Complete Photos and Video: BSN Putrajaya Night Marathon 2012

More than 10,000 runners challenged themselves to the ultimate night run at the BSN Putrajaya Night Run (BSNPNM 2012) this evening, held against the beautiful and majestic landscape of Putrajaya.

Initially, the sky that looked like it would pour any second but ultimately it turned out to be a hot and humid affair for the runners!



Happy Birthday to this lady! What a birthday present for a herself - to complete a marathon!



While others ran happy, there were a few runners who mourned the death of a fellow runner, Cheah Meei Meei whose sudden passing shocked the running community. Her death was attributed to food poisoning she got at the Perhentian Island Challenge. RIP Cheah Meei Meei. :(


Race director - Nithiaseelan Vegayathunam of Twenty First Century Sports



A sea of yellow. Runners are wearing official vests by Brooks. (The Nightlife collection featuring a high-contrast yellow colour to make you more visible to drivers at night)



The race were flagged off by YB Datuk M. Saravanan, Deputy Minister of FT and Urban Wellbeing, Tan Sri Aseh Che Mat, President of Putrajaya Corporation, Datuk Azizan Abd Rahman BSN Board Member and Datuk Adinan Maning, Chief Executive of BSN.



Moare than RM100,000 was raised for Women's Aid Organisation and Persatuan Glaukoma Malaysia, the official beneficiaries of BSNPNM 2012.



The Orangeman cum emcee for BSNPNM 2012.



The 5km fun run makes a great outing for the whole family!



Check out the video of the full and half marathon flag off. See if you can spot yourselves.



To view the complete set of photos, click the link below.

BSN Putrajaya Night Marathon 2012 Album (180 photos)

Press Release: MALAKOFF KL Run Launch 2012

MALAKOFF 12KM & 7KM KUALA LUMPUR RUN GEARS UP FOR RECORD 3,200 PARTICIPANTS

‘Run With Family And Friends’ To Attract Participants From Across Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, 19 October 2012 – The much anticipated Malakoff 12km and 7km Kuala Lumpur Run organised by Malakoff Corporation Berhad (Malakoff) scheduled to be held at the Bukit Kiara Equestrian and Country Resort on 16 December 2012, targets to cap the entries at 3,200 for racers signing in from across the country to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.



Organised for the fifth consecutive year, the race has received overwhelming response with over half the entries already being taken up within weeks of the registration being opened. Participation in the “Run with Family and Friends” themed event is still open with prize vouchers worth RM18,000 up for grabs for racers of varied fitness and athletic abilities.

Speaking about the event, Yusop Rashid, Head of Corporate Affairs and External Relations for Malakoff said “The community sporting events are organised as an integral part of Malakoff’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility platform - the Malakoff Community Partnerships. It is part of the Company’s commitment to encourage community participation in sports to foster a healthy active lifestyle.”

“I am pleased with the strong response by the community as indicated by the high number of registered participants thus far. We are truly humbled by the continued support towards the Malakoff KL Run from the racing community and I am confident that the event will be able to meet its targeted number,” he added.

This year, the 12km race is open in six categories: Men's Open (16 years and above), Men’s Veteran (40 to 50 years) and Men’s Senior Veteran (51 and above years), while the Women’s categories are Women's Open (16 years and above), Women’s Veteran (35 to 45 years) and Women’s Senior Veteran (46 and above years).

Amateur and beginners can opt for the 7km race, which is open in the following two categories: Men's 7km Fun Run (16 years and above) and Women's 7km Fun Run (16 years and above). Further to this, the Men's Junior Fun Run 7km and Women's Junior Fun Run 7km cater for teenagers aged 13 to 15 years old.



In terms of prizes, the top five racers in all 12km categories will receive RM1,000 (first), RM800 (second), RM600 (third), RM400 (fourth) and RM200 (fifth) respectively. Additionally, trophies will be awarded to the top five finishers in each category and finisher’s medal for all those that complete the race within the specified qualifying time. Top five finishers in the 7km Junior categories will receive placing medals and while goodie bag will be given to each 7km participant.

Highlighting the success of the Run, Yusop said, “Malakoff is excited to see that the Run has been steadily gaining record participation since the inaugural event in 2008. We are glad that our Run with Family and Friends events is a platform for family and friends to encourage each other to lead a healthy lifestyle whilst spending quality time together.

