Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by tenno

The Runners Thread V7

tenno — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:40:06 +0800

New thread. Runners V7. Welcome !!!

2013 Race Calendar (edited from Runners Malaysia)

January 2013
6 Jan (7am) Multi-Purpose Insurans Run 2012 (Padang Merbuk, KL)
13 Jan Survivor-X Trail Run 15.1K (Parking Lot Sharp Manufacturing, Tmn Perindustrian 1 Sri Gading, Batu Pahat, Johor)
20 Jan (6am) Dragon Back Run 2013 (Sekolah Kebangsaan Meru 2, Klang).
27 Jan (6am) Penang Run 2013 (USM, Penang)

February 2013
2 Feb The North Face 100 Thailand (Bangkok, Thailand)
3 Feb Melawati 10k run
17 Feb safari zoo run spore
24 Feb Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
24 Feb Tokyo Marathon. Website

March 2013
3 Mar (5:30am) Brooks Half Marathon (National Stadium Bukit Jalil, KL). Details and online registration
3 Mar Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon
3 Mar (6am) Ultra Trail 12 Hours Run 2013 (Gunung Nuang).
3 Mar (7am) TNF Singapore City Race (Marina Bay Area, Singapore)
3 - 9 Mar Atacama Crossing 2013 (Atacama Desert, Chile)
10 Mar (8:30am) Kyoto Marathon 2013 (Kyoto, Japan).
16 Mar Raidlight Lantau 50 (Hong Kong)
17 Mar (7am) Malakoff Run 2013 (Esplanade, Penang)
30 Mar 7pm - 31 Mar 11am Twilight Ultra Challenge (Dalbergia Green, East Coast Park Area D (near Car Park D1),Singapore).
31 Mar 2xu run spore

April 2013
7 Apr Malaysia Women Marathon (Shah Alam, Selangor)
15 Apr 116th Boston Marathon. Website
21 Apr Island Ocean Marathon (Awana Porto Malai, Pulau Langkawi, Kedah).
27 Apr xterra trail run
28 Apr (7am) Bidor Half Marathon (Dewan Muhibbah, Bidor, Perak)

May 2013
5 May Borneo International Marathon 2013 (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah)
31 May (11:30pm) Sundown Marathon 2013 (Singapore)

June 2013
2 Jun Comrades Marathon (South Africa). Entries are closed.
2 - 8 Jun Gobi March 2013 (Gobi Desert, Xinjiang Province)
9 Jun Laguna Phuket Marathon(Phuket, Thailand). Official website
23 Jun Standard Chartered KL Marathon (Dataran Merdeka, KL).

July 2013
7 Jul Gold Coast Airport Marathon (Queensland, Australia).

August 2013

September 2013
1 Sep (7:30am) River Jungle Marathon (Batu 18, Hulu Langat)

October 2013

November 2013

December 2013

Penang Run 2013/2014
1. 12-May-13 - Esplanade ~ Teluk Kumbar = 21km
2. 07-Jul-13 - Teluk Kumbar ~ Sungai Pinang = 21km
3. 13-Oct-13 - Sungai Pinang ~ Teluk Bahang = 21km
4. 12-Jan-14 - Teluk Bahang ~ Esplanade = 21km

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Penang-Run-2...523154127736760
http://howei.com/event/penangrun

LYN Runners :

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

LYNRers & LYNR FBers,

Effective immediately, I will no longer assign any new LYNR numbers to those frequenting this thread or LYNR FB. Reason being, we see no use for the numbers (at least not yet). U can still request to be LYNR FB member (no numbers will be assigned there as well) at the FB page thru the mods there. As for this thread, anybody can post anything related to this sport. The majority of the events (LSDs, races) will be posted at the FB page as well. Those who have already been assigned numbers will keep the number. This thread remains as a compliment to the LYNR FB.

Thank you.

My Comparison between common training watches/HRM/GPS I've used between 2009-2011

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Shoes category summary in general

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Vibram Five Fingers (VFF)/Minimalist footwear recommendations

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

The Bikila and Komodo have almost exactly the same feel. Just started trying them out so can't see any noticeable difference yet, or how they perform vis-a-vis the KSO. The tread on the outsoles of the Komodosport and the Bikila are somewhat different. The KSO on the other hand has a completely different outsole, without any tread, and running in the Komodosport and the Bikila will give you a very different feel. My KSO are a size larger than that recommended by the website and there is a bit of slack in the toes. I wear Injinjis with 'em. You probably won't need to wear any socks with the Bikila and the Komodosport because the uppers are made from a different material, smoother than that of the KSO, and there is very little friction. But that could be because this time, I bought exactly the size recommended by the website. A very snug fit, very little slack, and I suppose because of this, you're not likely to get blisters. Not that I got any wearing the slack KSO.

I had a similar problem with my knee before I switched to VFFs. That problem has not recurred once since I made the switch. But I've also been doing weights in the gym to strengthen my hamstrings and quadriceps and this is supposed to help, so whether you want to attribute the improvement to the shoes or to the weights, I couldn't say with any certainty. My instincts tell me both have a role to play in this.

When you eventually make the switch to VFFs, do it slowly and take it for granted that you will have to live with sore calves for a while. Give your legs and feet time to get used to the new gait and the new feel and build up your mileage slowly. I loved the feel when I made the switch - I could actually feel the grass, the sand, the pebbles etc etc. I imagine your soles would be somewhat more insulated from the terrain by the Bikila and Komodosport outsoles because of the distinct tread (just got them, and I've given myself a week off to recover from the Penang Marathon so haven't had a chance to try them outdoors yet).

I can't speak for any other kind of minimalist footwear from experience, but I don't think anybody is 'ready' for VFFs or other minimalist footwear for running, unless you've been running barefoot. You need to give your body time to make the necessary adjustments. That said, I used to run in cheap trainers with minimal support and padding so perhaps the transition wasn't too difficult for me. Also, each person's feet are different. You must find the shoe that best answers your needs, and this might not necessarily be something minimalist.

I've read Chris McDougall's book and done some further research on barefoot running and in principle, I think it all makes sense. At the end of the day though, what matters is that you find something that works for you. Since these shoes are now retailing in KL, I think the thing to do would be to go and try them out and see how they feel. But from my own experience, and from what I've read and what people who wear them have told me, you need to give yourself time to get used to VFFs. You will almost certainly end up with fabulously sore calves the first few times you run in them. That happened to me. But once the breaking in period came to an end (about 6 weeks for me), I not only said goodbye to sore calves, but also to knee pain and sore muscles after all the half marathons I subsequently ran in. My first full marathon recently was another story altogether but I recovered after one day.

By : PangurBan

Side Stitches (frm Runner's World)

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Where to buy shoes:

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Carbo-loading - frm PowerBar

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Carbo-loading - Australia Institute of Sports

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

LYN Runners FB page : https://www.facebook.com/groups/lynrunners/

Local running related websites
http://www.pacesetters.com.my/
http://www.myraceonline.com/
http://www.triathlonmalaysia.com/
http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/live/
http://www.runnersmalaysia.com.my/
http://www.ccube-sports-hub.blogspot.com/
http://www.athletescircle.com/

Other links :
http://www.runningwarehouse.com
http://www.runnersworld.com

[addedon]June 25, 2012, 2:13 pm[/addedon]Welcome to v7 !!!

