Life, In My Own Backyard

Hubby and I registered to run in the 30K at Eco Trail Putrajaya on Oct 26, 2019.

The run will be held in conjunction with the 80th Anniversary celebration of Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) in championing nature conservation and wildlife protection through research and advocacy in Malaysia.

There are 5 distance categories offered - 80K, 50K, 30K, 15K and 5K.

Putrajaya route is not a strange route for us as we used to train here and even did long walks with the family, like the stroll we did at Taman Wetland ages ago (blog post: A Stroll In Taman Wetland or Sunday Outing with Hubby or the 50K LSD that we did in memory of a friend who had passed away which we called "Darussalam Fun 50").

Admittedly, we haven't done much running or walking around Putrajaya these past few years so we decided it would be nice to re-visit the route and also check out part of the Eco Trail Putrajaya race route before race day.

And we decided to make a video of it and share it on our Facebook pa…

GRILL AND CHILL AT CEDAR ON 15 Weekend barbeque and beer buffet with a panoramic view of the Kuala Lumpur city skyline
Every Friday and Saturday, skip the rush hour traffic and welcome the weekend with a glorious Grill and Chill barbeque and beer buffet at Cedar on 15, the chic and contemporary establishment on level 15 of Impiana KLCC Hotel.
But it's the other way round for us. We braved Friday's traffic for some grilling fun at Impiana KLCC Hotel instead. Boy, it was worth it.
With a stunning view of the Kuala Lumpur city skyline, top-notch entertainment and electrifying beats by Harmony & Rhythm band, diners can certainly look forward to a relaxing and fun-filled evening of great food, beer and entertainment. Grill and Chill features an array of salads and appetisers including Coleslaw and Waldorf Salad and Potatoes Salad with Eggs and Scallions to whet the appetite before tucking into the mains.
Hearty tummy warmers like the Cream of Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Croutons (served…

Yup, I finally decided to enter a 10K this year at KL Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM). And for the first time since joining KLSCM (or what used to be called SCKLM - ask the mayor about this name change lah) from the year 2012 , I started my run in front of Sogo which was where all 10K categories were flagged-off.
For 10K, there were the Speed category which was flagged-off at 6:45 am, Cruise category (flag-off at 7:15 am), Leisure category (flag-off at 7:45 am). I wasn't expecting to see any familiar faces at the 10K as most of my friends did either the half marathon or full marathon.
I was quite surprised to see the ever jovial Mohan Marathon also doing the 10K and we entered the pen together.
Thanks for this photo, Mohan! 2019 is my 8th participation in KLSCM but my first ever 10K.
This year I also did the Run for A Reason, which is a charity programme for individuals to fund raise for their chosen charity partner.
I chose The National Cancer Society of Malaysia last year, …

Impiana KLCC Hotel recently announced the introduction of its new Superior Plus and Deluxe Plus room categories. Hubby and I had the chance to view the rooms and check out the design and room facilities last Friday.
Each room features an eye-catching wall design inspired by Malaysia’s historical sites and national flower, the hibiscus, and has been configured to create a luxurious, enriching and relevant experience guests.
With modern facilities and amenities such as a 50-inch big screen TV, fast speed internet access, bedside USB and HDMI ports and art centric room designs, the new rooms bring a unique combination of traditional Malaysian touches with modern facilities and amenities to cater to today’s discerning business and leisure travellers.
Mr David Xavier, General Manager of Impiana KLCC Hotel said “The new room categories underscore Impiana KLCC’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of today’s travellers.
Through this initiative, we aim to bring a fresh and new experienc…

RECORD ATTENDANCE IRONMAN MALAYSIA LAST CALL FOR TRIATHLETES TO TAKE ON PICTURESQUE LANGKAWI
KUALA LUMPUR / LANGKAWI (4 October 2019) : 2019 IRONMAN Malaysia and IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi, one of the country’s award-winning triathlon event is opening its doors to interested participants who are keen put their physical endurance to the test amidst the picturesque yet challenging backdrop of Langkawi.
IRONMAN Malaysia has been a staple of Asia’s sporting scene since 2000, collecting several accolades such as the Athlete Choice Awards for Overall Swim Experience (2018), as well as the Best Post-Race Celebration for three years in a row (2018, 2017, 2016). IRONMAN Malaysia was also accorded with the 2018 Best Triathlon Races in Asia by AsiaTri.com, as the event continues to strengthen its presence in Asia.
The athlete pool for IRONMAN Malaysia and IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi sees a total of 35% Malaysians, with 2,500 registered athletes and counting. This has placed Malaysia at the top as the country…

Bigger turnout for The North Face - Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival 2019 as Taiping gets ready to open its doors for over 1900 runners from 27 countries TNF-MMTF 2019 has been inducted into the Malaysia Ultra League and is the Season Finale Race for the acclaimed 2019 Asia Trail Master Championship Series.The North Face joins TNF-MMTF 2019 as the Title Sponsor, along with Suunto as the Official Timing Partner and Spritzer as Official Venue Sponsor - Official Bottled Water Partner
PETALING JAYA / TAIPING, 25 September 2019 : After a successful inauguration in 2018, The North Face Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival 2019 (TNF-MMTF 2019) is back for a second consecutive year (December 13th-15th) as over 1900 runners from 27 countries converge in Taiping, Perak for the competition.
Co-organised by the MMTF Consultant, Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Perak, Spritzer Berhad and Larut Matang Hash House Harriers & Harriets, TNF-MMTF will offer four routes for trail runners (10KM, 25KM, 55KM and 84KM…