This is one hell of a scary clip. Imagine me moving like that. From the Ironman running rules "1. No form of locomotion other than running, walking OR CRAWLING is allowed"
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Showing posts with label ironman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ironman. Show all posts
Monday, 30 November 2009
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Ford IronMan World Championship
If you are a triathlete, there is no bigger day in this sport than the Ford Ironman World Championship. It is the race that defined our sport as it came of age, and continues to be the defining race in our sport for any avid triathlete.
To get to the starting line in Kona, you must either be very lucky and get yourself a spot through the lottery, or very talented, and win yourself a qualifying spot at one of the qualifying events held around the world.
Tens-of-thousands of triathletes try to get one of those coveted Ironman spots every year. Only 1,800 succeeded.
That means 1,800 "lucky" people get to test themselves on one of the biggest challenges the sports world has to offer ... 2.4-miles of swimming, 112-miles of biking, and a 26.2-mile marathon run through tough ocean waves, and challenging lava-covered terrain.
While there are thousands of triathlons around the world, it is this one that truly defines the sport. It all began at an Awards Ceremony for a relay running race in Honolulu in 1977. A group of local athletes discussed the idea of an endurance triathlon and combining three major events that already existed on the island. John Collins suggested combining them and making it a single-day event. Later that evening, Collins took the stage announcing the event and that "whoever finishes first, we will call him the IRONMAN." It has since become triathlon's Super Bowl, Wimbledon, World Series, World Cup, and Tour de France all rolled into one. What makes this event so unique is that "average" people get to compete alongside the best in the world.
Exerted from http://ironman.com/worldchampionship
To get to the starting line in Kona, you must either be very lucky and get yourself a spot through the lottery, or very talented, and win yourself a qualifying spot at one of the qualifying events held around the world.
Tens-of-thousands of triathletes try to get one of those coveted Ironman spots every year. Only 1,800 succeeded.
That means 1,800 "lucky" people get to test themselves on one of the biggest challenges the sports world has to offer ... 2.4-miles of swimming, 112-miles of biking, and a 26.2-mile marathon run through tough ocean waves, and challenging lava-covered terrain.
While there are thousands of triathlons around the world, it is this one that truly defines the sport. It all began at an Awards Ceremony for a relay running race in Honolulu in 1977. A group of local athletes discussed the idea of an endurance triathlon and combining three major events that already existed on the island. John Collins suggested combining them and making it a single-day event. Later that evening, Collins took the stage announcing the event and that "whoever finishes first, we will call him the IRONMAN." It has since become triathlon's Super Bowl, Wimbledon, World Series, World Cup, and Tour de France all rolled into one. What makes this event so unique is that "average" people get to compete alongside the best in the world.
Exerted from http://ironman.com/worldchampionship
Sunday, 25 October 2009
Mizuno Wave Run
After state training in the morning, I managed to mandi kerbau and wacked a big plate of rice before heading towards the bus station. Got up the bus and the journey begins. 4.5hours later I find myself in the heart of KL, jam and slow moving vehicles are a confirmation. Met up with Alvin, Alice and geng, and got a ride from them to Damansara Utama (Uptown).
After dinner, I tried to locate the motel that I'll be staying in. Jensen (TMM) was already there since the afternoon. We walked around and still couldn't find one another. We planned to meet at starbucks but there were two starbucks in that area. After 15minutes ++ we finally managed to meet up.
Got up the room wash up, watch Gladiators, talk a little. ZzzZzzZzzZZzzz.
[motel room]
[pink glittering band]
After dinner, I tried to locate the motel that I'll be staying in. Jensen (TMM) was already there since the afternoon. We walked around and still couldn't find one another. We planned to meet at starbucks but there were two starbucks in that area. After 15minutes ++ we finally managed to meet up.
Got up the room wash up, watch Gladiators, talk a little. ZzzZzzZzzZZzzz.
[motel room]We got ready by 6am as Danny (TMM) will be picking us up. Felt so sleepy and tired. Haha. It took us about an hour to reach UPM, Serdang.
When I got there, my bladder was about to burst. First time in my life, there is a loooooooooOoOooooOOOong queue for the guy's loo. And the smell of the toilet was really really bad! Running to the toilet and back to the starting line was my warm up.
When I got there, my bladder was about to burst. First time in my life, there is a loooooooooOoOooooOOOong queue for the guy's loo. And the smell of the toilet was really really bad! Running to the toilet and back to the starting line was my warm up.
