KL Marathon 2005
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Since the Enthusiasm still burning hot....
Let discuss about the upcoming KL Marathon 2005 on 6 March 2005
Please come back to this page often as i am update the details from time to time.
So far interested parties are:
Spencer99 + sweetheart
Fuqua
kops21
Details(compiled) are as follow:
Marathon (Qualifying Time: 6hrs)
Half marathon (QT: 2hrs 30 mins)
10k run (QT: 1hr 30mins)
Entry fees for non-Malaysian;- USD30 (M), USD20 (HM), USD10 (10K)
Entry fees for Malaysian;- RM30 (M), RMD20 (HM), RMD10 (10K)
The certificates are collected half hour (printing) after the marathon -
Hello everybody,
I am out of the office. Back only next week.
But to answer some of the questions ..
Medical teams for KLIM is.... ... NO GOOD. Also not enought of them to be distributed on the race route. Their strategy is to have an ambulance doing loops around the race route and wait for a call. Then the ambulance will do the pick up and drop off the victim back at the starting venue where a bunch of the medics are located.
So gentelman .. its really like one of those Navy Seals mission. "You are on your own" once you hit the road in KL. For me I always bring some CASH along ... so that I can call my own ambulance or TAXI.
KLIM marathon chicks are really scarce .. not many run the 42.195km as there are no mobile toilets provided. SERIOUSLY .. folks .. I am not kidding on this. Only way is to mark your own toilets base on the petrol stations or HOTELS en route. Normall .. I just piss on the road but as this marathon is 70% city .. there is going to be lots of spectators. Ha ha ..ha..
Hello Fuqua, 8-)
Thanks for visiting my site and reading up.
Yeah.. the rules on taking stuff like gels or deep heat ? Forget the rules .. NO RULES .. just survive and get ass accross the finish line. I normally take my own gels and deep heat and my own medical kit. Most important take cash as this is a city marathon ..can pop into any 7-11 shop to buy drinks or medical supply.
Gentelman .. I am not kidding you when I tell you that this KLIM marathon will be a HARD one for you guys. Expect serious PAIN !!
The only positive thing I can tell you about the KLIM is to expect one GREAT sun tan. There will be water at the water stations !! Also got water at the sponge stations. The finisher medal is FANTASTIC !!!
I will be out of the office until next week. Catch you guys later.
Penguin-6
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klpenguin,
Thanks for the inputs.
Possible to provide the map and a run through of the route?
I have provisional approval from my sweetheart to do KL Marathon 2005. Definitely gonna run it, provide no mishap along the way. -
The silly klim05 site is down !! So I am not surprise that you cant download the route map. Normally can download the map.
Good to hear that you are going to try out the KLIM.
I think you will like it as its a city marathon ... and a real CHALLANGE.
8-P
Acutally the route map is on the registration form. I got an extra copy of the form that I could snail mail or mail to you via regular post. Give me your address and I will send it off to you.
But I will try and search my archives to find a soft copy of the route map.
Meanwhile better start training .. with some hills.
8-)
Penguin-6 -
P6, Thanks for your infor.
Anyone wanna join me to go chio Bukit Timah Hill?
Neber chio before leh, need advice. Anyone ?
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The official kl marathon website is up. check it out.
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So how who wanna go?Originally posted by Fuqua:The official kl marathon website is up. check it out.
http://www.klmarathon.gov.my/
Stay at Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur @USD52 per nite or stay nearby Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) ? Must act fast, later hotels kana book leow. -
oh yeah, i'm definitely going.Originally posted by kops21:So how who wanna go?
Stay at Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur @USD52 per nite or stay nearby Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) ? Must act fast, later hotels kana book leow.
but will wait until new year to finalise transport/hotel plan.
but plenty budget hotel around jln.TAR / masjid india area mah.
of course, if u with gf, and need a better hotel, closest to venue probably sheraton imperial (5star) or quality hotel (3star). -
Don't need good hotel lah...me go on budget. Normally around RM100 per night kind of Hotel will be sufficient enough. Of course, the location must be ideal.Originally posted by Fuqua:oh yeah, i'm definitely going.
but will wait until new year to finalise transport/hotel plan.
but plenty budget hotel around jln.TAR / masjid india area mah.
of course, if u with gf, and need a better hotel, closest to venue probably sheraton imperial (5star) or quality hotel (3star).
I am going to search for budget hotel that is close(max 10mins walk) to Dataran Merdeka. Anyway, we still have lots of time for that.
Training will be focus at this moment. So how, anyone wanna go Bukit Timah for a run? Need to conquer those hills.... -
klpenguin,
I read on the website:
Venue for the Marathon Expo's, numbers, t-shirts distribution will be held at the hotel's Concorde V from 3-5 Mar 05.
