I Like Photos
My narcissistic self absolutely adore looking through all these running events photos and will be quite chuffed upon chancing any photo of me running; ugly or otherwise.
Credit to Lau Eng Kiat for the photo. Taken nearby Maharajalela Monorail Station, at around 6.45-6.55am.
Credit to Tey Eng Tiong for these photos. I chuckled every time I looked at these. I was trying to worm my way between the guy in blue official vest on my left and the guy wearing the orange Nike Run shirt on my right and overtake them, hence the grimace. Notice how serene that fellow lady half-marathoner on my right looked?
Notice my bulgy looking skirt? Skirt pockets were laden with... get this:
1. wads of tissue paper, neatly stuffed into a plastic case so that it won't absorb all my sweat
2. 2 energy gels (that I didn't even use)
3. One banana
4. Handphone
5. 1 tube of coffee flavoured energy tablet (caffeine overload! Woo!)
6. IC
7. Cash
Anyways, I made the same impatient grimace almost at the finish line because two guys blocked my way and made me slow down. People are chasing their PB, you know! Ugly photos be damned! heh heh
By the way, the official results are out. Runners - checked your ranking yet? If you haven't go check it ouy at SCKLM website. Me, ranked 266. Not to shabby for first foray into 21K distance. ^^ Plus, judging from the lady who ranked 255, with bib no. 10675; there should be at least 675 Women Open runners that day. Boleh la... update : for those who cares to know, there were 1,290 runners in Women Open category. ;p
p.s. for those who are bored to tears reading about this SCKLM 2012 race... rejoice. This should be my last post on it... well, last unless I find other stuff to repeat over and over again here. It's hard to stop yapping about something you enjoy, you know. heh heh
Thank you for reading. <3 <3 <3
Notice my bulgy looking skirt? Skirt pockets were laden with... get this:
1. wads of tissue paper, neatly stuffed into a plastic case so that it won't absorb all my sweat
2. 2 energy gels (that I didn't even use)
3. One banana
4. Handphone
5. 1 tube of coffee flavoured energy tablet (caffeine overload! Woo!)
6. IC
7. Cash
Anyways, I made the same impatient grimace almost at the finish line because two guys blocked my way and made me slow down. People are chasing their PB, you know! Ugly photos be damned! heh heh
p.s. for those who are bored to tears reading about this SCKLM 2012 race... rejoice. This should be my last post on it... well, last unless I find other stuff to repeat over and over again here. It's hard to stop yapping about something you enjoy, you know. heh heh
Thank you for reading. <3 <3 <3
keep on the spirit Lina! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks KF!
DeleteWill try and keep spirit alive and well. ;p
yet you have not been granted with 2 runs a month.. duh~~
DeleteOnce a month is better than none! ;p
Deletei really ant to try this someday... ^_^
ReplyDeletejust need a little more motivation LOL
To start is always the hardest. :)
DeleteWell done! Well done! Clap! Clap! Clap!........ You are the only blogger who is a health freak to run so much. I bet your hubby won't be able to chase you on the tracks. You definitely motivates me to exercise too! So post more photos dei....
ReplyDeleteTM!
DeleteLet's go out and run a race together. We run slowly also never mind. You, me, fui fui. Want or not? Then we blog about it and bore others. hahaha
wah, gadis is trying to inspiring and influencing bloggers to run!! don't look down at TW, because he is used to running around coconut trees and bushes chasing Letchumi~~
Deletehahaha...
Deletethat's why I ajak him to run with me lor... kakaka
Blogs about running is never boring, but then I'm running biased anyway ... LOL!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely biased too! LOL
DeleteThis gadis sure love to be outstanding and different.
ReplyDeleteAs in the first photo, you are the only one wearing red and it's so easy to spot you!
Need to be easy to spot mah! Later how Zaini want to snap my photos? ;p
Deletei think the shirt is not enough lah.. should have other props like Lady Gaga then sure can be spotted easily even from 500m away~~ :D
DeleteWait! Wait!