The Runners Thread V6

tenno — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:38:24 +0800

New thread. Runners V6. Welcome !!!

2013 Race Calendar (edited from Runners Malaysia)

January 2013
6 Jan (7am) Multi-Purpose Insurans Run 2012 (Padang Merbuk, KL)
13 Jan Survivor-X Trail Run 15.1K (Parking Lot Sharp Manufacturing, Tmn Perindustrian 1 Sri Gading, Batu Pahat, Johor)
20 Jan (6am) Dragon Back Run 2013 (Sekolah Kebangsaan Meru 2, Klang).
27 Jan (6am) Penang Run 2013 (USM, Penang)

February 2013
2 Feb The North Face 100 Thailand (Bangkok, Thailand)
3 Feb Melawati 10k run
17 Feb safari zoo run spore
24 Feb Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
24 Feb Tokyo Marathon. Website

March 2013
3 Mar (5:30am) Brooks Half Marathon (National Stadium Bukit Jalil, KL). Details and online registration
3 Mar Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon
3 Mar (6am) Ultra Trail 12 Hours Run 2013 (Gunung Nuang).
3 Mar (7am) TNF Singapore City Race (Marina Bay Area, Singapore)
3 - 9 Mar Atacama Crossing 2013 (Atacama Desert, Chile)
10 Mar (8:30am) Kyoto Marathon 2013 (Kyoto, Japan).
16 Mar Raidlight Lantau 50 (Hong Kong)
17 Mar (7am) Malakoff Run 2013 (Esplanade, Penang)
30 Mar 7pm - 31 Mar 11am Twilight Ultra Challenge (Dalbergia Green, East Coast Park Area D (near Car Park D1),Singapore).
31 Mar 2xu run spore

April 2013
7 Apr Malaysia Women Marathon (Shah Alam, Selangor)
15 Apr 116th Boston Marathon. Website
21 Apr Island Ocean Marathon (Awana Porto Malai, Pulau Langkawi, Kedah).
27 Apr xterra trail run
28 Apr (7am) Bidor Half Marathon (Dewan Muhibbah, Bidor, Perak)

May 2013
5 May Borneo International Marathon 2013 (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah)
31 May (11:30pm) Sundown Marathon 2013 (Singapore)

June 2013
2 Jun Comrades Marathon (South Africa). Entries are closed.
2 - 8 Jun Gobi March 2013 (Gobi Desert, Xinjiang Province)
9 Jun Laguna Phuket Marathon(Phuket, Thailand). Official website
23 Jun Standard Chartered KL Marathon (Dataran Merdeka, KL).

July 2013
7 Jul Gold Coast Airport Marathon (Queensland, Australia).

August 2013

September 2013
1 Sep (7:30am) River Jungle Marathon (Batu 18, Hulu Langat)

October 2013

November 2013

December 2013

LYN Runners :

LYNR001 - Tenno|Location : Bdr Saujana Putra,Puchong|Training : Putrajaya
LYNR002 - Jejilat
LYNR003 - dwk2112
LYNR004 - ultr4lite
LYNR005 - leanman||Puchong Utama|Puchong Utama/LG (Friday)
LYNR006 - arsenal (Puvan)
LYNR007 - YK||PJ|TTDI, Ara Damansara
LYNR008 - kobe8byrant
LYNR009 - i_bony|Melawati|KLCC Park, Titiwangsa, Tasik Perdana
LYNR010 - teckhooi
LYNR011 - izwanz|Shah Alam|Bukit Bandaraya/Tasik Seksyen 7
LYNR012 - vin_ann|Setapak|LG
LYNR013 - un.deux.trois
LYNR014 - stevesl|seremban|LG,S2, forest heights
LYNR015 - tanch78
LYNR016 - carjack18
LYNR017 - chinleong
LYNR018 - dude1218|Sk/Puchong|Taman Bukit Jalil
LYNR019 - wacko_joy|Kuchai Lama|Tmn Bukit Jalil/Kepong Lake Park
LYNR020 - Jt2020|Ipoh|Pologround Ipoh
LYNR021 - Shadow Kun
LYNR022 - Liuism
LYNR023 - ccube|Bukit Indah, Ampang|Bukit Indah(w/days), Lake Gdns (w/end)
LYNR024 - Kidd.de.Rossi
LYNR025 - elcanejo
LYNR026 - ch.yap|Jln Ipoh|LG,Tmn Metropolitan Kepong
LYNR027 - domo_kun
LYNR028 - dogbert_chew|PJnet|TTDI Park
LYNR029 - wct
LYNR030 - trixx316|Damansara|Kota Damansara,Bkt.Tunku/LG
LYNR031 - shahwan86
LYNR032 - elgato|Penchala|TTDI Park, LG
LYNR033 - johanmyd
LYNR034 - loui|subang ria park and taman paramount park
LYNR035 - CoMMie
LYNR036 - black_howling|desa park city
LYNR037 - frequency|TTDI
LYNR038 - pOlipOng
LYNR039 - alexho5285
LYNR040 - Apple_DarreN
LYNR041 - ryanlcc|Subang Jaya
LYNR042 - Tenshi
LYNR043 - chisinlouz
LYNR044 - Syed
LYNR045 - Cynne
LYNR046 - apiddo
LYNR047 - Eric Poh
LYNR048 - jaecon
LYNR049 - leohana
LYNR050 - deadmau5
LYNR051 - toysRash|TTDI
LYNR052 - eeki
LYNR053 - chuahcz
LYNR054 - alienfighter
LYNR055 - lassieboy
LYNR056 - kyosukekisaragi
LYNR057 - marcusleong|Seremban
LYNR058 - khchong81|Setapak
LYNR059 - jerrykhor|Puchong|Puchong,Tmn Bukit Jalil
LYNR060 - Sky.Live
LYNR061 - ace4828
LYNR062 - besaid
LYNR063 - KenYoung
LYNR064 - magicdirt76
LYNR065 - tankelly88
LYNR066 - wan1912
LYNR067 - geolee
LYNR068 - suremax
LYNR069 - jeffhmwong
LYNR070 - purple_star123
LYNR071 - rhymeregim
LYNR072 - weretiger
LYNR073 - nimrod
LYNR074 - hackremo
LYNR075 - drnoor
LYNR076 - inganokusari
LYNR077 - herdiey
LYNR078 - Omega Z
LYNR079 - Karsten
LYNR080 - ChipZ
LYNR081 - nglyping
LYNR082 - 90Boyz
LYNR083 - Royjepun
LYNR084 - Barkley Wong
LYNR085 - B3ar
LYNR086 - Ante5k
LYNR087 - Blank19
LYNR088 - elaineliew88
LYNR089 - Mrs. Robot - Ash|Subang Jaya|USJ
LYNR090 - Mr. Robot - Caffeine|Subang Jaya|USJ
LYNR091 - ssyycc
LYNR092 - VinnyLovinia|Puchong
LYNR093 - zijill|Subang Jaya
LYNR094 - cynachen|PJ SS2
LYNR095 - SYAMiLLiON|Skudai, Johor
LYNR096 - jetto|alam damai, cheras
LYNR097 - RedShirt|Kota Damansara
LYNR098 - Panasonic88|Kota Damansara
LYNR099 - 266K|Kulim, Kedah
LYNR100 - laumaggie|Puchong
LYNR101 - detectivedonuts
LYNR102 - grabulasa|Petaling Jaya
LYNR103 - citydragon|Kepong
LYNR104 - bill229|Setapak
LYNR105 - seng12345|Desa Petaling
LYNR106 - patrickchun|Cheras|TTDI
LYNR107 - syabilng|
LYNR108 - sacrosanct|Wangsa Maju|LG, Wangsa Maju
LYNR109 - zippee|Shah Alam|
LYNR110 - leng86|
LYNR111 - keeluen|
LYNR112 - inesen|
LYNR113 - Gila Bola Karim|
LYNR114 - norizan|
LYNR115 - Lobbin|Puchong
LYNR116 - CityDragon|Kepong
LYNR117 - Luffy|Ara Damansara|Subang/PJ
LYNR118 - Renee T|
LYNR119 - Hong_Lan_Tan|
LYNR120 - yogi_bear|
LYNR121 - kosinus|
LYNR122 - williamkow|Puchong
LYNR123 - rellik_yzarc|
LYNR124 - Mickey_C|
LYNR125 - lung85|Kuching
LYNR126 - heliora10|Kepong
LYNR127 - johny2k|Tmn Bkt Jalil
LYNR128 - Maxram|

