i m sure most are still running
i guess its a little quiet here coz there aren't any competitions as of late..

there was a run in cameron just recently..
no one participated?

i m awaiting the Mizuno wave and Malakoff Powerman

cameron run? yes...i went wif my gf. nice route...12k. meet up wif lots of runner from all around.
good training ground before mizuno run on the 25th. anybody went for ekiden? how is it?

Ekiden was an expensive run for all its worth (RM20 for 3km. Got breakfast+water+medal for all but no tshirt). I like it because its medal for all finishers and I get to run with my brothers and husband. That's all.

Organization-wise, there are a lot to improve. The starting point a bit chaotic since most runners need to be transported to other 4 different relay points.

Think Global, Run Local
For those doing the Borneo Marathon, its in conjunction with Worldwide Half Marathon. And for those who are not racing just run a 21k wherever you are. Register Online and create a bib for yourself.

http://worldwidefestivalofraces.com/cgi-bin/home

done...my bib 931 running zen10k

Hi there, if u really cant find anyone to collect for u, do drop me a msg...

I participating in the Men 10k category....

yeah i went for Ekiden...it was allrite, i went there for the experience in running a relay race not bad...pretty messed up at first since they need to transport a set of 100++ runners on like 3-4 buses to different starting starting points...

Anybody in Shah Alam would like to run together-gether?

Listen To Your Body
http://www.oprah.com/article/health/exerci...rathon-injuries

good luck to all runners going for borneo marathon.
ccube....my body keeps telling me to run like forest gump....run....hehehehehe

good luck to all Borneo Marathonners!


wah CCube the food pics you posted is damn goodd

Purchased my Polar RS300x SD from Phoenix today. My Timex Fitness HRM has been giving me erratic HR reading ever since I changed the transmitter battery. So I decided to go for the RS300x SD. I haven't used it in training yet, will do early tomorrow morning. The amount of training data & info that can be extracted from the Polar unit makes me feel really excited.

Thanks Phoenix for being such a good seller. I was a bit late due to the rain. Sorry for that. I also bought the 2XU Calf Guard from him (it fits just fine Frank). Hopefully I can sleep well tonite...

Did my first run using my new training tool this morning. I must say I'm just overwhelmed by the amount of training data I can get from the RS300x. I missed some of the features of my old Timex Fitness HRM like countdown timer & the recovery timer, but the training data is just nowhere near la. With the Timex, I can just see the amount of time I spent in the specific training zone, but with the Polar, I can see the time spent within, below & above the specified training zones. I found it a bit complicated to use at first, but I'm sure, having used Polars before, it will all come together later.

But I was quite disappointed with the Polar Personal Trainer online software. I mean, with the huge variety of data collected from my HRM (or training computer), the feature of this software really let me down. I can't upload my lap times, my Sports Zones time. So I've to create an Excel file just to store these data. I've downloaded the Polar Pro Trainer trial software, but it can only be used for RS400 models & above. So, there's no point also.

The 2XU calf guard is another success story la. I've been struggling with pain in my tibialis posterior & calf muscle ever since I started training again last week. This morning, with the calf guards on, I was running practically pain-free. There was no pain in my calf even after I took it off. To be honest, I was pretty reluctant to buy it from Frank yesterday, but now I think it's one of the best piece of equipment/clothing I've purchased ever.

I plan to do a review on both products soon. A comparison with my old Timex is in order...

tenno: Glad that you enjoying your new toys. I don't deny the Polar Personal Trainer online software is very basic. Just for simple usage. What to do? Polar is charging for their software so it only comes with the higher end models. And as Polar is a HRM company, they are pretty smart in diffrentiating their products based on function. The highest end Polar RS800CX has all the function. But honestly speaking, the RS800CX though does track lots of data like a super computer, the price is just too hefty. The RS300X just fits the price nicely for all the function it offers.

And yes, 2XU compression though not a miracle suit, it does work wonders. Use it for races too, and hopefully you will manage to cut down on your time.

tenno...appreciate if u can come up with a review. planning to buy the calf thingy also. by thew way, good turn up at bukit aman carpark. went to collect my jersey for mizuno. matching laa my jersey n shoe. heheheh

?? Racekit for Mizuno collect this week ah ? Not next week ?

this week and next week kat bukit aman carpark. day before race kat upm

Hey guys, happy to have found this thread.
A total noob runner here (even though I'm 27... )

Actually started running to lose weight (I'm not overweight but just want to have a better toned body).
Been posting at the bodybuilding forum also.

Been running for like 1 1/2 months and have reached a distance of about 5km.
Is that a good increase?
I've been reading here and everyone seem to run like minimum 10kms and marathons, I feel freaking inferior lol.

Would like to share my progress since that time and would love to get some feedback from long time runners here.

1. Started about 1 1/2 months ago.
2. 1st time if i recall correctly could only go like 600meters... paiseh...
3. Have improved to about 5km in about 30 minutes (I think its slow right?)
4. Don't have a good running shoe yet (using some X training shoe and basketball shoes cuz most of the time I play basketball after my run and can't really afford a new shoe, poor student...).
5. I run in the evenings and sometimes at night if something comes up. Outdoor running on a track around a lake. Smoother than the tar road.
6. Would like to hit 10km if possible.
7. I'm male, 170cm and 63 kg (lost 2.5-3 kgs in that 1 1/2 month, also due to a much better diet). Losing another kg or 2 would be perfect.
8. Am at about 14% body fat, would like to go to 10%.
9. Doing some weight training to build my muscles but not into seriously buff but fit. How do i describe this. Something like this i guess:



Sorry if the post is a little windy.
*Are there any budget watches that can track accurately (or at least without too big an error) the distance ran? I've seen many brands and models but most of them are really expensive and got a little dizzy reading up on all those brands and functions.

Oh wanna share a good quote from another forum heheh:

if i'm talking to a hottie, and trying to impress, then i've been running.

if i'm talking to a runner who knows better, then i've been jogging.

if i'm talking to neeners after she's been training for a triathlon, then i've been loafing.

This post has been edited by strinq: Oct 12 2009, 11:26 AM

hey welcome to the runnerz thread!

always good to have someone new onboard! lets get onto clearing your doubts shall we?

first of all dont worry about your time, your main goal to get into running was to stay fit an loose weight, not only you've managed but you've become fitter through a well planned diet as well!
and 30 mins for 6km can say its average 6mins per kmh but its really good compared against the time you started (1 1/2 months) back.

If you're gonna be serious into running and if u plan to hit 10km get a good pair of shoes, our resident shoe experts Ccube and phoenix would be more than able to help you out with that.

as for the picture, that can be describes as lean not bulky but lean, running helps but its always good to have a resistance training in between in order to help the muscle to withstand the constant pounding on the roads while you're running

as for watches probably u might wana give the Nike Sport band a go its about rm 2++ but im not sure on the accuracy although i personally would prefer to go with Garmin or Polar but of course you pay a premium price for it

nice quotes though, ive been running

Relax, I started running seriously this year, & I'm already 33. It's never too late to start.

About the sports watch, I'd reckon that Ur best bet would be the Nike Sportsband. The catch is that for it to function, U have to pair it with a Nike+ compatible shoes, & to make the most out of it, U need an iPod. All that & it still can't give U heart rate function. If U total up the cost for the Nike Sportsband, Nike+ compatible shoes & iPod, U might as well go for a Polar RS200 SD or RS300x SD, which can track distance, speed, pace, & then some.