Pain is temporary. But pride lasts forever.: cramps

This is der 3rd Pacemakers events i've join after der PM Network run on new year and der wild2 run in March...

der Pacemakers Circuit run 1 (CR1) was organised as a benchmark for runners who have not sign for SCKLM or have not decided to run full or half marathon. furthermore, it is also to test runners' endurance, physically and mentally in preparation for the SCKLM..

the designated route is LG+carcosa; a 2.8km x 10 loops with some stairs to climb...i arrived at LG carpark around 6.30am n waiting for MPH...(my dad n rashidi did not join due to some personal commitments).

7.15am: the race was flagged off...i was thinking for an easy run since the total run was 28.8km...followed WKM and others...

Since the event was based on lap time, my lousy watch (a RM30 watch) does not provide me with lap time, instead, i used my old P99oi handphone which have the lap timing feature...so each lap passed, i have to push the lap button....even Andrew thought i was sms-ing at each lap...hehehe...

After 5 loops, i was struggle with my muscle cramps n this time, both legs...so, i took a different approach where i walk for 1 min and jog for 6 mins...

As the heat and fatigue increased, i have to overcome and determine to finished der race...i managed to overtook MPH twice...and the 2nd time i overtook him..MPH have already raised the white flag, citing heat and exhausted the main factor he DNF...

Almost 11pm...i finally completed 10 loops of CR1 with time of 3'46''40...have to work more on my muscle strenght and endurance...Peace!!

Pictures:Courtesy pmtey2.multiply.com

The Bidor Half Marathon was organised by the Bidor Runners Sports and Recreation Club (formerly known as Bidor Kaki Runners). The event took place at Dewan Muhibbah, Bidor, Perak 0n 26 April 2009. This time around i was accompanied by my dad, who is a seasoned runner in half marathon. At age of 54, he is still running although not a competitive runner anymore.

The nite before the event, my dad n i were at Bukit Jalil Stadium, FA Cup Final between Selangor and Kelantan, cant remember when was the last time Selongor was in FA Cup final...it has been a awhile since Selangor went through the final. The match was played till penalties which Selangor won 5-2 and at that time, it was almost 12.00am. I was quite worried and even in doubt whether should we go for the Bidor run or not.

After the match, we went 2 Kg. baru to have our "Nasi lemak Antarabangsa" supper, by then, it was almost 12.45am before we begin our journey to Bidor...

Arrived in Bidor at 3.45pm...as i was driving the car from KL..i was so tired n wondered if i have der energy to run at 7.00am...we parked our car right in front of the starting point..i noticed a few cars were already there...maybe runners from KL too...

Woke up at 6.30am n realised the crowd are building up in the reporting area...took a bath at der Dewan Muhibbah n waiting for rashidi & MPH before reporting for the event.

7.ooam: The race flagged-off..noticed stanley and WKM..tried to mark WKM as my pacer in the early stage of the run...

first 10km: I was pacing together with rashidi...n suddenly i realised that i was in pain..had blister on my heels...had to changed my running style and slow my pace a bit..

The surroundings was spectacular n i truly enjoyed the run eventhough in pain...

2nd 11km: the route was quite hilly in some places...reaching to some villages and the best part of it the smell of some fowl farms nearby...really suffered n struggled to maintain my pace...

finishing the 21k run at 2' 29.31...not bad after less sleep n blister on my feet...
Photo courtesy from Zura(Shidi's wife)

These are the few pictures (courtesy: bidorun.multiply.com) almost at the end of the finishing line where i tried pia a runner in front of me but my leg got cramp....really frustrated to ended my run in this way...