Complete List of Marathons in Malaysia 2013

Yes. The most complete list of marathons in Malaysia you will ever get. It's not that many to start with. Heheh!
FYI, We are leaving out the dubious ones like Taiping and the Langkawi Geopark "International" Marathons.

Malaysia Women Marathon @ Shah Alam

Making its debut this year is the Malaysia Women Marathon. Celebrating femininity in the world of running, this race will take place on 7 April in Shah Alam. Not much info is available at moment but do like their FB page: http://www.facebook.com/MalaysiaWomenMarathon for future updates.

The Island Ocean Marathon @ Langkawi Island

A "spin off" from the first ever boutique marathon in Malaysia, River Jungle Marathon. Run along the beach, coast and witness these amazing sights in the legendary island, Langkawi. 21 April 2013. Find out more HERE.

Borneo International Marathon @ Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Getting popular year by year. Marathon runners from Peninsula Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore are flocking to Sabah for this run. We heard that they are working on a new route in 2013. 5 May 2013. Register HERE.

Standard Chartered KL Marathon @ Kuala Lumpur

One of the best ways to see Kuala Lumpur on foot! Heheh! Very well organised and offers lucrative cash prizes.30 Jun 2013. Registration opens in Jan 2013. Info HERE.

The River Jungle Marathon @ Hulu Langat

The second half of the boutique marathon series. Into its fourth year, this race brings to you the marvelous views of the Semenyih Dam, mountains and traditional Malay villages along the route. 1 September 2013. Find out more HERE.

BSN Putrajaya Night Marathon @ Putrajaya

If you have intense fear of sunlight, then this race is for you. Flagging off at 8pm, the race will allow you to enjoy the gorgeous night sceneries around the majestic Putrajaya. Tentative date: 19 October 2013. Info HERE.

Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon @ Pulau Pinang

The most popular and the biggest marathon in the North! In 2013, the race will take place on the new 2nd link bridge from Batu Maung. 17 November 2013. Info HERE.

So, there you have it, the complete listing of marathons in Malaysia in 2013. For those who have not heard the news, Energizer Night Race is NOT making a return in 2013. Detail HERE.

We also heard from a little bird that there will be a women only marathon coming in Putrajaya soon. But we can't list it up until we get further confirmation. Do follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook for updates.

UPDATE: For 2014 List, please click http://runwitme.blogspot.com/2013/12/complete-list-of-marathons-in-malaysia.html

We Went Shopping at Brooks Today.....

We went shopping at the Brooks outlet at Sunway Pyramid today with the RM500 voucher that we won from the Blog With Brooks contest.

Since we have too many pairs of running shoes at home, we have decided to invest on some running technical apparels. Sort of to motivate us to run more in the coming mew year 2013. Gone were the days when we run wearing those stuffy cotton T-shirt and pants. Apparels for running have much evolved from the simple cotton sweat shirt or shorts to an array of techno-inspired and fantastically-named gears.

Check out our loot!

Brooks EZ T Running (RM89)



Looks like the grey cotton shirts that we used to gym. This shirt is made of material softer and lighter than cotton and way more technically advanced. Unlike cotton that retains sweat, this super-soft moisture-moving fabric wicks away sweat, hence leaving the body cooler. The flatlock seams prevent chafing. We love the relax fit that just drapes over the body but the classic "running" print is really the factor that made us decide to bring it to the cashier.



Brooks HVAC Synergy SS Power (RM149)

This is a sunblock in the form of a shirt. Heheh! This running shirt features integrated UV-protection in the shoulder and chest area, blocking 95% of harmful UV rays.



And that's not all: X-STATIC®, the Silver Fiber™ threads in the underarm and waist area make this a running shirt that is anti-bacterial and thermo-regulating, and prevents unpleasant odours. No more stinky shirt after a sweat-drenched run!



Brooks Sherpa Short III Black/ Nighlife (RM119)



Made of comfy lightweight fabric and combines reflective details that keep you visible at night.



