Still searching. Morning rain did not help. Overslept. Had to be contended with a 10click (km) run.
Found no inspiration on run, at all.
Found no inspiration on run, at all.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Saturday, July 04, 2009
MEX Highway - 90KM
IM2010 training started earlier than expected.
After 4 months of not riding any sort of bikes running on 700C tires and never used any clip ons...this morning felt funny.
Not only i struggled to clip on the pedal, i found it difficult to unclip as well.
Even balancing the bike became sort of a task.
At 0500, I started the ride from Damansara Utama, heading towards Hartamas via Pencala, That would had covered 10km. It took me 30minutes. I was that slow.
Met up with Ishsal, Senn, TSB and John Preston. John is a 12 times IronMan finisher and 2 times Kona Finisher. Colourful, certainly. He has imparted some tips to me as well, which i hope to put into action. One of them is to get a bike trainer.
As it is, i am still searching for inspiration for 2010. It will be hard, but i don't intend to make it easy either.
Long Road, but i will never be alone
Menu for Sunday - 20++ KM Run. Home - Pencala - Damas - Wilayah Mosque - Return Home.
Run starts at 0500. Gonna catch the much needed sleep.
After 4 months of not riding any sort of bikes running on 700C tires and never used any clip ons...this morning felt funny.
Not only i struggled to clip on the pedal, i found it difficult to unclip as well.
Even balancing the bike became sort of a task.
At 0500, I started the ride from Damansara Utama, heading towards Hartamas via Pencala, That would had covered 10km. It took me 30minutes. I was that slow.
Met up with Ishsal, Senn, TSB and John Preston. John is a 12 times IronMan finisher and 2 times Kona Finisher. Colourful, certainly. He has imparted some tips to me as well, which i hope to put into action. One of them is to get a bike trainer.
As it is, i am still searching for inspiration for 2010. It will be hard, but i don't intend to make it easy either.
Long Road, but i will never be alone
Menu for Sunday - 20++ KM Run. Home - Pencala - Damas - Wilayah Mosque - Return Home.
Run starts at 0500. Gonna catch the much needed sleep.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
IronMan 2010 : Bring It On.
Yearly ritual commitment made.
IronMan training shall commence in full force starting August.
Mon-Wed-Fri - Run +/-10km tempo/HIIT/Speed
Tues-Thurs - Bike +/- 70km Speed
Sat - Bike +/-1 120~160km
Sun - Run +/- 20~30km
Sticking to basic. Got to get my base back up again.
Sub 14hours in 2010 - Here i come.
This is my life.
This is my religion.
Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon 2009
Marathon is an overused word to describe any run.
Marathon is 42km run (but if you are kiasu like some neighbours, it is 42.195km).
The event was named after the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens. The historical accuracy of this legend is in doubt.
Just like IronMan, doing a triathlon doesn't meant that you are an IronMan. You are only an IronMan if you Swim 3.8km, Bike 180.2km and run 42.195km back to back within the cut off time. Anything less than that is just a branding. But of course, in this overly commercialised world, we get the HALF IronMan, and infact for the first time in IronMan history in Langkawi, 2010, the organiser even allowed RELAY IRONMAN!
Do we now call them IronMan Swimmer/Bike/Runner???
OK.
Wifey and Sis competed in the SCKLM last Sunday in the 10km category. They did not run a marathon. All they did was just 10km. But to them, the 10km is an exertion and a test for their own physical self.
Both has not and never ran more than 5km in the past 6 months. Both has not trained (i am guilty on wifey's part, my sis just ask my dad to pick her up when she walks to the mamak).
So, for them both to complete the 10km run for the first time in their life in 90 minutes, i would say it was an achievement of sort.
So, well done to both of you! You made me proud!
For all of you that heard about this race last Sunday. Just let me put it this way.
It was a total dis-organisation. It was almost a disaster.
Why is that?
The race weekend started on Friday for race kit collection.
The system were down. The electricity trip. The people at the counter wasn't ready. it rained. Then it became hot. Then they allow SC staffs to cut line. Then they misplaced runners' bib. Then, some of us, had to line up for at least 1hour on the average (i know at least 5 people that lined up for almost 2 hours).
They then went "manual". Organiser told the volunteers to give out numbers/bib to "cut the queue", resulting in more runners' bib being assigned to others. Resulting in more runners without bib.
Then they were told to return after 5.30pm Saturday - 30minutes after the registration officially closes.
Then, on Saturday morning at 0034hours, while i was doing some work, i received an email from the organiser informing everyone that there are still 5000bibs yet to be taken and they request that everyone come from 11am onwards.
