KK Pacers August Update!

While the month of August is slow without any race with Malaysia preparing for the festive seasons of Eid Al-Fitr, runners focus their attention on overseas races.

Raymond Chong was in Takapuna, New Zealand to participate in North Shore Marathon and completed with a new Personal Best of 4:22.

KK Pacers Marathon Maniac - Chew Thong Hin completed 2 full marathon as follows:
Race to Reduce Marathon in Cebu, Philippines
Songkhla International Glorify Marathon in Songkhla, Thailand

Congrats to all runners!!!
Rain or shine won't stop the maniacs.

* Pic courtesy of Running Scientist and Tey Eng Tiong.

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17th Pattaya International Marathon 2011

The two maniacs of KK Pacers are at it again. This time, they travel to Pattaya, Thailand and completed another marathon in the hot and humid weather.

Thong Hin Chew 05:53:13 05:52:31
Roy Yeow 05:25:01 05:24:39

Together with the others from Malaysia and Singapore, they have a blast of a time enjoying the race.

Keep running all!!!

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Gold Coast Airport Marathon 2011

KK Pacers members were presented Down Under at the popular tourist spot - Gold Coast. Taking up the AirAsia Marathon package, two team members ran back to back races - 10KM race on 2 July and the 42KM race on 3 July.

Southern Cross University 10km Run
ROY YEOW 00:59:50
THONG HIN CHEW 01:08:52

Gold Coast Airport Marathon
ROY YEOW 04:50:32
THONG HIN CHEW 05:15:11

The race was also special as Chew became the first Marathon Maniacs in the club, running 4 marathons in the span of 37 days.

Here is hoping for more active participation from all!

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Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon 2011

KK Pacers were in full force for the just completed Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2011.
Here is a summary of the achievement of the members:

Gun Time Net Time Split 1 Split 2 Split 3
Steven Ng FM Veteran 4:10:00 4:08:37 1:00:12 2:01:10 2:51:57
Raymond Chong FM Veteran 4:39:17 4:37:52 1:05:45 2:10:26 3:10:42
Anbanathan FM Veteran 5:04:51 5:03:26 1:13:20 2:24:03 3:28:29
Chew Thong Hin FM Veteran 5:56:16 5:54:47 1:20:53 2:41:05 4:01:48
Kang Hok Beng FM Veteran 5:59:02 5:57:36 1:26:16 2:46:01 4:02:10
Leong Yew Pung FM Veteran 6:28:37 6:28:13 1:20:30 2:41:52 4:05:58
Anziariq FM Open 4:29:19 4:29:01 1:03:24 2:05:47 3:04:07
Bernard Chia FM Open 4:57:37 4:56:13 1:07:23 2:15:32 3:17:18
Bernard Yeo FM Open 5:02:14 5:01:22 1:10:10 2:17:17 3:24:45
Fong Choon Kit FM Open 5:56:04 5:55:24 1:15:10 2:35:40 3:53:40

Edmund Yeoh HM Veteran 1:59:36 1:58:50 0:55:04
PH Lee HM Veteran 2:08:51 2:06:38 0:58:39
Chong Kok Siong HM Veteran 2:09:33 2:09:14 0:56:14
Daryl Cheah HM Veteran 2:12:17 2:11:42 0:59:35
Vivienne Loo HM Veteran 2:15:06 2:13:42 1:02:13
Loi Kok Mun HM Veteran 2:22:37 2:20:54 1:04:30
Agnes Chew HM Veteran 2:28:26 2:25:32 1:08:13
Chong Yin Fook HM Veteran 2:49:20 2:46:17 1:13:23
Cheryl Tan HM Veteran 2:49:37 2:47:48 1:15:07
Steven Oon HM Veteran 2:49:38 2:46:23 1:13:24
Ho Chik Siew HM Open 1:49:52 1:49:02 0:50:18
Cheou Wan Kwai HM Open 1:54:45 1:54:19 0:48:21
Roy Yeow HM Open 2:00:08 1:58:44 0:54:54
Boon Chee Shyong HM Open 2:12:05 2:11:37 0:58:39
Nicholas Chong HM Open 2:22:17 2:21:04 1:01:02
Christopher Michael Ang Perez HM Open 2:25:16 2:24:46 1:04:55
Farid Syakirin HM Open 2:34:47 2:34:14 1:03:35
Goh Siew Lin HM Open 2:58:12 2:57:54 1:16:01
Fun Chee Keong HM Open 3:13:57 3:13:13 1:25:05

