First Look: Pacesetters Back2Basic 30km T-shirt Design

Pacesetters Athletic Club Malaysia will be organizing a 30K run end October. As the name suggests, the purpose is to reconnect runners with the joy of running without being distracted all the hypes, official vest, finisher Tee, cash prize money etc.



Since there will be no official T-shirt for the run, please insert your own T-shirt to the above image. Heheh!

What? Pacesetters Back2Basic 30km

When? 28 Oct 2012

Where? Padang Merbok KL

How far? 30km (2 loops of 15km)

How much? PACM member registration fee RM30.

How to register? Detail coming soon.

Runwitme Says: Limit to first 1000 pax. Just like any races organised by PACM, yummy breakfast will be served after the run. There will be not one but TWO finisher tokens. Could it be a medal? Honestly, our lips are sealed at the moment! Mark your calendar. :D

Notice: New Pantai Highway (NPE) To Close For adidas ‘KING OF THE ROAD

KUALA LUMPUR, 8TH August 2012 – Come 9th September, Malaysians throughout the nation will unite for the year’s most highly anticipated regional run organized by adidas Malaysia titled the adidas ‘King Of The Road’ (KOTR) 2012. The KOTR Run will take place on a 16.8KM and 10 KM stretch across the New Pantai Highway (NPE) starting and ending at the Sunway Pyramid Shopping Centre.




We can expect 10,000 (vs last year's 7700) runners blazing the NPE Highway for the adidas King Of The Road 2012. :)



adidas Malaysia together with the New Pantai Highway (NPE) will be working closely with the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA) and Royal Malaysia Police Force (PDRM) from Petaling Jaya, Subang and Kuala Lumpur districts to effectively close off approximately 50 junctions to ensure a smooth and safe run for the participants. The highway will be officially closed to motorists starting from KM0.3 of NPE Highway at Subang Jaya all the way towards Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur in both directions. During the KOTR run, the NPE Traffic Team and the police force will also patrol these areas to further ensure the safety of the runners.

Preparations are underway by the concessionaire New Pantai Expressway Sdn Bhd to alleviate traffic woes as motorists are diverted to other routes. The NPE Highway traffic closures begin from 3.00 am. However, traffic will reopen in full by 11.00 am. All this will happen only on the morning of Sunday, 9th September, 2012.



In a joint statement issued today, adidas Malaysia said, “Alternative routes have been planned for the traffic diversions to facilitate the mobility of the local communities along the NPE Highway. We are working closely with the highway concessionaire and joint-sponsor, as well as with the support from Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA) and the Traffic Division of the Royal Malaysia Police Force (PDRM) to ensure smooth traffic flow.”











For more info and latest update do LIKE adidas Malaysia FB page HERE or follow them on Twitter HERE.

Rise ‘n’ Run 2012

What? Rise ‘n’ Run

Where? Sekolah Sri Bestari,Persiaran Margosa, Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200 KL
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When? 7 October 2012; 6am

Who? Organised by Sekolah Sri Bestari

How far? 3 & 7km

How much? RM15-30 depending on the category.

Why? In aid of The Selangor and Federal Territory Association For The Mentally Handicapped (SAMH)

How to get more info & register? Click http://risenrun.wordpress.com

Photos: Adidas King Of The Road Race Kit Collection

10,000 runners will be blazing the NPE Highway for the adidas King Of The Road 2012 race this Sunday 9th September. Are you one of them? If yes, have you collected your racekit?



The collection is taking place the 6th, 7th and 8th of September between 10am and 8pm at the Main Concourse in Sunway Pyramid.



We visited the race kit collection yesterday and everything seemed very orderly and efficient!



The multicoloured running vests are released in batches. Runners who wish to get their favourite colours would have to follow adidas Facebook or Twitter closely for the release update.



I guess that explains why the queue is not as long as last year's. Everyone is waiting for his or her favourite coloured vest to be released, LOL!



Apart from the racekit collection, there is also a mini race expo featuring all things adidas. Get your adidas running gear here as they are offering some special promotions.



Shoes. Shoes. Shoes.



Need a new watch to keep track of your personal best performance?



Maybe one of these babies is what you need.



If you like to listen to music when you go for a run like me, make sure that you try out the adidas Seinheiser earphones.



I got myself a pair not too long ago. Check out the review of the Sennheiser Adidas MX 680 Sports Earphones HERE.



