Penang Bridge International Marathon 2009

Months of talking and waiting ... we were finally there at the Penang Bridge International Marathon last Sunday, 22 November 2009.

There were several first timers from Kota Kemuning Pacers Club. First time at 42km, first time at 21km ... they all came in triumphantly! Steven, Raymond and Bernard ran the full marathon and each received their 'Gold Medal' for finishing within the qualifying time.

Vivienne and Cheryl, both attempted their first half-marathon and they've certainly vowed for more. No doubt it was not the first half-marathon for Nicholas, it was his first on the Penang Bridge. All three of them finished within the qualifying time and received their respective medals.

The most amazing participant will definitely be an 82-year-old Uncle right from our neighbourhood. Many of you from Kota Kemuning would recognised him as he can be seen running regularly at the lake. He had ran the 10km in the Standard Chartered KL Marathon and this time round, he attempted the 21km. He may not have finished within the qualifying time but his determination is definitely awe-inspiring. His son, Michael also ran the 21km and completed with a medal in his pocket.

To all the participants above and all who ran in the Penang Bridge International Marathon, CONGRATULATIONS!!! It does not matter which placing you achieved or how long you took ... you are already a WINNER for crossing the starting line.

To Ed and CG Lim who could not make it for the half-marathon due to work commitments, ALL THE BEST to you when you attempt the full marathon at the forthcoming Singapore Marathon on 6 December 2009.

Our photo album is ready and you can catch some of the actions here.