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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

BHP Orange Run 2018 | Piazza, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara | 11 KM

Event: BHP Orange Run 2018

Date: Sunday, 30th September 2018

Flag off:

11KM Men, 7.00am
11KM Women, 7.15am

Venue: Piazza, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara

KM Category: 11KM Men Open Category

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The story;

On Sunday, 30th September 2018, the BHPetrol Orange Run 2018 13th edition was held once again at Piazza, The Curve Mutiara Damansara. This event creates a platform for Malaysians to adopt an active lifestyle while contributing towards deserving organisations and individuals. This year's run saw close to 5,000 runners participating. The 11-km run is open to all aged 13 years and above, under eight categories namely Men and Women Veteran, Men and Women Open, Boys, Girls, and Men and Women International Open.

The annual run is organised by BHPetrol with technical support from M5 Event Sdn Bhd in collaboration with IPD Petaling Jaya, Majlis Perbandaran Petaling Jaya and Affin Bank Group. Other official sponsors include Pharmaniaga, Boustead The Curve, Boustead e@Curve, The Royale Chulan Damansara and of course our parent company Boustead Group Berhad. Not forgetting a special thank you to all our product sponsors; F&N Beverages Marketing Sdn Bhd, Desa Southern Agency Sdn Bhd, GBA Corporation Sdn Bhd, Delfi Marketing Sdn Bhd, FFM Marketing Sdn Bhd, Nestle Products Sdn Bhd, Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd, URC Snacks Foods (M) Sdn Bhd, Chek Hup Sdn Bhd, Kao (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Tong Garden Marketing Sdn Bhd.

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Event promo poster

11KM Run route

Registration Form

And, the official results are as follows:

Bib No: A0487

Post: Nil/?
Nil/? Overall

Distance: 11 KM

Duration: Nil

My Strava details

Strava Splits

Strava Data

Run course plotted

My take on the Event

General Race Comments:

Race was smooth from start. The route was the same as last year, a very speedy-runable and with a couple hill climb ups and downs. The events is good overall

Event info pre-race/ pre-registration:

Most information’s are ready when BHP start promoting the event pre-reg. Runners need to download the entry form from BHP Official site and return it back at certain date for REPC

How was the registration & REPC process:

No Online. Registration is easy except you should do manual submition at listed BHP Petrol station at certain date to get the official bip.

Specific mandatory pre-registration/prerequisite comments:

No pre-requisite so no mandatory gear check

Race site / accommodation facilities:

Race site - Spacious space for Start/ Finish. Big S/F arch area and lively emcee. The area was full of public facilities such as toilets, surau, parking spaces etc

Flag-off process:

Flagoff sharp at 700am for mens all category then 15mins later womens catery was flaged off.

A bit chaotic as there were women runners start with mens. But it was well handled as at 2nd corner after 200-300m there were marshalls pulling womens who start early to side ways waiting for women packs official start. Overall the Flag off was OK.

Was the course well-marked, marshaled, and accurate:

The course were very well marked

There were marshals/ crews at most junction and theres some distance marker. The crew gave the runners a diff colour band at 2 checkpoints for proof passing the CPs. Everythings OK

Waterstation/ aid-station

There are 3 waterstation. Plain water and sports drinks were served and all is ok

Course-Specific Comments:

Runable tarmac all the way with some nice elevation climb and descent. The same race course as last year.

But theres safety issue needed to be highlighted. We ran at main road and its very busy with vehc. The conned to to be properly arranged and crews need to be bold enough to stop the traffic. I could see some of the cars just doesnt care and drive through runners between gap even there were crew/ marshall. But not at Junction which was placed a official police traffic

Please rate the finish line area and process:

Great atmosphere, emcee and all, and great crews. Finisher goodies were straight fully given to finisher crossing the finish arch

How were the post-race refreshments:

I personally very satissified with post events refreshments and all. MILO, Ice-cream, Nasi Lemak with Hot teh Tarik, some meehon and fried mee. Bananas and morning flakes. And 1 big goodies bag worth of RM 50/+-

Magnum Ice Cream!