[pink glittering band]Race begins with a not so loud horn. And again, I'm stucked behind with the big crowd. Grrrrrrr. Slowly picked up momentum and started getting to the front pack of the race. Half way into my run I met Carmen Leong. She qualified for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii this year. I ran up to her, 'Hie are you the one that did Ironman?' She replied with a smile, 'Yea'. I showed her a thumbs up as an appreciation for raising the Jalur Gemilang when crossing the finishing line in Kona. Proud to be Malaysian. =)
[Carmen the ironmaiden]
Special thanks to Joshua, Danny and Jensen unbutton for arranging the accommodation and transport ion for me. It was smooth.
[Carmen the ironmaiden]I felt strong in my legs through the climb. When I saw the sign of the last 2km, I started pushing harder and faster. (It was flat then) The funny thing about this was, a counterpain booth was set up there, with two guys offering counter pain. It was really weird/amusing. But I guess, it would be useful for some.
[the climb]
I continue to tekan minyak until...I saw the killer slope. Walaueh!! Damn steep and long. No choice but have to persevere through, in my mind I kept thinking, if I can cycle up BP, I can finish this strong. It works! Slowly made up my way to the top and to the finish line with a sprint. Check my time it was 53minutes, no PB as my previous 10K was 52minutes. But then as I checked the cert, it was a 11K run with hills. Its a PB. wohoo!!
[the climb]I continue to tekan minyak until...I saw the killer slope. Walaueh!! Damn steep and long. No choice but have to persevere through, in my mind I kept thinking, if I can cycle up BP, I can finish this strong. It works! Slowly made up my way to the top and to the finish line with a sprint. Check my time it was 53minutes, no PB as my previous 10K was 52minutes. But then as I checked the cert, it was a 11K run with hills. Its a PB. wohoo!!
[medal]
It was a good run! To appreciate my legs and heart, I rewarded them with Burger King before heading back to Penang.
[yummy]
Special thanks to Joshua, Danny and Jensen unbutton for arranging the accommodation and transport ion for me. It was smooth.
[my roomie for the nite which was suppose to be SOONG'S!!haha]
Something that I learned from this run was the hill separates the extraordinary from the ordinary. Challenges and mountains in life will be there to slow you down and eventually make you stop. But if you continue to livestrong, you will be able to overcome it! Never give up. Only livestrong.
[11K medium intensity]
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Ford Ironman World Championship
If you are a triathlete, there is no bigger day in this sport than the Ford Ironman World Championship. It is the race that defined our sport as it came of age, and continues to be the defining race in our sport for any avid triathlete.
To get to the starting line in Kona, you must either be very lucky and get yourself a spot through the lottery, or very talented, and win yourself a qualifying spot at one of the qualifying events held around the world.
Tens-of-thousands of triathletes try to get one of those coveted Ironman spots every year. Only 1,800 succeeded.
That means 1,800 "lucky" people get to test themselves on one of the biggest challenges the sports world has to offer ... 2.4-miles of swimming, 112-miles of biking, and a 26.2-mile marathon run through tough ocean waves, and challenging lava-covered terrain.
While there are thousands of triathlons around the world, it is this one that truly defines the sport. It all began at an Awards Ceremony for a relay running race in Honolulu in 1977. A group of local athletes discussed the idea of an endurance triathlon and combining three major events that already existed on the island. John Collins suggested combining them and making it a single-day event. Later that evening, Collins took the stage announcing the event and that "whoever finishes first, we will call him the IRONMAN." It has since become triathlon's Super Bowl, Wimbledon, World Series, World Cup, and Tour de France all rolled into one. What makes this event so unique is that "average" people get to compete alongside the best in the world.
Exerted from http://ironman.com/worldchampionship
To get to the starting line in Kona, you must either be very lucky and get yourself a spot through the lottery, or very talented, and win yourself a qualifying spot at one of the qualifying events held around the world.
Tens-of-thousands of triathletes try to get one of those coveted Ironman spots every year. Only 1,800 succeeded.
That means 1,800 "lucky" people get to test themselves on one of the biggest challenges the sports world has to offer ... 2.4-miles of swimming, 112-miles of biking, and a 26.2-mile marathon run through tough ocean waves, and challenging lava-covered terrain.
While there are thousands of triathlons around the world, it is this one that truly defines the sport. It all began at an Awards Ceremony for a relay running race in Honolulu in 1977. A group of local athletes discussed the idea of an endurance triathlon and combining three major events that already existed on the island. John Collins suggested combining them and making it a single-day event. Later that evening, Collins took the stage announcing the event and that "whoever finishes first, we will call him the IRONMAN." It has since become triathlon's Super Bowl, Wimbledon, World Series, World Cup, and Tour de France all rolled into one. What makes this event so unique is that "average" people get to compete alongside the best in the world.
