When I browsed through the recent postings in my web site, unknowing, I have published stories on four different types of outdoor quests consecutively – trekking, running, scuba diving and cycling. With that, it was in sync with the original intention and motto of this web site. In between these postings, however, there was another unusual type – admiring flowers – which some of us do not consider it as outdoor quest.
Out of the four major outdoor quests, we spend considerable amount of time in running. The humble endeavor in running actually equips us with the necessary fitness to prepare ourselves for other challenges. Understandably so, keeping fit would be the fundamental or basic requirement for all great outdoor quests. Everything else is evolved from being fit.
From the mountain top to the ocean deep while cruising on the plains, we need healthy bodies in order to be able to take on these challenges. Of course, a person may say that through trekking, cycling and diving, we could also strengthen our bodies. But he easiest and simplest is still running: just put on the running shoes and we can then run anytime we like and anywhere we choose.
Next Four Races
Coincidently, there will be four consecutive races starting this Sunday 16 April. The interesting thing to note is that all are starting at Dataran Merdeka using the same route depending on the distance – 10, 7 or 5km. It is also interesting to note that these four races do not clash with one another on Sunday mornings.
Out of the four races, the only different one would be the Duathlon where the racers are required to cycle for an additional 45km. Of course, to participate in this event, a racer has to equip with a road racing bicycle in the cycling segment. So, if a racer were to participate in the Duathlon race, he would have covered most of the different routes: starting at Dataran Merdeka, running towards Jalan Duta and returned via Parliament route.
Here are the vital information of the four races:
16 April – Rakancop Run
Distance – 10km, 7km, 5km
Starting – Dataran Merdeka
Organiser – Polis Diraja Malaysia
Assisted by - FTAAA
23 April – Malakoff Malaysian Duathlon 2006
Distance – Run 10km-Cycle 45km-Run 5km in one race
Starting – Dataran Merdeka
Organiser – Quick Release Adventures
30 April – Larian Aman Jelita Bersamamu
Distance – 7km, 5km
Starting – Dataran Merdeka
Organiser – Berita Publishing Sdn. Bhd.
Assisted by - FTAAA
7 May – Larian Bersama Bomba
Distance – 10km and 7km
Starting – Dataran Merdeka
Organiser – Jabatan Bomba
Assisted by – FTAAA
In 2002-2003, at the height of my participation of 10km races, Pengin-2 (Meng) and I together with a few other runners would participate in all runs. I could imagine in those years, we would run the three races (other than Duathon as we do not have racing bicycles then) without fail.
Today, we are selective when participating in races and we do not go for every race anymore. For those races that start at Dataran Merdeka, I would prefer to run with a few Pacesetters runners doing our own training runs. Of course, occasionally, we need to compete in these runs in order to maintain the competitive experience in running a race in preparation for more important ones.
By KC
Out of the four major outdoor quests, we spend considerable amount of time in running. The humble endeavor in running actually equips us with the necessary fitness to prepare ourselves for other challenges. Understandably so, keeping fit would be the fundamental or basic requirement for all great outdoor quests. Everything else is evolved from being fit.
From the mountain top to the ocean deep while cruising on the plains, we need healthy bodies in order to be able to take on these challenges. Of course, a person may say that through trekking, cycling and diving, we could also strengthen our bodies. But he easiest and simplest is still running: just put on the running shoes and we can then run anytime we like and anywhere we choose.
Next Four Races
Coincidently, there will be four consecutive races starting this Sunday 16 April. The interesting thing to note is that all are starting at Dataran Merdeka using the same route depending on the distance – 10, 7 or 5km. It is also interesting to note that these four races do not clash with one another on Sunday mornings.
Out of the four races, the only different one would be the Duathlon where the racers are required to cycle for an additional 45km. Of course, to participate in this event, a racer has to equip with a road racing bicycle in the cycling segment. So, if a racer were to participate in the Duathlon race, he would have covered most of the different routes: starting at Dataran Merdeka, running towards Jalan Duta and returned via Parliament route.
Here are the vital information of the four races:
16 April – Rakancop Run
Distance – 10km, 7km, 5km
Starting – Dataran Merdeka
Organiser – Polis Diraja Malaysia
Assisted by - FTAAA
23 April – Malakoff Malaysian Duathlon 2006
Distance – Run 10km-Cycle 45km-Run 5km in one race
Starting – Dataran Merdeka
Organiser – Quick Release Adventures
30 April – Larian Aman Jelita Bersamamu
Distance – 7km, 5km
Starting – Dataran Merdeka
Organiser – Berita Publishing Sdn. Bhd.
Assisted by - FTAAA
7 May – Larian Bersama Bomba
Distance – 10km and 7km
Starting – Dataran Merdeka
Organiser – Jabatan Bomba
Assisted by – FTAAA
In 2002-2003, at the height of my participation of 10km races, Pengin-2 (Meng) and I together with a few other runners would participate in all runs. I could imagine in those years, we would run the three races (other than Duathon as we do not have racing bicycles then) without fail.
Today, we are selective when participating in races and we do not go for every race anymore. For those races that start at Dataran Merdeka, I would prefer to run with a few Pacesetters runners doing our own training runs. Of course, occasionally, we need to compete in these runs in order to maintain the competitive experience in running a race in preparation for more important ones.
By KC
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