The webpage stated 10am-5pm Saturday.
Now, who will check their email at 1am in the morning? Who check first thing in the morning if it is not a working day? How many have CrapBerry device?
UltraYip sms-ed me in the morning, i told him that it only opens at 11am.
"nola, the people taruk them to open at 10 already".
See what i meant?
So, given that Saturday's race kit collection went smoothly, everyone was ready to bury the hatchet, well, almost, until Sunday comes.
Sparing everyone the horrid details, basically, the run has all the element that "if something were to go wrong, it will".
It was the organiser's lucky star that saved their ownself.
Water ran out after 4hours 30 minutes from race start (Marathon runner started at 5am), meaning anyone that did marathon longer than 4:30 would not have water anymore.
Sweeper buses were seen picking up VOLUNTEERS up at 9.30am. Water ran out at KLCC as early as 9am.
Road were then opened at 11am.
Race official but two, left at 11am.
St John left at 11.30am.
Timing Chip fler removed their detector at 11.30am.
Finisher Shirts and Medal for 42km ran out at 11.30am.
Runners were still coming in at 12.30pm.
Race site closed at 1.00pm.
Last runner walked in dazed at 1.30pm.
Race book stated RACE CLOSED OFF AT 3PM!
Then, someone fired the first salvo at the SCKLM Facebook page.
Octagon & StanChart said nothing. No official statement.
Some statement were made, but it irked more people.
"50,000liters of water was provided".
WHERE?
"We are trying to find out what happened"
You meant YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED?
And today, i was not allowed to post in their page anymore.
You know what was the limit point for everyone?
We found out that the organiser for the 2008 Beijing Marathon was done by the same organiser and if you do read the comments, i don't blame you if you think this year's comment was an extension from last year from a different country!
Same Issues. Same Problem. Same Name.
I suggest to all of you that is reading this to just boycott next year's SCKLM.
No one is standing up to admit their fault. My take will be, if the event did goes well, StanChart WILL definately ride in the fame. But the event went so badly...NO ONE owns up!
Not even the PR company!
Nevermind la. Afterall, the MOU has been signed. SC and Octagon will afterall run this race for the next 9 years to come. MAAU will get back RM5Mill for "sports development", Malaysians are very forgiveable. "Tidak Apa". Semua Baik. No Problem.
This is one race i will stay far away if Octagon is still organising the race.
By the way, Octagon is a multinational company with 4 decades of experience of organising races and events world wide.
And they were sorely beaten by a motley crew of 12 that organised Xterra Malaysia.
Marathon is 42km run (but if you are kiasu like some neighbours, it is 42.195km).
The event was named after the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens. The historical accuracy of this legend is in doubt.
Just like IronMan, doing a triathlon doesn't meant that you are an IronMan. You are only an IronMan if you Swim 3.8km, Bike 180.2km and run 42.195km back to back within the cut off time. Anything less than that is just a branding. But of course, in this overly commercialised world, we get the HALF IronMan, and infact for the first time in IronMan history in Langkawi, 2010, the organiser even allowed RELAY IRONMAN!
Do we now call them IronMan Swimmer/Bike/Runner???
OK.
Wifey and Sis competed in the SCKLM last Sunday in the 10km category. They did not run a marathon. All they did was just 10km. But to them, the 10km is an exertion and a test for their own physical self.
Both has not and never ran more than 5km in the past 6 months. Both has not trained (i am guilty on wifey's part, my sis just ask my dad to pick her up when she walks to the mamak).
So, for them both to complete the 10km run for the first time in their life in 90 minutes, i would say it was an achievement of sort.
So, well done to both of you! You made me proud!
For all of you that heard about this race last Sunday. Just let me put it this way.
It was a total dis-organisation. It was almost a disaster.
Why is that?
The race weekend started on Friday for race kit collection.
The system were down. The electricity trip. The people at the counter wasn't ready. it rained. Then it became hot. Then they allow SC staffs to cut line. Then they misplaced runners' bib. Then, some of us, had to line up for at least 1hour on the average (i know at least 5 people that lined up for almost 2 hours).
They then went "manual". Organiser told the volunteers to give out numbers/bib to "cut the queue", resulting in more runners' bib being assigned to others. Resulting in more runners without bib.
Then they were told to return after 5.30pm Saturday - 30minutes after the registration officially closes.
Then, on Saturday morning at 0034hours, while i was doing some work, i received an email from the organiser informing everyone that there are still 5000bibs yet to be taken and they request that everyone come from 11am onwards.