Joanne Barnes 10K Open 1:40:01 1:32:43

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Laguna Phuket International Marathon 2011

KK Pacers were in Phuket for the Laguna Phuket International Marathon 2011. For the first time, all members participated in the Full Marathon category. Here is the results of the members:
Chee Beng Ng 4:13:01
Wankwai Cheou 4:37:50
Roy Yeow 4:37:56
Kok Woh Chong 4:51:00
Thong Hin Chew 5:43:32

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Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2011

After participating in Singapore Marathon recently, KK Pacers were in action again in another International event - this time up north to Hong Kong.
It was definitely a very different race for our members. Instead of the normal humid and hot weather back here, it was very cold in Hong Kong.

You can find the achievements of KK Pacers here.

Congratulations to our runners and all participants in the Hong Kong Marathon !!!

For more shots at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2011, please check out at our photo album here.

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Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2010

There was a very huge crowd at the event with an estimated participation of over 60000 people and it was certainly a hot hot run at the Singapore International Marathon recently.

Catch some of our KK Pacers in action at the marathon and their achievements:













A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RUNNERS!!!

For more shots at the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2010, please check out at our photo album here.

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SCKLIM 2010 ~ So Many Firsts!

This year there were many firsts for KK Pacers at the marathon of the year, Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur International Marathon 2010.


Cheryl, Keith, Nick, Sean and Vivien participated in the SCKLIM Half-Marathon for the first time while Doris, Jen, Steven and Tawfiq attempted their very first half-marathon. Congratulations to Doris, Jen, Steven and Tawfiq who completed their first 21km in 3hrs 3mins, 2hrs 35mins, 2hrs 38mins and 2hrs 35mins respectively. Just as this lady marathoner said "I CAN DO IT!" and so have you all!! Bravo!!!


Eddie, Joanne, May, Nor Azizan and Sandy also participated for the first time at the marathon of year and finished their respective 10km run in 1hr, 1hr 18mins, 1hr 15mins, 1hr 15mins and 1 hr 26mins. Well done, well done!



Although a number of our KK Pacers had signed up for the full marathon, only a few managed to make it to the event yesterday due to work and personal commitments. There was yet another first as Emily finished her very first full marathon in 6 hours 45mins. What a determined spirit despite that bad stomach and a 15mins' pit-stop at the loo!


Chantelle who rushed back all the way from Singapore just to finished her 5th full marathon completed in 4 hours 17 mins, paced by our Captain Steven. She had aimed to repeat her achievement of sub-4hour in the Gold Coast but nonetheless, it was still a great achievement. Try again Girl! You've done it before and you'll definitely be able to do it again!


To our Captain Steven who is so passionate in helping our members, you had sacrificed your own goal to achieve a personal best of sub-4hr as to honour a promise is so much more important. Thank you!



To all the other participants at the marathon, it's truly a fantastic accomplishment when you finished your respective races. Just as one of the placards said "PAIN IS TEMPORARY!"

To the organisers and all concern, it was an event well planned and coordinated although the race kit collections could do with a little bit more improvement. All in all, it was a successful event. Well done and we look forward to another great run next year!

Check out the event at our photo album here.

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Energizer Night Race 2010

Complaint … complaint … complaint!!!

I think that’s what’s on everyone’s mind from the day they picked up their race kits to the starting line last Saturday. Why not?

1. The running vest was not available according to size! It’s either too big or too small. For some, it’s no more a running vest … it has turned into a 'nightie' for a guy!