We love the two rear holster pockets to store in our energy gels or keys while doing an LSD. FYI, the usual inner pocket is there too.



Brooks HVAC Synergy Short II (RM159)



This pair of shorts come highly recommended by the store manager, Manson. And the most expensive ones too! LOL!

Just like the HVAC Synergy shirt, these shorts are so light, yet so heavy on technology. Holster pockets tote gels, while the soft inner lining embedded with X-STATIC®, the Silver Fiber™, regulates your temperature, wicks moisture, and fights odor. Unlike the shirt, this one doesn't have UV protection for your bum. Heheh!



We are very happy with our purchase. The total bill came up to RM516. So, with the voucher, we only paid RM16 for all these stuff. :)

Oooh...can't wait to go for a run! RUN HAPPY!

Do check out Brooks Malaysia at http://brooksmalaysia.com/

First Look: Melawati 10K Run 2013 Finisher Medal

What? Melawati 10k Run

When? 3 February 2013 / Sunday (7.30am)

Where? Padang Bola Sime Darby, Jalan Perak Taman Melawati, Hulu Kelang

Who? Organised by Kelab Rekreasi Taman Melawati

How far? 10K

How much? RM53.00 inclusive of: Official T-shirt (Brooks), Certificate & Finishers Medal

How to register? Click HERE

Need more info? Call +6019 - 257 7021 (Zulkifli)

Larian Tahun Baru 1Malaysia 2013

What? Larian Tahun Baru 1Malaysia 2013 (Janji ditepati, kasih sayang untuk rakyat)

When? 31 December 2012 (Monday)

Where? Dataran Merdeka, KL

Who? Organised by Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia & Olahraga Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

How much? FREE OF CHARGE

How far? 5km

How to register? Download form HERE.

Runwitme Says: Closing date 30 Dec 2012 or 2,000 entries (whichever comes first). Cash prizes await the fast and the furious!

Zombie Run Malaysia @ Canyon Paintball Park Bukit Utama

We blogged about a Zombie run in the USA in 2011 (Read HERE) and hope that local race organisers would take this idea up. And guess what? Our wish is materializing as the recruitment for flesh-eating zombies has already begun for Zombie Run Malaysia!!!

What? Zombie Run Malaysia

Where? Canyon Paintball Park Bukit Utama

When? 2 February 2013 (Saturday)

Who? Zombies?? Heheh!

How? Not much info at this moment but more info is revealed each day at http://www.facebook.com/ZombieRunMalaysia


Runwitme Says: And in case you have a fetish to dress up like a rotting corpse, do join them as zombies. That way, you get to run, chase and freak people out while getting some cool merchandise at the same time. Recruitment details HERE.

Photos: Malakoff 12K Kuala Lumpur 2012 @ Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort

Kudos to Malakoff Corporation Berhad (Malakoff) which has successfully organised its Malakoff 12km and 7km, Kuala Lumpur Run (Malakoff KL Run) early this morning. The race brought together a record of more than 3,200 runners for a day of excitement, competition as well as fun.

The race was flagged off by En. Zainal Abidin Jalil, Chief Executive Officer of Malakoff (pink shirt) and En. Rustam Zaihan, President, Pacesetters Athletic Club Malaysia.



Returning for the fifth consecutive year, the Malakoff KL Run is an initiative by Malakoff as part of its commitment to foster unity and an active lifestyle among urban dwellers.



The race started and ended at Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort. The race took runners on a hilly and scenic route in the surrounding areas.



In line with its ‘Run with Family and Friends’ theme, the race welcomed runners of all ages and fitness levels from across Malaysia, including a sizeable number of the expatriate community competing in 6 categories for attractive prize vouchers worth RM18,000.



Obviously, some are already in the festive mood! (Insert sleigh bells sound effect here).



Eek! What is a leprechaun doing in the race?



We also bumped into AirAsia X CEO, En. Azran Osman Rani and his spouse at the finish line. Looking good there! Check out our previous exclusive interview with him HERE.



