I have been running for a year. Other than completing a race, achieving a PB, to be able to watch my family, esp my three kids to run together with me, I would say an achievement.
Not many running events offer this category. So when there is opportunity, me & wife will not hesitate to register. The fee is also cheap i.e RM 20 for a team of 4. Registration is available thru myraceonline.
I went to collect the race kit on Friday, 2nd March at Padang Merbuk. The race kit collection booth was a simple affair. I did not expect a lot with the nominal fee, so we got 4 bright orange adult size cotton t shirt. and one bib (one bib only not four).
On race day, we arrive almost near to the starting time. I am expecting the starting point inside Padang Merbok, but it was actually on Jalan Parlimen. The kids were very excited and once we started they ran excitedly and upon reaching Bulatan Bank Negara, I saw Tey Eng Tiong and another 2 photographer. i shouted his name and he took our best shot.
On race day, we arrive almost near to the starting time. I am expecting the starting point inside Padang Merbok, but it was actually on Jalan Parlimen. The kids were very excited and once we started they ran excitedly and upon reaching Bulatan Bank Negara, I saw Tey Eng Tiong and another 2 photographer. i shouted his name and he took our best shot.
Than the route turns left to Jalan Sultan Salahuddin. Both Hafiz & Farah surprisingly continues the run. But when the route turn right to Jalan Dato Onn where it goes uphill, I have to ask both of them to slow down & walk where necessary. This is just to ensure that both dont pancit so fast. Both Mama & fatin already out of sight, but i believe both will not be that far enough.
After we passed Memorial Tun Hussein Onn, both of them already asking for water. It is unfortunate that i did not bring the water bottle which i normally did. So to distract them, i said that finishing line is just nearby and they can get water there. Luckily they took it and start the run & walk and while the route also start going downhill until the traffic light near PWD.
Turn right to Jalan Sultan Salahuddin and it start going uphill again and another session motivation where when we reach the peak there was a water station. What a relief! not for me but for the kids lah. Ha ha. There meet mama & Fatin. Mama also busying herself helping the volunteer at the water station.
After the water station, finish line already near and with everybody is refreshed & motivated back, it nice to see the kids excitedly running to the finish line. Farah fell at the finish line but she suffered only small bruises and she is okay.
I met & chat with Affendy Nanyan who finish first in the Family run category. Congrats bro! and the Deo AH, my BSDA running partner who did a PB in the 10 KM category. Weldan!
My other BSDA partner, Zack Yui is supposed to run in the Family Run. But he was not there.
To sum up, it was a nice outing for the whole family & am really proud that the kids can run the whole stretch. Hopefully, one day, they will take it competitively.
After we passed Memorial Tun Hussein Onn, both of them already asking for water. It is unfortunate that i did not bring the water bottle which i normally did. So to distract them, i said that finishing line is just nearby and they can get water there. Luckily they took it and start the run & walk and while the route also start going downhill until the traffic light near PWD.
Turn right to Jalan Sultan Salahuddin and it start going uphill again and another session motivation where when we reach the peak there was a water station. What a relief! not for me but for the kids lah. Ha ha. There meet mama & Fatin. Mama also busying herself helping the volunteer at the water station.
After the water station, finish line already near and with everybody is refreshed & motivated back, it nice to see the kids excitedly running to the finish line. Farah fell at the finish line but she suffered only small bruises and she is okay.
I met & chat with Affendy Nanyan who finish first in the Family run category. Congrats bro! and the Deo AH, my BSDA running partner who did a PB in the 10 KM category. Weldan!
My other BSDA partner, Zack Yui is supposed to run in the Family Run. But he was not there.
To sum up, it was a nice outing for the whole family & am really proud that the kids can run the whole stretch. Hopefully, one day, they will take it competitively.
