Photos: Top 3 Winners of Larian Bendang Menara Condong Teluk Intan

School Girls (10-12 yo) 5km

First - Aina Shafizah 25.17; Second - Nurul Sofia 26.10; Third - Hannah 26.40

School Boys (10-12 yo) 5km

First - Mohd Arif Nukman 24.30; Second - Mohd Syukri 24.30; Third - Muhd Naim 24.39

Women Junior 7km

First - Hemavathy 28.23; Second - Kim Khoo 28.29; Third - Sheryn Stephen 29.47

Men Junior 7km

First - Krishnan Soomanardu 21.25; Second - Kugapperiyan Rao 22.38; Third - Risitharan Achari 22.46

Women Veteran 10km

First - susan Khoo 46.50; Second - Lian Bee Hoon 49.33; Third Alexis Chee 49.58

Men Veteran 10km

First - Jean Pierre Lautredoux 35.24; Second - Devandran 38.18; Third - Ramakrishnan Manickam 38.36

Women Open 21km

First - Noor Amelia Bt Musa; Second - Yuan Yu Fang; Third - Loh Chooi Fern (Timing not available)

Men Open 21km

First - Sammy Kiprop Kipton 1:05:25; Second - John Kprod Samuei 1:07:00; Third Kipchumba Elisha 1:07:31

First Look: adidas King Of The Road 2012 Official Vest Designs

Check out the colourful and cool official vest for adidas King Of The Road 2012!

The theme for this year’s race is ‘Cool’ inspired by the ClimaCool Seduction which is the latest in adidas running. The new running shoe offers a 360° ventilated running experience for an improved performance - offering the coolest run. Adding to the ‘cool’ effect will be the 6 different coloured adidas running vests that participants will don during the run.

What? adidas King of the Road 2012

When? 9 Sep 2012 (6:45am)

Where? Sunway Pyramid, NPE

How Far? 10km and 16.8km

How much? Registration fees: RM40 and RM50 (additional RM5 after 1 Jun)

When closing? 31 Jul 2012 or 10,000 participants

How to register? Click http://adidaskingoftheroad.com/my/

To whet your appetite, check out the adidas WE ALL RUN commercial below:

The adidas King Of The Road 2012 marks the 14th edition hosted by the world's leading sports brand and is in celebration of adidas' latest global one brand campaign titled ‘adidas is all in’. The campaign features four global brand ambassadors - FIFA World Player of the Year Lionel Messi, football superstar David Beckham, the NBA’s most valuable player Derrick Rose and pop icon Katy Perry. The campaign concept takes away the boundaries of fame, money, age, gender and geography and showcases that passion unites us all.

Ads: Nike Free Run +3 – I Would Run To You

This is too cute not to be shared.

Premiering globally on April 4, the latest Nike Free spot, titled “I Would Run To You,” is a story of how running reunites a long distance couple, thanks to the help of the Nike Free Run+ 3.

"I Would Run to You" features a sometimes comical couple separated by a continent -- she lives in California, he lives in New York -- who decide to run to see the other. Along the way, cameos appear from model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and skateboarder Theotis Beasley."

I Would Run to You" Lyrics:

Woman: You're so far away.

Man: You're so far away.

W: Ain't got too much pride.

M: Want you back by my side.

W: Well baby I want that too.

M: And baby I would run, run to you.

W: I would run to you.

M: I would run to you.

W: The first time you talked to me.

M: I knew we were meant to be.

W: And when we finally embraced.

M: Baby, I can't keep this pace.

W: I love you. There I said it.

M: I think I'm gonna need a medic.

W: You filled the hall with flower petals.

M: Why does my mouth taste like metal?

W: Baby I might die without you.

M: Baby, I might die.

W: I would run to you.

M: I'm not as strong as you.

W: I would run to you.

M: I (unintelligible heavy breathing) to you.

W: Love is a speeding comet.

M: I'm in a pool of my own vomit.

W: Love is a perfect vision.

M: This was such a bad decision.

W: Love makes everything serene.

M: Give me all of your morphine.

