Vertical Run

I got the opportunity to climb up the stairs in Komtar tower. I see that tower almost everyday from the back of my grandma's house. Every time I look at it, I have this imagination/feeling that it will fall on us one day!

Anyways. Woke up really early this morning. Warm up my body by staying under the blanket a little bit longer. Felt great and ready to go.

It was my first outing with the Miracle Miler and I wasn't in my 'uniform'. I felt so out of place as you can see below.... Moral of the story is 'Don't gau gau assume what to wear' haha.

When we were about to start, there was a warm-up session for us. I think the warm-up session wasn't practical. It doesn't even make me feel warm. It was more like an entertainment. I prefer Jo-Wyee's warm-up.

At around 7am, we were given hand bands according to our category. People were rushing and pushing rudely to get to the man with the bands.

Andrew, Justin & Chris

About 7.30a.m (I think) we were release with a gun shot in the air. *BOOM* Started jogging > running > climbing

We had to run about 2K before hitting the stairs. The run was a bit dangerous as the road was not totally blocked, you might just get knock by those inconsiderate bus drivers. I got my mind focus on the race and didn't bother bout the emission from the vehicle and etc.

Got to the flight of stairs, thought I was going to die. Every step I take is a mental and physical battle inside of me. But manage to climb up consistently, so it was good.

Condition of the stairs

• No air/ventilation
• Very hot
• Very cramp (only two people can stand side-by-side)
• Not that smelly as I thought it would be
• I heard from Jason the floor is flooded with vomits from 30-storeys onwards (later in the race)
  
• No water to drink

Talking about water. Make me very very 'juak'! I was dehydrated when I got into the 40th floor, so I politely ask for water from one of the boy scout there and this is what he replied, "I got no water *then he paused and look up (41st floor)*, that girl (red crescent member), yes that girl, she can give you milk." I was in need and he tell me this thing. Stupid!

Continue pushing and climbing. Got there. Got the cert. Didn't wear watch so I ask a stranger, "Excuse sir, what is the time now?" He answered, "7.45" Phewww..not bad. Then we gotta cramp into the lift to get down from the tower. Imagine, 15 sweatty, smelly, stinking men cramping into a small box for about a minute so. That was so-so unacceptable to my nose.

Jason.Me.Deriss

p/s That girl (deriss) lost to her mum!!!hahahahahahahhahaha!!

My First 10K

I reached KL at about 1pm. Walked to Berjaya Times Square to meet up with them for lunch. Finally, I get to meet them in person and especially Joshua Hooi (the founder of Team Miracle Miler). Talk with him over lunch and he gave me some pointers/tips for a beginner like me. Nice guy. After lunch he gave me a Power Bar for free and ask me to try it out. He sounded very excited about the power bar. I'm more of a natural guy(don't take all those kinda stuff) but since its free, I ma take and try lo.

My free (worth RM8) breakfast and energy booster

After lunch, I took the monorail and LRT to Ampang Park to meet Soong's, my ex-roomie. He made me wait for him for an hour! Fortunately I am a patient guy. So you're forgiven. I sacrifice myself to stay at his place that night, or else I would be with the team in a low budget hotel. haha!

Soong's after the run. So happy.

Before we hit the bed, he set his alarm at 5a.m and mine at 5.30a.m. Zzz.

(Half way through the night)
Soongs: ARGGHGG!!WEII!!!!wake up wake up!!We're late..!!!We're late!!
Me: Huh?!huh.huh. What is the time now??
Soongs searching for his phone in the dark. Check the time. It was only3.00a.m. This is what we call pre-race anxiety. After all the laugh, we continued our zzz.

Woke up.Ran to the LRT station.Took the train.Reach there.Did some light warm up. Push our way through the crowd to get in the middle because I didn't wanna start at the back again.

But still pretty far from the 'Start'

At 7:00a.m, finally the race begins! In every run, my aim is always to 'cut' others and not let others 'cut' me. Kinda achieve it le. I guess less than 5 person 'cut' me during the run. The last time I ran such a distance was the Penang Bridge Run, other than that, I did not train on my endurance level.

About 15minutes in the run, someone came up to me and ask whether I'm Deswyn or not? And he added, 'Same jersey huh?' then he sped away. Wahh...didn't know that I'm that famous. Actually he is one of the Miracle Miler. Nice to meet you Jensen.

When I reached the 5KM mark, my body was slowing down but I said to myself, 'I've to achive my goal and I won't slow down because of the jersey I'm wearing.' Have to jaga reputation a bit. With my motivational songs, it kept my legs going and I feel less tired. The only setback was, I didn't arrange my songs properly, so when I reach my last 1KM, Kate Perry's Thinking of You was playing. Walaueh!! Almost made me stop running. So I quickly change the song randomly. And it kinda affect my momentum le. Not good not good. Something to keep in mind for the next run.