“We look forward to the community’s support as we continue to organise community-focused sporting events not just in Kuala Lumpur but in other regions including in Penang and Johor as well,” he added.

For the 12 km race, the entry fee for members of the public is RM60. Pacesetters Athletic Club and Bukit Kiara Equestrian and Country Resort members enjoy a discounted rate of RM50. The fee for Men‘s & Women’s 7km is RM40 for all participants, while for the Junior category it is RM20 per participant. The closing date for registration is 9 November 2012.

For further details about the upcoming Malakoff 12km and 7km Kuala Lumpur Run, please visit www.malakoffrun.com.my

Source: Official Press Release from Malakoff

Press Release: Nike We Run KL - Runners Conquer Kuala Lumpur’s City Centre

Nike We Run KL hosts the city’s first ever evening run

MALAYSIA, 13 OCTOBER 2012 – Over 12,000 runners took over the streets of Kuala Lumpur in Nike’s first ever evening race in the city. The race flagged off at 5:30 PM on Jalan Ampang with the route taking runners through the AKLEH highway and past some of Kuala Lumpur’s most iconic buildings such as the Petronas Twin Towers and the Kuala Lumpur Tower.

Along the way, runners were also kept entertained by dancers and performances comprising of different music genres. From the street beats of hip-hop to the energetic sounds of K-Pop music, the runners were spurred on from the very first kilometer.

As runners ran across the finish line and into the race village, they were then treated by the sounds of Mizz Nina as she sang some of her most popular hits including, “Just Do It” before the country’s top DJ duo, DJ Blink and Goldfish took to the task of entertaining the runners with a medley of tunes that kept the runners partying and celebrating their achievements.

This year’s Nike We Run KL was won by Shaharudin Bin Hashim who finished in 34:15:05 minutes in the men’s open category, and Sheela Samivellu who ended the race in 39:28:05 minutes in the women’s open category. Tunku Abdul Rahman College took home the College and University category and walked home with RM10,000 worth of Nike vouchers and RM10,000 cash while SMK Wangsa Maju Seksyen 2 took home RM10,000 worth of Nike vouchers and RM10,000 cash for the Secondary School Category.

“Every year, we try to bring something different to the table and this year we aimed to deliver just that. We strive to provide a different experience for runners and we wanted to create an atmosphere like no other. Everything from the route to the entertainment to the race village was created to enable runners to have the best running experience”, said Joan Yeoh, Country Marketing Manager of Nike Malaysia.

Nike Malaysia also donated RM30,000 to Dignity For Children Foundation. The funds will be used by the foundation to help fund a grassroots sports program for the children, this is part of Nike’s commitment to grassroots development in Malaysia.

This year’s Nike We Run KL is part of the Nike We Run race series that takes place in 32 cities worldwide involving a total of 395,500 runners. The Nike We Run race series seeks to inspire, support and connect runners all around the world through the innovative Nike+ technology.

The We Run City 10K series began three years ago as an evolution of Nike’s Human Race, a global 10K held in dozens of cities around the world on a single day in 2008. That blockbuster race evolved into the We Run 10K series in 2009, and has since expanded its reach and impact. It is now Nike’s single largest race series.

The 2012 We Run series kicked off in Riga, Latvia on August 26, and will conclude in Santiago, Chile on December 15. Registrations for the Nike We Run KL this year was met with an overwhelming response as more than 15,000 slots were snapped up within a mere 5 hours after it had opened.

For more information, log on to https://www.facebook.com/NikeRunningMY or www.nikerunning.com.my

Source: Nike Official Press Release.

Complete Photos and Video: Nike We Run KL 10K 2012

We were quite worried when the sky started to pour in the morning and noon time on the day of Nike We Run KL 2012. Thank God, the heavy rain subsided at around 4pm, less than 2 hours from the actual flag off time. We felt relief when we received an SMS notification from Nike that the race would go on as scheduled!

When we arrived at the start area, Hitz FM DJ, JJ and Ean were already there to hype up the runners. We could see a sea of runners waiting eagerly to start the race.

Thanks to these people in Nike, we get to run and at the same time cover the race. Thank you NIKE!



No wonder it rained! See the lightning on the t-shirts! OK I know, lame joke. Heheh!