M: (Spoken)

Baby, I know we said we'd run across the country to be together, but I thought we were being symbolic. Why can't we fly, and meet somewhere in the middle? Like Kansas City? It's the Paris of the Plains...

W: Baby I love you so much that I would run to you.

M: You would run to me? You would run to me!

W: Baby I love you so much that I would run to you.

Together: I (you) would run to you (me).

Are You The Next adidas King Of The Road?

We will have the details on the adidas King Of The Road soon! Please follow us on our blog or Twitter for updates!

Notice: Cancellation of Pets Run Category of ntv7 Feel Good Run

The Organisers of the Feel Good Run 2012 would like to offer a public apology for having to forego its plans to introduce a platform for pet lovers to run with their pets in this charity fun run happening on 8 July at Sri Pentas, Bandar Utama.

Following the advisory and feedback from various parties on the safety concerns and measurements of the runners and animals, the committee will need to put on hold its plans to avoid any unpleasant incidents from occurring.

“We have learnt from other runs that safety comes first above all else. The team definitely needs more preparation time and training to be fully equipped as this is a new avenue for us,” said Airin Zainul, Group General Manager of ntv7 & 8TV.

“We always strive to provide runners with a feel good experience and we believe this golden rule is important in any running events,” added Airin.

Despite the decision to cancel the pets run, the Organisers have reassured that there are still many things to look forward to on 8 July with more excitement injected to it.

Meanwhile, the number of registration is picking up fast since the opening of its registration on 21 March and interested runners are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible before its closing date on 1 June. Registration can be done online at Feel Good Run’s official website, www.ntv7.com.my/feelgoodrun, while manual registrations can be done at the following:

• Federal Territory Amateur Athletic Association (FTAAA), Level 2C, Multipurpose Hall, Wisma OCM, Jalan Hang Jebat 50150, Kuala Lumpur

• Twenty First Century Sports (M) Sdn Bhd, No 51 Jln SS 18/6, 47500 Subang Jaya

Interested participants can also email their enquiries to feelgoodrun@ntv7.com.my or call Hooha.Asia at 03-56373821 for more information.

The inaugural Feel Good Run was organised in conjunction with ntv7’s 13th anniversary, which aimed to spread joy among friends and family while having fun and getting healthy. For more information on the run, log on to www.ntv7.com.my/feelgoodrun.

Jason Mraz - "Tour Is A Four Letter Word” World Tour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We are excited to hear about this piece of news!

Jason and his brand new band will hit the road this June 8, beginning the “Tour Is A Four Letter Word” World Tour in South Korea and making their way through Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and on to Hawaii.

So, people, mark your calendar! 19 Jun – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia @ Stadium Merdeka

For more info, please click HERE.

We actually bought ticket to watch Jason Mraz perform during his world tour in Kuala Lumpur 2009. Watch the video I took here -> http://runwitme.blogspot.com/2009/03/he-sings-he-sorta-dances-he-steals.html

First Look: Larian Bendang Menara Condong T-Shirt Design

Check out the T-shirt design for Larian Bendang Menara Condong.

We cilok the photos from Majlis Perbandaran Teluk Intan Facebook.

Would you wear this?

FYI, we will be making a "eat and run" roadtrip to Teluk Intan. One of our Twitter friends suggested that we must try the Mastan Ghani Mee Rebus. Any other nice food in Teluk Intan?

Video: Madonna MDNA Album Launch @ Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Finally, it is here! Fans of Madonna in Malaysia can rejoice and celebrate the most anticipated album release of the year - MDNA by the Queen of Pop, Madonna! The event was held last Saturday (31 March 2012) at the entrance of Pavilion Shopping Mall at the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Universal Music Malaysia hired 11 Madonna impersonators to dress up according to 11 Madonna albums released in her brilliant pop career. I managed to catch 10 only. Missed out the "Fever" Madonna! I'm not sure why my camera didn't capture the video. :(

Keep your eyes open at 4:57 when the "4 Minute" Madonna dropped a pack of ciggies on the floor! LOL! "She" nonchalantly picked it up and continued dancing!

The launch was concluded with a spirited cheerleading performance to "Give Me All Your Luvin!"

ENJOY!

Check out Madonna Celebration Party HERE.