For full results and photos of Malakoff 12km and 7km, Kuala Lumpur Run 2012, please visit http://www.malakoffrun.com.my and www.facebook.com/Malakoff.MCP



You can visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/celebrunner for more photos (Two albums with more than 500 photos are waiting for you!

adidas NEO Label Signs Selena Gomez As New Style Icon And Designer

Kuala Lumpur, 12th December 2012 – adidas NEO is set to rock the fashion scene with it’s recent partnership with youth icon Selena Gomez!

adidas NEO Label has recently appointed Selena Gomez as its new global style icon and guest designer through a three-year partnership until the end of 2015.

Selena will work with NEO to design and develop seasonal ranges that consumers and her fans will love, beginning Fall/Winter 2013. She will also be the face of four seasonal collections throughout the year and will appear in print, digital, retail, and outdoor campaigns to debut in February 2013. She will identify her favorite pieces, the first of many opportunities for Selena to communicate her personal style with fans.

Selena Gomez said adidas NEO Label is a new brand for teens and their looks are fun and easy to wear, making it a perfect brand for her lifestyle.



“It is a great partnership for me because NEO really cares about style and having fun with fashion and allowing you to be yourself. This is something that’s always been important to me and is important to my fans, too: knowing they can express themselves through wearing whatever clothes they want and feel good about themselves.

“I am really enjoying being involved with the design process and NEO is letting me have fun with this. I get to wear the clothes first and have a voice and an opinion and I can’t wait to see the results of our new collection. I’m excited that it also allows my fans to be involved and they can come with me on this journey,” she said.



Hermann Deininger, Chief Marketing Officer adidas Brand, said the fundamental inspiration for adidas NEO Label is teenage culture – seeking excitement, adventure, and unexpected surprises.

“Selena showed how much these traits express her own playful and fun personality by ‘high jinxing’ Los Angeles. Teens everywhere admire her natural and enduring sense of fashion and style as well as her compelling charisma and warmth. We are thrilled to have Selena help us spread the spirit of adidas NEO Label worldwide and celebrate the power of self-expression through designing her own collections with us,” he said.



Fans can watch Selena ‘high jinxing’ Los Angeles on www.facebook.com/adidasneolabel, together with the chance to enter a competition to meet Selena Gomez at a NEO fashion event in New York in February 2013. Fans will be asked to watch Selena’s high-jinks film and answer five questions about it over two weeks for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip for themselves and a friend.



Visit www.adidas.com/NEO to stay up to date on all things NEO, including the brand’s fresh new looks and Selena Gomez’s seasonal favorites beginning 2013.

Press Release: Inspiring New Concept Store “URBAN ADVENTURE” To Open @ Mid Valley In 2013!

A new emerging trend of outdoor sports activities targeted at outdoor sports enthusiasts who constantly looking out for new challenges in life and sporting performance gears. The identity of URBAN ADVENTURE has been derived from urbanites that inevitability indulges regularly into outdoors activities, which differentiates them.

As the outdoor industry progresses, the need for appropriate equipment to suit multitudes of outdoor sports become imperative. URBAN ADVENTURE is now located in Mid Valley within Klang Valley. It is now the first concept store open in South East Asia, spread over 5,000 sq ft, a duplex store that offers all sorts of extensively developed sporting gears to ensure comfort, safety and style for outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world.



URBAN ADVENTURE consolidates brands such as Columbia, O’neill, Salomon, Mountain Hard Wear, Teva, McDavid, Hi-Tec, Keen, Lafuma, Eastpak and many more renowned international brands globally. The attraction of a new concept store is now embedded with outdoor amenities that facilitate climbers with a 20 feet bouldering wall equipped with professional guide and professional gears. Taking inspirations from many design features from both the nature and concrete jungle, a wall specialist was engaged to conceptualize URBAN PLAY, billed as “The Next Evolution in Artificial Climbing Structures”. The climbing wall is catered toward beginner and it is complimentary.