LYNRers & LYNR FBers,

Effective immediately, I will no longer assign any new LYNR numbers to those frequenting this thread or LYNR FB. Reason being, we see no use for the numbers (at least not yet). U can still request to be LYNR FB member (no numbers will be assigned there as well) at the FB page thru the mods there. As for this thread, anybody can post anything related to this sport. The majority of the events (LSDs, races) will be posted at the FB page as well. Those who have already been assigned numbers will keep the number. This thread remains as a compliment to the LYNR FB.

Thank you.

My Comparison between common training watches/HRM/GPS I've used between 2009-2011

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Shoes category summary in general

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Vibram Five Fingers (VFF)/Minimalist footwear recommendations

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Side Stitches (frm Runner's World)

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Where to buy shoes:

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Carbo-loading - frm PowerBar

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Carbo-loading - Australia Institute of Sports

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

The Runners Thread V5

tenno — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:09:29 +0800

New thread. Runners V5. Welcome !!!

2012 Race Calendar (initial list from AppleDarren)

JANUARY
1/1
NEWTON NEW YEAR CHALLENGE 2012: http://www.triathlonmalaysia.com/race-details.php?eventID=28

1/1
OTTO RUN DRAGON BACK HUNT 2012:
http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/ottohutrun2012/

8/1
MPIB RUN 2012: http://www.mpibrun.com.my/mpi2012/home.html
RUNFEST CYBERJAYA 2012: http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/runfest2011/

15/1
MIZUNO WAVE RUN: http://www.myraceonline.com/

FEBRUARY
5/2
SCHKM http://www.hkmarathon.com/marathon/eng/home/default2.jsp

12/2
JOG 4 KLANG PACE 2012: http://pmone.multiply.com/calendar/item/10...Jog_4_Klang_Pac

MARCH
11/3
BROOKS HALF MARATHON 2012: http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/brooksrun2011/

25/3
Malakoff Penang Run 2012

APRIL

14/4
Malakoff University Duathlon Series 1

21/4
Malakoff University Duathlon Series 2
Energizer Nite Race

22/4
Bali Marathon

28/4
Malakoff University Duathlon Series 3 (Final)

MAY
6/5
BORNEO INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2012: http://borneomarathon.com/2011/home/

13/5/12
PJ DAWN 2012: http://www.pjdawn.com/raceinfo.html

19/5
KL TOWERTHON CHALLENGE 2012:http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/towerthonrun2012/

26/5
SINGAPORE SUNDOWN MARATHON: http://www.sundownmarathon.com/

27/5/12
HATYAI INTERNATIONAL MARATHON: http://derkeenrunner2009.blogspot.com/2012...athon-2012.html

JUNE
3/6/12
Adidas King of the Road: http://adidaskingoftheroad.com/my/

10/6
LAGUNA PHUKET INTERNATIONAL MARATHON: http://www.phuketmarathon.com/
CK RUN: www.themarahonshop.com.my

23/6
SINGAPORE SUNDOWN ULTRA MARATHON 2012: http://www.sundownmarathon.com/

24/6
SCKLM: http://www.kl-marathon.com/

30/6
GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON: http://www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au/

JULY
1/7/12
IPOH HALF MARATHON: www.ipohrun.com
MCS FUN RUN 2012: http://mcsfunrun.blogspot.com/

8/7/12
FEEL GOOD RUN:

15/7/12
PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON: http://www.goadventureasia.com/PAT/pat.htm

29/7/12
PACEMAKER ANNIVERSARY RELAY RUN 8 - Series 1 http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/par8run2012/

AUGUST
12/8/12
PACEMAKER ANNIVERSARY RELAY RUN 8 - Series 2
http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/par8run2012/

26/8/12
City to Surf, Perth, Australia http://www.citytosurf.activ.asn.au/

SEPTEMBER

1/9/12
SP HALF MARATHON 2012: http://www.facebook.com/events/269780229747244/

9/9/2012
ADIDAS KING OF THE ROAD
http://adidaskingoftheroad.com/my/index.ph...en_registration

16/9/12
TAIPING INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2012: http://2009tonton.blogspot.com/2011/12/tai...athon-2012.html

NOVEMBER

4/11
Powerman Malaysia 2012

DECEMBER

16/12/12
MALAKOFF KUALA LUMPUR: http://www.malakoffrun.com.my/v10/

LYN Runners :