Finish the race strong and I clocked 51.11 [Bib no.0699] which was pretty good.

speaker blasting from behind.i did it


cool

sexy

the best

At the end of the day, it was worth my time to travel down to KL and back to Penang the next day. Soong's finished the race at 1.13.32 [Bib no.2682] and I'm really proud of him. Mr.Lazy conquering 10K! =) I'm sure you will conquer the mountains you will be facing in life because I believe in you. Thank you for your kind hospitality. Much appreciated! Will miss you.

soong's and I.KL marathon 2009

Finishing a marathon will boost your confidence in life.
Joshua H, founder of Team Miracle Miler

Unfitness Kills

As I'm writing this, I'm still stuck in my office. My bus to KL is at 7.30am and I have not pack yet. I'll be joining the Standard Chartered KL Marathon this coming sunday. I'm not doing a full marathon or a half marathon either. I'm just doing a quarter. I'm so not ready as I've been so tied up with work, sleeping late, eating a lot of nonsense (and yes it includes my all time favourite Mamee Monster) and the Penang Floorball League.

I'll be running with the Miracle Miler. This is my second run with them and I'm pretty excited to meet them (the professional runners). I hope to learn something from them in this trip. Will keep you updated on my trip there.

I joined them on 7th January 2009, that means I'm still an infant in the running world. So much to learn!!!I'm excited.

That's my mail to them, it's super convenient to join races around Malaysia with them. Do check them out @ www.themiraclemiler.wordpress.com for more details. I would love to share on the benefits in affliating with them. But my brains are shutting down. 4 more hours to catch my bus!

My goal for 10KM ... 60minutes++

5ive reasons to beat Contact FireAnts

1. They beat us last year
2. They are the most popular team quoted by Yimei
3. Our state/national coach is in there =)
4. They were the Champions for PFL 2008
5. My grandma hates ants in the house

I'm feeling it.

We did it. Final score 6-3.updated on 30.06.09

Young Jason C

Every time I meet this young guy, he ALWAYS tell me the same thing. 'I wanna take slap shot, I wanna take slap shot.' I would ignore him at times, because I want to see whether he's serious about it. I would watch him from afar to see his determination in trying to perfect his slap shots. Sometimes it don't look like one, sometimes it does. And when he scores, he would smile for ear to ear. I'm amazed and proud of him.

He has a nick name in Innebandy!Co, we call him 'star player' with a bit of sarcasm but you won't simply give anyone such title if he/she cannot perform right? =)

Confession is good for the soul. If you like a person, just tell-lah. Keep in your heart so long for what? ops..wrong topic. Before you start your game/work/studies, don't confess 'die die die-lah' Or else you will surely die!

Like Jason C. always confessing 'I wanna take slap shot' and he did it (even though it's not a perfect one). So what is your 'slap shot' in life? Be it good results, promotion in your work place, becoming a rising star in the sports arena, etc. Take the negativity out of YOU!

sleepy & smiley Jason C

My Early Days In Floorball

Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them -- a desire, a dream, a vision.

Muhammad Ali, American Boxer

I totally agree with Mr.Ali on his quote. I can remember so clearly my first few training session with the pioneers. hmmmmmmmm. It feels like they were just yesterday. I was all excited holding my loaned Joy Floorball Club Stick riding on a bike following Lin Ken's mum's car.

The first person that was introduced to me there was Steven of Frontliners Floorball Club. When I saw their sticks (first time seeing a competition stick) I was all hiked up, as if they were some hot mamas. I said to myself, "I'll get one soon."

Training begun, I gave all out with my humble club stick and the basic skills that I have mastered (probably only 10%). I didn't want to feel left out so I thought to myself, the only way to do that is to catch the attention of Coach Edward. I know I can never outplay them because their ball control, passes and shots are better than mine. The only thing left to do was to RUN. Speed is what I got, so I've to prove it to them.

One of those training sessions, I got whacked really hard in my fingers and it bleed. No one bothered about me. I concluded that the lower you are in a hierarchy, you are less important than the one up there. From that moment onwards, I said to myself, "I'm gonna train really hard and be one of the best Floorballer in Penang and Malaysia." I've learned to make newcomers feel welcome and to be part of the Floorball family. We should do unto others what you want others to do unto you. Show love!

I have a desire, a dream and a vision.

Starting Line

Floorball, the game that has stolen my heart since 2003. I've been playing this game for almost 7years already, and never for once I get bored of it. Unlike boy girl rubbish (better known as boy girl relationship - BGR) that I've been through.

This blog will mainly be about physical training, floorball, running, reviews on sports equipment and any other thing related to sports. I hope through sharing my experience, training routine and lessons that I learned from others, it would help you be a better athlete, sportsperson, floorballer and a person.

Keep in mind that this are my thoughts and honest opinion. I'm not here to step on anyone's toe. Do enjoy the race with me. I'll see you at the end with the cloud of witnesses. =)

Let us run the race with perserseverance the race marked out for us and endure hardship as discipline.

Paul , Author of Hebrews