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Another benchmark this year – My first OFFICIAL Half-Marathon. I did run for 21k in December last year but this one it felt different. I felt much more stronger, faster and more stamina.Prior to this Marathon I did some not so intensive training. My peak was at 12k and I rest about 4 days before the race due to minor injury on my left knee. I just do not want to risk it. First of all, here were my training logs before the race (also you can see my activities on the sidebar) and then some photos on the road to Phuket Marathon heh!
The photos “Road to Phuket Marathon”
Arrived at Tune Hotels at around Midnight. Jack was on the way to KL. This hotel is 7 mins walk from LCCT. Easy.
Room was small as expected but it is better than the one at One Borneo.
My morning meal
Walking distance from Tune Hotel to Food Garden
KFC Nasi Lemak
At Coffee Bean
For another round of meal while waiting Jack to arrive from KL
and there he is..
Urghhh…. I wonder why LCCT is full of flies.
Now, its Jack’s turn to eat his meal
at Marry Brown by the way
Off to Phuket. Gorgeous aerial view
Queuing took longer than flying to Phuket
Run Paradise banner outside the Terminal
We rent a car for 2000 thb
This guy took Jack’s Passport and License with his Camera Phone haha
After the airport we went straight to Laguna Phuket resort to pick up our race pack. The ride was about 20 mins from the Airport.
Yeah, for Athletes ONLY!
This year’s sponsor is Nike.
My name is somewhere there. We were the only Bruneians participating in this Marathon.
Special desk for Japanese runners.
My BIB no is M1391
The finisher’s medal 42k, 21k and 10k
From the registration we went to check in to our cheap hotel call the Patong Beach Lodge. The drive was about 25mins from Laguna Phuket hotel. Its the most cheapest hotel that I have been in to. Cost us $27 BND per night with Aircondition, not-bad-looking room, Swimming pool and Breakfast
We were making our tour of Patong area hmmmm what could Patong offer us?
Infront of our street there is a Cristin Massage haha
This is JUNGCEYLON mall. Biggest mall and probably the best mall in Patong
Around Bangla road. A lot of ‘professional job’ offered as cheap as 2000 thb
Bruno anyone?
Dont know what CALL LONG means. Where is the number?
Bangla Road.
Lets check out Patong Beach
Some chick in Bikini
Gorgeous View
Got to love this sign
Then we went for our Carbo load that night. Cant be bother to go to Laguna because driving at night in Phuket so dangerous.
The race day : I woke up around 4 that morning and preparing my self for the race. For me its not a race – I just want to cross the finish line within my target time which did not happen. I wanted sub 2:20 but instead 2:30. Anyway, the route for 21k was not as expected. I got to go through all those small villages and with unpleasant smell. I nearly puke couple of times and the humidity level was so strong that I quickly dehydrated but thanks to the water station, ice sponge and watermelon which keeping me moving on. I was nearly giving up because of the heat but I looked beyond the finish line and the AWESOMENESS NEEDS TO CONTINUE! and I did not regret it in the end.
Overall I was extremely happy and the adrenalin start pumping again once they called my name at the finish line! Congratulations to the organizers for doing an excellent JOB!!! :bowdown:
“HAMSUL SULAIMAN FROM BRUNEI in FINISHING HALF MARATHON!”
That was just awesome! I was screaming and jumping like CRAZY!!!! Will definitely do Half-Marathon again either in KK or Singapore !
| Place | Bib | Name | Category | Nation | PlaceCat | CheckPoint | NetTime | FinishTime |
| 371 | M 1391 | Hamsul Sulaiman | M 30-39 | BRU | 75 | 0:52:02 | 2:28:45 | 2:29:05 |
I did not take any pre-race pictures but instead post race. Enjoy!
Crossing the finish line was AWESOME
I will see you again PHUKET MARATHON. Still FAT!
I have been waiting for 1 month over since this arrived. It was back ordered due to out of stock. I guess a lot of people trying to grab this little gadget.
What is EDGE 705 all about? It is a bike computer navigator which comes with GPS with optional Heart Rate Monitor, Cadence , Barometer and Speedometer. Basically the Edge 705 is a sophisticated version of a normal bike computer.
Yup, another purchased from Wiggle. I had to pay BND $38.30 cents for Custom Tax. The 0.30 cents was for clearance fee hehe.
Edge 705 with Heart Rate Monitor and Cadence.
This is European version that comes with European road maps and Micro SD but I guess the map is useless at the moment.
Maps, quick guide, cables, charger, HRM and cadence
Actually I was surprised how little it is.
My iPorn is much more bigger which on the other hand…
…. the box of Egde 705 is bigger than iPorn. lol.
I will mount this little gadget and will try it out on my bike later.
Awesome event. Look forward for the next one! Congrats to the organizers!
Photos are unsorted. Thanks to my big brother.
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Last year I was behind the lens and this year..
Swim : 11:17 – I predicted to do within 14-15 mins and this is better
Transition 1 : 3:01
Bike : 49:13 – I predicted under 50 mins (Parutt ahhh labu)
Transition 2 : 2:24
Run : 37:40 – My target time was supposed to be under 35 mins. A bit disappointed on this leg.
Friends
With all the Playbuis darat.
