NEW BALANCE-KLANG PACERS 1/2 MARATHON 2008

After months of meeting and discussion,finally the Klang Pacers Athletic Club is very pleased to announce that we are organizing a half marathon incorporating a 10k race on the 27th April 2008.Our title sponsor is new balance.As usual the Padang Sultan Sulaiman will be picked as the main venue and the race start at 6.15 am.

The entry forms are available at:

1) Our clubhouse (address is shown at the sidebar) daily from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm
2) Padang Sultan Sulaiman - Thursday,Friday and Saturday from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm
3) Taman Rakyat - we will distribute by hand

or

Please contact:

Mr Wong Soon Pin - 012 310 1379 - clubhouse
Mr Ong Teck Keong - 012 339 2673 - Padang Sultan sulaiman
Mr Jimmy Yang - 012 931 2993 - Padang Sultan Sulaiman
Mr Ng Thean Chor - 019 231 9138 - Padang Sultan Sulaiman
Mr Hansom Quek - 012 273 0038 - Padang Sultan Sulaiman
Mr Tan Swee Sing - 012 388 8787 - Taman Rakyat

for further informations.
Thank you.

What a day at the KPAC Breakfast Run

It was a quiet morning at Padang Sultan Sulaiman and it was only 6.00 am.There were few cars seen at the carpark and l saw our president,Mr Wong Soon Pin, busy chatting with some runners who were eagerly to start the 20 km run-actually it was a 21 km route-a new route discovered by the president.

The run attracted some serious runners who are preparing themselves for the GE20/30 next Sunday at Tasik Perdana.Naresh Kumar and Murali were there,the KPAC favourite runner,Dhan Bahadur was there too.Their appearance dominated the run this morning.Then, the president who himself will lead the run gave some brief instructions on safety and the water point during the run.Off they go at 6.15 am.

Meanwhile Mr Lum Kiok Ming,the KPAC vice president and l were busy preparing the food stall.By then the 10k runners were seen appearing out of nowhere,one by one,and soon the leader, Encik Zainuddin arrived.As usual he starts with the warm up session before the run at 7.00 am.There was a slight drizzle but it did not dampen the spirit of the runners.

There were many participants for the shorter run,the 6 km,senior KPAC members,members of public and school children were seen enjoying the run,headed by our vice president.

By 8.00 am, the 20km fast runners were already back to the Padang.There was a strong challenge between these runners and Naresh Kumar emerged victorious with a time of 1 hr 39 min 30 sec,followed closely by Dhan Bahadur and Murali.Our president was just a distance behind.

The overall turnouts were very encouraging.All participants including visitors to the Padang were treated to a light breakfast and l personally estimated there were more than 100 attended to this event.Thank you very much for your attendance and hopefully all of you will give us the same supports in the future.


A family photo for remembrance.


The 10 k runners.The leader,Encik Zainuddin is on the left.Leong Ann Lok,a fast improving runner is at the far right.


Three makcik participated in the 6k run


Food,fruits and drinks were prepared by Mr Jimmy Yang,our treasurer and me.


Mr Wong was seen manning his New Balance products' booth.He offers a 30% discount to all KPAC members.

Photographer:Uncle Francis Ting

Run For Love - Adidas

RSVP by 8.Jan.2008 to :-
Dianne.Wong@adidas.com
012 6241919

Dear Media Partner,

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The charity run will include adidas staff, family members and friends. Your involvement by way of coverage and/or running or even walking the 3km track will greatly help this cause.

Your coverage also ensures that the dedication and support for this event which includes that of the runners and members for charity will be given due respect and acknowledgement.


There will be loads of fun activities, especially for the kids, so do bring your entire family along. Commemorative T-shirts will also be on sale and the proceeds from all activities will be directed towards the HOPE Worldwide charity organization.

Personal pledges (cash/cheque should be made payable to Persatuan Kebajikan HOPE Worldwide Kuala Lumpur) may be handed in at the Registration booth.

Please collect your invitation cards from Dianne Wong.

For more information, please email to Dianne.Wong@adidas.com or call 03-20804833



Message by courtesy of The Pacemakers

The Breakfast Run on 13th January 2008

This is a brief reminder to all those who are taking part in this run.

Venue: Padang Sultan Sulaiman

For 20 km,starting time: 6.00 am ( the person in charge is Mr Wong Soon Pin)

For 6-10 km,starting time: 7.00 am (the person in charge is Mr Lum Kiok Ming)


To date,there are 50 confirmed runners taking part in this event and for those who are yet to register,please do not hesitate to call any of the KPAC committee members (mobile phone numbers available at the side bar) or register personally at the Padang Sultan Sulaiman .KPAC committees can be spotted at the padang every evening.The club is charging a nominal fee of rm5.00 but runners can contribute generously to make this event more meaningful.

The Gruelling Ride-Klang to Ipoh

I have just received this great news eventhough it took place a month ago.Few people are aware that besides running activities,the KPAC has a group of cyclists who is actively organising rides and also participate in top level cycling and ironman competitions.

On 17th of November,the eve of KRI road race,our heroes,spearheaded by our very own secretary,Mr Ong Teck Keong took the challenge to ride to Ipoh via the old trunk road from Klang town.The rest of the group are Yap Leong Chin,Yee Sing Seng,Hansome Quek,Gan Leng Leng,Ma Hong Choon,David Cheam and Chua Ah Boon.

