YB Hannah Yeoh visits Zhineng Qigong

There was anticipation in the air. The Zhineng Qigong (or chi gong) members who were present at Wawasan School, USJ Subang Jaya, Selangor that evening were quite excited waiting for the present of a VIP amid their practice session.

Yes! YB Hannah Yeoh visited the venue on Wednesday, 2 May 2012 at 8:30 p.m. Together with her visits, she presented a cheque of RM 5,000 to support for the purchase of training equipment and material.

YB Hannah Yeoh is the State Assemblywoman for Subang Jaya, Selangor and also the State Treasurer for DAP Selangor.

Thanks you Yang Berhormat for the kind gesture. BRAVO !!

Do click here to view photos courtesy of yours truly (KC Leong). When in photo album, click Slideshow and hit F11 key to adjust for enlarged displays.

 Lead by Soo laoshi (left), the practice session is in progress

 Members going through the many movements in the practice session

YB’s visits shall be broadcasted in media later

 Harnessing the chi from above

 Presenting a mock cheque of RM 5,000 by YB Hannah Yeoh to Soo laoshi and Alex (middle) ... flank by all the other laoshi (teacher or master).

 A group photos for those who practise qigong at Wawasan School, USJ Subang Jaya.

 A bigger display ... YB Hannah Yeoh is easily distinguished

 Lady members posing with the respectable state assemblywoman

Click here for the video presentation by YB Hannah Yeoh, courtesy of Zhineng Qigong (M).
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Persatuan Senaman Zhineng Qigong Malaysia is a non-profit society registered under the Society Act 1966 and became operational on 26 April 1995. Its aim is to help all Malaysian to attain better health and live a longer, richer, meaningful and more rewarding life. The Society has 17 branches in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, Perak and Sabah, with activities open to all Malaysian regardless of race or religion.

Do click here for the official website.

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Bukit Kiara Trail Running

 At trail head of Kiara Hill ... (left) Paul Lee, Keanhui, Kilian2, Charles Frew, George, Phoebe, Ian Loo, Jessen Lee, Sue Teoh, KC Leong

 

Led by Jessen Lee, we ran and ran in single file meandering along the many trails of Bukit Kiara (aka Kiara Hill) in the cool morning on Saturday, 5 May 2012. With the presence of Charles Frew, Kilian2, Sue Teoh – these are strong trail runners – Jessen has to step up the throttle in order to be able to lead the group at a suitable pace.

The other chasing group was yours truly (KC), George, Ian Loo, and KenHui. Paul Lee, who is very familiar with the split trails of Bukit Kiara, assumed the role of a sweeper.

Raining in the early hours and fine drizzle while the group was running, the weather was cool and the air was fresh – superb for trail running.

We were pleased to have Kilian2 joining the group as he resembles the famous Kilian Jornet – the King of Trail Running. The much younger Kilian2 ran like Kilian and did not require drinking water (as he did not carry any hydration backpack); I heard Charles mentioned something about running like camel ... :-)

Do click here to view photos taken by yours truly (KC Leong). In web photo album, click Slideshow, hit F11 key to adjust optimum size of display.

 Running on tar road at the beginning of run

We started the trail running via Over-Time Trail; true to its name, it was just like working overtime looping around knowing that we were still at very low altitude. Emerging at the tar road and passing by the guardhouse, we then entered the trail again via Flying Carpet which is just beside the Reservoir. From here, we connected to the main cross-road via 4K and Rubbish Trails. After taking group photos, we ran to 2K Trail. We then ascended the hill via Twin Peaks Trail and descent via Snakes and Ladders Trail.

 At the main cross-road area

The completion timing was perfect. At 10:00 a.m., that after more than 2 hours of running, Paul Lee has to attend a meeting with the manager of Landscape Department at a container office located between the guardhouse and the reservoir together with other representatives of concerned groups.

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The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the issue of high fencing that is being erected cutting across the hills to demarcate the borders between public and private own lands. With the demarcation, trail runners and mountain bikers would not be able to enjoy the outdoors freely as before as these fencing, as high as Berlin wall, would divide the trails. The other main concern of maintaining a green lung in this area would be affected due to commercial development in the private own lands.

