der Pacemakers Circuit Run 3 (Final)

Taman Bukit Jalil
Kuala Lumpur


It was more like a social gathering for runners at Taman Bukit Jalil last night.More than a hundred runners turned up for this night run that marked the final circuit run organised by the 'Der Pacemakers Network' before the much anticipated SCKLM 2009.

Runners were required to complete a 7 laps of 3.2 km each which covers 22.4km around the park with series of climb to test their endurance.Unfortunately the distance was slightly cut short when a tree fell on the running path on the very first lap.Luckily no one was hurt.

In the absence of several key runners,Jasni Khairil lead the pack from the start and subsequently emerged as the first runner to cross the finishing line.Many were seen walking only after 3 laps of run and some even did not complete theirs.

The environment was a little bit hazy,no thanks to the current open burning activities abroad.And to add salt to the wound,the local authorities still unable to curb our own illegal burning especially along the Kesas Highway towards Port Klang.

A simple event with a small budget,yet runners were rewarded with beautiful 'gold' plated finisher trophies and also treated to a light supper after the run.

KPAC was represented by our president,SP Wong,Kamaruzaman and myself.This was the first night run we'd ever participated.Thanks to Mr Ronnie See,the race director for allowing us to take part at the 11th hour.

The distance proved too much for Kamaruzaman and he gave up with one more lap to go.With no proper training due to the preparation of the recent NBKP half marathon,SP Wong was experiencing cramps but managed to 'dragged' himself to settle at 30th position.