Saturday, June 30, 2012

First Look: Rock To Rock 2012 Run T Shirt Design



Is this T-shirt to-die-for or what? Best design for a running T-shirt we have seen in years! Vest sponsored by Brooks! :D

What? Rock to Rock Run 2012

When? 28 October 2012 (Sunday)

Where? Hard Rock Hotel Penang

How to register? Opens 1 August. TBD. For more info, please click HERE.


Experience Rock to Rock Run, one of its kind fun run where you find scenic coast, have the liberty to dress up as your favourite rockstar and party with our band right up on stage. Truly a day to let loose, testing both your running and social stamina while contributing to charity.


BSN Putrajaya Night Marathon Forum @ Sunway Pyramid



Running clinics have been done to death by other race organisers. So, to offer something different and useful, the people behind the Bank Simpanan Nasional Putrajaya Night Marathon conducted a forum on well...running. The Klang Valley edition was conducted this morning at Sunway Pyramid. They roped in a few experts to talk about stuff that would be of interest to runners.

Sports Medicine Specialist - Dr. Aparajitha Krishnan



Sports Nutritionist (Hydration & Diet) Ms. Chai Wen Jin from Institut Sukan Negara.



Podiatrist (Foot Doctor)- Dr. Stella Chai



Marathon Coach - Mr. Sidamparam



There are plenty of interesting points that we have learned from the experts today. But it's kinda lengthy to share it here or otherwise you will end up like the baby in the below pic. Heheh!



Kudos to BSN and Twenty First Century Sports for organizing such forum. The next forum will be held in Kuantan next week.

Date : 07.07.2012
Venue : MS Garden Hotel Kuantan
Time : 10am - 12.30pm

For those interested, please email to shoba@twentyfirstcenturysports.com with the following details: Name, Mobile no, Email and How many years you have been running. The forum is Free of Charge!



What? BSN Putrajaya Night Marathon

When? 20 Oct 2012; 8pm

Where? Precinct 3, Putrajaya

How far? 42, 21, 10 & 5km

How to register? Online Registration will be available in about 5 day's time at http://www.bsnpnm.com
They need to fix some bugs before fully operational! Be patient ya!


We have spoken to the BSNPNM race director, Mr Nithi and we have these juicy bits to share.

- Official vest will be by BROOKS.

- Entertainment will be enhanced along the route. We heard some intergalactic icon will be making an appearance. *Insert The Imperial March OST here*

- The finisher's medal design will be something "out of the box". You will either love it or hate it. Hmmm...

- There might be special fanzone for non-runners to cheer for their family members or friends at designated areas.

- Registration will be limited to 10,000 runners only and it is targeted to be filled up in 6 week's time or less! So, if you plan to run this, do register fast to avoid disappointment.

Are you game to push the boundaries and break the limits?

Friday, June 29, 2012

Run For No Sex Before Marriage 1.0



What? Run For No Sex Before Marriage 1.0

Where? 1Shamelin Shopping Mall (Taman Shamelin Perkasa)

When? 14 July 2012 6.30am - 11.30am

How far? 3 - 4km.

How to register? Contact Michael /Kent 016-211 6859/010-331 3229 and check out 1Shamelin FB HERE.

Runwitme Says: Is this run for virgins only? I dunno. LOL! You might wanna call the organiser to find out. Prizes will be in the form of sports item vouchers. The organiser target about 300 runners. For RM10 per pax, you will get a T-shirt, a bottle of mineral water and probably a ceramah (lecture) on why you shouldn't have sex before marriage.


The List Of More than 80 Celebrities Taking Part in Feel Good Run 2012



Runners will have a Feel Good time spotting celebrities at the FEEL GOOD RUN 2012 on Sunday, 8 July at Sri Pentas, Bandar Utama. More than 80 local celebrities will be taking part in the “Run with Celebrity” (3km) category.