The journey started near the Klang Parade shopping complex in Jalan Meru at about 7.45 am and they headed to Teluk Intan spiritedly.En route the ride they stopped at Sg Besar for a short break and also to refill their drinking bottles.I was told that the traffic's volume was low and the cloudy weather allowed our friends to enjoy their ride through the beautiful sceneries of coconut plantations,streams and also paddy fields.

At Teluk Intan,they stopped for a simple lunch and it was already noon,prompting them to resume their journey before another two short breaks for refilling again.The weather was kind to them all the way.The first few cyclists reached the destination at around 5.45 pm and the last was 6.30 pm.

They resided at the Heritage Hotel at Jalan Raja Dihilir and according to Mr Ong,the hotel management was very friendly,helpful and also kind to allow them to keep their racing bikes which can be dismantled, in the rooms.

The whole ride took them approximately 10 hours, covering a distance of 235 km.What a gruelling ride and definitely a back breaking one too.A big salute to the KPAC cyclists.

The next morning,one of them participated in the 12 km race and emerged 4th in the 'F' category.He is Mr Yee Sing Seng,completed the course in 52 min 43 seconds.It was an amazing feat by this 'ironman' and he made us very proud that day.

Prepared by Kmtee.

CHARITY WORK-THE KIND HEARTED RUNNERS

Below are pictures by courtesy of Mr Ng Thean Chor,our assistant treasurer.

The event took place several weeks ago (to be exact,on 11th of September) but l feel the KPAC activities must be made known to our readers.Our committee member,Mr Lim Swee Chai's employer, who wished to remain anonymous,is kind and generous enough to contribute lots of grocery to some orphanages and also to some needy one.

The KPAC was chosen to distribute the foodstuff such as rice,cooking oil,biscuits,rice vermicelli,spices,instant noodles,dried foodstuff and lots more.

A number of volunteers help the distributing works by transporting the goodies to two unnamed orphanages which are located in Simpang Lima roundabout and Batu 3,Jalan Kapar,Klang and also the Good Samaritan Home in Southern Park,also in Klang vicinity.

The voluntary works was headed by our secretary,Mr Ong Teck Keong.


At the Good Samaritan Home,our members are from left- Mr Gan Leng Leng,Mr Hansom Quek,Mr Kong Kang Leong,Mr Ong,Mr Lim Swee Chai and the orphans.


Uncle Francis,second from left,a senior member of KPAC,did not wish to be left out in this charity work.


This picture was taken at the Batu3,Jalan Kapar orphanage.I'm sure it was a very touching moment for everyone to witness the less unfortunates,depending on contributions to make ends meet.


This orphanage is situated near the Simpang Lima roundabout.Most of the unfortunates are young children and they need our helps,not only materialistic but love and educations.

Just a simple conclusion, to KPAC members and fellow runners,running is maybe good for our heart but a kind one is always the most beautiful.

RUN FOR PEACE 2007

The above run was organised by the SOKA GAKKAI MALAYSIA,SELANGOR , a Buddhist culture association on 25th November,last sunday at Taman Klang Jaya.As the name suggested,this run was meant to promote peace to their members,friends and the Klang community.It was a non competitive run and no prizes or rewards were offered,hence it did not attract many serious runners,probably a handful turned up just to sweat it out because there wasn't any race on that particular morning.



Participants were greeted by members of SOKA GAKKAI chanting 'good morning' and 'welcome'
in Mandarin.A very pleasant way to start a morning run.

But the total turnouts for this event, i estimated more than 2 thousand, where SOKA members comprised more than 80%.This shows that they are very disciplined and supportive towards the activities they organise.



Runners at the starting line,wearing same ocean-blue t-shirt,you will feel awkward if you wear other than this round collar shirt.

The run was delayed because there were warm up session, followed by speeches by the association officials.It was flag off at around 8.00 am and the first to go was the men's category which was an 8 km run followed later by the women's,a 6 km.It was a hot and humid morning but most of the participants were enjoying the run.


Instead of medal or certificate,runners were given a piece of coloured sticker at the finishing line.

Surprisingly there were 2 water points for this short run and road markers were well placed.There were road marshals and officials at every corners, guiding and cheering the runners.


See the background,runners 'peace it together' on the white board.

At the finishing line,every runners were given a piece of coloured paper sticker to paste on a provided white board to show their support towards the run.I was told that the board would be handed over to an UN representative.


KPAC president (4th from left) and his men.

BREAKFAST RUN - 13/01/2008

The 19th KPAC general meeting is in progress.All committee members are listening attentively to Mr Ng Thien Chor during one of the discussion.


The 19th KPAC meeting was held on 22/11/2007 and the club has decided to organize
a breakfast run on 13/01/2008.The Padang Sultan Sulaiman or popularly known as Stadium Kota Raja is chosen as the venue.The president decided that this run will be divided into 2 categories- a moderate distance of 6 to 10 km and also a long 20 km run.Members of public and KPAC members'children are also invited to participate in this event.

All KPAC members and adults will be charged of a nominal fee of RM5,children will be excepted.
Payment can be made to any of the committee members.

The aim of this shorter distance run is for all members of KPAC to meet and gather to share informations and ideas and also get to know the new faces.Mr Lum Kiok Ming,our vice president will be in charge of this run.He can be contacted at 019-2657773.The flag off time will be 7.00 am sharp.So for those interested in this run,please meet at the stadium car park before 6.30 am for a short briefing and a light warm up session.

For those serious runners who will be participating in the up coming Pacesetters 20/30 km run on 20/01/2008,the president planned a 20 km run as a preparation and he himself will lead the run.
Runners are advised to report to him before 6.00 am on that day.Runners can contact him on his handphone-012 3101379.Breakfast will be served after the run.