LYNR001 - Tenno|Location : Bdr Saujana Putra,Puchong|Training : Putrajaya
LYNR002 - Jejilat
LYNR003 - dwk2112
LYNR004 - ultr4lite
LYNR005 - leanman||Puchong Utama|Puchong Utama/LG (Friday)
LYNR006 - arsenal (Puvan)
LYNR007 - YK||PJ|TTDI, Ara Damansara
LYNR008 - kobe8byrant
LYNR009 - i_bony|Melawati|KLCC Park, Titiwangsa, Tasik Perdana
LYNR010 - teckhooi
LYNR011 - izwanz|Shah Alam|Bukit Bandaraya/Tasik Seksyen 7
LYNR012 - vin_ann|Setapak|LG
LYNR013 - un.deux.trois
LYNR014 - stevesl|seremban|LG,S2, forest heights
LYNR015 - tanch78
LYNR016 - carjack18
LYNR017 - chinleong
LYNR018 - dude1218|Sk/Puchong|Taman Bukit Jalil
LYNR019 - wacko_joy|Kuchai Lama|Tmn Bukit Jalil/Kepong Lake Park
LYNR020 - Jt2020|Ipoh|Pologround Ipoh
LYNR021 - Shadow Kun
LYNR022 - Liuism
LYNR023 - ccube|Bukit Indah, Ampang|Bukit Indah(w/days), Lake Gdns (w/end)
LYNR024 - Kidd.de.Rossi
LYNR025 - elcanejo
LYNR026 - ch.yap|Jln Ipoh|LG,Tmn Metropolitan Kepong
LYNR027 - domo_kun
LYNR028 - dogbert_chew|PJnet|TTDI Park
LYNR029 - wct
LYNR030 - trixx316|Damansara|Kota Damansara,Bkt.Tunku/LG
LYNR031 - shahwan86
LYNR032 - elgato|Penchala|TTDI Park, LG
LYNR033 - johanmyd
LYNR034 - loui|subang ria park and taman paramount park
LYNR035 - CoMMie
LYNR036 - black_howling|desa park city
LYNR037 - frequency|TTDI
LYNR038 - pOlipOng
LYNR039 - alexho5285
LYNR040 - Apple_DarreN
LYNR041 - ryanlcc|Subang Jaya
LYNR042 - Tenshi
LYNR043 - chisinlouz
LYNR044 - Syed
LYNR045 - Cynne
LYNR046 - apiddo
LYNR047 - Eric Poh
LYNR048 - jaecon
LYNR049 - leohana
LYNR050 - deadmau5
LYNR051 - toysRash|TTDI
LYNR052 - eeki
LYNR053 - chuahcz
LYNR054 - alienfighter
LYNR055 - lassieboy
LYNR056 - kyosukekisaragi
LYNR057 - marcusleong|Seremban
LYNR058 - khchong81|Setapak
LYNR059 - jerrykhor|Puchong|Puchong,Tmn Bukit Jalil
LYNR060 - Sky.Live
LYNR061 - ace4828
LYNR062 - besaid
LYNR063 - KenYoung
LYNR064 - magicdirt76
LYNR065 - tankelly88
LYNR066 - wan1912
LYNR067 - geolee
LYNR068 - suremax
LYNR069 - jeffhmwong
LYNR070 - purple_star123
LYNR071 - rhymeregim
LYNR072 - weretiger
LYNR073 - nimrod
LYNR074 - hackremo
LYNR075 - drnoor
LYNR076 - inganokusari
LYNR077 - herdiey
LYNR078 - Omega Z
LYNR079 - Karsten
LYNR080 - ChipZ
LYNR081 - nglyping
LYNR082 - 90Boyz
LYNR083 - Royjepun
LYNR084 - Barkley Wong
LYNR085 - B3ar
LYNR086 - Ante5k
LYNR087 - Blank19
LYNR088 - elaineliew88
LYNR089 - Mrs. Robot - Ash|Subang Jaya|USJ
LYNR090 - Mr. Robot - Caffeine|Subang Jaya|USJ
LYNR091 - ssyycc
LYNR092 - VinnyLovinia|Puchong
LYNR093 - zijill|Subang Jaya
LYNR094 - cynachen|PJ SS2
LYNR095 - SYAMiLLiON|Skudai, Johor
LYNR096 - jetto|alam damai, cheras
LYNR097 - RedShirt|Kota Damansara
LYNR098 - Panasonic88|Kota Damansara
LYNR099 - 266K|Kulim, Kedah
LYNR100 - laumaggie|Puchong
LYNR101 - detectivedonuts
LYNR102 - grabulasa|Petaling Jaya
LYNR103 - citydragon|Kepong
LYNR104 - bill229|Setapak
LYNR105 - seng12345|Desa Petaling
LYNR106 - patrickchun|Cheras|TTDI
LYNR107 - syabilng|
LYNR108 - sacrosanct|Wangsa Maju|LG, Wangsa Maju
LYNR109 - zippee|Shah Alam|
LYNR110 - leng86|
LYNR111 - keeluen|
LYNR112 - inesen|
LYNR113 - Gila Bola Karim|
LYNR114 - norizan|
LYNR115 - Lobbin|Puchong
LYNR116 - CityDragon|Kepong
LYNR117 - Luffy|Ara Damansara|Subang/PJ
LYNR118 - Renee T|
LYNR119 - Hong_Lan_Tan|
LYNR120 - yogi_bear|
LYNR121 - kosinus|
LYNR122 - williamkow|Puchong
LYNR123 - rellik_yzarc|
LYNR124 - Mickey_C|
LYNR125 - lung85|Kuching
LYNR126 - heliora10|Kepong
LYNR127 - johny2k|Tmn Bkt Jalil
LYNR128 - Maxram|

LYNRers & LYNR FBers,

Effective immediately, I will no longer assign any new LYNR numbers to those frequenting this thread or LYNR FB. Reason being, we see no use for the numbers (at least not yet). U can still request to be LYNR FB member (no numbers will be assigned there as well) at the FB page thru the mods there. As for this thread, anybody can post anything related to this sport. The majority of the events (LSDs, races) will be posted at the FB page as well. Those who have already been assigned numbers will keep the number. This thread remains as a compliment to the LYNR FB.

Thank you.

My Comparison between common training watches/HRM/GPS I've used between 2009-2011

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Shoes category summary in general

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Vibram Five Fingers (VFF)/Minimalist footwear recommendations

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Side Stitches (frm Runner's World)

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Where to buy shoes:

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Carbo-loading - frm PowerBar

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Carbo-loading - Australia Institute of Sports

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

The Runners Thread V4

tenno — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:07:55 +0800

New thread. Runners V4. Welcome !!!

2012 Race Calendar (initial list from AppleDarren)

JANUARY
1/1
NEWTON NEW YEAR CHALLENGE 2012: http://www.triathlonmalaysia.com/race-details.php?eventID=28

1/1
OTTO RUN DRAGON BACK HUNT 2012:
http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/ottohutrun2012/

8/1
MPIB RUN 2012: http://www.mpibrun.com.my/mpi2012/home.html
RUNFEST CYBERJAYA 2012: http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/runfest2011/

15/1
MIZUNO WAVE RUN: http://www.myraceonline.com/

FEBRUARY
5/2
SCHKM http://www.hkmarathon.com/marathon/eng/home/default2.jsp

12/2
JOG 4 KLANG PACE 2012: http://pmone.multiply.com/calendar/item/10...Jog_4_Klang_Pac

MARCH
11/3
BROOKS HALF MARATHON 2012: http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/brooksrun2011/

25/3
Malakoff Penang Run 2012

APRIL

14/4
Malakoff University Duathlon Series 1

21/4
Malakoff University Duathlon Series 2
Energizer Nite Race

22/4
Bali Marathon

28/4
Malakoff University Duathlon Series 3 (Final)

MAY
6/5
BORNEO INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2012: http://borneomarathon.com/2011/home/

13/5/12
PJ DAWN 2012: http://www.pjdawn.com/raceinfo.html

19/5
KL TOWERTHON CHALLENGE 2012:http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/towerthonrun2012/

26/5
SINGAPORE SUNDOWN MARATHON: http://www.sundownmarathon.com/

27/5/12
HATYAI INTERNATIONAL MARATHON: http://derkeenrunner2009.blogspot.com/2012...athon-2012.html