They will be running for Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation, The Pure Life Society, PAWS Animal Welfare Society Malaysia and Yayasan Chow Kit.

Who is your favourite celebrity to run with? Don't forget to bring your camera!

1 Adrian Tan - Actor
2 Alvin Wong - Actor
3 Coby Chong - Actor
4 Ernest - Actor
5 Frederick Lee - Actor
6 Goh Wee Ping - Actor
7 Johnson Low - Actor
8 Kyo Chen - Actor
9 Lawrence Wong - Actor
10 Leslie Chai - Actor
11 Nimal - Actor
12 Rashidi Ishak - Actor
13 Tam Suhaimi - Actor
14 William San - Actor/Radio Announcer
15 Aenie Wong - Actress
16 Bkay Nair - Actress
17 Candy Ice - Actress
18 Debbie Goh - Actress
19 Intan Ladyana - Actress
20 Jamie Chu - Actress
21 Jane Chin - Actress
22 Joey Leong - Actress
23 Karena Teo - Actress
24 Miau Miau - Actress
25 Tiffany Leong - Actress
26 Vanidah Imran - Actress
27 Yasmin Hani - Actress
28 Ixora Chern - Actress/Host
29 Yise Loo - Actress/Singer
30 Acis - Artiste
31 Afiq Zainal - Artiste
32 Aidid Marcello - Artiste
33 Aini Nadia - Artiste
34 Hafidz - Artiste
35 Jejai MyTV3 - Artiste
36 John Bear - Artiste
37 Kit Mah - Artiste
38 Sazana Ayob - Artiste
39 Suren Haris Anwar - Blogger
40 Helmi Majid - Newscaster
41 Jasmine Abu Bakar - Newscaster
42 Peh Kien Min - Newscaster
43 Praevitriana - Newscaster
44 Tan Ley Teng - Newscaster
45 Tiang Kah Chee - Newscaster
46 Yee Ling - Newscaster
47 Yong Yu Xi - Newscaster
48 Angeline Ooi - Radio Announcer
49 Chad Hot FM - Radio Announcer
50 Deen Hot FM - Radio Announcer
51 Hafiz Hatim - Radio Announcer
52 Jack Yap - Radio Announcer
53 Kyan Lim - Radio Announcer
54 Lee Yue Vonn - Radio Announcer
55 Nicholas Ong - Radio Announcer
56 Wayne Thong - Radio Announcer
57 Adi - Singer
58 Atilia - Singer
59 Cheng Koon Si - Singer
60 Ning Baizura - Singer
61 Ong Shir Ching - Singer
62 Shiha - Singer
63 Thor Yin Wei - Singer
64 Will Ng - Singer
65 Adam Zain - TV Host
66 Adrian Jalaludin - TV Host
67 Chrystina Ng - TV Host
68 Daphne Iking - TV Host
69 Dennis Gan - TV Host
70 Elaine Daly - TV Host
71 Hani - TV Host
72 Joanne de Rozario - TV Host
73 Joel - TV Host
74 Johan Ariff - TV Host
75 Lisa Wong - TV Host
76 Mayjune Tan - TV Host
77 Megan - TV Host
78 MeiSim - TV Host
79 Naz Rahman - TV Host
80 Vanessa Chong - TV Host
81 Winson Voon - TV Host
82 Julie Woon - TV Host/ Actress

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

BSN Putrajaya Night Marathon 2012 Forum



What? BSN Putrajaya Night Marathon 2012 Forum
Where? Main Concourse, Sunway Pyramid
When? 30 June 2012(Saturday); 10am – 12.30pm
Who?
Speakers:
-Sports Nutritionist (Hydration & Diet)
-Sports Doctor
-Marathon Coach
-Podiatrist (Foot Doctor)
100 pax ONLY. First come first serve.
REGISTER NOW! IT'S FREE!