Rate the event/ finisher merchandise:

All is wonderfully good for an RM5 entry

Theres your goodies bag. Fully packed!

Overall, how enjoyable was this event:

Enjoyed the race tremendously. Crews and organizers throughout the race are warm and friendly. Ever helpful.

Will you attend this event next year:

Definitely!!

Me and Pian. MILO!!!

congrats to meself #gengseretkaki

Well done 👏👏👏👏👏👏

#Road to Ultra

BERNAMA Gembo2 Run 2018 | Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam | 5 KM

Event: BERNAMA Gembo2 Run 2018

Date: Sunday, 22nd September 2018

Flag off:

5KM, 7.30am

Venue: Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam

KM Category: 5KM Staff Category

BERNAMA Images FB | BERNAMA Images Insta | Reg Info

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The story;

This is BERNAMA 1st Running events.

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Event promo poster

Participants goodies

Grand prize lucky draw

Lucky draw prizes

Program itinerary

Race route 5KM

And, the official results are as follows:

Bib No: B2130

Post: 1/Idk (Staff Category)
3/Idk Overall

Distance: 4.5+ KM

Duration: 22:41

My actual timing shared by crew. I didnt record my run

My take on the Event

General Race Comments:

Race was smooth from start except a bit delay for 10mins flagging off. The route was very speedy-run able and with 5km you can go burst your heart VO2max all the way plus with hill ups and downs.

There were several activities on going while runners do their job. The events is good overall

Itinerary and activities

Event info pre-race/ pre-registration:

Most information’s are ready when BG2R start promoting the event pre-reg. All infos clearly shown at FB/ insta and reg website

How was the registration & REPC process:

There was 3 session for REPC. 1st session is a week bfr the event and a day bfr the event for 2nd session. Runners who came from afar could still collect their kit on early morning day of the event for the 3rd session from 6-7am.

Specific mandatory pre-registration/prerequisite comments:

No pre-requisite so no mandatory gear check

Race site / accommodation facilities:

Race site - Spacious space for Start/ Finish. Big S/F arch area and lively emcee. The area was full of public facilities such as toilets, surau, parking spaces, resting hut and camping site.

Flag-off process:

Flagoff was schedulled at 730am but was bit delayed for 10mins. Overall the Flag off was smooth.

Huge crowd at Flagoff

The guy next to me is the champions. Young and very fast runner

Was the course well-marked, marshaled, and accurate:

The course were very well marked

There were marshals at most junction and theres no distance marker but imho its OK

Waterstation/ aid-station

There are 3 water-station/ aid station/ check points. Plain water were served and all is ok

2nd WS

Course-Specific Comments:

Mostly run able tarmac all the way with some nice elevation climb and descent.

Please rate the finish line area and process:

Great atmosphere, emcee and all, and great supporters. Finisher medal were straight fully given to finisher crossing the finish arch

Last corner 100m bfr Finish

At Finish line

How were the post-race refreshments:

Participants were served with Yakult anf bread. All is OK

Rate the event/ finisher merchandise:

Nice medal, nice material. Simple and well designed.

Overall, how enjoyable was this event:

Enjoyed the race tremendously. Crews and organizers throughout the race are warm and friendly. Ever helpful.

Will you attend this event next year:

Sure!!

1st time podium. Nice!!

Check the plaque LOL

My forever supporter (L-R) Nuha, Nada, Mummy and Nea doing some coloring 😁

1 big happy family 💓💓💓

congrats to meself #gengseretkaki

Well done 👏👏👏👏👏👏

#Road to Ultra

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Angsi Challenge 2018 | Taman Eko Rimba Ulu Bendul, Negeri Sembilan | 13 KM

Event: Angsi Challenge 2018

Date: Sunday, 16th September 2018

Flag off:

Competative 13KM, 7.30am

Non Competative 13KM, 7.45am

Venue: Taman Eko Rimba Ulu Bendul, Negeri Sembilan

KM Category: 13KM Competative Open Men

Angsi Challenge 2018 FB | Angsi Challenge 2018 Insta | gununghub

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The story;

Angsi Challenge is an opening of Sirkit Cabaran Mendaki Negeri Sembilan. The type of event is Climbathon or Trail running.