JUNE
3/6/12
Adidas King of the Road: http://adidaskingoftheroad.com/my/

10/6
LAGUNA PHUKET INTERNATIONAL MARATHON: http://www.phuketmarathon.com/
CK RUN: www.themarahonshop.com.my

23/6
SINGAPORE SUNDOWN ULTRA MARATHON 2012: http://www.sundownmarathon.com/

24/6
SCKLM: http://www.kl-marathon.com/

30/6
GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON: http://www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au/

JULY
1/7/12
IPOH HALF MARATHON: www.ipohrun.com
MCS FUN RUN 2012: http://mcsfunrun.blogspot.com/

8/7/12
FEEL GOOD RUN:

15/7/12
PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON: http://www.goadventureasia.com/PAT/pat.htm

29/7/12
PACEMAKER ANNIVERSARY RELAY RUN 8 - Series 1 http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/par8run2012/

AUGUST
12/8/12
PACEMAKER ANNIVERSARY RELAY RUN 8 - Series 2
http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/par8run2012/

26/8/12
City to Surf, Perth, Australia http://www.citytosurf.activ.asn.au/

SEPTEMBER

1/9/12
SP HALF MARATHON 2012: http://www.facebook.com/events/269780229747244/

9/9/2012
ADIDAS KING OF THE ROAD
http://adidaskingoftheroad.com/my/index.ph...en_registration

16/9/12
TAIPING INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2012: http://2009tonton.blogspot.com/2011/12/tai...athon-2012.html

NOVEMBER

4/11
Powerman Malaysia 2012

DECEMBER

16/12/12
MALAKOFF KUALA LUMPUR: http://www.malakoffrun.com.my/v10/

LYN Runners :

LYNR001 - Tenno|Location : Bdr Saujana Putra,Puchong|Training : Putrajaya
LYNR002 - Jejilat
LYNR003 - dwk2112
LYNR004 - ultr4lite
LYNR005 - leanman||Puchong Utama|Puchong Utama/LG (Friday)
LYNR006 - arsenal (Puvan)
LYNR007 - YK||PJ|TTDI, Ara Damansara
LYNR008 - kobe8byrant
LYNR009 - i_bony|Melawati|KLCC Park, Titiwangsa, Tasik Perdana
LYNR010 - teckhooi
LYNR011 - izwanz|Shah Alam|Bukit Bandaraya/Tasik Seksyen 7
LYNR012 - vin_ann|Setapak|LG
LYNR013 - un.deux.trois
LYNR014 - stevesl|seremban|LG,S2, forest heights
LYNR015 - tanch78
LYNR016 - carjack18
LYNR017 - chinleong
LYNR018 - dude1218|Sk/Puchong|Taman Bukit Jalil
LYNR019 - wacko_joy|Kuchai Lama|Tmn Bukit Jalil/Kepong Lake Park
LYNR020 - Jt2020|Ipoh|Pologround Ipoh
LYNR021 - Shadow Kun
LYNR022 - Liuism
LYNR023 - ccube|Bukit Indah, Ampang|Bukit Indah(w/days), Lake Gdns (w/end)
LYNR024 - Kidd.de.Rossi
LYNR025 - elcanejo
LYNR026 - ch.yap|Jln Ipoh|LG,Tmn Metropolitan Kepong
LYNR027 - domo_kun
LYNR028 - dogbert_chew|PJnet|TTDI Park
LYNR029 - wct
LYNR030 - trixx316|Damansara|Kota Damansara,Bkt.Tunku/LG
LYNR031 - shahwan86
LYNR032 - elgato|Penchala|TTDI Park, LG
LYNR033 - johanmyd
LYNR034 - loui|subang ria park and taman paramount park
LYNR035 - CoMMie
LYNR036 - black_howling|desa park city
LYNR037 - frequency|TTDI
LYNR038 - pOlipOng
LYNR039 - alexho5285
LYNR040 - Apple_DarreN
LYNR041 - ryanlcc|Subang Jaya
LYNR042 - Tenshi
LYNR043 - chisinlouz
LYNR044 - Syed
LYNR045 - Cynne
LYNR046 - apiddo
LYNR047 - Eric Poh
LYNR048 - jaecon
LYNR049 - leohana
LYNR050 - deadmau5
LYNR051 - toysRash|TTDI
LYNR052 - eeki
LYNR053 - chuahcz
LYNR054 - alienfighter
LYNR055 - lassieboy
LYNR056 - kyosukekisaragi
LYNR057 - marcusleong|Seremban
LYNR058 - khchong81|Setapak
LYNR059 - jerrykhor|Puchong|Puchong,Tmn Bukit Jalil
LYNR060 - Sky.Live
LYNR061 - ace4828
LYNR062 - besaid
LYNR063 - KenYoung
LYNR064 - magicdirt76
LYNR065 - tankelly88
LYNR066 - wan1912
LYNR067 - geolee
LYNR068 - suremax
LYNR069 - jeffhmwong
LYNR070 - purple_star123
LYNR071 - rhymeregim
LYNR072 - weretiger
LYNR073 - nimrod
LYNR074 - hackremo
LYNR075 - drnoor
LYNR076 - inganokusari
LYNR077 - herdiey
LYNR078 - Omega Z
LYNR079 - Karsten
LYNR080 - ChipZ
LYNR081 - nglyping
LYNR082 - 90Boyz
LYNR083 - Royjepun
LYNR084 - Barkley Wong
LYNR085 - B3ar
LYNR086 - Ante5k
LYNR087 - Blank19
LYNR088 - elaineliew88
LYNR089 - Mrs. Robot - Ash|Subang Jaya|USJ
LYNR090 - Mr. Robot - Caffeine|Subang Jaya|USJ
LYNR091 - ssyycc
LYNR092 - VinnyLovinia|Puchong
LYNR093 - zijill|Subang Jaya
LYNR094 - cynachen|PJ SS2
LYNR095 - SYAMiLLiON|Skudai, Johor
LYNR096 - jetto|alam damai, cheras
LYNR097 - RedShirt|Kota Damansara
LYNR098 - Panasonic88|Kota Damansara
LYNR099 - 266K|Kulim, Kedah
LYNR100 - laumaggie|Puchong
LYNR101 - detectivedonuts
LYNR102 - grabulasa|Petaling Jaya
LYNR103 - citydragon|Kepong
LYNR104 - bill229|Setapak
LYNR105 - seng12345|Desa Petaling
LYNR106 - patrickchun|Cheras|TTDI
LYNR107 - syabilng|
LYNR108 - sacrosanct|Wangsa Maju|LG, Wangsa Maju
LYNR109 - zippee|Shah Alam|
LYNR110 - leng86|
LYNR111 - keeluen|
LYNR112 - inesen|
LYNR113 - Gila Bola Karim|
LYNR114 - norizan|
LYNR115 - Lobbin|Puchong
LYNR116 - CityDragon|Kepong
LYNR117 - Luffy|Ara Damansara|Subang/PJ
LYNR118 - Renee T|
LYNR119 - Hong_Lan_Tan|
LYNR120 - yogi_bear|

My Comparison between common training watches/HRM/GPS I've used between 2009-2011

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Shoes category summary in general

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Vibram Five Fingers (VFF)/Minimalist footwear recommendations

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Side Stitches (frm Runner's World)

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Where to buy shoes:

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Carbo-loading - frm PowerBar

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Carbo-loading - Australia Institute of Sports

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

The Runners Thread V3

tenno — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:03:27 +0800

New thread. Runners V3. Welcome !!!