Does that means, if i get my malaysian friend to register(in order to pay lesser entry fees), he needs to go personally to collect the items?
How about returning of the chip? Just return the chip after the run at Dataran Merdeka, & i can get my RM$20 back on the spot? Do i need to use my malaysian friend identification to do that? Same goes for collection of certification.
Is it necessary to run in the Marathon Vest provide?
Looking at the route, is Refreshment station = water point. Sponging station = wet sponging point(no water provided). There is no mention of any isotonic drink or gel station. -
The above questions are quite valid!
I will decide whether to run at the end of January. I might have commitments during the Mar-Apr timeframe.
Even if I run, I will go for 1/2 M instead of full M. I will be overseas for the whole of Jan so will not have much time to train until the KL Marathon. -
Hello kops21 and everybody,
Yes! your malaysian friend should be the one collecting for the "group". Best tell your friend to use fiticious IC numbers that correspond to your age category. Seems this is the only thing race official check.
Does that means, if i get my malaysian friend to register(in order to pay lesser entry fees), he needs to go personally to collect the items?How about returning of the chip? Just return the chip after the run at Dataran Merdeka, & i can get my RM$20 back on the spot? Do i need to use my malaysian friend identification to do that? Same goes for collection of certification.
Nope! Just return the chip on the spot and get back your money. No checking. Only rule is got chip .. means got money. As for the cert. make sure your name is printed correct. Again no checking. They will see your BIB number to confirm before they pass the cert to you.Is it necessary to run in the Marathon Vest provide?
Not necessary. The vest quality normally not good as the sponsors all put the LOGO there. So the race organizors have to stress all must wear the vest but who can enforce this rule ?? Normally I only wear it after the race.Looking at the route, is Refreshment station = water point. Sponging station = wet sponging point(no water provided). There is no mention of any isotonic drink or gel station.
Last year .. sponge stations got water. This year I am not sure. But assume no water. Last year got isotoinic drinks after 10km or 15km into the marathon. Last year .. gel station was at the 30km mark. I am not sure about this year.
As for the water stations .. got lots of water. But better watch out on the last 3 water stations towards the finish. Normally no more water .. dry as the sahara. Also no 7-11 shops to buy... real killer stretch.
8-)
Hope this helps,
klpenguin
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Hello everybody,
As for KL hotel near the starting venue .. there is the GRAND CONTINENTAL and PLAZA hotel on jalan raja laut. Both are about 10 to 15 walk away.
Not sure about the price (next year) but should be cheaper than the concord.
8-)
Penguin-6 -
I went to KL a couple of times, even stayed in Concorde Hotel once. The band was pretty good.
The question was on the pollution. I remembered that the air was pretty bad. Will it be like that during the run? -
Originally posted by klpenguin:
Hello kops21 and everybody,
Yes! your malaysian friend should be the one collecting for the "group". Best tell your friend to use fiticious IC numbers that correspond to your age category. Seems this is the only thing race official check
Can you elaborate on the collection for the "group". That means 1 Malaysian(with valid document) can collect for 5 persons(fictitious) etc?
Last year .. sponge stations got water. This year I am not sure. But assume no water. Last year got isotoinic drinks after 10km or 15km into the marathon. Last year .. gel station was at the 30km mark. I am not sure about this year.
According to the website, it mention they will do better route management compare to last year. Wonder how true can that be?
As for the water stations .. got lots of water. But better watch out on the last 3 water stations towards the finish. Normally no more water .. dry as the sahara. Also no 7-11 shops to buy... real killer stretch.
Why last 3 stations can be without water? It seems logically that since there are lesser runners around, they should be more water, compare to the first few stations? Unless the management did not cater enough water !
8-)
Hope this helps,
klpenguin
www.jroller.com/page/penguin -
Hello spencer99,
8-))
Yes .. air quality is not good but if you compare it to mumbai india then its pretty good lah
8-)
As this is a city marathon .. there are bound to be bus fumes and other stuff that will lower the air quality. Also there is that ever burning haze problem from Indonesia. I use to worry about it but .. nowadays there is no use in complaining about it (beyond my control) all I can do is focus on the girls up front and think of a cute ice breaker.
Hello kops21,
So busy how to check during collection. They will look only at the PAID race registration slips. Normally 1 person can collect for the group as there are long ques that race organizors want to avoide.
Can you elaborate on the collection for the "group". That means 1 Malaysian(with valid document) can collect for 5 persons(fictitious) etc?
Well .. I would say yes because last year all the 10km route is the almost the same as the marathoners. So some marathoners accidentaly got lost or vice versa.