The webpage stated 10am-5pm Saturday.
Now, who will check their email at 1am in the morning? Who check first thing in the morning if it is not a working day? How many have CrapBerry device?
UltraYip sms-ed me in the morning, i told him that it only opens at 11am.
"nola, the people taruk them to open at 10 already".
See what i meant?
So, given that Saturday's race kit collection went smoothly, everyone was ready to bury the hatchet, well, almost, until Sunday comes.
Sparing everyone the horrid details, basically, the run has all the element that "if something were to go wrong, it will".
It was the organiser's lucky star that saved their ownself.
Water ran out after 4hours 30 minutes from race start (Marathon runner started at 5am), meaning anyone that did marathon longer than 4:30 would not have water anymore.
Sweeper buses were seen picking up VOLUNTEERS up at 9.30am. Water ran out at KLCC as early as 9am.
Road were then opened at 11am.
Race official but two, left at 11am.
St John left at 11.30am.
Timing Chip fler removed their detector at 11.30am.
Finisher Shirts and Medal for 42km ran out at 11.30am.
Runners were still coming in at 12.30pm.
Race site closed at 1.00pm.
Last runner walked in dazed at 1.30pm.
Race book stated RACE CLOSED OFF AT 3PM!
Then, someone fired the first salvo at the SCKLM Facebook page.
Octagon & StanChart said nothing. No official statement.
Some statement were made, but it irked more people.
"50,000liters of water was provided".
WHERE?
"We are trying to find out what happened"
You meant YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED?
And today, i was not allowed to post in their page anymore.
You know what was the limit point for everyone?
We found out that the organiser for the 2008 Beijing Marathon was done by the same organiser and if you do read the comments, i don't blame you if you think this year's comment was an extension from last year from a different country!
Same Issues. Same Problem. Same Name.
I suggest to all of you that is reading this to just boycott next year's SCKLM.
No one is standing up to admit their fault. My take will be, if the event did goes well, StanChart WILL definately ride in the fame. But the event went so badly...NO ONE owns up!
Not even the PR company!
Nevermind la. Afterall, the MOU has been signed. SC and Octagon will afterall run this race for the next 9 years to come. MAAU will get back RM5Mill for "sports development", Malaysians are very forgiveable. "Tidak Apa". Semua Baik. No Problem.
This is one race i will stay far away if Octagon is still organising the race.
By the way, Octagon is a multinational company with 4 decades of experience of organising races and events world wide.
And they were sorely beaten by a motley crew of 12 that organised Xterra Malaysia.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Rick Ashley - Never Gonna Give You Up
Edited 3:39pm 30th June : News of his death might had been a rumour. KNNCCB to the person that spread it. Even The Star Reported it!
Too Young. Too Soon.
Rest in Peace Rick.
Monday, June 29, 2009
FHM July 2009 Page 105.
My one page of fame.
I talked/spoke about triathlon and also interval training (HIIT).
Not, there wasn't any babes and there wasn't any suggestive questions.
Yes, at best, it was boring.
:) Worth spending RM10/magazine? You tell me la. If you just want to read what i wrote, then stand there and read, don't buy, but if you are buying for the pics of the babes...then go ahead.
:)
now, i have to look at my watch for people to know who i am. LOL!
I talked/spoke about triathlon and also interval training (HIIT).
Not, there wasn't any babes and there wasn't any suggestive questions.
Yes, at best, it was boring.
:) Worth spending RM10/magazine? You tell me la. If you just want to read what i wrote, then stand there and read, don't buy, but if you are buying for the pics of the babes...then go ahead.
:)
now, i have to look at my watch for people to know who i am. LOL!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Good Luck To All Runners!
Race kits collected. Bad vibes passed. now lets see how the first ever SCKLM takes off in Malaysia! So far the branding exercise is still topped by Xterra ;-)
I will be running 10KM with wifey tomorrow, so, for those that know me, please shout out ya!
Race safe, race strong. pace yourself and above all, ENJOY!
To all first time marathoner, i salute you. It takes a lot of guts and courage to do the 42km run.
Specially to Akmal and Mior@Jabir, i wish both of you nothing but the best!
"Pain is temporary, victory is forever"
I will be running 10KM with wifey tomorrow, so, for those that know me, please shout out ya!
Race safe, race strong. pace yourself and above all, ENJOY!
To all first time marathoner, i salute you. It takes a lot of guts and courage to do the 42km run.
Specially to Akmal and Mior@Jabir, i wish both of you nothing but the best!
"Pain is temporary, victory is forever"
Friday, June 26, 2009
Ben - Michael J.