DeleteLet me learn how to run fast first.
Once I'm terer oredi... ha! That time I ruh in costume! LOL
Muahahaha! I second that, SK! Lady Gaga's style is indeed very eye-popping!
DeleteAt one glance, I thought both guys #07288 and #05483 are twins. Heheheh! Everyone looks similar with their running attires and running gears.
ReplyDeleteJust like when I enter school compound and look for my girl.... I can't see her - she's so tiny and tenggelam among other pupils.
When they become prefects and wear other colour shirts, then it'll be easy to spot them Yvonne. ;p
Deleteno lah, they both look so different.. i would say the guys in black tank top with an orange turban behind lina in both photos sure must be twins!!! wakakakakaka~~ :D
Deletesilly SK. hahaha
DeleteThere are 7 items in your pocket?
ReplyDeleteWow, you are like a baby doraemon then? Or doraemon's apprentice? Hahaha...
Auntie to Doraemon. kakaka
Deletecome tell us frankly!! are you Doraemon's mother?? :D
DeleteLOL
DeleteSK is so excited when comes to Doraemon.... some more he doesn't want to admit he's a Doraemon avid fan, bluek!
DeleteMaybe if I dress like Doraemon, SK would chase me and run in it too? kekeke
Deletelina, your face was so pinkish and fair when you run. So radiant. Exercise is defenitely good for everyone. Well done.
ReplyDeleteAww... you make me blush. ;)
DeleteExercise is definitely good. In moderation. Going overboard about it can lead to hazards and injuries. ;p
My 3rd HM masih kuyak. Always end up going too fast, I think ada sija tu problem when I go for race lol. The nerves when I'm among crowds is crazy.
ReplyDeleteThe adrenaline will definitely makes us go faster than we are used to. ;p
DeleteAnyway, good timing what... esp when you weren't feeling well that day.
Good job!
Must PB at PBIM and beat BIM timing, okeh? ;)
yalah you super narcissist lah, i don't even dare to show my own photos that much.. that's why today's photos all no sign of me~~ :D
ReplyDeleteself love is good to the soul, you know. bwahaha
Deletebut ok lah, you look good in those photos.. i am sure you select the better ones to be posted lah.. :D
ReplyDeleteThose are the only ones that can see me. LOL
Deletefuyoh, carrying so many things inside your pocket!! sure those harem pants is a must for you, hahaha!!
ReplyDeletejust covering all bases.
DeleteIf one day I do an ultra-marathon, I'll bring nasi lemak, kimchi, instant noodle just in case. wakaka
but then can you run comfortably with so many things stuffing your pockets ah?? might as well carry a backpack, then can put more things, eg: nasi kandar, kimchi!!! :D
ReplyDeletewow, not bad not bad, ranked 266 among the 1290 participants!! but i wonder, how many really go for the run?? or they just registered for the shirt?? :D
ReplyDeleteWei! You think it's free ah?
DeleteAnyways, SCKLM is a much awaited race and feature very much prominently in runners calendar. Sure got people who DNS lah... but most of us, if possible (dying is one of the reasons) - will try and make it to the starting line. Serious.
Plus, if they don't run also, there are actually a lot of takers (and buyers) for their bib from those who didn't manage to register.
DeleteSome people do register, keep the vest and either sell/donate the bib to other runners so that those runners can run "legally".
YAY .. lina you did a great job...
ReplyDeleteas a first timer I think this result is acceptable.. is it?
u bring our ic during marathon run?
ReplyDeleteafraid police will check whether you are malaysian or not.. kakakaka
in case anything happen, got proof mah. got address also there. hahaha
DeleteSo i guess that ur stuff will bounce here and there when you are running...
ReplyDeleteNot really. They stay nice and put in my pockets. Otherwise, I wear my SPI belt.
DeleteThings that bounce will not be comfy for running. ;p
is this marathon are those prestige one?
ReplyDeletewhat is the top marathon in Malaysia?
This one lor...
