Category: running

  • ASEAN Unity Run 2015

    1. Date                  : 9th August 2015 (Sunday)
    2. Time                 : 4.30am onwards
    3. Venue              : Padang Merbok, Kuala Lumpur
    4. Eligibility
    The ASEAN Village & ASEAN Unity Run 2015 shall be conducted under the rules of MAF and also a set of competition rules. This competition is open to everyone.
    21km is open to participants aged 16 and above as of 31 December 2015.
    10km Run is open to participants aged 16 and above as of 31 December 2015.
    5km Fun Run is open to participants aged 4 and above of 31 December 2015.
    • Participants below 18 year of age, must obtain parent’s consent to participate in ASEAN Village & ASEAN Unity Run 2015.
    • Please note that Under-12 year old kids (as of 31st December 2015) have to be accompanied by one parent
    5km Stroller Run must consist of one parent with a child on stroller.
    • Participants below 18 year of age, must obtain parent’s consent to participate in ASEAN Village & ASEAN Unity Run 2015.
    • There are no age restrictions, provided your kid will fit in the stroller!
    5. Prizes(Cash Awards are Ringgit Malaysia. Payment will be made by cheque)
    Code
    Category
    Distance
    Medals
    Cert
    Prize
    1st
    2nd
    3rd
    4th
    5th
    A
    Men’s Open
    21km
    All
    All
    RM 5,000
    RM 3,000
    RM 2,000
    RM 1000
    RM 500
    B
    Women’s Open
    21km
    All
    All
    RM 5,000
    RM 3,000
    RM 2,000
    RM 1000
    RM 500
    C
    Run
    10km
    All
    All
    D
    Fun Run
    5km
    All
    All
    E
    Stroller Run
    5km
    All
    All
    Note :
    i. Category A, B shall receive an e-certificate while Category C, D & E will receive a participation certificate at the finish line.
    ii. Participants of Category E shall receive 2 medals, one for the parent and one for child.
    6. Results
    The results of the 21km run will be verified by FTKLAA and their decision is final.
    7.Prize Winners
    All prize winners must produce their identity card or passport for age verification.
    Winners must ensure to collect their cash awards after the race and upon announcement of results. All uncollected cash awards & prizes will be forfeited.
    8. Finisher Medal
    i. Finisher Medals will be distributed at the finish line to all participants who completes their run on the event day.
    ii. No claims will be entertained thereafter
    10. Certificate
    i. E-Certificate will be made available after 7 days from the event day for participants of the competitive categories (A, B) to download.
    ii. As for the 10km Run(Category C), 5km Fun Run (Category D) and Stroller run (Category E), Certificates will be distributed at the finish line.
    ii. No claims will be entertained thereafter
    11. Registration
    Registration is via online only.
    Online Registration is at www.hooha.asia.
    Note:
    i. Any online registration that is not followed with online payment will become invalid registration. Therefore please ensure to pay online when you register online.
    ii. No refund will be made for wrongful or multiple registration.
    iii. Substitution and changing of categories is NOT allowed, so please select the category you’re eligible to sign up according to the age qualification. Otherwise you will have to re-register.
    iv. Postal entries are not accepted.
    v. The decision of the Competition Committee is final when accepting entries.  The organizers have the right to refuse an entry without having to disclose a reason.
    11. Race Kit
    For Category A, B : Race kit consists of a dry fit Running Singlet, a number bib attached with timing chip, safety pins and race guide (if any).
    For Category C, D, E : Race kit consists of a dry fit Running Singlet, a number bib, safety pins and race guide (if any).
    Note:
    i. Running Singlet sizes are limited and will be distributed on FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis.
    12. Race Kit Collection
    Venue  : Tan Sri Hamzah Arena, Level 3, Multi Purpose Hall, Wisma OCM, Jalan Hang Jebat 50150 Kuala Lumpur.
    Date      :  1st & 2nd August 2015
    Time      : 10.00am to 6.00pm
    Note:
    i. Please be advised that sizes of the running vest size are limited. Distribution will be carried out on a first-come, first-served basis.
    ii. All the race kits without any special arrangement with the organizer and not collected during the stipulated collection date, will be deemed as unwanted and the Organizers shall be at liberty to dispose or re-distribute them accordingly.
    iii. Any late collection of race kit(s) without prior agreement/arrangement with the organizer will be charged RM 10.00 per race kit as the late collection fee. So, please ensure to collect the race kit on the stipulated collection days.
    iv. There will be NO distribution of kits on race day.
    v. For collection of 10 race kit and above, please email your bulk collection name list (full name and IC number of each participant) to icare@hooha.asia latest by Friday 24th July  2015. Please ensure to submit the authorization letter for each participants listed in the bulk collection name list at the bulk collection counter on the race kit collection day.
    vi. Foreigners and outstation runners (outside Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Selangor) who require special arrangement for race kit collection, please drop us as an email at icare@hooha.asia latest by Monday 24th July 2015.
    13. General Enquiries
    For any general enquiries pertaining to the ASEAN Village & ASEAN Unity Run 2015, please contact:
    Tel          : 03-5637 3821
    Email     : icare@hooha.asia
    14. Registration Closing Date
    5.00pm on 19th July 2015 or upon reaching 20,000 participants.