Photos: Earth Hour Countdown 2012 - Sunway Pyramid, Malaysia

This is my second year celebrating Earth Hour with WWF-Malaysia at Sunway Shopping Mall.

For those who are in the dark about Earth Hour, (pun intended), Earth Hour is actually a worldwide event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and held on the last Saturday of March annually, encouraging households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about the need to take action on climate change.

To add a little sparkle and glamour to the event, local celebrities like Amanda Imani, Amber Chia, Soo Wincci, Rina Omar, Chermaine Poo, Jeremy Teo, Joey G and Xandria Ooi were invite to do the Earth Hour countdown. Can you spot them?

At the clock struck 8:30pm on 31 March 2012, non-essential lights around the Sunway Pyramid started to fade into darkness!

Earth Hour "60" minutes human formation.

Together, we will stand with the world in a global celebration of the one thing that unites us all: our living planet.

Check out the countdown video HERE:

Like Sunway Pyramid on Facebook HERE.

Like WWF Malaysia on Facebook HERE.

Check out my last year's Earth Hour Celebration HERE.

Columbia Asia Hospital Seremban We Care Charity Fun Run 2012

What? Columbia Asia Hospital Seremban We Care Charity Fun Run 2012

Where? City Park, Seremban 2

Who? Organized by Columbia Asia Hospital Seremban

When? 20 May 2012 (6.00 AM)

Why? All proceeds from the charity fun run after the deduction of all expenses will be channelled to the selected beneficiary – Hospice Malaysia (Seremban Branch).

How far? 7 & 3 km

How? More info HERE.

Runwitme Says: Top 5 runners will receive cash prizes and “We Care” Bear and Thermoskin products worth RM 100 each. Only top 50 runners will receive a medal.

Fun Run participant is required to wear their unique and creative costume. The best costume will receive hamper worth RM 200 (1st prize), hamper worth RM 150 (2nd prize) and hamper worth RM 100 (3rd prize). Thermoskin products worth RM 100 are also waiting for all best costume winners.

Sounds like fun! There are plenty of health-related activities to be checked out too!

News: MALAKOFF 17km & 7km Penang Run 2012

MALAKOFF 17KM & 7KM, PENANG 2012 RUN ATTRACTS MORE THAN 1,300 LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ATHLETES

‘Run with Family and Friends’ Awards Product Vouchers Worth RM20,000

25 March 2012, Penang, Malaysia – Malakoff Corporation Berhad (Malakoff) today successfully hosted the Malakoff 17km and 7km, Penang 2012, a ‘Run with Family and Friends’ event at Padang Kota Lama with a record 1,300 local and international athletes competing for product vouchers worth RM20,000.

Currently in its fifth consecutive year, the Run, an integral part of the Company’s flagship CSR platform – the Malakoff Community Partnerships saw the participation of racers from across Malaysia as well as from the local expatriate community. The Run aims to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle among people of various backgrounds and fitness levels.

At the prize presentation ceremony, Yang Berhormat Puan Lydia Ong Kok Fooi, Chairman of State Youth, and Sports and Women, Family and Community Development Committee said, “I am delighted that the Malakoff 17km and 7km, Penang 2012 was such a success. In line with the Penang State Government’s ‘Healthy Active Lifestyle towards a Harmonious Community’, I am pleased that many of the athletes raced with their family and friends.”

“Furthermore, Malakoff’s sponsorship of today’s Run has provided a good platform for the State Government to propagate this community message even further. This is the kind of support we seek from corporations to work hand in hand with us for the benefit of the community,” she added.

Since the inaugural Run in 2008, the Malakoff Penang Run has continued to receive encouraging support from the running community. From an initial count of 450 athletes in the inaugural race, participation has more than tripled this year, drawing a sizeable number of participants from all over the country as well as runners who are natives of countries such as Austria, Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Singapore, and the USA.

To further attract greater participation, this year’s Run was shortened to 17km and 7 km as compared to the 26km and 8km in the previous years. Additionally, a new race course was also introduced to cover more scenic locations in Penang such as the Gurney Drive and Straits Quay as well as historical landmarks such as the Fort Cornwallis and Fort Point Lighthouse.