 Kilian 2 in action followed by Charles Frew

 Run through the jungle ... Sue, Keanhui, George

 1-2-3 Jump ... ah... too tire to jump now ... :-)

 Colourful design ... notice the special sandals wears by Paul Lee; they survive the 2.5 hours of trail running. That reminds me of those olden days sword fighting movies where the hero only walk on shoes made of dried grass ... :-)

 Having good fun ... (left) Sue, Jessen Lee, KC Leong, Charles Frew, Phoebe, Paul Lee, Kilian2, KeanHui Ng, Ian Loo ... holding camera: George.

(left) Jessen Lee, Charles Frew, manager of Landscape Department, Scott Roberts, Paul Lee

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Apek Hill Trail Running

Trail running at Apek Hill on May 1, 2012 (a public holiday).

I always like to do trail running at Apek Hill of Cheras (a.k.a. Apeh Hill - white in Hockien). It has all the elements for a serious work-out: the steep uphills follow by gentle gradient for short burst of tough walking or uphill running; and finally, the terrain that tapered at the plateau. At the plateau, it was such a good feeling running on soft earth and under shade from Station 5 to Station 6 and then end at Saga Station, a distance that requires about 20 minutes of continuous running.

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(left) Chong YF, Edwin Goh, Lai FS, Ya Hooy, Ken Huei, KC Leong

We were surprise to see Station 3A being done up nicely where a senior lady was sweeping the ground to keep the place clean and tidy. Station 3A is actually Station 4.

At the Saga Station, there is a nature’s gym – membership is free. All can participate. There are also a few hammocks that one can lie down there relaxing and taking respite from the hot afternoon.

Station 5 is the Tea Station. If you like, you can join the regulars there to enjoy some hot tea; I presume membership is also free.

 

At Station 6 – Lai Kuan (middle) catch up with us

 

Notice: 1 May 2012 ... No Tea Today (that reminds me of a song ... no milk today.... )

 

At Saga Station ... meet up with KH Khoo, Susie Lim and friend

 

Nice and smiling pose ...

 Strong and flexible bones ... Chong YF and Lai Kuan; while Edwin Goh and LaiFS look on

 

Busy pumping concrete (iron) in this nature’s gym where membership is free ... :-) Pump all you can!

 

1-2-3 Jump! eeeee, one of the guys is not jumping? ... :-)

 

Reward ourselves savouring those refreshing coconut juice with pandan flavour. Each coconut is RM 3.

The risk of trail running - LaiFS tripped and fell (between Station 6 and Saga Station) ... looks quite bad.

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Gasing Hill Trekking with Qigong Members

After having been blocked by the authority at Puchong Hills for trekking, the chi gong group was disappointed. Yes, the trekkers are not allowed entry into Puchong Hills (a.k.a. Air Hitem Forest Reserve).

Since it was such a good and sunny Saturday morning on 28 April 2012, and after having been charged up wanting to sweat it out, it was really unthinkable just to go home and not doing something.

So after the false start, the group decided to go to another hill for trekking. The nearest hill to Puchong would be Gasing Hill. Charting out the route to go there required a bit to thinking as we would not want to be caught in traffic road blocks.

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Back (left): Jezamine Lo, Captain Tan, KL Tan, Brenda Lee, Grace, Cindy Lim, Tioh, Ms Tan

Front: KC Leong, Phoebe Tee, Pauline, Josephine, LimBB

With the help of KL Tan, who is well-versed with the areas, we managed to arrive at New Pantai Express Way and connect to Jalan Gasing where Gasing Hill is located.

We started trekking at 9:30 a.m. By then, there were only a few other trekkers in the hills. Just like other hills, it is shady here and we were in the shades most of the time, even though it was already noon time.

 

At the starting point ...

 Slowly but surely progressing into the hills

 Graceful action pose ... Jezamine leading the pack for some trail running

 

Cindy, LimBB and Grace

 

At Suspension Bridge ... (nearest) Brenda, Tioh, Pauline

The group adjourned to the famous Beansprout Chicken rice along Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya.