2012 Race Calendar (initial list from AppleDarren)

JANUARY
1/1
NEWTON NEW YEAR CHALLENGE 2012: http://www.triathlonmalaysia.com/race-details.php?eventID=28

1/1
OTTO RUN DRAGON BACK HUNT 2012:
http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/ottohutrun2012/

8/1
MPIB RUN 2012: http://www.mpibrun.com.my/mpi2012/home.html
RUNFEST CYBERJAYA 2012: http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/runfest2011/

15/1
MIZUNO WAVE RUN: http://www.myraceonline.com/

FEBRUARY
5/2
SCHKM http://www.hkmarathon.com/marathon/eng/home/default2.jsp

12/2
JOG 4 KLANG PACE 2012: http://pmone.multiply.com/calendar/item/10...Jog_4_Klang_Pac

MARCH
11/3
BROOKS HALF MARATHON 2012: http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/events/brooksrun2011/

25/3
Malakoff Penang Run 2012

APRIL

14/4
Malakoff University Duathlon Series 1

21/4
Malakoff University Duathlon Series 2

22/4
Bali Marathon

28/4
Malakoff University Duathlon Series 3 (Final)

MAY
6/5
BORNEO INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2012: http://borneomarathon.com/2011/home/

26/5
SINGAPORE SUNDOWN MARATHON: http://www.sundownmarathon.com/

JUNE
10/6
LAGUNA PHUKET INTERNATIONAL MARATHON: http://www.phuketmarathon.com/

23/6
SINGAPORE SUNDOWN ULTRA MARATHON 2012: http://www.sundownmarathon.com/

24/6
SCKLM: http://www.kl-marathon.com/

30/6
GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON: http://www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au/

NOVEMBER

4/11
Powerman Malaysia 2012

2011 races

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

LYN Runners :
LYNR001 - Tenno|Location : Bdr Saujana Putra,Puchong|Training : Putrajaya
LYNR002 - Jejilat
LYNR003 - dwk2112
LYNR004 - ultr4lite
LYNR005 - leanman|Puchong Utama|Puchong Utama/LG (Friday)
LYNR006 - arsenal (Puvan)
LYNR007 - YK|PJ|TTDI, Ara Damansara
LYNR008 - kobe8byrant
LYNR009 - i_bony|Melawati|KLCC Park, Titiwangsa, Tasik Perdana
LYNR010 - teckhooi
LYNR011 - izwanz|Shah Alam|Bukit Bandaraya/Tasik Seksyen 7
LYNR012 - vin_ann|Setapak|LG
LYNR013 - un.deux.trois
LYNR014 - stevesl|seremban|LG,S2, forest heights
LYNR015 - tanch78
LYNR016 - carjack18
LYNR017 - chinleong
LYNR018 - dude1218|Sk/Puchong|Taman Bukit Jalil
LYNR019 - wacko_joy|Kuchai Lama|Tmn Bukit Jalil/Kepong Lake Park
LYNR020 - Jt2020|Ipoh|Pologround Ipoh
LYNR021 - Shadow Kun
LYNR022 - Liuism
LYNR023 - ccube|Bukit Indah, Ampang|Bukit Indah(w/days), Lake Gdns (w/end)
LYNR024 - Kidd.de.Rossi
LYNR025 - elcanejo
LYNR026 - ch.yap|Jln Ipoh|LG,Tmn Metropolitan Kepong
LYNR027 - domo_kun
LYNR028 - dogbert_chew|PJnet|TTDI Park
LYNR029 - wct
LYNR030 - trixx316|Damansara|TTDI Park,Kota Damansara,Bkt.Tunku/LG
LYNR031 - shahwan86
LYNR032 - elgato|Penchala|TTDI Park, LG
LYNR033 - johanmyd
LYNR034 - loui|subang ria park and taman paramount park
LYNR035 - CoMMie
LYNR036 - black_howling|desa park city
LYNR037 - frequency|TTDI
LYNR038 - pOlipOng
LYNR039 - alexho5285
LYNR040 - Apple_DarreN
LYNR041 - ryanlcc
LYNR042 - Tenshi
LYNR043 - chisinlouz
LYNR044 - Syed
LYNR045 - Cynne
LYNR046 - apiddo
LYNR047 - Eric Poh
LYNR048 - jaecon
LYNR049 - leohana
LYNR050 - deadmau5
LYNR051 - toysRash|TTDI
LYNR052 - eeki
LYNR053 - chuahcz
LYNR054 - alienfighter
LYNR055 - lassieboy
LYNR056 - kyosukekisaragi
LYNR057 - marcusleong|Seremban
LYNR058 - khchong81|Setapak
LYNR059 - jerrykhor|Puchong|Puchong,Tmn Bukit Jalil
LYNR060 - Sky.Live
LYNR061 - ace4828
LYNR062 - besaid
LYNR063 - KenYoung
LYNR064 - magicdirt76
LYNR065 - tankelly88
LYNR066 - wan1912
LYNR067 - geolee
LYNR068 - suremax
LYNR069 - jeffhmwong
LYNR070 - purple_star123
LYNR071 - rhymeregim
LYNR072 - weretiger
LYNR073 - nimrod
LYNR074 - hackremo
LYNR075 - drnoor
LYNR076 - inganokusari
LYNR077 - herdiey
LYNR078 - Omega Z
LYNR079 - Karsten
LYNR080 - ChipZ
LYNR081 - nglyping
LYNR082 - 90Boyz
LYNR083 - Royjepun

My Comparison between common training watches/HRM/GPS I've used between 2009-2011

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Shoes category summary in general

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

So for all new runners, I'd advice U guys to at least know 2 things : feet type (normal, under/overpronate) &amp;amp; running style (forefoot/midfoot or heel striker). After U know those 2 things, then U have to ask Urself how much Ur willing to spend for that shoes &amp;amp; maybe Ur brand preference. Newbies usually only know 2 brands perhaps : Nike &amp;amp; Adidas. Dig a bit more &amp;amp; U'll learn that there are lotsa other brands that is better than those 2. &amp;amp; ask experienced runners &amp;amp; U'll proly find that Nike &amp;amp; Adidas won't be the 1st brands they'd recommend.

Once U know Ur feet type &amp;amp; running style &amp;amp; brand &amp;amp; budget, then U can factor in the other things in : durability, comfort, lightness, material &amp;amp; build..

Maybe I can summarize it into these price range (for new shoes, no discount or sale period) :

Below RM100 : Very limited choices, get Power top range ones for around RM90. Dun expect it to last long. So-so cushioning. Normally one shoe fits all feet type kinda deal.