The future is so bright that you've got to wear shades?



Personal hygiene is very important for everyone. Make sure you don't smell like rotten cabbage or dead fish after your run. Arm yourself with adidas deodorant and other grooming essentials.



These are not adidas but we are pretty sure you need them for your long runs... :) Grab them at special promo prices here.



So, what do you get in the KOTR mesh sling bag?



A vest, a bottle of deodorant (no excuse for not smelling good on race day), a piece of Powerbar (for 16.8km runners only), race day guide and a Deep Heat sample.

Are you ready to be the King of The Road? :)

Video: SP Half Marathon 2012 Flag Off

Check out the exciting SP Half Marathon flag off video below. All categories - 21, 10, 5 and 3km. The most fun to watch is the 3km category! Look at them go! LOL!



We have taken some 385 pics at the start and finish. Do check them out at http://www.facebook.com/celebrunner. Appreciate it if you could LIKE the page. :)

Press Release: THE AXA AFFIN Health for LIFE AXN Big Challenge 2012 Returns

The Ultimate Face-Off amongst the genders to win RM84,000!

4 September 2012, Kuala Lumpur – Good news for adrenaline junkies! AXN has once again partnered with AXA AFFIN Life Insurance Berhad to present to you the second instalment of the AXA AFFIN AXN Big Challenge Malaysia. This time round, the AXN Big Challenge is back, greater and mightier! The first AXA AFFIN AXN Big Challenge saw more than 1,400 Malaysians across Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor test their physical and mental limits.

With bolder innovations to its original format, the AXA AFFIN Health for LIFE AXN Big Challenge is bringing physically and mentally challenging activities to a whole new level for the contestants. There will be an open challenge for males and females as the contenders will battle within their own gender groups to be one of the top three in each state! Top 3 winners for both the male and female category will be crowned from Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor. A total of RM 84,000 worth of cash prizes are up for grabs: 1st Prize – RM8,000, 2nd Prize – RM4,000 and 3rd Prize – RM2,000.

Dates and venues for each state are as follows:



Malaysian adults aged 18 years old and above are invited to register at www.axn-asia.com/AXNBigChallenge/my for the Qualifying Round before the respective deadline of each state. For those who missed the online registration, they may still be eligible for the contest if they register and pass the Qualifying Round at the respective venues on the event days. Besides online and walk-in registration, the AXA AFFIN AXN Big Challenge Pre-Promo Road Tour will be taking place at high traffic malls in the three states, where interested participants can take part in the Qualifying Round on-the-spot.

Only 100 participants in each state who successfully complete the Qualifying Round in the fastest time will proceed to the Main Challenge. The top 10 participants to finish the Main Challenge in the fastest time will be qualified for the Final Challenge and battle to be one of the top 3 winners.

Also unique to this year’s event will be the use of social media tools for contestants to share the fun in real time. Interested participants can register themselves and share the experiences of their challenges on AXN’s Facebook and Twitter account. Fans will also stand a chance to win some prizes during the Big Challenge when they tweet and update photos on Twitter or Instagram with the #AXNAXABIGChallenge hashtag. There will be a winner every hour during the Big Challenge!

Mr. Jack Lim, Vice President of Advertising Sales and Marketing, Networks, Asia, Sony Pictures Television, said, “Following the overwhelming success of the first AXA AFFIN AXN Big Challenge last year, we are pleased to tie up again with AXA AFFIN to bring the AXN Big Challenge back to Malaysia! We take pride in being able to bring the thrill to Malaysian viewers beyond what they see on TV with high-adrenaline series such as Wipeout, The Amazing Race and the upcoming premiere of the most exciting new show of the fall, Last Resort in October.”

Mr. Loke Kah Meng, Chief Executive Officer of AXA AFFIN Life Insurance Berhad said, “AXA AFFIN Health for LIFE AXN Big Challenge is focused on raising awareness on the importance of healthy living. The event is also in line with our CR (Corporate Responsibility) theme of Risk Research and Education. In this case, it is to educate the risk prevention in aspects of health and education in early health protection.”

“This year’s theme Health for LIFE is a reflection of our belief – we believe that all Malaysians should embrace the fact that Health is truly the most important part of their lives and how one’s health evolves throughout the different life stages. Most importantly, how one should have the right protection when in times of health
and medical uncertainties.”