Submit your details:
1. Name
2. Contact no.
3. Email address
4. How long have you been running?
to shoba@twentyfirstcenturysports.com

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

First Look: McDonald's Olympic Day Fun Run 2012 T-Shirt Designs



A record 12,000 runners...and registration closing anytime now!!

The McDonalds Olympic Day 7km Fun Run 2012 will be held on Sunday, 8th July 2012 from 6.30 am, at Dataran Merdeka,KL. The Closing Date of the Run is 24th June 2012 but has been extended for a few more days.

The Run has 13 categories, with cash prizes for the 1st to 5th finishers in each category and finishing medals for the minimum first 30 finishers, in the Men’s Senior and Women’s Senior categories. For other categories, there will be more finishing medals.

The participation fees are still the lowest compared with most of the runs in Kuala Lumpur (only RM 15). Each registered participant will be entitled to a Certificate of Participation, Olympic Day Fun Run 2012 T-shirt and a McDonald’s “Be Our Guest” Card.

The T-shirt comes in 4 bold colours. Which colour do you like best?







For more info about the Olympic Day Fun Run/ Larian Hari Olimpik 2012, please click HERE and HERE.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Winners of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2012



Full Marathon Men’s Open
1st Kennedy Kiproo Lilan Kenya 02:14:45.32
2nd Charles Mwai Kanyao Kenya 02:15:22.07
3rd Japhet Kipchirchir Kipkorir Kenya 02:16:37.02



Full Marathon Women’s Open

1st Elizabeth Jeruiyot Chemweno Kenya 02:40:24.84
2nd Tigist Memuye Gebeyahu Ethiopia 02:40:33.57
3rd Rose Kerubo Nyangacha Kenya 02:41:00.82



Full Marathon Malaysian Men
1st Shaharudin bin Hashim Malaysia 02:42:27.57
2nd Fabian @ Osmond bin Daimon Malaysia 02:49:01.85
3rd Foo Gen Lin Malaysia 02:54:01.84



Full Marathon Malaysian Women
1st Ling Mee Eng Malaysia 03:36:48.65
2nd Emelyne Teo Jia Wei Malaysia 03:39:36.60
3rd Megan Foo Bee Fon Malaysia 03:40.16.14

More results:

Full Marathon Veteran Men
1st Junichiro Adachi Japan 02:45:14.82
2nd Mark Williams United Kingdom 02:48:56.85
3rd Luc Bodart Australia 02:54:42.84

Full Marathon Veteran Women
1st Julie Foreman United Kingdom 03:18:33.65
2nd Yasuko Hosotani Japan 03:35:06.08
3rd Yong Lai Chee Singapore 03:51:06.60

Honda Half Marathon Men Open
1st Joseph Mwangi Ngare Kenya 01:06:22.02
2nd Bernard Mwendia Muthoni Kenya 01:06:28.00
3rd Andrew Kipkemei Mutai Kenya 01:08:11.27

Honda Half Marathon Women Open
1st Esther Wambui Karimi Kenya 01:19:38.00
2nd Alice Kabura Njoroge Kenya 01:23:38.04
3rd Unik Setyorini Indonesia 01:31:59.54

Honda Half Marathon Men Veteran
1st Gavin Bong Chun Jin Malaysia 01:23:50.00
2nd Ramakrishnan Manikam Malaysia 01:25:02:54
3rd Moey Wooi San Malaysia 01:29:44.29

Honda Half Marathon Women Veteran
1st Emer Breen United Kingdom 01:35:16.22
2nd Susan Khoo United Kingdom 01:36:23.78
3rd Sandrine Sarfati-Dulion France 01:37:54.53

MSIG Ekiden
1st Arul Running Club Malaysia 01:16:50.17
2nd Team New Balance Malaysia 01:17:20.53
3rd Pacemakers Malaysia Malaysia 01:27:32.04