2. There was a “Marathoner Roasts” in Cyberjaya at 6.00pm. Starting the race while the sun was blazing hot!

3. Waiting, waiting, waiting … 2 hours between the 42km and 21km and an hour’s wait between the 21km and 10km.

4. Not enough route markers … some runners even ended running extra kilometers!

5. There was just not enough sponging for the runners who started later, especially the half-marathoners!

6. There were dark unattended spots along the running routes … definitely danger in waiting, especially for the women runners. Luckily, nothing untoward had happened!

7. Looks like the full-marathoners had been short-changed! The actual distance was only 40.78km (according to Der Pacemakers Network). With so much publicity put in, the organizers should have ensured that the distance was according to international standard.

8. The location of the finish line was definitely not strategic. It seemed to be the only entry and exit to the race venue. Ambulances, sponsor vehicles, private cars, motorbikes were going in and out all the time. Picture KK Pacers’ Captain, Steven being tailed by 2 Fly-fm cars for almost a kilometers towards the finish line. Imagine some of the runners running straight into these vehicles driving out from the finish line … how dangerous!

9. There were no barricades at the finish line to block out the spectators and the runners who had finished their respective races. Apart from those vehicles, the runners running to the finish had to contend with people taking souvenior shots at the finish line, selfishly oblivious to runners trying to finish their race at the cramped finish line.

10. Goodies bag and medal collection counters were so far away from the finish line … >500 metres!

Despite the complaints, it was a great night for KK Pacers, especially our captains, Steven and Raymond. Steven finished his 42km race at the 7th position within 4 hours 06 minutes while Raymond with an improved personal best at the 28th position within 4 hours 32 minutes. Our lady star, Vivienne finished her very first full-marathon at the 13th position within 5 hours 35 mins. Nik Anba also completed his very first full-marathon at the 73rd position within 5 hours 20 mins.

Our Sunshine Lady, Cheryl also managed to complete her 21km race within improved timing while 2 young runners, Sean and Keith did good respectively on their first try in this category. Two other first timers at the 10km category, Eddy and Sandy also made it to the finish line within good timings while Cheou and Nicholas improved their own timing in the same category.

To all the other KK Pacers; “CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ALL DID GREAT!!!"

To check out our photo album, click here.

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Putrajaya Night Marathon 2010

Another night run at Putrajaya. The plus point is that there was no hot sun shining down our butts but on the other hand, it was still hot and humid throughout. Putrajaya was totally dry despite the heavy rain in Kota Kemuning when we left.

As usual, some of our runners did very well, improving their personal best while another new star from our midst ran away with the RM200 prize money. Ms Ho Chik Siew finished her first 21km among the 25 top placings. What a nice early 'angpow' for the Chinese New Year!

CONGRATULATIONS to Ms Ho on her win and may there be many many more to come. A big hand also goes out to Cheou and Victor who became 'phantom runners' at the race. Their running spirits were not dampened despite not being able to register for the race due to the huge response.

There's a bitter sweet news for Kota Kemuning Pacers as our super-heroine, Lavin The Sexy Plaster Girl will be heading to Bintulu tomorrow as she joins her hubby on his temporary medical stint there. She'll also be hanging up her running shoes for the next sweet and proud '9 months' ... CONGRATULATIONS to you and your family, Lavin!

For our camerawoman, it was another dampened effort to capture the glory of the runners at a night race. All was not lost though as she managed to grab some video shots.




To access our Photo Album, please click here.

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Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2009

The annual Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2009 completed successfully on 6 December 2009 where 2 members from Kota Kemuning Pacers made their first attempt triumphantly.


Edmund ... The Running Rooster, who started his running hobby in February 2008 had only recently on 28 June 2009 completed the Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon well within his target of 4:30 hours. Although he had not met his targeted completion in 4:15 hours for this marathon, his feat that finished at 4:22:22 hours is indeed as glorious. Well done and CONGRATULATIONS Edmund! We certainly share your aspiration to complete the next year's Singapore Marathon at sub-4 hours.