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Event Poster

Gunung Angsi is 1 of 4 challenges in the circuit

4 Challenge in the circuit

Event tees

Medal & Bip design

F/B Medal design

Race rules etc

Route, Elevation and Aid/ WS profile

Elevation profile

And, the official results are as follows:

Bib No: A022

Post: 43/140 (Men Open 13KM Competative Category)
60/237 Overall

Distance: 13+ KM

Duration: 2:13:39

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Strava splits

Strava Elevation

Run course mapped

My take on the Event

General Race Comments:

Gunung Angsi Challenge is 1 of 4 Challenge circuit that was introduced/ organized by Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Sembilan backed by State of N9 Government. The challenge series involved of 4 most prestigious Gunung at N9 which is Gunung Angsi, Gunung Besar Hantu, Gunung Tampin and Gunung Datuk. Its target is to help promote the eco-tourism industry in N9.

I rated Gunung Angsi Challenge 2018 as an A-race. There is just none to dislike about the event. All are well managed. The volunteers, the crew, BOMBA and APM did wonderfully. The facilities, medics, drinks, markers and marshalls are just good. Gunung Angsi Challenge 2018 was organized by DRD International S/B and 30ascend services

Event info pre-race/ pre-registration:

Most information’s are ready when GAC2018 start promoting the event pre-reg.

How was the registration & REPC process:

There are 2 session for REPC. 1st session is 1 day bfr the event. Runners who came from afar could still collect their kit on early morning day of the event for the 2nd session. I was told there were breakfast served on the morning too

Specific mandatory pre-registration/prerequisite comments:

No pre-requisite so no mandatory gear check

Race site / accommodation facilities:

Race site - Spacious space for Start/ Finish. Big S/F arch area and lively emcee speaking Negeri 9 ‘slang’. The area was already full of public facilities such as toilets, surau, parking spaces, resting hut and camping site.

Flag-off process:

All participants had to walk from the entrance of Taman Eko Ulu Bendul for about 200-300meters to the Start line. Race Director promptly gave race briefing prior 15mins bfr the flag off. 1st flagoff at 7.30am sharp for competitive category followed by 2nd flagoff at about 7.45am for non-competative. The FO was smooth.

L-R, Me, Apek and Mr Kasot bfr flag off

Was the course well-marked, marshaled, and accurate:

The course were very well marked with reflector marker. Trail that are not part of the course were crossed with red warning marker

There were marshals at critical junction and some at most very technical site. The organizer even put a ladder to ease the runner at very critical descent part. And some ascent/ descent part were secured with securing rope.

Theres no distance marker but imho its OK

Waterstation/ aid-station

There are 4 waterstation/ aid station/ check points including the starting point. 1st WS/CP at Bukit Putus Trailhead for the 1st 3.5KM, 2nd at Angsi Peak after 8KM and 3rd at Kem Tangga Batu at 11KM. The WS location imho is located nicely.

Course-Specific Comments:

Mostly runable with some nice elevation climb and descent.

We were presented with 3.5KM tarmac ascent from the Start line to Bukit Putus trailhead (1st WS/CP). The marshall here are to put a sticker to our bibs as a proof we ran the 1st segment. IMHO, it is a nice starting route segment in order to prevent bottle neck entering the trail. Then we would have to climb a set of stairs bfr finally entering the trail.

Starting entering the steep ascent. Pix by Official GAC2018

Still smiling aa?

There were ‘rapid ascent section’ warning upon entering the trail and it really serve its purpose. We have to climb for almost 4KM with more than 550m elevation gain here before reaching the Angsi Peak at 825m for 2nd WS/CP. FYI, the organizer put a COT for 3hrs from starting point to here.

WS/CP 2 Angsi Peak bfr the descent

We were given a plastic bracelet as a proof we reached the 2nd WS/CP. Then we start descent to Bukit Botak with very technical and very steep section. There were roots everywhere and you have to be more cautious with the steps. Even though the trail is big enough to fit 2-3 persons but it’s still very dangerous. After 2KM of 500m descent we need to cross 2 small stream then 3KM of runnable trail until finishing line.