“AXA AFFIN Life Insurance is part of the AXA Group, a global leader in Health and Protection, constantly striving to develop innovative and compelling products to better suit customers’ needs. AXA AFFIN’s Medical Care Plus plan is the market leading, no lifetime limit on the total amount claimed. It enables policyholder to have continuous access to their medical plan up to age 81. This enables policyholder to have continuous and uninterrupted access to their medical plan throughout their life stages.”

During the AXA AFFIN Health for LIFE AXN Big Challenge day, there will be a health carnival event which comprises of booth activities that are suitable for everyone regardless of age. Apart from the fun games, visitors can also take a tour at the healthcare and financial booths where they can have hands on live health check and financial planning advice from our specialists.

Missed last year’s AXA AFFIN AXN Big Challenge and wish to learn more about the upcoming challenge? Log on to www.axn-asia.com/AXNBigChallenge/my for more information!

Press Release: Nike's We Run Race Series Returns (Nike We Run KL 10km 2012)

INSPIRING AND CONNECTING RUNNERS GLOBALLY WITH NIKE+

Malaysia part of 32 stops across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Central Europe and Latin America with almost 400,000 participants expected to run in races from September to December 2012.

MALAYSIA, 3 SEPTEMBER 2012 – On 13 October 2012, Nike’s We Run race returns to Malaysia to inspire, support and connect runners around the world. Malaysia will be the 14th city out of 32 cities, with 15,000 runners expected. The runners will be part of a global We Run race movement, and will see a total of 395,500 runners from 34 cities participating. It will forge a new global community of athletes through Nike’s most connected race series yet with innovative Nike+ technology. The We Run race series kicked off on September 1 in Prague, Czech Republic, and will conclude on December 15 in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.

This year’s race will be very different from previous Nike’s We Run races held as this will be the first evening run ever within the heart of Kuala Lumpur city. The Nike We Run KL 10km race will flag off from Jalan Ampang at 5.30pm and finish at Dataran Merdeka where the race village will be based. Last year, the Nike We Run KL closed out 10,000 slots in a record-breaking 60 hours, which remains to be the fastest race to close out ever in Malaysia till today. Due to the overwhelming popularity and demand of the race, the capacity has been increased to 15,000 this year.

Participants can expect a unique and memorable experience as they will be running against the backdrop of some of Kuala Lumpur’s most iconic buildings such as the KL Tower and the Petronas Twin Towers. Other than the breathtaking views, runners can also immerse themselves with an exhilarating experience of different genres of music at designated entertainment zones along the route. The race village will see an explosion of entertainment acts by some of the biggest names in the local music industry, with exciting activities runners can engage and connect with to complete the runners’ experience. This year, participants who finish the 10K race will also earn an exclusive finisher’s tee on top of the usual race tee – more ways to remember their experience by.

To help runners go the distance, and build up their confidence towards race day, Nike will be hosting training sessions around Klang Valley. The training sessions are designed to help runners get the best out of themselves and to be mentally and physically prepared for race day. Runners can expect to see the likes of local athletes and celebrities joining the fun, making each session unique.

“This year’s edition of We Run KL, Nike wants to create an experience like no other. We are excited with the prospect of an evening race and we want every runner to feel good about themself. They will be part of a special community of runners who will be taking part globally in the We Run race series. What will make this a truly unique experience is that the runners will be connected through Nike+, a global community where you can share your personal achievements, gain encouragement as you work towards your goal. And with that being said, this effectively makes Nike+ the biggest running community in the world. ” said Nike’s Country Marketing Manager, Joan Yeoh.

Registration begins on 7th September 2012, 9am onwards on www.werunkl10k.com. Interested participants are advised to register early.

Registration fees and categories as follows:
CATEGORY / PRICE PRICE
UNDER 25 Y.O. RM 40
25 Y.O. & ABOVE RM 50
BUDDY 1+1 (UNDER 25 ONLY) RM 70

Race pack collection will start from the 5 – 7 October 2012, taking place at the Piazza, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara (open space in front of E@Curve). For more information, log on to https://www.facebook.com/NikeRunningMY or www.nikerunning.com.my

Invitation: The Coca-Cola Company - Talk on Exercise and Obesity feat Kevin Zahri

Malaysians love to eat but mostly hate to exercise, then blame everything else for the rise in obesity. But are soft drinks and hawker food really to blame for almost one in two Malaysians becoming overweight or obese?

