It was announced over the loud speaker more than 9,000 signed up for this morning Adidas King of The Road at yet another new venue,the Shah Alam Stadium.
The Menteri Besar of Selangor state,Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim punctually gunned off all the races by stages accompanied by the state executive councillor in charge of tourism,consumer affairs and the environment,Ms Elizabeth Wong and the Shah Alam's mayor.
The weather was cool and nice for a morning run.But participants were treated to endless climbs throughout the race.There were too many roundabouts and hills to endure.Those not familiar with the route never expected it would that tough especially the 22.7km category.
The overall organising was not something to shout about.In the 11km run,there wasn't any distance marker but adequate water stations.Grouses were heard over at the finishing line.No position cards were handed out hence runners did not know the actual number of remaining medals.
Some even complained that there were runners cheated in the race especially during the start.Once registered and given the black ring,some would hide themselves a distance away from the starting line and joined in the race later to their advantage.
It was just another usual race to many,and to those who travelled from outstations the organising was just too plain.No goodies bags.no breakfast,no music,no...The running atmosphere wasn't there.
Results
Men Open 22.7km
No:000--01h 19m 10s---Ahmad Lamchannak
No:030--01h 25m 03s---Casey Lim Khon Seng (Malaysian No:6)
No:034--01h 29m 01s---Jasni Khairil (Malaysian No:9)
No:000--01h 38m 10s---Naresh Kumar
No:000--01h 48m 20s---Seah Leong Hong
No:000--01h 55m 12s---Suresh
No:000--01h 59m 17s---Loi Hin Kai
No:000--02h 01m 22s---Kee Weng Keong
Men Veteran 22.7km
No:012--01h 36m 53s---Alam Shah
No:000--01h 40m 50s---Dhan Bahadur
No:000--01h 46m 34s---Ter Yew Tiong
No:000--01h 49m 45s---Lim Boon Wah
No:000--01h 49m 53s---Lingam
No:000--01h 56m 10s---Seah Leong San
No:000--02h 26m 13s---Lim Chong Pin
Women Veteran 22.7km
No:000--02h 17m 02s---Sia Lay Cheng
Men Open 11km
No:011--44m 41s---Murali Nathan
No:000--48m 39s---Gunaseelan
No:000--53m 55s---Lee Kong Hwai
No:057--57m 48s---Tan Swee Sing
No:059--58m 03s---Zainuddin
No:000--61m 17s---Tee Kuan Meng
No:000--67m 25s---Subramaniam
No:000--74m 44s---Kamaruzaman
Women Open 11km
No:004--60m 00s---Seah Bee Lian
No:000--79m 11s---Robiyatul
3 comments:
Hi. I did the 22.7km and found the route tough. I think easily about 40% - 50% was hilly. I managed to complete and got a medal, but to know the position would be good as well. I had a bad experience this morning. Found my car being burglared after the run. Gone were my Blackberry and IC and etc... What a hessle. To and Fro KL and Shah Alam dealing with this, since police station in KL insisted I to go back to Shah Alam station. Being up from 4am in the morning, and after the long run, all these became a terrible experience. The organiser should have security guards manning runners' cars, since it is well-known we won't be back within next couple of hours which would be ample time for thieves to party-around.
URGENT:
TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF ADIDAS KING OF THE ROAD 09
A FRIEND OF MINE WENT MISSING DURING THE RUN THIS MORNING. HE IS NOT FOUND YET.
HE WAS WEARING THE ADIDAS VEST AND WHITE SHORTS, RUNNING WITH BASKETBALL SHOES.
DID ANYBODY SEE ANY FALLS OR SUSPICIOUS EVENTS?
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT 012-3802133 OR 016-977 8919.
THANK YOU.
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