Date : 16 August 2015
Time : 3am
Location : Padang Merdeka
Distance : 42.126km (42.2 as per gps watch)
Shoe : Skechers Go Run 1
Shorts : Brooks, 2XU short compression pants
Vest : Brooks
Others :- 2XU calf guard
- rudy project specks (polaroid lense)
- 2XU hand sleeves
Timing : 4:09:10
Placing: 77
It was my 1st race outside Peninsular Malaysia. I wanted to do a good timing for this marathon and tried to reach my personal best.
Even before the race, I had stomach upset due to flight food.
As the race started at 3am, it was dark, but there were street lights. The crowd was lesser which could accommodate the logistics requirements.
I did light workout before the run and stretching, to ensure no muscle pulls.
Race started on time. I was in middle and manage to reach the starting line within 30 seconds (compared to KL marathon which is 3 minutes).
I went on 5.30pace and didn't want to push much. The route started with town, then went into the rural areas. Upon reaching 5km, suddenly I tripped and fell. There were small pothole and i couldn't see it due to darkness (absence of street light).
I didn't injure myself as I was wearing calf and hand sleeve. I manage to stand up immediately and continued running. The runners behind me tried to help too. I did my 10km around 50minutes.
Thereafter I feel like I'm pushing myself but I went on. At 21km I clocked 1:50. I knew, I can't reach my timing of below 4hours. Nevertheless, I wanted to do better than KL marathon timing.
People said, the route will be flat, but there were silent hills here and there. after 21km, the route was flat, and dark. Both sides were jungle. Thus it made the race boring. Upon reaching 30km, I started to be cautious. My timing was 3 hours. This time I took "electrolytes" tablets for every 10km. That has reduced my muscle fatigue especially after 30km. I only stopped at every water station. Didn't take more than 30 seconds.
When we reached 36km, the 21km runners joined us, but it didn't mess up the race. At 37km, there was huge overhead bridge, which looked like the bank negara hills. I just maintained my pace and tried to increase after that.
The last 2km was within the heart of the town, which was narrow roads. When I saw the last 500M signboard, I just pushed to maximum, and reached the finishing line.
I was given the medal and the finisher t-shirt of top 200. My timing was 4:09.10.
My 3rd all time best timing.
Now need to use it as my motivation to prepare for KL Marathon.
Good
1. Adequate marshals
2. Had distance marker at every km (atleast for every 2km)
3. Adequate water stations
4. Had muscle sprays
5. Had 2 power gel station
6. Special shirt was given for top 200
7. Had breakfast
Bad
1. Baggage deposit was RM5 (not refundable)
2. No street lights at certain point of place
3. Should extend the finishing time to 7 or 8 hours
4. To have proper signage at roundabout
5. Improper traffic control at the heart of town
Time : 3am
Location : Padang Merdeka
Distance : 42.126km (42.2 as per gps watch)
Shoe : Skechers Go Run 1
Shorts : Brooks, 2XU short compression pants
Vest : Brooks
Others :- 2XU calf guard
- rudy project specks (polaroid lense)
- 2XU hand sleeves
Timing : 4:09:10
Placing: 77
It was my 1st race outside Peninsular Malaysia. I wanted to do a good timing for this marathon and tried to reach my personal best.
Even before the race, I had stomach upset due to flight food.
As the race started at 3am, it was dark, but there were street lights. The crowd was lesser which could accommodate the logistics requirements.
I did light workout before the run and stretching, to ensure no muscle pulls.
Race started on time. I was in middle and manage to reach the starting line within 30 seconds (compared to KL marathon which is 3 minutes).
I went on 5.30pace and didn't want to push much. The route started with town, then went into the rural areas. Upon reaching 5km, suddenly I tripped and fell. There were small pothole and i couldn't see it due to darkness (absence of street light).
I didn't injure myself as I was wearing calf and hand sleeve. I manage to stand up immediately and continued running. The runners behind me tried to help too. I did my 10km around 50minutes.
Thereafter I feel like I'm pushing myself but I went on. At 21km I clocked 1:50. I knew, I can't reach my timing of below 4hours. Nevertheless, I wanted to do better than KL marathon timing.
People said, the route will be flat, but there were silent hills here and there. after 21km, the route was flat, and dark. Both sides were jungle. Thus it made the race boring. Upon reaching 30km, I started to be cautious. My timing was 3 hours. This time I took "electrolytes" tablets for every 10km. That has reduced my muscle fatigue especially after 30km. I only stopped at every water station. Didn't take more than 30 seconds.
When we reached 36km, the 21km runners joined us, but it didn't mess up the race. At 37km, there was huge overhead bridge, which looked like the bank negara hills. I just maintained my pace and tried to increase after that.
The last 2km was within the heart of the town, which was narrow roads. When I saw the last 500M signboard, I just pushed to maximum, and reached the finishing line.
I was given the medal and the finisher t-shirt of top 200. My timing was 4:09.10.
My 3rd all time best timing.
Now need to use it as my motivation to prepare for KL Marathon.
Good
1. Adequate marshals
2. Had distance marker at every km (atleast for every 2km)
3. Adequate water stations
4. Had muscle sprays
5. Had 2 power gel station
6. Special shirt was given for top 200
7. Had breakfast
Bad
1. Baggage deposit was RM5 (not refundable)
2. No street lights at certain point of place
3. Should extend the finishing time to 7 or 8 hours
4. To have proper signage at roundabout
5. Improper traffic control at the heart of town