    Whilst every reasonable precaution will be taken by the organizers to ensure the participants safety, participants are strongly encouraged to go for a medical examination and/or consult their medical practitioner prior to registration and before the actual race day.
    The organizers reserve the right to delay the commencement of the race in the event of heavy rain or thunder storm or extreme weather condition. Should the heavy rain, thunder storm or extreme weather condition persist after delay, the organizers reserve the right to cancel the race without any refund. In the event of heavy rain or thunder storm or catastrophic or natural disaster resulting in a postponement or cancellation of the above event, the organisers shall not be held responsible for any claims whatsoever in any form made by any individual or parties concerned.
    The organizers reserves the right to use any photograph (including those of participants), motion pictures, recordings, or any other media records of the event taken before, during and after the event, for any legitimate purpose including commercial advertising and distribution to sponsors.
    Participants must have read and understood the rules and regulation pertaining to their participation in the ASEAN Village & ASEAN Unity Run 2015 organized under the rules of MAF and a set of competition rules.                                                                    
    In consideration of the acceptance of participant’s entry,  they for their heirs, executors & administrators,release and forever discharge the organizers, their partners, sponsors, appointed staff and officials of all liabilities, claims, actions, damage, costs or expenses which participants may have against them, arising out of participant’s participation in this event, including travel to and from this event and including all injuries that may be suffered by the participant before, during and after the event. Participants must understand that this indemnity includes any claims based on negligence, action or inaction of any of the above parties. Participants must recognise the difficulties of the event and attest that he/she are sufficiently physically fit to compete safely in the ASEAN Village & ASEAN Unity Run 2015 and I have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical professional. 

    REGISTER HERE :- https://home.hooha.asia/ASEANUnityRun-2015.aspx


  • BSN Putrajaya Night Run 2014

      Happening this 11th October. Come to witness the Energy, the Camaraderie, the display of Strength and Support. All in one night. Enduring a marathon is beautiful enduring it at night is Sublime. BSN Putrajaya Night Run 2014 is here with the tagline “Nulli Secundus”

    Watch the Trailer here :- http://vimeo.com/97927071

    Totally forgotten about another famous run which I’ve registered. This would considered be my 3rd year of joining BSN night run. I was pretty impressed with the organizing team and management of the whole run.

    Great atmosphere before, during and after the run makes a great time to enjoy the event as a whole, from school muscial bands, fire breathing-dancers, to some quirky superhero cosplayers, and not to forget cheerful crowds along the way of the route.

    On the first event , they had bubble machine during crossing the Putrajaya mini bridge, sadly it was not there on the 2nd year however being replaced by a cabaret woman dancing with a DJ grooving some tunes on a mini DJ-console. I really hope they would bring back the bubble machine, to have that  dreamy feeling towards the finish line.

    As for the goodies this year, all running mileage will be getting medals!! Yup thats right 5k, 10k, 21k and 42k will all be getting medals! Exclusive to 21k and 42k on the other hand would be getting finisher Tee and a sweet looking baseball cap

    so hurry up register now!

    Without much further due below are the details :-

    Date: 11th October 2014, Saturday 
    Venue: Precint 3, Dataran Putrajaya, Putrajaya
    Distance: 42km / Full Marathon, 21km / Half Marathon, 10km & 5km
    Closing Date Registration: 31th July 2014 or upon reaching 10000 participants, whichever earlier
    Official Website: http://home.hooha.asia/BSNPNM-2014.aspx

    Categories and Fee:-

    Running Route: –

    Goodies:-

    Caps are exclusive to 21k & 42k runners

    See you guys at this awesome event!! 😀
  • Reebok One Challenge 2014

    Time to get gritty and dirty in this unique challenge run by Reebok. Since last year I missed the event and went on the dreaded Viper challenge, this time around I’ve make sure to register Reebok One Challenge 2014.