Exerted from http://ironman.com/worldchampionship
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Kailua-kona Hawaii
This is betul betul hardcore orang besi! Craig Alexander claims the Ford Ironman World Championship for the second year in a row and Chrissie Wellington wins her third Ford Ironman World Championship. The best thing is they make it look so effortless. I'm dreaming and hoping to be there one day.
[RPM + 10 x 30M sprint]
[RPM + 10 x 30M sprint]
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Musician vs Athlete
Went for another bike ride today. It's kinda addictive!!! Yesterday I met one(1) cyclist, today I meet three(3). Went through my new route again, managed to minus off 5minutes from my previous time, making it 55:11. Average speed of 33.7 km/h. Felt stronger during my climb and less traffic light to stop. Today's ride was a little different cause its my first time riding Ima under the sun and the wind was blowing hard against me and her. Fuh!
As I enjoy my last day of my long holidays watching John Mayer's 'Where The Light Is' Live in LA. A thought came to me, 'What if I concentrated and practiced hard on my guitar and be a superb guitarist like him?' I don't have to sweat and suffer all the pain. I just need to work my fingers and use my foot to step on the guitar effects. I could be famous. And 'training' would all be in an air-conditioned room. Wahhh...no hot sun. no weights. no smelly sweat. no cramps. no muscle aches. no breathlessness. no struggles. so...after thinking
As I enjoy my last day of my long holidays watching John Mayer's 'Where The Light Is' Live in LA. A thought came to me, 'What if I concentrated and practiced hard on my guitar and be a superb guitarist like him?' I don't have to sweat and suffer all the pain. I just need to work my fingers and use my foot to step on the guitar effects. I could be famous. And 'training' would all be in an air-conditioned room. Wahhh...no hot sun. no weights. no smelly sweat. no cramps. no muscle aches. no breathlessness. no struggles. so...after thinking
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Nah...I'll stick with being a dirty, smelly athlete. =p But this concert is really really good!! Please go check it out. It makes you feel like being in the music world. I miss my guitar. =/
Oh...I volunteered to me a helper for IronMonMalaysia2010. I think it would be a good exposure to be there with/around/watching/feeling them. Hope they will get back to me regarding my application.
[31K bike]
Oh...I volunteered to me a helper for IronMonMalaysia2010. I think it would be a good exposure to be there with/around/watching/feeling them. Hope they will get back to me regarding my application.
[31K bike]
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Salute to the Veterans
I had a good rest last night. So good that I struggled to get off the bed this morning. You know the best part about sleeping is the few minutes after you're awake. You're awake in your head but your body is still on the bed. Then you keep telling yourself, 5 more minutes then 2 more minutes, sometimes 1 more minute. Ahhhhhh....the feeling is indescribable. You feel the softness of the bed, curling underneath the blanket cause its so cold. Then suddenly you smell something funny, usually is from my pillow =x hahaha! Damn.
Came across The Star's article on this two veteran athletes who still competes in IronMan. After reading it, I just shake my head *left right left right + tsk tsk tsk*. Will I be like them when I'm 70. Their story is just inspiring and hopefully it will inspire you as well.
My favourite statement from Patsy Yap age 65;
Came across The Star's article on this two veteran athletes who still competes in IronMan. After reading it, I just shake my head *left right left right + tsk tsk tsk*. Will I be like them when I'm 70. Their story is just inspiring and hopefully it will inspire you as well.
My favourite statement from Patsy Yap age 65;
"If I don’t train for two days, I get grouchy and snap at people. Exercise is pretty addictive.”
Haha! And this lady almost got rape during one of her training but that didn't stop her. Insane Courage!
Also check out [IM]Yee Sze Mun who will be competing in his 16th IronMan race this year at Kono in Hawaii. And this is the World Championships!!!Don't play play ar. Its the most pretigious IronMan challenge in the World. To be there, you have to earn your spot man. Uncle, all the best!Malaysia Boleh!
Also check out [IM]Yee Sze Mun who will be competing in his 16th IronMan race this year at Kono in Hawaii. And this is the World Championships!!!Don't play play ar. Its the most pretigious IronMan challenge in the World. To be there, you have to earn your spot man. Uncle, all the best!Malaysia Boleh!
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