The race flagged off at 5:30 PM on Jalan Ampang with the route taking runners through the AKLEH highway and past some of Kuala Lumpur’s most iconic buildings such as the Petronas Twin Towers and the Kuala Lumpur Tower.



A sight that you don't normally see on the AKLEH highway!



Yes! We Run KL, all right!



Check out who we bumped into...The guys from Kyoto Protocol! Is that a camera strapped on the head? We would love to see the footage! :)



You are not running in Kuala Lumpur if you don't see the KLCC Twin Towers and KL Tower in the skyline.



Thirsty...Let's have a drink first. :)



It was a great experience. It was our first time running a Nike organised race in Kuala Lumpur even though we have run the inaugural Nike Human Race in Singapore a few years back. Check out the report HERE.

The sweaty crowd, the sound of thousands of feet stomping on the highway and the beautiful skyline. No rain can dampen this awesome run!



But no thanks to the heavy downpour earlier, Padang Merbok had turned into a giant mudpit. We gotta wade through an inch thick mud to get to the finisher T-shit booth. The queue was long and crowded. We wished we were at the stage taking pics of the performers on stage but too bad we have to spend close to 30 minutes in the mud to get to our finisher T. :(

We Ran Kuala Lumpur, but We Walked "Lumpur". Heheh!



Young actress, Koe Yeet is loving Nike We Run KL VIP lounge. :)



A 10K finisher T. A momento to remind you that you have run with 15,000 runners in the streets of Kuala Lumpur!



Check out the video - the flag off and the street dancers who entertained the runners with performances comprising of different music genres. From the street beats of hip-hop to the energetic sounds of K-Pop!



For complete photos of Nike We Run KL 2012, click...

Nike We Run KL Album 1 (200 photos)

Nike We Run KL Albun 2 (117 photos)

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Nike We Run KL 2012 Winners List and Photos

MEN OPEN 10KM

1st - Shaharudin Bin Hashim (37) 34:15:05 RM1,000 cash + RM1,000 Nike voucher + trophy
2nd - Jean-Pierre Lautredoux (46) 34:33:79 RM750 cash + RM500 Nike voucher + trophy
3rd - Arul Thever Muniandy (34) 35:18:06 RM500 cash + RM500 Nike voucher + trophy



WOMEN OPEN 10KM

1st - Sheela Samivellu (32) 39:28:05 RM1,000 cash + RM1,000 Nike voucher + trophy
2nd - Jessica Tang Mei Lee (28) 45:12:80 RM750 cash + RM500 Nike voucher + trophy
3rd - Letchumi Sinadurai (36) 47:44:04 RM500 cash + RM500 Nike voucher + trophy



MEN UNDER-25 10KM

1st - Karthik Jayaraman (23) 34:04:63 RM1,000 Nike voucher + trophy
2nd - Ahmad Luth Bin Hamizan (20) 34:11:04 RM750 Nike voucher + trophy
3rd - Amirul Syazwan Bin Sama 37:19:88 RM500 Nike voucher + trophy



WOMEN UNDER-25 10KM

1st - Keren Wee Qiao Jia (22) 47:27:38 RM1,000 Nike voucher + trophy
2nd - Yip Mei Yee (23) 49:48:13 RM750 Nike voucher + trophy
3rd - Shamala Jeane Chandran (19) 50:43:12 RM500 Nike voucher + trophy



SCHOOL CATEGORIES WINNERS

Secondary School Team Challenge School: SMK Wangsa Maju Seksyen 2 RM10,000 cash + RM10,000 Nike voucher



Universities/Colleges Challenge School: TAR College RM10,000 cash + RM10,000 Nike voucher



DIGNITY FOR CHILDREN DONATION TOTAL: RM30,000

National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM) Walk For Health

What? NASAM Walk For Health

Where? Taman Tasik Titiwangsa

When? 28 October 2012 Sunday 8am Flag off

Who? Organised by National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM)

Why? To create awareness about stroke and collect fund to help stroke survivors to help themselves.

How far? 2.5 - 7.5km depending on category.

How much? RM 30 per person

How to join? Register at http://www.nasam.org/

Runwitme Says: Closing date for registration is now extended to 19th October. Participated by all eight NASAM Centres across Malaysia and in a spirit of togetherness, let's celebrate and honour stroke survivors, caregivers and their families on World Stroke Day.