Conclusions :
Brunei Darussalam – What is Ride of Silence? according to Ride of Silence’s site is “in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways in a silent-slow paced ride max 20kph” . To all Brunei Cyclists, Please do join us this Wednesday:
Date : 20th of May 2009
When : Wednesday
Time : 20:15 hours
Venue : Stadium Hassanal Bolkiah (The main entrance infront of Budiman Walk)
Last week I did:
04/05 : Swim 900m and 5km run
05/05 : 800m Swim and Brick Training (20km bike and 2.8km run)
06/05: 1000m Swim
07/05: 1000m Swim
08/05 : Brick Training (20.33km bike and 5km run)
09/05: REST
10/05: Long ride (Garmin was dead halfway – I think we did it around 50+km ride. We went from Home -> Sungai Buloh -> Menteri -> Muzeum – > MOFAT Hill infront of Pusat Kesenian and all the way to Jalan Subok back at Sungai Akar big round-a-bout then going back via Menteri bypass highway. The route that we went yesterday was the most CRAZZZZY route ever! Banyak bukit ahhhh kapisan!)
Edited : May 9th, 2009
So here it is…
Speedo Elite Kickboard
Aqua Sphere swimming aid including, Kaiman Goggles, Pull Buoy and Gloves
Craft reflective vest, Ron Hill reflective snap band and Lock Laces for my running shoe
My Tri stuffs including Orca Visor, 2XU Tri shorts, Tri Belt and Sugoi Tri Top which I tried it last night macam Nangka kana bungkus.
Pearl Izumi and Craft Cycling Jerseys.
Most of the clothing stuffs are in Large (L) sizes and its a bit body hugging which I am not really use to and comfortable with. Maybe I was confident ordering these sizes and I thought it fits nicely. Hmm maybe in a few months time haha. By the way, I really like CRAFT stuffs! So cool and still waiting for my other toy to come in.
14/04 – Tuesday – 500m Swim and 5km run
15/04 – Wednesday – 600m Swim and afterwork 500m relax Swim
16/04 – Thursday – 500m Swim
17/04 – Friday – 500m Swim, 21.69km Bike and 5km Run
18/04 – Saturday – 500m Swim
19/04 – Rest
20/04 – Monday – 700m Swim
21/04 – Tuesday – 600m Swim and afterwork 21.52km Bike and 5km Run
22/04 – Wednesday – 700m Swim and 5km Run
23/04 – Thursday – 700m Swim
24/04 – Friday – Rest
25/04 – Saturday – Afterwork Relax Swim
26/04 - Sunday – Rest
27/04 - Monday – 800m Swim and 5km Run
28/04 – Tuesday – 800m Swim and Relax Cycling 15.63km
29/04 – Wednesday – 800m Swim and 21.54km Bike , 5km Run
30/04 – Thursday – Labuan
01/05 – Friday – Labuan
02/05 – Saturday – 900m Swim
03/05 – Sunday – Rest
04/05 – Monday – 900m Swim and 5km Run
A lot of swimming session. I think I am confident doing the Sprint Distance category now. My swimming is getting better everyday. Alhamdullilah.
If I can do this Sprint Distance Triathlon, I think I am joining the Brighton Beach International Triathlon in Miri this November or should I go for the 70.3 Ironman Putrajaya this August? haha dream on.
and guess what…
04-05-2009 10:11 Delivery Agent – BRUNEI DARUSSALAM Awaiting addressee instructions
wOOOHOOOoooo some stuffs from wiggle has arrive! Maybe tomorrow?
No, I did not participate the 5.4km swim except my friends. I can’t even swim 500m under 10 minutes for god sake.
So I arrived at the Serasa Terminal at 4pm waiting for Fathi to come. He arrived.
Went on to the Boat after 4:30pm
Filled in our form at 4:45pm
By 5:30 Fathi and Keeran went for a nap
Lady in Pink wore the same dress yesterday – Yes we met her on the way back to Brunei. I think she has some work to do.
Indonesian ladies working so HARD in Brunei
Walking down to the Immigration point
That’s not so far innit?
Got out from Labuan Terminal and we got lost – We walked further up to find Labuan Marine Center to meet Faizal because Fathi need to register him self up.
After 30 mins walk?!2@#@$5 We finally met Faizal
Then we went out for pasta at Pizza Hut. Food was a bit dodgy comparing what they offer on the menu. I am talking about the portion wise. At Pizza Hut is what you see on the menu is NOT you get. They make the portion smaller. Stupid illustrations purpose only!
Checked in at Hotel Ambassador 2. It was dead cheap – RM $98 / night. We got Twin Bed (ha ha). Classic thing happened during that night – Power trip TWICE! ha ha
..and on the reception table there’s a list of people’s name. I don’t know what’s for but one name caught our attention LUNCHING ANAK AMERIKAN, well most of the names were weird.
and they were laughing lol
The next morning went back to the Marine center
Wave was quite strong that morning.
Whooaaa and the sea is pretty scary.
Fathi and Keeran did his number
This 6 year old kid joined the 1.5km swim accompanied by her dad and the best thing was she swim in a OPEN SEA WATER. She makes my pipi small. from 7″ to 6.5″. She even yawn!
..she made it…
Keeran was getting ready and that Tattoo…. a wing on his back
but this kid had something on his mind…. a wing that flies.
and this kid was first to come out
She kept on screaming calling her friends name on the water.. I think she was saying
“faster faster its here….”
and this guy screamed like a girl too
Crossing the finish line
Another little girl who’s doing the 5.4km swimming. Makes my pipi much more smaller.
The 3 guys from Brunei who’s doing the Cross Channel Swim. DAMN!
Keeran, Fathi and Faizal.
Showing off he’s the Real IRON MAN
the race begins
..the first guy to come out.. so fast..I think they did it just over 1hour.
2nd place (l) and 1st place (r)
and this girl was still screaming… she just cant stop
this lady agreed with me…
Fathi… dudeeeee what happened?
Keeran came out like a Hunter
but Faizal came out first. I think he did under 2 hours.
Finally its OVER!
Time to go home lads.