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Bukit Kiara Trail Running Amid High Fencing

Another trail running session at Bukit Kiara (or Kiara Hill) of Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, 21 April 2012 ...

My mission is to understand the many split trails better so that come next Saturday, I am going to lead the Qigong (chi gong) members for trekking there. For obvious reason, I do not want to lead them to any wrong direction that could cause much anxiety ... :-)

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Yow Yeng pose ... Back (left) KC Leong ... Vik, David, Charles, Raymond Tan
Front: Chong YF, Rupert Chen, Jane Tan, Celina, Jamie Tham, Lai Yan.

A friend said that at once glance at the blue signs behind, we look like standing besides BN's symbol for election.
Yeah, it is almost election time; everyone is busy – running around, including construction work (to put up the high fencing) in meeting targets dates.

While running in the hills, we are surprise to see high fencing being erected surrounding the areas. Why would the authority want to fence up the parks that is for recreational purpose? The height of the metal fencing is almost 12 to 15 feet high, much like keeping criminals away.

Bukit Kiara is popular with trail runners and mountain bikers; these are responsible, nature and peace loving people. Seeing the high fencing would reminded us of the hostile environment that make us feel terrible amid such a serene environment surround by greenery.

Special thanks to Chong YF and Raymond Tan who help to lead the way navigating the many split trails in these hills.

 Another group photo near Pondok, at the cross-road area

 Running in single file meandering along the many trails

 Jamie – a fit and quite fast trail runner

Advancing to the View Point ... work in progress to erect the high fencing.
This area is bulldozed and the ground is muddy, spoiling the original landscape.

 At the View Point area

 Look at the high fencing ... easily 12 to 15 feet high

The metal fencing could be as high as Berlin’s Wall ...
Frankly, I have not seen such a high fencing so far; the irony is that they are being erected in recreational areas.
Does it warrant such a high fencing, for what purpose?

 Why? Why? want to fence up the area? while passing by a construction site

Scary Sh*t ... Nice and cute pose in supporting the poster behind, applicable only for mountain bikers (trail runners no need to be scared) ... :-)

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Puchong Hill Trekking with Qigong Members

The Qigong (chi gong) members went for another round of trekking at Puchong Hill on Saturday morning, 14 April 2012.

Led by yours truly, this time, we trekked in clockwise direction as the previous time (on 31 March 2012), we were trekking in opposite direction.

Though this is a fairly easy hill to tackle, it is indeed a good start for the qigong members in taking up trekking.

As usually, I would do my trail running by going forward and then backtracking so that I am with the group all the time. For the group that has trekked for two hours, I would have done trail running for almost the same time.

After the trekking, we adjourned to the famous Yong Tau Foo eatery stop in Puchong. I must attest that the food there is delicious and good. The shop is located between SJK (C) Han Ming, Puchong school and Sekolah Kebangsaan Puchong Batu 14 school.

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 Before the start of serious trekking ... (left) KC Leong, KL Tan, Ms Tan, Cindy, Brenda, LimBB, CH Tan

 Somewhere in the hill ...

 Yours truly (KC) pratising trail running alone at Puchong Hill

 At the famous Yong Tow Foo eatery shop: Hmmm ... yummy, yummy ... LimBB, Cindy and Brenda

 Looks and taste really good

31 March 2012, Saturday, which was a rainy morning.

Despite the heavy rain the morning before, it rained again.

As you can see, the qigong members are determined once they have set their mind for trekking. Even the rain did not dampen their intention to trek.

Obviously, they were donning raincoats and carrying umbrellas, save for yours truly (KC) who is pro already since my record was four hours of trail running in the rain before (at Gunung Nuang) ... :-)

We started the trekking at 8:00 a.m. and successfully completed the whole loop in two hours.

Grace, who is her maiden trekking attempt, tripped a few times on the slippery ground.

 At the trail head ... (left) CH Tan, KL Tan and wife, Grace, Tan, Kwa NE, Lim Be Be, Cindy Lim, KC Leong

At the highest point of Puchong Hill

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