At the event, Yusop Rashid, Head of Corporate Affairs and External Relations for Malakoff said, “The Malakoff Penang Run has been an annual affair given its surging popularity over the years. Apart from promoting a healthy lifestyle, this sporting event also brings together people from various backgrounds across the country to Penang, thus fostering fellowship among the athletes.”

“We are pleased with the overwhelming turnout of athletes who raced along with their family and friends. This encouraging response from the public is certainly a key driver for Malakoff to continue to organise this event,” he added.

The 17km race was open in six categories: Men's Open, Veteran and Senior Veteran plus the Women's Open, Veteran and Senior Veteran, while the 7km race was opened in two categories for beginners: the Fun Run and Junior Fun Run.

The runners who won the 17km top awards were Muindi Onesmus Muasya (Men’s Open), Khir Bin Salleh (Men’s Veteran), Tung Chin Seng (Men’s Senior Veteran), Njihia Ann Makuhi (Women’s Open), Ng Sun Nee (Women’s Veteran) and Tan Chin Fong (Women’s Senior Veteran). As for the 7km categories, Syamsul Farid Mohd Rapie topped the Men’s Junior 7km Fun Run category while Cheng Hei Di came in first for the Women’s Junior 7km Fun Run category.

To further encourage the athletes, certificate and goodie bags were presented to all participants who completed the race within the specified qualifying time.

Participating in the Malakoff Penang Run for the second time in a row, 49 year old Khir Bin Salleh who won the top spot for the Men’s Veteren category was all gung-ho about his win. He said, “The race not only allows me to pursue my passion for running, it also provided us a platform to spend quality time with my family and circle of close friends.”

True to the theme of ‘Run with Family and Friends’, the exhilarated winner who was joined by his wife and children in the run, added, “We enjoyed the race so much that now we are all looking forward to participate again in the race next year.”

The top finisher for the Girl’s Junior Fun Run category, Cheng Hei Di, 13, who also joined the race together with her mother and sibling said, “I am overjoyed having raced together with my family. I hope to participate again next year and conquer the 17km race category.”

Her brother, Cheng Ken Tze, 11, remarked, “Though this was my first race, this run offered a fun time for my family to spend quality time together. We have also made new friends with other participants and their family.”

For further information on the race results and photographs of the Malakoff 17km and 7km, Penang 2012 Run please visit www.malakoffrun.com.my.

Source: Malakoff Run Press Release

Photos: Nicole Scherzinger @ Twin Towers Alive, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur

It seems like yesterday when Nicole and the Pussycat Dolls performed in Malaysia! She was here in 2006 for the PCD World Tour in Sunway Lagoon.

But of course, she has so much less clothes on her the last time she visited Malaysia. Heheh! The organiser of the event was slapped with a RM 10,000 Ringgits fine for the girl group's "sexually suggestive" routines and revealing clothes.

We were very fortunate to be able to attend her press conference with Kelis yesterday afternoon before the show. The invite was sent out like 30 mins before the PC. Luckily we checked our email and made a mad dash to The Grand Millenium where the PC was held. Heheh!

Nicole looks absolutely stunning in her peach one shoulder dress. (Insert two thums up here!)

The media was briefed not to asker her about two things before the press con. One - not to ask her about X-Factor (Her contact as judge was not renewed for second season). And Two, not to ask about her race car driver Lewis Hamilton. But Nicole loves talking about him anyway. She said she loves F1 because she will do anything for her man. Aw....so schweet!

Love her gorgeous black hair. Simply beautiful. I don't know why our local girls like to dye their hair blonde, red, blue, green etc. To me, black is so sexy and alluring....like Nicole. :)

Organised and managed by JoJo Events, the free-to-public two-day Twin Towers Alive concert features American singer, Nicole Scherzinger headlining the event alongside R&B/dance star Kelis and K-Pop sensation Girls’ Generation (SNSD).

Nicole came on stage around 11:15pm! The crowd went berserk!

She has "more" clothes on her this time but that doesn't mean that she is not sexy as hell. She's basically covered up her body except for her face and two palms! ;)

Don't cha wish your girlfriend were hot like meeeeeh!