    Reebok ONE Challenge 20.5k 2014 comprises of running and at the same time completing 15 challenges along the running route. Each participant must complete all the challenges. Any participant that couldn’t complete any challenge must proceed to the back of the queue and start again. Each participant is allowed 3 attempts to clear the challenge. If the participant fails to clear the challenge in all the 3 attempts then the participants need to do the penalty of 20 burpees to continue with the challenge under the guidance of the drill sergeant. Any participant who is not able to clear a challenge in 3 attempts and the penalty, must remove the number bib and hand it over to the drill sergeant. The decision of the drill sergeant is final.

    Register at http://home.hooha.asia/reebokonechallenge2014.aspx

    limited to the first 3000 participants only!!!

       

    Date & Time: 14 September (Sunday) 5:30am

    Venue : Precint 3, Putrajaya

    Mileage: 20.5km (All terrains)

    Obstacle listing:-

    01. first hurdle
    02. Speed Shift – Tyre challenge
    03. cargo net crawl
    04. monkey bar
    05. Off-road Hill
    06. second hurdle
    07. stairways to heaven – stairs climb
    08. ant hill
    09. gradient run
    10. trail run
    11. the wall
    12. Rice bag challenge (15kg)
    13. mud crawl
    14. angled wall
    15. the bath tub – wet obstacle

  • Centro Klang Run 2014

    My 3rd Run for this year is the Centro Klang Run 2014 on 24th Aug 2014. Once again I would be able to run around Klang town reminiscing all the good old days.

    After my 4th day of training in my new toy, (review coming really really soon!) I’ve went and apply for my 3rd run event which is the centro run, I’ve manage to participate the last year event and thought it was pretty decent event.

    Of course the venue is in Klang ! my hometown, surely I would not miss this out. In addition, they also included a Tower run up their 31st floors (567  steps) however , that didn’t kinda attracts me since it bring shivers to my right knee cap ….. (it is still recovering from my last 2 years full marathon)

    Here are the info for the run below:-

    Register at Customer Service Counter, Level 2 @ Centro Mall or visit their Facebookwww.centro.com.my or call 03-33433011

    Online Register here: http://event.themarathonshop.com.my/centro_combo_run_2014-list.aspx

    Medal: Finisher medal
    Trophy: Top 10 winners
    Prize: Top 10 winners
    Closing date: 20 Jun 2014

  • Sundown Malaysia 2014 – Rebooting my running life

    After much of hibernation since my last half marathon (Brooks 2014), I hereby declare of my returning for “bas sebelas” activites.(bus eleven, malay saying for legs) hence rebooting my running life at Sundown Malaysia 2014.

    Over the past month or so, I’ve been weekly attending HCA Ultimate Frisbee . Well the itch for more outdoor activities just grew more within my body, soul and mind after a long slumber of being a couch potato since after my last marathon for this year with a resolution of quitting running and doing some gym workouts instead.

    Willingly to ditch my resolution for 2014, I’ve come to my understanding that it is futile to resist what you always enjoyed doing throughout the years (running for me) therefore my journey of running starts again on May 2014 onwards.

    So as a comeback, I’ve registered 3 night events for this year, probably maybe more in between depending on the open registration. 2 21k and 1 15k which will be reviewed in weeks to come. But one major event for the coming June would be the Sundown 2014 at Johor.

    Date: 21 Jun 2014
    Time: 8pm
    Venue: Educity Sports Complex, Nusajaya, Johor Bahru, Johor
    Categories & Distance: 12km and 21km

    Goodies:




    Contact: 03 79602325

    Closing date: 19 May 2014

    Yup, that’s right…. Johor! I’m gonna take a flight there via KLIA 2 and partake in this 21k event and fly back the following day. Without much days left, I’ve started my training today.

    Well my first training started yesterday so considering my pace and mileage is totally bad. But overall as you can see I’ve left no choice to train for this 4 weeks (give and take 3 weeks with rest in between)

    Oh yea, purchase a new running shoe which will be coming very soon. So cannot wait for it since its my years of craving for this shoe *hint*hint* BOOST so stay tune for my trainings and other wacko stuff.

  • Brooks Half Marathon 2014

    Yup, that’s right folks… as for one of my 2014 resolution, it would be stopping myself into partaking any more running events. Over the period of 365 days in 2013, I’ve ran about 15 events, that’s like more than a run events per month.