For CG Lim, the Singapore Marathon was his maiden try in a full marathon. Having only started his running hobby in October 2008, Lim's running abilities has certainly developed from strength to strength and culminated in his completion of the 42.195km race in 4:55:55 hours. Only a week upon his return from the race, Lim is already in training for the coming Putrajaya Night Marathon in February 2010. CONGRATULATIONS! You've definitely caught the running bug!



To our 2 members and certainly to all who had crossed the finish line at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2009, you can now proudly say, "I am a finisher!"

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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.

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Borneo International Marathon 2009

The Borneo International Marathon 2009 will be held in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo on Sunday 11th October 2009.

This capital city of the Malaysian State of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu is one of the fastest growing tourism destinations in South East Asia. It is blessed with beautiful natural features such as:

• Mt.Kinabalu - The highest mountain in South East Asia located in Kinabalu Park, a World Heritage Site
• Sipadan Island - One of the top 3 dive spots in the world
• Sepilok - An Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
• Danum Valley Conservation Area - Home to the rare Borneo Pygmy Elephant
• Maliau Basin - Sabah's "Lost World"
• Diverse species of wildlife, marine life, flora and fauna
• Pulau Tiga - the volcanic island setting for the 1st season of the Survivor TV show.

Strategically situated in the heart of South East Asia, Sabah offers an ideal nature and adventure tourism destination and is the perfect stopover for tourists heading to all of Asia’s other exotic destinations.

The Borneo International Marathon promises to offer not only a fantastic race venue, but also a memorable holiday for all. Whether your interests gravitate towards nature, sun or sea, holistic spa treatments, freshly harvested local seafood at unbeatable prices, as well as the opportunity to interact with some of the most hospitable people 5 degrees north of the equator, Sabah is truly a wonderful experience not to be missed.

For more details, check it out here.

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Penang Bridge International Marathon 2009

Penang Bridge, at 13.5km, is one of the world longest bridge. More than 130,000 vehicles ply the Penang Bridge daily. Since it was opened to the public in September 1985, the Penang Bridge will be closed to traffic completely once a year for only one occasion ... The Penang Bridge International Marathon.



PENANG BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2009
Date: 22nd November 2009
Venue : Queenbay Mall, Penang

The Penang Bridge International Marathon is the largest mass-participation sports event in Penang, bringing together more than 17,000 people from 25 different countries worldwide and all over the nation to run across the Penang Bridge!

Online Registration for Penang Bridge International Marathon 2009 available now!
Registration Date: 6th March 2009 ~ 22nd October 2009
Online Register at https://www.penangmarathon.gov.my/pbim2009/registration/
Download the registration form here.

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Kota Kemuning Representatives at SCKLIM

No doubt the Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur International Marathon is over and new records made with old records beaten, the running event of the year still carries alot of news and discussions.

While the KL Marathon still remains a hot topic, check out these pictures of your neighbours who had taken up the challenges at the event on 28 June 2009.

Let's all be very very proud of them and hope that they will continue to run for their health, fitness and self-achievements. Click here to see them in action.

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Congratulations SCKLIM Runners!

Congratulations to all our runners for completing the SCKLIM successfully! We have updated the respective timings in our Activities Section for your reference.

Well Done!
From all of us, to all of us :)
29th June 2009

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Standard Chartered KL Marathon - Runners' List

Our Runners' List is ready for viewing. Please check it out at Activities or just click here.

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Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009

The inaugural Standard Chartered KL Marathon is on! Scheduled on 28 June 2009 at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur.

The routes will weave through the streets of Kuala Lumpur showcasing its historical landmarks and tourists attractions. There are 5 categories of races which are the 42km, 21km, 10km, the 5km Fun Run and the 3km Kids Dash. Apart from the main race, there is also the 'Run For A Cause' event aimed to raise funds for 5 selected charity organisations.

A whopping total prize money of US$100,000 is in the offering. The race aims to attract 12,500 participants for what is expected to be the marathon of the year. Start time for the 42km marathon will be at 5.00 am while the 21km will be flagged-off at 6.15 am.

For more race details and registration, please click here. Closing date for registration is on 15 June 2009. So better hurry!

See ya all there at the run!

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