RM100 - RM299 : Most brands' entry level shoes will fall under this category. But dun expect to get much. U can look for specific feet type (normal/pronate), &amp;amp; better cushioning. Shoes will be heavy but durable.

RM300 - RM399 : U'll be able to get good shoes in this range, even Adizeros, Nike Free, Brooks, most NB high ends will be in this range, Saucony, Mizuno, some Asics. I’d say all manufacturers will have shoes within this range. Specific feet type. Specific cushioning (forefoot/rearfoot or both). Better materials (mesh) &amp;amp; lightweight shoes. Some good shoes in this range is NB759, Asics Gel Speedstar 5.. among others.

RM400 &amp;amp; above : If Ur serious about running, this is the price range. Top end shoes are at this range of course, Asics Gel Kinsei/Kayano/Nimbus, Mizuno Wave Infinity, Adidas Adizero Pro, Newtons, high-end Brooks. Top end cushioning, top end materials. It can be either max cushioning or max lightweight. For lightweight shoes dun expect it to last 500km..

By : tenno

Vibram Five Fingers (VFF)/Minimalist footwear recommendations

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Local running related websites
http://www.pacesetters.com.my/
http://www.myraceonline.com/
http://www.triathlonmalaysia.com/
http://www.themarathonshop.com.my/live/
http://www.runnersmalaysia.com.my/
http://www.ccube-sports-hub.blogspot.com/
http://www.athletescircle.com/

The Runners Thread V2

tenno — Wed, 04 May 2011 00:01:30 +0800

New thread. Runners V2. Welcome !!!

Upcoming running events (taken from Yewkhuay's listing):
KL Tower International Towerthon - 7 May 2011
Larian Bomba - 8 May 2011
Sun Down marathon Singapore - 28 May 2011
Ekiden Relay - 29 May 2011
New balance pacesetters 15 KM - 5 Jun 2011
Sundown Ultra Marathon 100km - 25 June 2011
Std Chart KL marathon 21 KM - 26 Jun 2011
NTV7 Feel Good Run 7 KM - 3 July 2011
DIGI Pasesetters 10 KM - 17 July 2011
Siemens Run - 10 July 2011
McD Olympic day fun run - 17 July 2011
SHAPE Men's Health Night Run - 30 July 2011
New Balance 15 KM Trail Run - 11 Sept 2011
The River Jungle Marathon - 25 September 2011
Adidas King of the Road - 2 Oct 2011
Newton 18 /30 KM Run - 30 Oct 2011
New Balance Pacesetters 30 Km - 30 Oct 2011
Mizuno Wave run - Nov2011 ?
Nike run - Nov 2011 ?
Powerman - 13 Nov 2011
Penang Bridge International Marathon - 20 Nov 2011
Singapore Marathon - 4 Dec 2011
Malakoff 12 km KL - 18 Dec 2011

LYN Runners :
LYNR001 - Tenno|Location : Bdr Saujana Putra,Puchong|Training : Putrajaya
LYNR002 - Jejilat
LYNR003 - dwk2112
LYNR004 - ultr4lite
LYNR005 - leanman|Puchong Utama|Puchong Utama/LG (Friday)
LYNR006 - arsenal (Puvan)
LYNR007 - YK|PJ|TTDI, Ara Damansara
LYNR008 - kobe8byrant
LYNR009 - i_bony
LYNR010 - teckhooi
LYNR011 - izwanz|Shah Alam|Bukit Bandaraya/Tasik Seksyen 7
LYNR012 - vin_ann|Setapak|LG
LYNR013 - un.deux.trois
LYNR014 - stevesl|seremban|LG,S2, forest heights
LYNR015 - tanch78
LYNR016 - carjack18
LYNR017 - chinleong
LYNR018 - dude1218|Sk/Puchong|Taman Bukit Jalil
LYNR019 - wacko_joy|Kuchai Lama|Tmn Bukit Jalil/Kepong Lake Park
LYNR020 - Jt2020|Ipoh|Pologround Ipoh
LYNR021 - Shadow Kun
LYNR022 - Liuism
LYNR023 - ccube|Bukit Indah, Ampang|Bukit Indah(w/days), Lake Gdns (w/end)
LYNR024 - Kidd.de.Rossi
LYNR025 - elcanejo
LYNR026 - ch.yap|Jln Ipoh|LG,Tmn Metropolitan Kepong
LYNR027 - domo_kun
LYNR028 - dogbert_chew|PJnet|TTDI Park
LYNR029 - wct
LYNR030 - trixx316|Damansara|TTDI Park,Kota Damansara,Bkt.Tunku/LG
LYNR031 - shahwan86
LYNR032 - elgato|Penchala|TTDI Park, LG
LYNR033 - johanmyd
LYNR034 - loui|subang ria park and taman paramount park
LYNR035 - CoMMie
LYNR036 - black_howling|desa park city
LYNR037 - frequency|TTDI
LYNR038 - pOlipOng
LYNR039 - alexho5285
LYNR040 - Apple_DarreN
LYNR041 - ryanlcc
LYNR042 - Tenshi
LYNR043 - chisinlouz
LYNR044 - Syed
LYNR045 - Cynne
LYNR046 - apiddo
LYNR047 - Eric Poh

Runners/Athletic Club

tenno — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:35:51 +0800

The objective of this poll is just to determine how many members of this thread belong to any runners or athletic club. Maybe if enuff ppl is interested, we can start a running club of our own. Thanks 4 Ur participation.

Track Cycling

tenno — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:36:33 +0800

At the just concluded World Track Cycling Championship in Poland, Malaysian Cycling had their best result ever by winning a bronze & a silver. Azizulhasni was close to winning when he managed to drag Gregory Bauge to 3 sets before losing the last set by quite a margin (tactical error, that's my opinion). Rizal Tisin started the medal haul yesterday by winning bronze in an Asian record time. Congrats to them & Malaysian Cycling.

As someone who raced on track before, I was just amazed at the speed those guys were going these days. During my time (late 90's) our best kilo rider's time was 1:08 & the Asian record was around 1:04. Flying 200m time was 10.8. Nowadays, I guess with new improvements in equipment, track surface & of course training, we've been able to produce riders capable of clocking low 1:02 - 1:01 & 10.2 - 10.1s. During my time, nobody'd have thought anybody from Malaysia would be capable of such times. & Malaysia's only chance for international glory was at the World's B championships, SEA Games, etc. We couldn't even qualify for the World Cup. Selangor sent a team to the 1996 World Cup in Manchester, but they organizers wouldn't let us ride becoz we didn't qualify. Just imagine, at that time, our team pursuiters best time was around 4:42... Graeme Obree alone could've caught our team pursuiters!!

Anyways, hopefully these results would open the govt's eyes & give our track riders more support. Fix Velodrome Rakyat & turn it into an indoor track.

PC cannot wake up from sleep

tenno — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:46:13 +0800

I'm one of those who dun switch off the PC after each usage, instead I always go to standby/sleep mode. But ever since I switched my graphics card from nVidia to ATI Radeon 9550, my PC can never recover from sleep mode, it will restart itself. I updated the graphics driver frequently, but still the problem persists. The weird thing is, I have 2 users on my PC, when I log on using the other user, there was no problem (I only realized this last nite). Anybody have any idea ?

