Great Eastern Pacesetters 30km - 18/1/2009

By far,this event still enjoyed good response.The organiser's established reputation as the largest running club in Malaysia could be the attribution to this successful race.It was supposed to be the preparation ground for runners who wish to take part in the Kuala Lumpur International Marathon which is usually schedule in March each year.As understood,this year's KLIM has been postponed to mid of the year.

But the standard and quality of organising this GE20/30 began to deteriorate.The ambience was quiet and the starting point was dimly lit.Runners were seen walking aimlessly as there was no indication when the race would be flagged off.It was already 6.15am and still no sign.

Out of a sudden,the anxious moment was abrupted when without any warning,the sound of air horn being released to officially mark the start of the 30km race.Those at the back of the line might not even realize the race has started!

There were some changes to this year's route and it was far more challenging compared to the previous.There were adequate water stations but short of distance markers.Traffic were perfectly manned and many were caught surprise by the long hills and slopes.

Our best runners still overshadowed by the foreigners.The Kenyans,Japanese,Moroccan and many others were a class above and we,the locals failed to break their dominance.The Kenyans especially,won all the categories they contested in.

As for the KPAC,only a handful of our members took part and we enjoyed our run here.

Below are the few results l had managed to compile:

Men Open 30km
No:010--2h 10m 53s---Ng Swee Yee
No:079--2h 40m 03s---Kee Weng Keong
No:000--3h 33m 12s---Seah Leong Hong
No:000--3h 55m 13s---Lim Chong Ping

Men Junior Veteran 30km
No:000--2h 21m 40s---Wong Soon Pin
No:000--3h 02m 36s---Seah Leong San
No:000--3h 36m 21s---Tee Kuan Meng

Women Open 30km
No:000--2h 58m 17s---Seah Bee Lian
No:000--3h 38m 45s---Sia Lay Cheng

Men Open 20km
No:000--1h 50m 34s---Leong Ann Lok
No:000--2h 02m 50s---Syanizam B Ismail
No:000--2h 09m 26s---Kamaruzaman

For top 5 results of each category please click here