According to the website, it mention they will do better route management compare to last year. Wonder how true can that be?
Yes it could be due to bad water management.
Why last 3 stations can be without water? It seems logically that since there are lesser runners around, they should be more water, compare to the first few stations? Unless the management did not cater enough water !
Another reason ...
Most runners do not drink too much at the water stations early into the race as they are going all out and feeling strong. But towards the end ... everybody is so thirsty that .. all water is finish up.
Also another screw up from last year is some parts of the race route coverge with the 10km and 21km runners ... so you can just imagine the chaos at the water stations where there is a huge surge for water, creating a water shortage
8-)
But a secret survival tip is ... the mobile looping ambulance do carry water.
If you need it .. try flag down an ambulance and ask for water.
Hope this helps
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Hi. Any cute ice breaker that has worked well in the past? Pls shareOriginally posted by klpenguin:Hello spencer99,
8-))
Yes .. air quality is not good but if you compare it to mumbai india then its pretty good lah
8-)
As this is a city marathon .. there are bound to be bus fumes and other stuff that will lower the air quality. Also there is that ever burning haze problem from Indonesia. I use to worry about it but .. nowadays there is no use in complaining about it (beyond my control) all I can do is focus on the girls up front and think of a cute ice breaker.
But seriously, do u know if the organiser will provide facilities for us to leave our bags at the venue? Thanks. -
I am going to get a hotel nearby the starting point & walk there and back after the run. Don't need to carry a bag to the start point. Less worry.Originally posted by Fuqua:Hi. Any cute ice breaker that has worked well in the past? Pls share
But seriously, do u know if the organiser will provide facilities for us to leave our bags at the venue? Thanks. -
I'm thinking a bag to keep hotel key, small towel and dry pant/shirt for after the run. I sweat a lot and dont want to walkabout jln raja laut / TAR in a smelly & sweaty shorts/vests.Originally posted by kops21:I am going to get a hotel nearby the starting point & walk there and back after the run. Don't need to carry a bag to the start point. Less worry. -
Hello Fuqua and everybody,
Best ice breaker ... ?
Start by identifying the target ... Japan, China, Phillipines, etc .etc... then apply the correct lingo to communicate. For example if you suspect the girl is japanese ... then tell her that you love her in Japanese.
ie .. "ANA TA WO .. AI SHE MAS "
If she is japanese she will smile and ask you why in Jap but if is she is not then she will still say something so .. ice breaker 101
Regarding the luggage hold ... there is a facility to keep the bags base on last year scenario. But better not to put you digital cameras in the bags. -
Me wet like anything also...no problem....we will stink the whole KL....Originally posted by Fuqua:I'm thinking a bag to keep hotel key, small towel and dry pant/shirt for after the run. I sweat a lot and dont want to walkabout jln raja laut / TAR in a smelly & sweaty shorts/vests.
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Ok. Me go practise my korean/japanese/tagalog NOWOriginally posted by klpenguin:Hello Fuqua and everybody,
Best ice breaker ... ?
Start by identifying the target ... Japan, China, Phillipines, etc .etc... then apply the correct lingo to communicate. For example if you suspect the girl is japanese ... then tell her that you love her in Japanese.
ie .. "ANA TA WO .. AI SHE MAS "
If she is japanese she will smile and ask you why in Jap but if is she is not then she will still say something so .. ice breaker 101
Regarding the luggage hold ... there is a facility to keep the bags base on last year scenario. But better not to put you digital cameras in the bags.
Thanks for the bag info.
Actually i did plan to put my cameras in the bag as i did in singapore. Dam*
Anyway, appreciate ur effort in keeping us informed here. Cheers. -
OK, but lets not tell ppl where we're from.Originally posted by kops21:Me wet like anything also...no problem....we will stink the whole KL....
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Hello guys,
Merry Xmas and all the best in your training.
I will be doing a 20 klicks long run this weekend. Confirm got 2 chicks and 2 guys on my tail .. so should be a good run if I can loose a guy round a cornner,. he heh he heh...
See you next year
Penguin-6 -
merry xmas and happy new year to u too.Originally posted by klpenguin:Hello guys,
Merry Xmas and all the best in your training.
I will be doing a 20 klicks long run this weekend. Confirm got 2 chicks and 2 guys on my tail .. so should be a good run if I can loose a guy round a cornner,. he heh he heh...
See you next year
Penguin-6
just been to ur website. good site! keep up the good work yeah.
my real training starts 3/1. this dec, i will only do 5-10km run in the gym together wiv weights training.
p.s. good luck with the 2 chicks. Photos not nercessary but greatly appreciated cheers.