Thanx in advance.

Selangor Super League Season 2007-2008 thread v2

tenno — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:25:40 +0800

SELANGOR SUPER LEAGUE

Wokeh, this is version 2 of our beloved Merah Kuning team. Hopefully the new season will bring trophies to our state ! Everybody is welcomed !!!

Looks like our campaign for the new season started off well with victory against NS. N Sembilan 0 Selangor 2

Look at the players line up, we're still all locals it seems... Akmal Rizal missed a penalty which had to be taken thrice...

Scorers were R.Surendran & Amri Yahyah...

More news about Selangor FC can be found here.

Nike buys Umbro

tenno — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:35:09 +0800

I saw this on Bigsoccer.com forum.

QUOTE

Nike scores with Umbro takeover

Written by: AFP

LONDON (AFP) - US sportswear giant Nike ventured further into the British football market on Tuesday after agreeing to buy rival Umbro, maker of the England soccer strip, for 582 million dollars (408 million euros).

The cash bid, worth 195 pence per Umbro share, values the British group at 285 million pounds, a joint statement said. The offer represents a premium of about 61 percent to the closing price of 120 pence per Umbro Share on October 17.

At the close of London trade Tuesday, Umbro's share price stood at 190.25 pence, up 15.30 percent from Monday's finish.

"We are fully committed to helping Umbro reach its full potential and we are delighted that Umbro's board is unanimous in its support of our offer," said Nike president and chief executive Mark Parker.

Nike, which makes the football kit for the Brazil national team and English Premiership clubs Manchester United and Arsenal, is purchasing a group which also provides sportswear for the Norway, Republic of Ireland and Sweden football squads.

High profile players endorsing the Umbro brand include England and Chelsea captain John Terry and his national team-mate Michael Owen.

"This is an excellent deal for all our stakeholders," Umbro chief executive Steve Makin said of the Nike offer.

"It provides great value for shareholders and exciting prospects for our colleagues, partners and customers around the world."

Nike's offer is subject to approval by Umbro shareholders and regulatory bodies. The US group's approach already has the backing of English football's governing body, the Football Association, which has worked with Umbro for more than 20 years.

FA chief executive Brian Barwick said: "Nike has provided firm assurances that the FA relationship with Umbro will be protected and enhanced, and we look forward to working closely with both companies moving forward."

Nike has expanded aggressively into the football market over the past few years and aims to become the world's leading football brand by the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Takeover speculation last week caused Umbro shares to rocket, boosting investors while fans were picking over the national side's 2-1 defeat to Russia which makes qualification difficult for the 2008 European Championships.

Nike intends to operate Umbro as a stand-alone affiliate brand in the same way as Converse, which the Beaverton, Oregon-based firm acquired in 2003.

Earlier this year, German sportswear manufacturer Puma was bought by French luxury goods empire PPR. In 2006, Puma's German rival Adidas took over US sportswear group Reebok.

I've always liked Umbro products. My first ever soccer boots was Umbro, & right now I still have a pair of Umbro SSG boots. But, one of few real football brands remaining is sold off. Open for discussion....

[addedon]November 6, 2007, 10:38 am[/addedon]This was one of the newer posts on Bigsoccer.com on this topic :

QUOTE

Does not look so sure now that Nike will be able to carry through with the full purchase.

JJB own 10.1%, and Sports Direct owns 29.9% A handy 40% of the company. Both have come out and said they are not keen in selling to Nike. With such numbers, Nike can only hope to be a majority shareholder. OK, that gives them significant clout, they cannot control Umbro's future.

It's still subject to approval, & if the English is determined to keep their own brand, maybe the deal won't materialize.

Politicians barred from Sports Association

tenno — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:14:04 +0800

From The Star :

QUOTE

Ministers and deputies told to quit posts in sports bodies

By DEVID RAJAH and SIM LEOI LEOI

PUTRAJAYA: All ministers, deputy ministers and parliamentary secretaries have been barred with immediate effect from holding any management or executive positions in sports associations or bodies.

However, mentris besar, chief ministers and Members of Parliament can continue to helm or hold positions in such bodies.

The decision was made at the weekly Cabinet meeting here yesterday. It follows the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin's decision to step down as chairman of the KL World Endurance (Equestrian) Cup.

It is understood that Sultan Mizan had conveyed this to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi recently.

Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman said the Cabinet felt that there were many personalities, including former athletes and corporate leaders, besides politicians who could lead sports bodies and associations.

She said the Prime Minister suggested that ministers and deputy ministers, as well as parliamentary secretaries, should take the lead from the King and stop being involved in the running of sports bodies and concentrate on their official duties.

"But they could remain as figureheads or advisers of the bodies they are in.

"The Cabinet also does not want the image of a minister to be tarnished if a sports association fails to perform or fulfil targets as this may lead to them being made the 'scapegoat'.

"The funding sports associations receive from the Government is not based on the personalities leading them but on the performance of the sports, especially when we are going to introduce a rating system soon on this," Azalina said.

She added that mentris besar and chief ministers were not affected by the ban as the Cabinet had no jurisdiction over them.

"The Prime Minister did not mention anything about their status," she told reporters.

Azalina said the decision would not adversely affect sports bodies that were being helmed by ministers, their deputies or parliamentary secretaries.

She also noted that sports like bowling, squash and badminton had been doing well even without the active involvement of politicians and they were being run by corporate figures or ex-athletes.

Azalina said Cabinet ministers holding management positions in sports bodies agreed with Abdullah's suggestion to step down.

Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai said the ban was to allow ministers to focus their whole attention on the administration of the Government.

"They can continue being advisers or patrons of the sports bodies, and they can still contribute to the development of the sports," he said.

Asked if the ban could have been spurred by the deteriorating condition of the national football team, Liow said many politicians had contributed greatly to the sports bodies they had posts in.

"But we want to protect the ministers and their image. The national football team's failure is not the issue at all," he said.

Now, let's see if this can bring about the desired changes in our sports. But I guess it won't give immediate results, let's give 'em more time shall we...

Goalkeeper's thread

tenno — Wed, 17 May 2006 18:34:26 +0800

Let's start a new thread just for keepers. I'll start.

Currently I'm playing for Comic Corner FC in the KL Division 1 league. I'm almost 30 already & this can be considered my final fling in football. I'll see if I can play until I'm 35. At my age now, it's pretty difficult to secure a place in any of the current state teams.

Started playing as keeper when I was 12. Played some other sports (cyclist for Selangor & national teams from 1993 until year 2000, played basketball after that until last year), before returning to my roots late last year. Played for my school, college, was selected into UKM team, played for my local neighbourhood teams, etc.

First ever gloves was bought in 1989, brand was Lion. It was a cotton gloves with ping-pong type palm. Then I bought a full leather gloves which gets very, very hard when dry. I've worn Henberg, Umbro, Reusch, Nike, Puma & Joma gloves throughout my career (if U could call it that). Currently own 3 pairs, Nike Tiempo Grip, Puma King SL & Joma Golden.