    However due to my absence in the running scene for a month quite recently, well bad habit don’t die down eh? well I’ve enrolled once again for another half marathon organized by Brooks Malaysia.

    The event will be held at Bukit Jalil, the same place where the event took placed this year as well… speaking of Brooks 2013 event, it was poorly organized with a puny trophy cup instead of a proper medal. Overcrowded runner in small path ways, bad P.A system, insufficient water stations, lazy design of finisher-t , and etc… which kinda tarnish Brooks name, but they did jump the gun and blame it on the organizing team instead.

    2013 swag

    Brooks apologize for marathon 2013 –  http://brooksmalaysia.com/2013/03/29/brooks-half-marathon-2013-report/

    But let bygones be bygones, aside from the bad organizing this year, I’m hoping next year event would be far more decent due to its hefty price of RM 75!

    Route is just the same like this year as well.

    Anyway can’t complain much, will be doing this and maybe Penang Bridge run as well for 2014. So till then… peace out!

  • adizero adios Boost

    Coming soon to the nearest Adidas stores near you!! Prototype has already been used in the Tokyo Marathon 2013 where 1st and 2nd runner was using this bad boy shoe. As from rumors, that Adidas will be releasing this Adios boost within this month or early next month.

    so is this proven that BOOST technology has surpass EVA soles in running industry ?
    time will tell, as right now i just cant wait for this badboy to be in my hands so i can really put it to the test.

    Dennis Kimetto running in adios Boost beating the track record in Tokyo Marathon 2013
    (2:06:50)

  • Adidas ENERGY BOOST 27 feb 2013 debut!!

    Making its debut today, I was so anxious after my work and rush to pick up my partner in crime to dash to the nearest Adidas boutique. Low behold adidas boost !!! 😀

    As for the design its very light, and looks like styrofoam. However, with closer inspection you can feel its pretty decent build up of 1000 energy TPE capsule bond together just like a regular EVA on most of current market running shoes.
    My partner had a pair to try on, and the experience was an unexplained feeling however it snuggle pretty nicely on her feet. Thanks to the tech-fit technology and seamless design, this shoe can be worn without socks and as proclaimed should not be a blister maker.
    Ka-ching, it goes for MYR 550, and my partner faster faster grabbed it :O
    I’ve manage to snuggle one, however it wasn’t my size and it was a pretty tight snuggle on my US size 11 feet. Sadly furthermore, all the shoe of my correct size has been pre-booked or sold out!!! arrrggghh so sad… anyway stay tune for more updates tomorrow on the shoe.
    Another sad fact is that, the online adidas store has 2 extra color variation and only ships to Singapore….

    Oh yea and there is two more models of adidas coming out in August using the same mid-sole BOOST technology.
    yup its Adistar Boost & Adios Boost , probably Sonic Boost will be around year end.
    Sonic boost reminds me of …
  • First 42KM achieved

    completed my first full marathon run, on 18 November 2012 @ Penang Bridge. All I can say it was a superb experience.

    I must say it was really mind blown by my own feat (also thanks to my partner which supports me through out this journey for success)

  • Project #42km

    This year i’ve finally manage to took a feat which I always dreamed off, taking a full marathon event.

    What is a full marathon ? its 42.195kilometer run which usually takes 6 hours or lesser to complete it. Thats like the distance from my house to Kuala Lumpur by foot.

    Well today is my 3rd day of training. The sad part ever since I’ve enrolled to this event, my mom and girlfriend was very unsupportive. Seriously? from the two most person I love in this world and yet they pull me down straight away from my capability. How disspointing.

    Yet to the few which was on my facebook page they been quite supportive and gave me motivation to persue this event 🙂 god bless you guys and many thanks.

    my 1st day of training was a short 7km run around my neighbouring field.

    and yesterday was my 2nd day with an extra 1.5km to my previous run. Seriously it wasn’t easy, the after effects from the 1st day soreness really demotivated me in doing my 2nd day run.

    However with a do or die perception, i manage to pull myself together by god’s grace and ran my 8.5km last night. Regretting slightly on getting a US size 10 jogging shoe, my right side of foot had slight blistering due to the  tightness of the shoe.

    well i guess today will be another day for me to challenge myself for more mileage, but at least 5km would do due to my total soreness from both of my legs. Manage to swap my running shoe for a US size 11 so I hope i dont get blisters today.

    Consider this jogging session is a really marvelous time for me spending time with god on my mind and having devotional time with him.

    will keep you guys update on my running sessions stay tune 😀 #42km