This urban playground is targeted at youths and general public. URBAN PLAY is made up of individual climbing elements, each with a different design, challenge and approach that will make up an adventure for the climber. Each wall element is conceptualized by the designer according to playful theme, mashed-up materials, structures, patterns and colours. The first of such facility is being built at the brand new URBAN ADVENTURE store at 3rd Floor, Mid Valley Megamall. The par This will be the first of such facility in South East Asian.



URBAN ADVENTURE is a leading trendsetter for outdoor gears, which will also showcase top-notch eyewear within their vicinity. Premium sporting products brands as Suunto, an outdoor precision instruments for adventurers who want to conquer new territory by taking a step ahead to live every breath of life to the fullest, Deuter brand that focus on innovation, quality and sustainability of backpacks, Colemen facilities gear from award winning backpacking stoves, camping furniture and revolutionized coolers since 1957.



URBAN ADVENTURE will also distributor reputable eyewear brand catering to various adventure enthusiasts and activities. The brand includes the best specialty eyewear such as Julbo, Amphibia, WileyX, UVEX, Recspec, Callaway, Knobloch and Optx2020. They are geared towards trekking, mountaineering, shooting, cycling, archery, fishing, kayaking, swimming and diving to help you visualize better for a clearer visibility.

URBAN ADVENTURE is not just a branded store but also a trendsetter in terms of trend and technology relating to healthy lifestyle, able to provide various outdoor performance equipment that suit many activities and level. URBAN ADVENTURE will enhance your outdoors passion to the next level.

Press Release: adidas NEO Label Announces Justine Bieber As New Style Icon

Kuala Lumpur, 12th December 2012 – adidas NEO Label has appointed global phenomenon and POP/R&B superstar Justin Bieber as its style icon.

As NEO’s new global style icon, Justin Bieber will inspire young consumers with the label’s stylish and fresh teen looks through a two-year partnership until end-2014. As well as sporting his favorite NEO looks, Justin will make appearances for the label in its major markets throughout 2013 and share its latest news and collections through his vast social media reach. He will front NEO’s seasonal campaigns under its “Live Your Style” positioning, with Spring/Summer 2013 to debut in February. Teens will be able to shop for his favorite NEO looks and personally selected styles for each season.



Talking about the news, Justin Bieber spoke of NEO, the newest addition to a brand he has always loved. “I found a real connection with NEO because it is about fashion, freedom and being true to who you are. With my new album, Believe, I am spreading the message of believing in yourself. The first step is showing who you are, and one of the great ways to showcase yourself is through fashion. For me style is an adventure, something to have fun with and NEO believes this too.” he said.

To mark the appointment, adidas NEO Label and Justin launched a worldwide competition to find his NEO sneakers online in the ‘Find My Golden Shoes’ challenge. Pictures of Justin’s exclusively customized NEO gold sneakers as seen during his Believe World Tour concerts were hidden online and one lucky entrant each week over five weeks gets to win a pair of the NEO gold sneakers and an all-inclusive trip to meet Justin on tour in Miami. In Malaysia, Sofiana Selaiman from Kuala Lumpur, managed to bag the lucky prize to meet Justin Bieber.



Hermann Deininger, Chief Marketing Officer adidas Brand, said Justin Bieber possesses an undeniable young, fun spirit and energy that embodies the adidas NEO Label. “Justin makes his mark in his own bold and expressive way through fashion, music and style. Justin will help us spread the spirit of NEO worldwide and showcase the brand’s sports and lifestyle inspired apparel and footwear silhouettes,” he added.

adidas NEO Label is one of the proud sponsors of Justin Bieber’s “Believe” world tour 2012/2013. To watch the video message of Justin announcing the news go to www.facebook.com/adidasneolabel. To stay up to date on all things NEO, including the labels’ fresh new looks and Justin Bieber’s seasonal favorites beginning 2013 visit www.adidas.com/NEO.