Sad day indeed.
Rest in peace bro.
Ben.
Ben, the two of us need look no more
We both found what we were looking for
With a friend to call my own
Ill never be alone
And you my friend will see
Youve got a friend in me
(youve got a friend in me)
Ben, youre always running here and there
(here and there)
You feel youre not wanted anywhere
(anywhere)
If you ever look behind
And dont like what you find
Theres something you should know
Youve got a place to go
(youve got a place to go)
I used to say, I and me
Now its us, now its we
(I used to say, I and me)
(now its us, now its we)
Ben, most people would turn you away
I dont listen to a word they say
They dont see you as I do
I wish they would try to
Im sure theyd think again
If they had a friend like ben
(a friend)
Like ben
(like ben)
Like ben
Rest in peace bro.
Ben.
Ben, the two of us need look no more
We both found what we were looking for
With a friend to call my own
Ill never be alone
And you my friend will see
Youve got a friend in me
(youve got a friend in me)
Ben, youre always running here and there
(here and there)
You feel youre not wanted anywhere
(anywhere)
If you ever look behind
And dont like what you find
Theres something you should know
Youve got a place to go
(youve got a place to go)
I used to say, I and me
Now its us, now its we
(I used to say, I and me)
(now its us, now its we)
Ben, most people would turn you away
I dont listen to a word they say
They dont see you as I do
I wish they would try to
Im sure theyd think again
If they had a friend like ben
(a friend)
Like ben
(like ben)
Like ben
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Valuable Lesson In Life
Yesterday, i made a boo-boo and i paid dearly for it (my reputation, that is)
Basically, do not assume and do not "act on behalf of others".
I managed to borrow some buoys from the Navy Boys for Xterra. I can't be thankful enough to OP JO and OP Jamel (CO KDP).
Not only was i late to return the buoys, i've tried to "tuang" by diverting the responsibility to another person.
While my intention was really to help out the other party (as there is another race this weekend in Melaka), but i guess "what is not yours, should not be passed around!"
OP Jamel (Kept) was obviously not happy with my ways and as he said to me, from an Ex-Boy to another, "it is not ON and i am dissapointed".
I know i've F***ked big time. I was told to return the buoys by tomorrow (Friday).
So, i left all my work behind took half day Emergency Leave, drove from PJ to Kuantan at 1300 to collect the buoys and managed to return them to KPD at 2345 yesterday. Needless to say, i reached home at 0300 this morning and i still have very very guilty feelings.
Karma has its own funny way of working against me yesterday. I had a puncture, something that never happened in my last 10 years of driving. It rained heavily, testing me further as i was driving with one tire which are 50% smaller than the other three. Fought fatigue, skipped both lunch and dinner and got lost in Lumut looking for the other entrance to the Navy base.
Luckily i listened to Wifey and decided to pick her up to accompany me on my trip to Lumut, else, i don't think i would had reached home safely. I was being such a pr*ck on the return journey as i was really tired and was partially hallucinating. I decided to let Wifey drive and i guess i was overly worried about her driving on unfamiliar route.
I owe OP JO and OP Jamel big apologies.
So, this IS a public apology to both OP JO and OP Jamel.
Myself, as an Ex-Boy and being trained in the ways of the military, should had known better to be more responsible.
I drove 975.3km in total over 14 hours.
And thank you wifey, for being there, as usual. Love you.
I have now learnt not to ASSUME, as it will be making an Ass out of U and Me.
Basically, do not assume and do not "act on behalf of others".
I managed to borrow some buoys from the Navy Boys for Xterra. I can't be thankful enough to OP JO and OP Jamel (CO KDP).
Not only was i late to return the buoys, i've tried to "tuang" by diverting the responsibility to another person.
While my intention was really to help out the other party (as there is another race this weekend in Melaka), but i guess "what is not yours, should not be passed around!"
OP Jamel (Kept) was obviously not happy with my ways and as he said to me, from an Ex-Boy to another, "it is not ON and i am dissapointed".
I know i've F***ked big time. I was told to return the buoys by tomorrow (Friday).
So, i left all my work behind took half day Emergency Leave, drove from PJ to Kuantan at 1300 to collect the buoys and managed to return them to KPD at 2345 yesterday. Needless to say, i reached home at 0300 this morning and i still have very very guilty feelings.
Karma has its own funny way of working against me yesterday. I had a puncture, something that never happened in my last 10 years of driving. It rained heavily, testing me further as i was driving with one tire which are 50% smaller than the other three. Fought fatigue, skipped both lunch and dinner and got lost in Lumut looking for the other entrance to the Navy base.
