Broga Vertical Run
There's this Series of run, called in a very tongue-in-cheek way as the #Saltfish Series by a group of people into running crazy long distances; and the first run in the series was the Broga Vertical Run held on Dec 28th, 2014.
It's not an official event but rather a training ground for those wanting to train, and train in running trails with a group of like-minded people.
It's a self-support run, which means everyone participating is responsible for their hydration and other necessities.
The format of this particular SaltFish series is simple, Just do as many loops as one can, from the foot of Broga Hill to the 4th peak from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Fun, right? Hahaha
Anyway, a few in the group decided that it's more fun to add some mileage and head to Mount Tok Wan to make their loops instead. Hehehe
Both Zaini and I started our hike up to Bukit Broga an hour later. At 9:00am.
At that time, the others had only finished a loop and were heading to do their second loop. And also, at that time of the day, Broga Hill has less visitors than earlier in the morning, with most left already up or making their way down. Less crowded.
The first few hundred meters is a shaded trail. See? Tadak orang.
Until we reached the first viewing point. Then, you get a clear access to the blue sky above. ^^
Saw a "kaki" there so stopped for a while to rest, chat and of course take photo. From here, Zaini decided to continue first while I took my time completing the hike up.
Still more "bukit" to cover. And that one in the photo is not the peak yet.
At 1150 feet, and the second viewing point. At this point, a hiker wearing a CAPAM finisher tee said hello. ^^
Another hill to climb to get to the peak. Get to the batu-batu area, on top of the hill.
And one selfie there. Hehehe
Blusher? Who needs them? I always got my face very red when I go out for a run/walk/hike during late mornings.
Group photos of the runners who came down (or is it up?) to Broga on the last Sunday of 2014.
The feast after the run.
Thank you for the food!
Thank you for the company too!
Loves your selfie, cute, hehe...
ReplyDeleteHehehe thanks ;)
Deletewah!!! the once very popular Broga Hills!! is the place still packed with people now??
ReplyDeleteerrr.. I've seen so many people posting photos on FB back then as if they have accomplished a mission larger than life.. but *jakun* me, I have not been there dei~~
It is still packed now but by 9am (late morning) the crowd is thinned out already.
DeleteI guess it's popularity is because
1. Close vicinity to Klang Valley
2. Like a friend said, it's like going to Mid Valley. Hahaha
You can just hike wearing slippers up the hill. Plenty of people did just that. ;)
oh really?? with slippers?? that sounds dangerous.. but if others did that, meaning it's not a tough..yay!! Uncle SK can do that!! ^^
Deleteand you mention MV?? errr, you must be referring to the distance.. but I assiciated it with the shoppers crowd, congested traffic and parking problem - potong stim ni!!! hukhukhuk ^^
Second paragraph is absolutely correct!
DeleteThe route is ok but it's only easy if you when the route is dry otherwise it'll be too slippery.
looks fun and can see Mak Glam really enjoyed this trip.. look at her selfie with rosy cheeks macam gadis teenager aje!! hehehehe~~
ReplyDeleteand the best part - the picnic after the run!! fuyoh~~ ^^
Good food, great people at any outing is always fun :)
DeleteWow..that's a good training of endurance !
ReplyDeleteWanna join? We train every weekend. :)
DeleteOwh..new pintu gerbang/signboard by RHB. Early September went there, there was none. RHB adopts Broga hill?
ReplyDeleteTah. Maybe one of those CSR thing they're doing. Siap rajin letak tong sampah (yg dah overflow, by the way) kat atas tu.
DeleteThat was fun for you but sounds tiring to me hee..hee...
ReplyDeleteLOL
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