The weekend is approaching fast. How time flies. Even my 7 year old kid looks forward for the weekend. This morning he even yelled "Yeay! Today is Friday!". And I thought a near 40 guy like me beamed like the shine after a rain every Friday evening.
It's been quiet at the war front. FMVs had their TT last few days and I had to miss it. Ijam just updated his Gold Coast Marathon photos and it's superb. Tickled my heart and mind to make it possible for next year - daydreaming je. But we never know, perhaps 2011 is an outside Malaysia marathon year.
For a weekend enthusiast like me, weekend is the jewel of all days . This coming one comes with a unique one. The Seremban Half Marathon. Estimated to originate since 1987. That would be...23 years ago! Classic. And for that, they still provide a cheap fee with cotton tee. Awesomeness. The first time I came across the news, I was attracted to the fee. Det took the liberty to sign up for me - thanks dude. Eventually the excitement turned pale after the camaraderie of a fantastic KL-Marathon. However, only today the feeling resurfaced with some thoughts.
With less milage on the legs plus the supposed to be 40 days of recovery, the dilemma crops in. Should I hit this one with the usual race objectives or simply take it easy? A plan should be tabled out to avoid wasted weekend. From a glimpse at the race route, I anticipate there will be some surprises and heart pounding inclines. What about the race management? No idea. Water stations? Not shown but there are a few petrol stations that may provide hydration shopping venues - talking about surviving a race in Malaysia. One thing for sure, I'll bring my Sony Cuber-shot to train for Gold Coast Photo Marathon 2011. Ammah! And Ziff already requested a shot at Jalan Dato' Siamang Gagap.
Have a great weekend to fellow friends and good luck to fellow RBUs attending the Seremban Half Marathon. Fookyah!
Water stations improved since I took part, that was in 2008. hehehe. Before that you'd have to buy water. But seriously, sban folks are business minded, you'll see people selling bottled water for runners!
ReplyDeleteLast year I got harrassed by mat rempits, so ladies reading this might wanna be careful lah.
The distance is always less, about 2km short,I think, or sban is always my pb race!
alamak 2 km short? tak adil la kalau buat sub 2 pun..cisss...
ReplyDeleteDiket : rileks diket, aku kat belakang kau...dgn dett sekali...Yes its true, the water station is a nightmare...last time i thought got water station, rupa2nya dia jual da....cilakak betul..
Ziff is not joining us..short of one..
True, you should bring your camera with you, especially in foreign land...makes you feel better after the run when you look back at the photos..
P/s : ni banyak kali mentioned gold coast ni...kena pegi ni..
but..one thing diket, gold cost was very very very nice marathon and scenery..(for me la..first time ma...)..you should take part..
Jumpa di seremban...aku nak shutdown pc ni..
Valuable tips. Thanks Haza. Selling bottled water eh? At least we can take them as supporters like Ijam had at Gold Coast :D
ReplyDeleteMat rempits? Yes, I read your entry on that. Common N9ers. Sopan sikit please.
19km?! Never mind. I'm going for the 250 medals allocations - that's what Det said la. Good luck!
Thanks for more lambung on GCM Ijam. Perhaps some RBU who's thinking of doing Ultra 2011 boleh goyang ni :D
ReplyDeleteNak bawak duit? Nak bawak air?
And Shuk also bailing out of Seremban - school sports day daaa.
wah, 2km less. Officially its a half marathon race, so technically any PB done would stand valid :)
ReplyDeleteDiket, kau kene pose kaw-kaw kat jalan dato' siamang gagap. Chase the metal bro.
Ijam - nanti ramai menjangkit demam nak lari kat GC tu next year
guk luk bro...aku cuti lame :(
ReplyDeleteGood luck ngan Seremban half tuh. Dont forget to enjoy ya! A few others and myself will be doing Centro. Shorter distance for me since my knee aint recovered fully. Hope everyone gets a PB there!
ReplyDeleteThanks ziff. Chase the metal eh? Bunyi rock tu. Maybe should be "ride the lightning!". Jangan sampai gagap sudah bro.
ReplyDeleteLain macam bunyi "guk luk" tu Zul. Berapa purnama proses pertapaan bro?
Thank you Yim. Yep, will do my best to enjoy despite those scary tips from Haza & Ijam :D
You take care in Centro and have a great race too.
diket, i am bailing out too, toe still tak allow guna shoes, so am volunteering kat klang centro , registration days and race day hehe .. have fun .. run easy would be my take !
ReplyDeletealah Diket, I'm sure your worries are baseless. Have a good run to you and others running on Sunday...
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the pictures and race reports.
good luck diket..early training for Gold Coast 2011..
ReplyDeletewhat 250 medals only...bukan semua dapat ker?
mmm nak poei ke idak ni? i'm so vain..
Good luck bro in Seremban. Hmmm... am still thinking to go or not since everyone is reconsidering. If you get the medal (I'm sure you would) don't tayang2 to me ok, unless I also got. Heheheh...
ReplyDeleteWhat's your toe status June? My best wishes to it :D
ReplyDeleteRunner is always a runner kan? If you don't run or race, volunteering pun dah cukup untuk lepas gian. Have a good time taking care of RBU at Centro!
Aín't you running this weekend Tsar? Main frisbee ye? Thanks bro. You have fun as well.
When it comes to lambung, Rayzeef is catching up...pretty good as well. Lol. Tepuk dada tanya selera. You're the King of Half now, remember?
Thanks deo. Dunno la about the metal target. Just a bonus if I get it & I'll only show you the tip of it. hehehe. If you're coming or not, just make sure your weekend is a great one ok :)
nak race report please! :)
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