Hmm... I used to live in Klang, I lived there for 17 years, moved out in 1994 & this year when I went to Klang I got lost. So much has changed. Padang Sultan Sulaiman is near Kampung Jawa, near the Istana Alam Shah. Maybe with these landmarks U can try look for it in Google Maps. It shud be easier to get to if U take the old bridge (not the new one next to Kota Bridge).



This post has been edited by tenno: Nov 11 2009, 04:08 PM

I've saved a map under the name Stadium Padang Sultan Sulaiman, Klang. I dunno why I can't put the link here.

Yup, it doesn't show in the map, I dunno why la. But if it's not demolished or moved, then it's definitely there. U can see a huge empty area at the end of Jalan Padang, sandwiched between Istana Alam Shah, Masjid Sultan Sulaiman & Sekolah Kebangsaan Klang. It's there.

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This post has been edited by tenno: Nov 12 2009, 08:43 AM

Maybe it's too late edi, but this is the link to tomorrow's Klang Pacers Run 4 It course. Looks pretty tough. Good luck.
Klang Pacers Run 4 It 12K course

Running in the Klang Run4It on Sunday was like a trip down the memory lane for me. I grew up in Klang, I stayed there until 1994, so much have changed since then. The route went through some of the roads I used to take while cycling to school back in 1989. I was deeply mesmerized by the surroundings that the 12K didn't really feel like a 12K at all.

Organization was typical of Klang Pacers la, everything was in order. If they plan to do the same route every year, then I'll make it my must-run annual event la.

Hahah... cendol.. makanan wajib kalu race Klang Pacers.. Nope, didn't have any... I dun like cendol... Actually... I didn't take anything from the promo tents.. not even one banana..

Malakoff dah register... 26th ? Gua nak rest dulu la, dlm sebulan ni dh 3 race dah.

Weighted vest U can get at Fitness Concept. The ankle weights as well.

Hmm.. ccube of Phoenix would know more about this. But, I won't call Powerbar (as in the bar itself) a supplement. It would be a bit difficult to eat bars during a run, that's why they have gels. Maybe if U're a cyclist, U can munch on bars as Ur primary feeding, but while running, gels are more suitable. Powerbar have different products for different stages of Ur workout, like pre-workout products, during workout & recovery products. Check out their website, most of the products are available here.

Personally, as I've never done runs longer than 12-15K, I dun take gels, just have some water will do. I tried their tangerine gel once, had to chase it down with water. Maybe for half marathon U can take gels la.

This post has been edited by tenno: Nov 28 2009, 07:29 PM

Hmm.. here's a problem.

I registered for Malakoff quite sometime ago, but didn't pay. I received the confirmation email, etc & on the Malakoff site it says there that I can pay during bib collection time. But today I received an email saying that only those registered & paid by 6th December are considered confirmed participation. Okay, but then why they only mentioned this, especially to those already registered thru their website, only today, the 8th ? Pacesetters sure are not making things easier la. The office not that easy to find, they provide no online payment facilities, & then this. Even Klang Pacers can accept bank-in payments, & they dun even have fulltime staff at their office.

Nothing against Pacesetters, their one of the best when it comes to organizing runs, but maybe they shud make it a little bit easier to make payments, especially for outstation runners like me. Apologize also to any Pacesetters members in this thread. But maybe U shud take this matter up in Ur next AGM. In this day & age, not allowing even bank-in payments is somewhat absurd. Maybe they only allow it for members.

Yup, gonna do that 2moro. I want to run Malakoff, it's gonna be my last race of this year.

I'm not gonna run Malakoff, they won't accept payment edi. They said that on the form clearly stated there the closing date is 6th. Very true. Unfortunately I didn't use any form becoz I registered online. Maybe I missed it somewhere, but even on the confirmation email there was no closing date stated. Then again, of course it's me.

I haven't had any good experience with races organized by Pacesetters. So, maybe it's just me. Nvm la, what to do. There's always next year. It's not like I'm gonna win this race anyway...

Well, no point crying over spilled milk. Maybe it's better not to have any online registration at all since they cannot except any type of online payment. But their method of payment has been there for ages & it worked for all other runners, why shud they change their method just becoz of one complaint ? It's not like I'm KSN or somebody. & it's still 2009, not 2020 yet. Postal order, money order, cheque & walk-in is still the safest way to pay for something.

I rest my case.

Dunno yet la... maybe... will let U know...

If they give U the Energizer headlights, it can last more than 48hrs straight on three AAAs. I used it during my Outwardbound School course, really a lifesaver sometimes.

I just bought the Ultimate Direction Blaze fuel belt from Frank last Saturday. I'ma run my 1st half marathon in Putrajaya Night Marathon in February. The main reason I felt the need to carry my own water is that, thru experience during training, I found that it's really hard to consume energy gels without water. So by bringing my own water (with some space to carry gels as well), I won't face any problem finding water to chase down the gels during racing la. Last year I ran 10K, so there was no need to carry water.

It takes some time getting used to wearing it, but then, once I get it fitted tightly, it doesn't bounce at all, even with both bottles full & some gels in the zippered pocket. Of course, all this are precautionary measures, but at some races, the water stations can be out of supply at times.

Hmm.. forgot to mention. Frank told me that he's not selling Ultimate Direction products no more, due to price increase. Maybe U can check out Quick-sport.com they sell Ultimate Direction products, I also saw New Balance store selling NB branded fuel belts, but seemed bulkier than the Ultimate Direction's. Good luck.

For me...
Heart rate monitor + speed sensor (a must)
Sometimes carry MP3 player (long runs)
Sometimes carry my new fuel belt (long runs)

I'm trying to run as light as possible.. I mean, without carrying too much la..

My preparations for Putrajaya Nite Run has been hampered by injury again... Man.. I really can't run without those compression calf sleeve no more these days....

Yeah2... if Ur still young... & growing... maybe there's a possibility... Foot types .. I dun think Ur born with it.. more like.. posture thingy..

Well, maybe for some, they were born with certain foot types la...