She's so hawt! She makes you wanna loosen up your buttons!

Baby got back!

Right there keep it right there, I love when you put it right there oh oh oh!

Nicole Scherzinger! Thank you for coming back to Malaysia! You took some pain away from the cancellation of Kylie Minogue F1Rock Concert. :D

Check out the PCD World Tour 2006 Photos HERE.

News: Running Clinic to Gear Participants Up for Energizer Night Race

To assist runners in preparing themselves for the Energizer Night Race 2012, Energizer Malaysia and its appointed race director, Twenty First Century Sports, will be organising a running clinic for participants on the 31st March at Taman Tasik Lembah Kiara (a.k.a TTDI Park), Taman Tun Dr Ismail.

National marathon coach and former national marathon champion P. Sidamparam and his team of coaches will be heading the running clinic, covering basic training and running techniques as well as safety tips for around 100 registered runners and 80 youth from Kiwanis Malaysia, the charity partner of Energizer Night Race 2012.

Kiwanis Malaysia will also be having their Kiwanis One Day community event to clean up Taman Tasik Lembah Kiara after the running clinic. The youth from Kiwanis Malaysia will range from 10 to 20 years old and will come from Kiwanis’ K-KIDS, Builders Club, Key Club and Circle K school societies.

The details of the event are as follows:

What? ENR 2012 Presents: The Running Clinic

When? Saturday, 31st March 2012; 7:00am – 11:00am

Where? Taman Tasik Lembah Kiara (a.k.a TTDI Park)

How to participate? Sorry! The entry is closed. It was opened to Energizer Night Race FB fans only.

Merentas Desa Taman Botanikal Tasik Perdana 2012

What? Merentas Desa Taman Botanikal Tasik Perdana 2012

Where? Tapak ‘A’ Taman Tasik Perdana near RUMAH SAMPAN (Boat House)

When? 25 March 2012 (7:30am)

Who? Organised by Bahagian Sukan DBKL dan POAWP

How far? 8, 6, 2.5km

How? Download form at http://www.ftaaa.org.my/

Runwitme says: No frills event at RM15 per pop. Prepare to get your trail shoes dirty. According to the organiser, it is a tough course with plenty of obstacles, without elaborating further.

Go Skechers! Launch @ Pavilion Introducing Sammi Cheng

Oohhh...Sammi Cheng is a runner! Yes, she'll be making her way to the launch of a brand new collection of shoes by Skechers on 21 March 2012, at Pavilion. Time, around 5:30pm.

The series of shoes called GO (within the group, you will find GOrun, GOtrain and GOwalk) are super lightweight and flexible - excellent for training and running! The shoes also come in a range of some of the most brightest, cheerful colors combo for a punch of style and fun.

We just got invite to witness the Official Launch called GO Skechers! GO Sammi! to introduce the new Asean Spokesperson, International Artiste, Sammi Cheng.

Follow us on Twitter for some LIVE coverage!

P/S. We will try to get Sammi to do the Celebrunner pose like the e-invite above! :D

Photos: Jessie J @ Sunway Lagoon, Live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Awesome! Jessie J sounds good on her album and sounds even better LIVE! This girl got pipes! We are blown away at her first concert at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon, Malaysia!

She opens the show with the energetic Who's Laughing Now.

Jessie dominates the stage with that amazing red dress! We couldn't take our eyes off her. ;)

There's no slowing down in terms of her vocal! She wows us. She amazes us with her vocal acrobatics and pouring her emotions into songs like Rainbow, Stand Up / One Lovec(Bob Marley cover), L.O.V.E., Casualty of Love, Nobody's Perfect etc.

And of course we sing along with her. :D Malaysians are the best crowd!

Ain't about the cha-ching, cha-ching! Ain't about the ba-bling, ba-bling! Wanna make the world dance Forget about the price tag! :D

Do It Like A Dude? Heheh!

We are loving every minute of the show!

I'm glad that I caught the Jessie J concert here at her prime. Unlike some artistes who only come to perform in Malaysia in their twilight years. Heheh!

Jessie J Live In Malaysia is presented by Tune Talk and brought to you by JS Concert Productions. :D