10km Speed Men Open
1st Venugopal s/o Rajendran Malaysia 00:35:55.80
2nd Muniandy a/l Ramadass Malaysia 00:36:54.05
3rd Teh Kuok Yuen Malaysia 00:37:06.32

10km Speed Women Open
1st Yuan Yu Fang Malaysia 00:42:39.04
2nd Pamela Chia Singapore 00:42:59.03
3rd Karen Geh Cheng Hoon Malaysia 00:50:14.01

10km Speed Men Veteran
1st Lim Khon Sengcasey Malaysia 00:39:55.30
2nd Ong Chin Malaysia 00:40:44.06
3rd Chuah Kean Kok Malaysia 00:41:39.30

10km Speed Women Veteran
1st Rachel Pepper New Zealand 00:47:13.05
2nd Sophie Buddell United Kingdom 00:49:35.00
3rd Lai Yook Ching Malaysia 00:51:42.54

Results and photos courtesy of SCKLM 2012

Saturday, June 23, 2012

News: Road Closure for Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2012



Kuala Lumpur, 12 June 2012 – Thirty-seven roads in the capital city will be closed in phases from 4:00am until 11:00am on Sunday (24 June 2012) for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2012. The Kuala Lumpur Traffic Police and Standard Chartered KL Marathon organizer highly recommend the public to use alternative roads or use public transportation to go to the city centre during these hours.



The roads around Dataran Merdeka and Padang Merbok, the START line locations for Full Marathon & Honda Half Marathon and 10km & 5km categories respectively will be closed earlier starting from 1:00am onwards.



400 traffic policemen and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) officers would be deployed to control the traffic.



The road closure details are also available in Standard Chartered KL Marathon’s official website www.kl-marathon.com

Friday, June 22, 2012

Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2012 "Meet the Athletes" Press Conference​



Thanks to SCKLM, we get to meet the elite athletes who will be taking part in this Sunday’s iconic sporting event, the Standard Chartered KL Marathon at Dataran Merdeka.



So, if you are running this race this weekend, you will be eating dust running in the same route as these fantastic runners.



Name: Richard Kiprotich Soibei (Men Full Marathon)
Age: 27 years
DOB: 28 December 1985
Nationality: Uganda
Best Time: 2:11:43, 2011, Zhengzhou
Annual Best : 2:30:08, 2012 Hong Kong
Achievement: 5th place at Chosunilbo Chuncheon Marathon 2011, 4th place at China Zheng –Kai International Marathon.



Name: Wilson Kipsongok Chepkwony (Men Full Marathon)
Age: 31 years
DOB: 11 January 1981
Nationality: Kenya
Best Time: 2:03:42 , Frankfurt, Germany
Last Marathon Time: 2:04:44, London 2012 (Full Marathon)
Achievements: London Marathon Champion (2012)


Name: Vincent KropNyemwai (Men Half Marathon)
Age: 30 years
DOB: 6 June 1982
Nationality: Kenya
Best Time: 2:11:49, 2009, Standard Charted Singapore Marathon




Name: Kennedy Kiproo Lilan (Men Full Marathon)
Age: 25 years
DOB: 11 January 1987
Nationality: Kenya
Best Time: 2:11:36 ,2011 Zhengzhou
Last Marathon Time: 2:16:54, 2012, BII Maybank Bali Marathon , Gianyar (Full Marathon)KL Marathon Time: 2:20:08, 2011 (Winner Full Marathon)
Achievements: Defending KL Marathon Champion (2011),2012 BII-Maybank Bali Marathon Champion (2012)



Name: Elizabeth Cheruiyot Chemweno (Women Full Marathon)
Age: 36 years
DOB: 13 July 1978
Nationality: Kenya
Best Time: 2:28:55, 2006, Hamburg, Germany
Annual Best : 2:41:37, Bangkok, Thailand
Achievement : Winner of 2011 Pattaya Asian King’s Cup Marathon, 2nd place at 2007 Alexander The Great Marathon.