First Look: Larian Jom! Kitar Semula & Habitat 2012 Official T-Shirt

This year, you get two colours to choose from: blue and grey. :) We think the colours are nice (T-Shirt about recycling doesn't have to be green all the time you know. Heheh!) but which one is nicer?



What? Larian Jom Kitar Semula & Habitat 2012

Where? Nationwide except Perak, Selangor and Pulau Pinang (we wonder why??) See below.



When? 17 Nov 2012; Flag off time: Unknown

How far? Unknown

Who? Organised by Jabatan Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal Negara, Kem. Perumahan dan Kerajaan tempatan & Perbadanan Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal dan Pembersihan Awam

How? Online registration and form is available at http://www.ppsppa.gov.my/larian/



Runwitme says: This event is basically to promote recycling habit among Malaysians. Instead of $$$, this race requires you to "trade in" your recyclable waste like old newspaper, aluminium can, Tetrapak dan plastic bottles to gain entry to the race (see terms and conditions).

Lucky draw prizes include a motorbike. :)

Batik Fun Walk 2012

Sunday mornings are always the best time for some vigorous exercise! And this year's 2.3 km walk will surely get the blood pumping.

Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia (PENYAYANG) is pleased to announce that the Batik Fun Walk will be held on Sunday, 6.30am, 18th November 2012 at Lanai @ Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC), Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

The Batik Fun Walk is an annual event of the Malaysia Batik - Crafted For The World Movement. It offers good, wholesome fun that everyone in the family can take part in and enjoy.

Over the past years, this fun event has grown, with added interest from sponsors and walking participants alike.

The Prizes
Rustle up your family and friends and come down and join this event!

Prizes will be awarded for the following:
1. Youngest Participant
2. Oldest Participant
3. Largest Group
4. Individual Most Creatively Dressed in Batik
5. Family Most Creatively Dressed in Batik
6. Lucky Draws

The Route
This year the route for the Batik Fun Walk will be 2.3 km. It will start and end at Lanai @ Malaysia Tourism Center (MaTiC) off Jalan Ampang. The route will take you down to Jalan Sultan Ismail, then right up to Jalan P. Ramlee and back to Jalan Ampang.

COME AND JOIN THE FUN!

For just a small fee of RM10, you get a batik sarong and the chance to take part in this healthy, fun event. Children under 12 can join free of charge.

For more information, call the organizer, Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia, tel: 03-8946 0222 or visit http://www.facebook.com/BFW2012
www.penyayang.org.my

Press Release: Nike Running Holiday 2012 - The Nike Shield Pack

Southeast Asia faces its annual wet and cool season through the monsoon months, with the highest rainfall at the end of every year. Running in the rain can be an exhilarating experience, but it can be dangerous as well. Wet tracks reduces grip, and reduces visibility.

The rain should not deter runners from their runs, and this Holiday ’12 season, Nike introduces products to keep runners dry, protected and comfortable.

Breathability, ventilation and comfort come together in the NIKE RELAY tops (men’s and women’s). The Nike Dri-FIT knit fabric enables premium sweat management, while ergonomic seaming with flat-seam construction follows the body’s natural contours for reduced irritation, a flattering fit and a full range of motion. Mesh underarm panels and the dropped and vented hem augment the cool comfort. The NIKE RELAY top features reflective elements as well, keeping the runner visible in the dark. A reflective headphone cord loop at the back of the neck also means runners can listen to their music without distractions.



NIKE TWISTED TEMPO shorts for women pack high-performance features into stylish and comfortable running shorts, available in a wide range of color combinations with contrasting diagonal panels. The Nike Dri-FIT fabric and built-in Dri-FIT crepe liner helps keep runners dry. A zipper pocket provides secure storage for a small media player.



The NIKE SHIELD PACK – a collection of running footwear to suit each unique running style – is updated with the Nike Shield technology, igniting runners every day and night of this season no matter rain or shine. It features a highly reflective inner sleeve that performs triple duty—it’s reflective even in dim light for safety; it makes a barrier that resists water in wet conditions, but stays breathable; and the reflectivity adds some flash to the look.