Photos: HSBC Charity Partner Walk 2012

HSBC Charity Partner Walk is a 3.5 km charity walk and mini carnival organised by HSBC Bank in aid of the Children’s Wish Society of Malaysia (CWS), an organisation that works to fulfil wishes of children who are inflicted with life-limiting or terminal illnesses.













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Exclusive: An Interview With Acis (Sheila Majid's Hubby) Who Ran a Memorable 21K in the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2012

with wifey, the cheerleader!

Not every one can have Malaysia's Queen of Jazz, Sheila Majid as a personal cheerleader for his run! He is of course, married to Sheila. :) Acis, in his own right is a well-known composer, musical director and a member of the popular rock band Gersang in the late 80's/ early 90's. We talked to Acis about his passion - running and why his 21km run in the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore recently is an unforgettable one.

1) How long have you been running? - I've been running consistently just recently, I think it was middle of March this year but I do remember getting 6th place for an under-12 years old category for a Pahang state meet a long, long time ago. I can't remember the distance but it was probably a 5km thing. A long, long time ago. =P

2) Do you still remember your first run? Tell us briefly what you remember. - The under-12? It was hot, sweaty and torturous. I was jus 11 years old. I don't even remember who registered me till this day! For the recent one which was more of a jog and walk, I just told myself please don't have a heart attack.

3) Why do you run? I run because I was looking for a bigger challenge than running on my elliptical machine. I've had a bad injury on my left knee a couple of years ago playing futsal so the elliptical machine was kinder and better for my rehab. That, Pilates and physio helped a lot. Once the knee got better I kept seeing joggers and runners around my area and thought I might be able to give it a go. I find it to be a great and most importantly fun way of staying healthy and keeping fit. The high I get from finishing my runs especially the races are incredible.


Showing off the finisher medal with his friend Arif who did a full marathon
4) Does Sheila run with you? She ran with me once. It was more of a walk/jog and I was very accommodating in slowing to her pace but somehow she complained about having aches for a whole week and I never saw her again on my runs. BUT after the Singapore Marathon she was in awe of the atmosphere and she would like to try again. Perhaps even enter the 10km. I must say she is quite fit as she does the elliptical machine and Pilates 3 times a week.

5) Where do you run? How often? How far? I run mostly in my area Damansara Heights 3 times a week if possible. My normal route is about 6.4km which I would do in 42-45 mins depending on my pace. You should try it. They don't call it Damansara Heights for nothing! My route takes me up 3 long steep ascents which I can handle now. Before it was really halfway stop, if halfway at all. I like the KLCC park as well although it does get crowded in the evenings, especially weekends. Lake Gardens is cool too. But I don't like going up that Rocky Balboa stairs. My knees and quads will not work the next day.

6) What are the must have items that you carry/ have during your run ? I have my SPIbelt which holds my iPhone and I use Runkeeper as my app. I don't use earphones to listen to music nowadays as I would rather concentrate on my breathing, pace and stride. I haven't found a watch device which I like yet so that's on hold. When I'm training for a race I bring my energy gels for the longer runs and some RM to go pop into 7-11 to buy 100 plus.



Finishing photo with pride.

7) What are the memorable (funny, proud) moments in your running experience? Finishing the Singapore Half Marathon with a kind lady helping me cross the line hand in hand. I came into the run injured so I was using a brace on my injured left knee. My pace was slower than usual obviously and felt fine until the 8km marker where I felt it buckling. I went slower and slower until the 18km marker where my left knee could not bend AT ALL. Stiff as a stick! I was walking like Igor from the movie Frankenstein and I lost count of the number of runners that offered to help me. At 19km I had to stop and ask for some deep heat from the volunteers and it really didn't help at all. So I was limping to the finish line and once I saw the actual finish line I got excited and started to limp and hop faster on my right leg and then it cramped!I couldn't move! I was holding on to the side boards and was wondering how the heck am I going to finish this last 100 metres till an angel of a lady stopped and very concernedly asked,"Are you ok?"

"I can't run or walk!", I replied.

