adiNation Trail Run

 Cahaya SPK, Puncak Alam -- The starting/ending of adiNation Trail Run

This is the fourth and the final series in 2011 for the adiNation of Runners Breakfast Run. For a change in flavour, there is certain amount of trail running incorporated in this run. Based on the previous successful series, the organizer, Adidas, has to restrict the number of participants to 500 only.

The weather this morning (Sunday, 11 Dec 2011) was gloomy and cloudy as compared to yesterday’s sunny blue sky. Nevertheless, the calm weather (before the storm) was most suitable for a run nestled within the new housing estate of Cahaya SPK, Punchak Alam in Shah Alam district -- where the houses here are costing RM 1 million and above each.

Do click here to view photos taken by yours truly (KC).

 Extra Challenge - The ground is wet after a heavy downpour yesterday late afternoon

Overall, the run was well organized with two water stations in such a short 7.8km run. There was lot of food for breakfast after the run.

The icing on the cake must be the lucky draws other than the prizes for top runners. Adidas Malaysia is most generous to dish out many draws such as designer sunglasses, running vests, T-shirts, shorts, pants, backpacks, balls, etc. The runners were truly enjoying themselves going through the process of the draw with Mr. Krishnan, Head of Running of Adidas (M), and Julie Wong, one of the volunteers in assisting to organize this memorable event.

 Running around the housing estate devoid of any vehicles

 Approaching the finishing line

 Yours truly (KC) posing at the finishing line

 Nasi lemak and cereal breakfast after the run -- KC, Daniel, Raymond Ng, ChooTS, Lady Su.

 hmmm... the shoes look quite clean even after going through the muddy ground

 In the deep of action ... :-)

 Prize presentation and lucky draws ... on the left is Mr Krishnan, Head of Running of Adidas (M)

 Star power attraction -- Yum Kin Kok receives the awards for participating in all the Adidas King of the Road events in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Manila, Indonesia and Thailand in 2011.

 The runners enjoying themselves with the lucky draws ... the wet patch is yours truly's seat

Julie Wong (in blue) calling the numbers of the lucky winners

Do click here for the 3rd adiNation Run participated by yours truly.

Posted by KC Leong

adiNation Run

After having been training in the mountains for months in preparation for the Mount Kinabalu Climbathon in October 2011, it is indeed good to be back running on the tarmac again for me.
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It was a fun outing running in the adiNation Run on Sunday morning, 31 July 2011. The size of the crowd was not too big and it was a well organized event. BRAVO  to the organizer, Adidas Malaysia! For all registration, whether payment for medals or just a free run, all are given proper bib numbers to run.

 

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Do click here to view photos taken by yours truly (KC).

For the 15km category that I ran, there were ample water stations – five of them – with the last 3 serving 100 Plus drinks other than the standard bottled water. One interesting observation: all volunteers are a different group of youngsters. Adidas Nation Runs attract a complete different group of runners, followers and supporters.

Bukit Julutong at Shah Alam is just superb for hosting this adiNation Run. The roads are wide, not much traffic and the houses lining the running routes are just pleasing to the eyes in their designs. While passing by a football field about three kilometres before the finishing line, the backyard of the houses are like individual garden with big lot of land. And the icing on the cake was that the weather was cool and breezy that morning which was just superb for a run.

 Yours truly (KC) after crossing the finishing run in the 15km category. I got 23th postion... not too bad, though timing can be improved further.

I was running quite fast that morning, wanting to test out my endurance level and also the new Adidas Supernova shoes. One funny feeling: used to start/stop conditions in trail running in the mountains, I always have the urge to stop and walk for a while.

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At the finishing point, they served breakfast, watermelon, Milo drinks, etc. Since that was a small crowd, a lot of food was left unfinished.

Other interesting observation: during the lucky draw, even a simple Adidas running vest can create much frenzy, enthusiasm and heightened screams ... okay, it is the perceived branding in our mind wanting to own these gear.

Your truly (KC) ... this photo courtesy of Victor Chong / Elaine ... thanks

I am wearing my new Adidas Supernova running shoes ... click here

 The Bukit Jelutong Club's own band entertaining the runners that liven up the admosphere of the event.

Celine enjoying the rhythmical beat of the drums

 Lots of lucky draws for the lucky runners

 The grand prizes

 Congratulations to Celine for achieving the 3rd placings in Women's 10km run. BRAVO !!

 More runners are returning to the finishing line

 One group photo for rememberance.

 

 It was very thoughtful of Eileen and group who bought a cake to celebrate Tony's birthday... the birthday boy is in light blue.

Krishnan, the Head of Running of Adidas (M), presenting the top prize to Jason Loh - the Champion again ... he was the champion in the Rexona Men Adventure Challenge a week ago ... click here

Posted by KC Leong