The Shield Pack collection consists of the NIKE FREE RUN+ 3 SHIELD, NIKE LUNARECLIPSE+ 2 SHIELD and NIKE PEGASUS+ 29 SHIELD.

So in this wet, rainy season, there is no reason not to continue running.


NIKE LUNARGLIDE+ 4 SHIELD - Men



The Nike LunarGlide+4 Shield delivers an ideal blend of lightweight cushioning and support with the winter protection of Shield. Designed for every runner, this style has been updated for cold, wet weather with the Nike Shield Pack. A reflective inner sleeve creates a barrier that resists water without compromising breathability and stays visible in low-light conditions while adding some flash to the look.

Nike Lunarlon and Flywire technologies combine for exceptional comfort and an adaptive, glove-like fit in a lightweight package. Nike’s Dynamic Support system provides the stability runners need without the added weight. Deep Nike Natural Motion Engineering flex grooves along the midsole and outsole encourage flexibility for a smooth, efficient stride, and BRS 1000 carbon rubber in the heel adds durability in this high-wear area.

NIKE LUNARGLIDE+ 4 SHIELD - Women



The popular Nike LunarGlide+4 Shield has been modified for inclement weather with the Nike Shield Pack. Runners still find the great fit and excellent blend of cushioning and support in a lightweight package, but the updates allow for training no matter rain, cold or dark. The highly reflective inner sleeve performs triple duty—it’s reflective even in dim light for safety; it makes a barrier that resists water in wet conditions, but stays breathable; and the reflectivity adds some flash to the look.

Nike’s innovative Lunarlon cushioning offers a lightweight, smooth ride, Dynamic Support adds comfortable stability and the dynamic Nike Flywire technology adds a customizable, glove-like fit.

NIKE AIR PEGASUS+ 29 SHIELD - Men



Find the cushioning and smooth ride preferred by neutral runners with added winter protection in this adaption of a legendary Nike running shoe. The Nike Air Pegasus+29 Shield uses breathable mesh with a weatherized finish. The highly reflective skin bonded to the backside of the mesh also improves water resistance and remains visible in low-light conditions, while adding some flash to the look.

NIKE AIR PEGASUS+ 29 SHIELD - Women



The long beloved Nike Air Pegasus running shoe has been updated with winter running protection. The Nike Air Pegasus+ 29 Shield for women delivers the cushioning and smooth ride that neutral runners want with water resistant mesh to help keep the feet dry. A highly reflective skin bonded to the backside of the mesh further enhances water resistance, and ensures visibility in low-light conditions, while adding some flash to the look.

The welded, ultra-lightweight underlay wrapping the forefoot delivers flexible support while the internal heel counter means a snug and secure fit. The Nike Zoom unit in the heel adds comfort underfoot.

NIKE FREE RUN+ 3 SHIELD - Men



The men’s Nike Free Run+ 3 Shield combines the benefits of natural motion with special protection from the rain and the cold. A Nike-exclusive BW2 mesh allows for a no-sew bond, increasing water resistance and providing a lightweight ride, and its weatherized finish keeps the foot dry without compromising breathability. Reflective overlays keep the runner visible and stylish.

Nike Dynamic Fit technology wraps the foot for a glove-like feel and the customizable laces accommodate a variety of arches, while the whole lacing system is offset to help reduce pressure on the top of the foot. Flex grooves and diagonal cuts along the length and width of the midsole enhance flexibility and natural motion and help increase foot strength.

NIKE FREE RUN+ 3 SHIELD - Women



Women can experience the foot strengthening benefits of natural motion with added winter weather protection. The Nike Free Run+ 3 Shield uses lightweight Nike-exclusive BW2 mesh that allows for a no-sew bond to increase water resistance. The weatherized finish helps the feet stay dry and highly-reflective overlays keep them visible and stylish during runs in the dark.

Nike Dynamic Fit technology wraps around the arch for a glove-like feel and customizable fit and the low-profile, Phylite midsole provides a resilient ride and doubles as an outsole, reducing the overall weight.

PRODUCT PRICE
NIKE FREE RUN+ 3 SHIELD - RM399
NIKE LUNARECLIPSE+ 2 SHIELD - RM419
NIKE PEGASUS+ 29 SHIELD - RM389

Note: All items available in Nike stores nationwide from October to December 2012 only.


Source: Nike Official Press Release