"Don't worry", she said. "Let's cross the finishing line together!"

Mere words can't even begin to describe the feeling and emotions that was going through me at that moment. When we almost reached the line, I saw the official timing was going to be 3 hours. I told her, "Let's finish before 3 hours!" and we crossed the line with some seconds to spare. Felt like an Olympian after that. I thanked her and before we separated she said, "I'll see you next year, ok? You must come again." You bet I will.

8) Do you listen to music when you run? If yes, what are your favourite songs? Before I used to listen to Jamiroquai a lot, Madness and some Infectious Grooves but lately I don't anymore to focus on my running. If the traffic is quiet then I can hear my RunKeeper app alerts. If not it's just Chi Running.

9) What was your experience running the Singapore Marathon? Kindness, Camaraderie, Caring runners. It was very well organised. All the horror stories I've been hearing about congestion was really non existence. My lesson learnt is that never try to break in a new shoe 2 weeks before a race. That's how I injured my knee.

10) Do you plan to run a marathon 42km in the near future? Not anytime soon. I plan to run as many halfs as I can before deciding a full marathon. But if I do, I think I would probably do it somewhere cooler abroad.

Photo courtesy of ACIS.

Press Release: HSBC Charity Partner Walk 2012

Register Now For The HSBC Charity Partner Walk And Do Your Bit For Terminally Ill Children

Nothing is more heartwarming than being able to bring a smile to a child’s face. At HSBC, that has been one of our missions this year.
Underprivileged children afflicted with terminal illnesses can now have their wishes come true, thanks to the HSBC Charity Partner Walk 2012. This 3.5 km charity walk and mini carnival is in aid of Children’s Wish Society of Malaysia (CWS), an organisation that works to fulfil wishes of children who are inflicted with life-limiting or terminal illnesses.

The HSBC Charity Partner Walk 2012 is the bank’s largest fund raiser for the year and all proceeds from the event will go to Children’s Wish Society of Malaysia, the bank’s Charity Partner of the Year. Launched in June this year, the HSBC Charity Partner of the Year programme is the first of its kind for the bank and the walk will be a culmination for this new community engagement initiative.

For a registration fee of RM15, participants will receive a limited edition Charity Partner 2012 t-shirt and message bib which can be collected on the day of the walk at Padang Merbok from 6.00 – 7.30 a.m. Flag-off will be at 8.00 a.m.

After the walk, participants can celebrate at a Mini Carnival organised by the bank. Coupons for the Mini Carnival can be purchased at select HSBC branches upon registration or on the day of the event for RM10 per booklet.

The Carnival promises to be loads of fun with food and games for everyone. There will be several bouncy castles with slides for the younger children and other games like darts, ring toss, ball in the cup and much more.

Walk-in registration is now open at HSBC’s branch in Jalan Sultan, Petaling Jaya and Damansara Heights from 22 – 23 November; HSBC Bukit Bintang and Subang Jaya branch from 29 – 30 November and HSBC’s Main Office in Leboh Ampang from 3 – 6 December. To register online and for further details, please visit www.hooha.asia.

Date : 9 December 2012 (Sunday)
Time : 8.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
(6.00 a.m. onwards for race kit collection)
Venue : Padang Merbok, Kuala Lumpur
Distance: 3.5km

The 28th POWPKL-MILO Open Cross Country (Merentas Desa Terbuka POWPKL-MILO ke-28)

What? Merentas Desa Terbuka POWPKL-MILO ke-28

When? 20 January 2013, 7:30am

Where? Taman Botani Tasik Perdana Tapak ‘C’ (Boat House), Kuala Lumpur

Who? Organised by Persatuan Olahraga Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

How much? RM10-20

How far? 3, 6.2 & 8.2km

How to register? Download form HERE.

Runwitme Says: Closing date 14 Jan 2013. T-Shirt for the first 1000 particpants. Prizes include medals, a can of 1.5kg Milo, Sports Toto umbrella and bag. :)