DeleteThe biggest one in Malaysia. Next would be Penang Bridge International Marathon?
so what next?
ReplyDeletefor me? A relay team event in July.
DeleteFor others, there's Ipoh International Run this week.
Then, there' Men's Health & Shape Run in Putrajaya, McD Run, BHP Orange Run, etc in July. Running calendars in KL are quite packed actually. ^^
266 out of 1290? Eeeh! Sugoi!
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't stop writing about it. I may know nothing about marathons, but I do know this one runner, and it's rather nice to read about her running. ^^
Unfortunately that runner is all talk. Hahaha
DeleteDunno when the time for her to run reasonably fast and have a timing she can brag to her grandchildren! ;p
PS: I've just noticed you run with glasses. Isn't that irritating? I'm asking because my glasses sometimes irritate me when I'm hiking. (I can't wear contacts. My eyes are too dry.)
ReplyDeleteSame here. Can't wear contacts anymore because of dryness.
DeleteI wear a spectacles with no nose pad. So it is not as irritating as frames with nose pads. It doesn't slid either. The problem for me now though, I can't find similar pairs sold in any shops in KL.(I've had this for 3 years!) Paris Miki staff told me I can get them... in Europe! @.@
p.s. position 266? I wish I did better and not run at that pedestrian pace. Boo to self!
Specs without a nose pad? You know what I did, don't you? I Googled, and ... I found this! Made in Japan! Forget about Europe, just get your butt back here asap. Is that the kind of glasses you're talking about?
DeletePosition 266 isn't OK? o_0 I'd be celebrating with champagne if I just completed the first 5 km ... walking! :D
DeleteErr.... looks almost the same but what's that weird things on the handle?
Delete(plus can I be snooty and mention mine is an Armani specs? ;p )
I thought you do 5K walking, easy? On daily basis? Wow.... champagne everyday... with chocolate coated strawberries? ;p
Oh, well, Armani, OK, I'll shut up now. ;)
DeleteI couldn't figure out the weird handle thingies either. It looks like temple pincers!
Now you know why I eat so much chocolate. It's a good incentive to keep walking! :)
After surviving a 21K race with just a Kitkat for breakfast, I am following your philosophy on chocolates! They are sustenance for life LOL
DeleteKeep walking Rurousha! But keep the Johnnie Walkers low. ;p
well done! well done!
ReplyDeletenow, where did I put my running shoes? I think I need to start running again after I successfully quit smoking
and congrats to you for your success in leading to a healthier lifestyle too! :)
DeleteCongrats Lina on completing ur first half.... of course PB but rejoice that its pretty good timing for someone going about it alone. takes will and a true love for running to do that :)
ReplyDeletePi tak penang bridge nanti? akak cadang nak wat another half, jom try running across the bridge plak jom. and insyallah, going for my full next year...lets train and compare notes and get that 42k under our belts weehoooo ;p
p.s. u're looking pretty good girl ;p
I absolutely sincerely wish to do PBIM but hubby takmo pi Penang. Relakan sajalah... huhuhuh
DeleteBut really, I am thinking of putting a few more 21Ks and then do that 42K in 2013.
p.s. *blush* kekeke
Hahaha.. Don't care grimace or not.. Make sure you sampai finishing line ASAP! Hehehehe..
ReplyDeleteFinish itu MUSTI! LOL
DeleteYap away, Lina, this is interesting stuff and you do look great in the pictures. I marvel at how you got to know who were the ones taking the pictures and got them to share them with you. Cool!
ReplyDeleteYou did very well on your first attempt. Very soon, you'd appear in article headlines. You think?
Congrats again!
The beauty of the running crowd. They are all a bunch of fun, friendly people. Most of them, anyway. ^^
DeleteI am encouraged and motivated to do a full marathon one day because I can see how much these runners were having fun (and pain) doing it. :)
Everything is very open with a precise clarification of the
ReplyDeletechallenges. It was truly informative. Your website is extremely helpful.
Thanks for sharing!