If you’d like to indulge without the bulge, come and learn how to do so while getting any questions you have answered about obesity, food and a healthy lifestyle by Dr. Maxime Buyckx, the director of Nutrition and Health Sciences at The Coca-Cola Company’s Beverage Institute for Health & Wellness.

Dr. Buyckx will be in Malaysia to speak on the importance of a balanced diet, hydration, the role that sugar plays and energy balance. He will also address issues and myths on obesity, as well as how it requires the collective efforts of everyone to solve, from individuals to companies.

Also present will be Kevin Zahri, one of Malaysia's most sought after health and fitness speakers, who will be sharing a fun, interactive and engaging session.

The talk will be held at the Sri KDU Secondary School hall at 3.00 – 5.30 p.m. on Sunday 9 September. Open to the first 100 registered participants only. Refreshments and a light meal will be served after the talk.

To register, please RSVP by 5 September by sending an email with the subject matter titled “Sri KDU talk” to mail@westcoast.my

10 Tips To Become an Eco-friendly Runner

Nobody wants to run in a dirty and polluted place. Let’s do our parts in making this world a greener place to run.

1) Do not litter. Throw empty cups, used water bottles or empty energy gel packs into rubbish bin.

2) Donate your old running shoes to charity. Even though the pair might have worn out for road races, they could be still suitable for walking or day-to-day wear.



3) Car pool to your next race. You will reduce your carbon footprint and share your race stories with your friends.

4) Run an errand, literally. Reduce CO2 emission which contributes to global warming by running or biking your errands. You will save money on petrol and burns some excess fats in the process. If you have to drive, park in a central location and walk to the bank, shopping mall and post office.




5) BYOB: Bring your own bag to collect your race kit especially when you are collecting for a group of friends. Reduce the use of plastic bags.



6) Reduce the consumption of bottled drinks during your run. Stay hydrated with a fluid belt or run with re-usable bottles/ bladders. Plastic bottles don’t decompose and they will be around for a long time.




7) Register your race online. This will reduce paper usage and skip a trip to the registration office.

8) Hand wash your sweat-soaked running clothes with cold water and hang dry. Your apparels will last longer and you’ll save energy.

9) Support green running races/ walking events that promote eco-friendly lifestyle eg. Larian Kitar Semula, Orang Asli Trail Run etc.

10) Consider “green” running shoes with MoGo midsoles. Brooks shoes have midsoles made of MoGo material that degrades faster in the landfill. It takes only 20 years to biodegrade versus the conventional petroleum based material which requires 1,000 years to degrade.



Click HERE to find got more about how you can trade in your old running shoes with a RM150 rebate for a pair of Brooks running shoes with MoGo technology.

We would love to hear from you on how you keep your running lifestyle green. Do share how we could make this Earth a greener place by leaving your comments and tips at http://facebook.com/celebrunner

Photos: adidas Breathe and Stop Tour @ The Stage, Kuala Lumpur

What a night it was! Thank you adidas for inviting us to one of the most happening parties in South East Asia!

3 of the world's most legendary hip hop DJs (flown in direct from USA), 3 All Star Dance Crews, 5 of Asia’s most vibrant cities and 1 revolutionary concept where the DJs, dancers and audience are brought together as one!



The 'Breathe And Stop' Tour featured 3 of Hip Hop's most legendary DJ's - DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest, DJ Maseo of De La Soul and DJ Shortkut from Beat Junkies spinning the sickest beats and dropping the music in 'originals' style.

DJ Maseo (De La Soul) started the record spinning for the night!



We love the stunning back drop that lit up with digital arts as the music pumped across the dance hall.



Notice that the DJ's deck looks like a huge adidas originals shoe box. :)





The hall was packed!



DJ Maseo handed over the deck to DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest/Lucy Pearl) for the second set.



But DJ Maseo didn't leave the stage. He spewed rap over some of the tracks much to the crowd's delight!





The final DJ to spin was DJ Shortkut (Beat Junkies/I.S.P/Triple Threat) from NYC.





By far, this the coolest party that we have ever attended this year! Too bad we can't break dance like this dude, otherwise we would have set the dance floor on fire! LOL!



Check out the video where Maseo of De La Soul (and Malaysia) sang Happy Birthday to Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest) (Born 11 Aug 1970)