GOOD LUCK TO ALL SCKLM RUNNERS!

Daphne Iking, Vanidah Imran, Sofea Jane and Thanuja Trade Heels for Sneakers for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2012



Have you ever seen glamorous celebrities trade their dresses and heels, for sports attire, sports shoes and tie up their hair for exercise?



On 24 May 2012 (Thursday), Daphne Iking, Thanuja Ananthan, Sofea Jane and Vanidah Imran traded their fancy high heels for sneakers to participate in a special training session with Mark Williams, the official coach for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2012. Joanne de Rozario was supposed to join the training too but she cancelled due to work commitment.



Daphne Iking - Host of Bella TV show on ntv7.



Vanidah Imran(right) - Actress (The Red Kebaya)



Sofea Jane - Actress (Isteri, Perempuan dan ...)



Thanuja Ananthan (extreme right) - Miss Malaysia World 2009



The training session aims to prepare the ladies for their categories at the upcoming Standard Chartered KL Marathon. The training session was held at Taman Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur at around 4.00pm.



Two of the four celebrity runners also aim to raise funds for charity partners of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon under the ‘Run for A Cause’ charity programme, of which Daphne Iking is running for EcoKnights while Thanuja is running on behalf of the Malaysian National Animal Welfare Found (MNAWF).



We are looking forward to catching them at the starting point this coming Sunday! All the ladies will be running in the 10km category. Do cheer for them if you see them running ya!



Check out the the video below where the celebrities participated in the 3 Minute Dynamic Stretching Exercise before their run.

ENJOY!


Monday, June 18, 2012

Vanidah Imran @ Team Malaysia Fan Run 2012



Hey! Look who we bumped into at the Team Malaysia Fan Run last Sunday – actress and celebrity host, Vanidah Imran. She joined thousands of Malaysians at Dataran Merdeka and braved the rain plus haze to show her support for the national contingent to the Olympic Games in London.



An avid runner, she took part in the 7km category.



Vanidah was joined by her entourage consisting of a couple of journalists and also Datuk Siti Nurhaliza’s step son, Asyraf.



The run, which was organised by Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), was to garner support from Malaysians for the country's athletes taking part in the Olympics from July 27.



Every runner including Vanidah wore the Team Malaysia Panthera Jersey which is inspired by the tiger species found only in Malaysia i.e. Panthera Tigris Malayensis. It symbolizes pride, passion and love for the nation and its sporting future.



It was unfortunate that the rain poured in the middle of the race. Really heavy. Unless you have legs like Shaharudin Hashim, the national runner who happened to finish FIRST in that run, we reckoned that you must have been caught in the rain.



However, the rain lasted only 15 minutes and everyone stayed in high spirits and continued gamely. Vanidah seen sprinting to the finish line. Her entourage was nowhere to be seen. LOL!



There are not many celebrities in Malaysia who run, let alone finish a marathon. So far, I have not heard of any Malaysian celebrity who finishes a full 42km marathon. We are putting our bet on Vanidah to be the first Malaysian celebrity who finishes a marathon at the rate she is going. : )

Well, if the weighty Oprah Winfrey and the waif-like Katie Holmes can do it, I’m sure Vanidah will be able to run a 42K too.



Yay! Sultan Muzaffar completed his run with glee. Congrats! It was his first 7km.



Despite the haze and being drenched by the rain, everyone finished their 7km run.



Everyone looks so happy. Must be the "runner-high" kot. :)



One for the album....LtoR: @klubbkiddkl, @jaydeesm, @VivaVanidah, @sultanmuzaffar, @adilaramly, @AsyrafKhalid



Watch our short interview with her right after she crossed the finishing line. We asked about her readiness for Standrad Chartered KL Marathon (1okm) next week and her message to our athletes competing in the London Olympics. Pardon Vanidah for sounding short of breath. Heheh!



Check out Vanidah Imran Celebrunner Poses HERE.