malaysian in the coming 51st Merdeka celebration,to further foster the unity in our multiracial society and also to create the spirit of voluntarily.

YAB Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi,our beloved prime minister arrived at the Dataran Merdeka at 7.20 am.He shake hands with participants at the front line and those at the back rushed forward to catch a glimpse of our nation leader.

Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was accompanied by Dato Dr Ng Yen Yen during the meeting session with runners

The race was officially gunned off at 7.30am by our PM after a short speech by Dato Dr Ng.It was another usual run but this morning's was a hot and humid one.There were two water stations compared to usually one stationed at 5 km mark.

Thousands of participants took part in various categories and the organiser did a very good job to make sure the race was smooth.Police traffic were placed at all junctions to make sure motorists did not trespass into the running path.



Syanizam at the finishing line


Silat demonstrations


There were 8 tents all together for runners to redeem their goodies bags and need not have to queue up in long line and waste so much time


KPAC members.From left to right:Zainuddin,Syanizam,Mohd Johari (front),Thalagavathy,Kamalan and his nephew.


Crowd were entertained by popular comedians

Results at glance

Women Open 10k

No:006--47m 15s---Thalagavathy

Men Open 10k

No:007--40m 17s---Jayakumar
No:041--49m 16s---Kamalan

No:072--50m 16s---Mohd Johari
No:117--57m 12s---Subramaniam
No:121--57m 51s---Tee Kuan Meng
No:128--58m 40s---Syanizam

Men Junior Veteran 10k
No:017--49m 32s---Zainudin

I was told a total of 110 KPAC members signed up for the Adidas King Of The Road (KOTR) run last Sunday(12/08/2008) at Dataran Alam Sentral,Shah Alam.Our president reported that the response was overwhelming as thousands turned up.Consequently,there were some misunderstandings here and there especially the water stations where all categories coincided leaving no water for the half marathoners.Read more here about the race and here too.

And here are the results,see how the KPAC members fared.

Men Open 22.7 km
No:000--2h 15m 50s---Tee Choon Wooi
No:238--2h 17m 43s---Leong Ann Lok
No:000--2h 45m 11s---Chuah Chueng Zhan
No:000--2h 50m 47s---Chew Thong Heng


Men Junior Veteran 22.7 km
No:007--1h 40m 55s---Dhan Bahadur
No:015--1h 50m 12s---Wong Soon Pin
No:000--1h 51m 20s---Ter Yew Tiong
No:000--1h 52m 36s---Yee Sing Seng
No:000--1h 55m 04s---Lim Boon Wah
No:000--2h 06m 12s---Ong Teck Keong
No:000--2h 20m 45s---Ng Hock Lee
No:000--2h 55m 14s---Hansom Quek


Men Open 10 km
No:000--50m 33s---Loi Hing Kai
No:000--51m 05s---Kee Weng Keong
No:122--53m 42s---Syanizam
No:000--58m 15s---Kamaruzaman

Women Open 10 km
No:003--47m 51s---Seah Bee Lian

Men Junior Veteran 10 km
No:023--48m 23s---Tan Siew Sing

Men Senior Veteran 7 km
No:012--41m 03s---Phang Fok Thing
No:014--41m 24s---Khoo Thiam Seng


Below are some photographs courtesy of Kee Weng Keong

14th Hatyai Nature Run 2008

August 10th 2008 Hatyai,Thailand
Sawadee,gen dee torn lap so Hatyai (Hello,welcome to Hatyai)

As most of us aware,there were many runs to choose on this Sunday,some KPAC members and friends decided to head to the north for some different running atmosphere. It took us 9 hours to reach Hatyai town via Bukit Kayu Hitam by coach and of course we stopped at Changlun for early breakfast before the immigration check point at Sadao open at 6 am.

Beautiful view of Hatyai town captured from Hatyai Central Hotel

Registration for the run was made so easy even though some of us face some communication problems as most of the volunteers are university students and they speak little English.But the systematic procedure and professionalism enable one to register and collect the bib and vest at the same time not more than 10 minutes.And you can choose either vest or round collar T-shirt as well.Most of the foreigners registered on the eve of the race.

This 14th Hatyai Nature Run was organised by the Prince Of Songkla University to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the university with the supports from the local government and its associates.

Free bus shuttling service was provided for those who were staying in the heart of the town as the starting point is situated quite far away.

The race was flagged off by the mayor of Hatyai district,Mr Prai Patno at 7.00 am (Thai time) for the half marathon and 10 minutes later for the 10.5 km at the campus of the university.The running atmosphere is similar to ours and there were plenty of water stations for runners.The police traffic and volunteers were placed at every junctions to control the traffic flow and to ensure the safety of the runners.

Group photo of KPAC members and friends.Behind is the picture of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadei the great-the King of Thailand.From left to right:Mano,Siow Kek Keong,Maniarasu,Ilan,Lingam,Mohen,Gopal and Sathi.

The running route was comfortable and rather flat with only few turnings.As for the quarter marathon,the runners made an U turn back at the half way mark.The Thais are strong and fast runners.They dominated almost all the categories.Only few Malaysians and Singaporeans managed to finish among the top ten positions.If l am not mistaken,the highest position achieved by a Malaysian is Sarjit Singh of Kelab Runner Ipoh.He emerged third in his category.

Students and volunteers cheering the runners at the finishing point.

There were two things that really amazed me.First was the breakfast after the race.It was more like a big party with plenty of foods and drinks.Secondly it was the prize giving presentations.They didn't wait for all runners to complete the race.All top ten winners were required to get themselves stand by .There were so many categories in both half and quarter marathon and yet the presentation only took less than an hour.

Glutinous rice served with omelette and tomato sauce


Chicken porridge's stall.


Soya bean drink


They even prepare the dough and fry the "Yaw chak kwai"on the spot for runners


And this is something different-it is called lumprok,mixture of coconut milk,flour and rice and is baked similarly to our 'kueh bauhulu'


A mountain of rambutans instead of the usual banana


.....and the thirst quencher


The most popular stall-'mee goreng' finishing fast and the cook had to prepare from time to time to adequate the demand



The Ozone Stations for runners to cool down


As you can see,there are hundreds of trophies to be given away


Uncle Ee Ah Sing of Singapore still going strong and completed the half marathon with a big trophy


Maniarasu missed the top ten positions-he finished 11th in the age 45-49 half marathon category.


The only trophy winner,Sathi (left) finished 8th in the 10.5 km race-age 30-34 category with a time of 47 min 11 sec.

Results at glance:

Half marathon - 21 km

Age group 40-44
No:00--2h 05m 17s---Mohen

Age group 45-49
No:11--1hr 45m 07s---Maniarasu
No:00--2hr 30m 32s---Ilan

Quarter marathon - 10.5 km

Age group 30-34
No:08--47m 11s---Sathi

Age group 35-39
No:00--56m 42s---Gopal

Age group 40-44
No:00--48m 40s---Lingam
No:00--54m 32s---Tee Kuan Meng
No:00--65m 55s---Mano

Age group 45-49
No:11--46m 23s---Siow kek Keong

New Balance Klang Pacers 12km Run

12th October 2008
Sunday
0700 am
Stadium Padang Sultan Sulaiman Klang

For further informations please do not hesitate to call:
012 9312 993 Mr Jimmy Yang
012 3392 673 Mr Ong Teck Keong
019 2319 138 Mr Ng Thean Chor
019 3319 898 Mr Lim Sam Hang
012 3101 379 Mr Wong Soon Pin

Penang Bridge Marathon - 16/11/2008

Please click here for more informations.