Luckily i listened to Wifey and decided to pick her up to accompany me on my trip to Lumut, else, i don't think i would had reached home safely. I was being such a pr*ck on the return journey as i was really tired and was partially hallucinating. I decided to let Wifey drive and i guess i was overly worried about her driving on unfamiliar route.
I owe OP JO and OP Jamel big apologies.
So, this IS a public apology to both OP JO and OP Jamel.
Myself, as an Ex-Boy and being trained in the ways of the military, should had known better to be more responsible.
I drove 975.3km in total over 14 hours.
And thank you wifey, for being there, as usual. Love you.
I have now learnt not to ASSUME, as it will be making an Ass out of U and Me.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Of Homemade Burger Goodness
Yesterday was father's day. Wifey bought some ingredient so i could cook dinner.
So, in went the low fat mince beef (it is lean beef minus any fat...believe it) and the compulsory garlic and onion. Decided to be creative by putting in a grabful of crab meat (real crab meat, mind you, not those faux crab stick). Marinated the mix with L&P sauce and a spoonful of Honey. Let it chill for a good 4 hours before taking them out, roll it like a ball and grilled them over non stick pan.
From this...
To this...
THis is a way healthier version compared to what the fastfood joint could offer. It is devoid of any deep fried fries and the bread was lightly grilled over the same pan that cooked the patty.
Tomato slices and butterhead greens made up the garnishing and just to make it a lil salty, a slice of cheese would do wonder.
OK, just excuse the mayo you see in the bread :P
I had an activity filled morning in RMC and had a blissful rest at home in the afternoon.
Now, all i need to do is find time to start training again.
So, in went the low fat mince beef (it is lean beef minus any fat...believe it) and the compulsory garlic and onion. Decided to be creative by putting in a grabful of crab meat (real crab meat, mind you, not those faux crab stick). Marinated the mix with L&P sauce and a spoonful of Honey. Let it chill for a good 4 hours before taking them out, roll it like a ball and grilled them over non stick pan.
From this...
To this...
THis is a way healthier version compared to what the fastfood joint could offer. It is devoid of any deep fried fries and the bread was lightly grilled over the same pan that cooked the patty.
Tomato slices and butterhead greens made up the garnishing and just to make it a lil salty, a slice of cheese would do wonder.
OK, just excuse the mayo you see in the bread :P
I had an activity filled morning in RMC and had a blissful rest at home in the afternoon.
Now, all i need to do is find time to start training again.
First 2.5KM after a long long time...
I swear i could had collapsed and died on the short 2.5km run i took at RMC yesterday morning.
Ambitious as this was my chance of clocking in some mileage after a long period of non-training since 19th April, yesterday was long overdue - those that come to this blog looking for inspiration, i am so sorry that i wasn't even sweating, let alone inspire anyone other than my fat ass to train.
2.7km in 16 minutes and i am dying. I swore i did not enjoy the run yesterday.
The morning biking from RMC towards Balakong using the "sneak out" route wasn't even a sweat breaker for some, so, it couldn't be because of that IMHO.
Facts are, i am not fit, not strong and been idle too long.
I now fear the 10km that i promise wifey i will do this Sunday.
It will not be pretty - well for me at least.
Ambitious as this was my chance of clocking in some mileage after a long period of non-training since 19th April, yesterday was long overdue - those that come to this blog looking for inspiration, i am so sorry that i wasn't even sweating, let alone inspire anyone other than my fat ass to train.
2.7km in 16 minutes and i am dying. I swore i did not enjoy the run yesterday.
The morning biking from RMC towards Balakong using the "sneak out" route wasn't even a sweat breaker for some, so, it couldn't be because of that IMHO.
Facts are, i am not fit, not strong and been idle too long.
I now fear the 10km that i promise wifey i will do this Sunday.
It will not be pretty - well for me at least.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
The Joy Of Fatherhood Are...
... Having a muse...
...And possibility of another best friend...
That is if you only have two kids, imagine what could happen if you have more.
:)
Happy Father's Day to All Dads out there. Keep doing your best. Keep giving your best.
...And possibility of another best friend...
That is if you only have two kids, imagine what could happen if you have more.
:)
Happy Father's Day to All Dads out there. Keep doing your best. Keep giving your best.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Happy Birthday Princess!
Nadia turned 1 today.
How fast time flies. Already at 10 months she is walking and i would say she progressed way faster than Ryan.
She is almost 2.5 feet tall and could run, climb stairs with ease and love to irritate her brother.
There wasn't any love lost there.
Happy Birthday Nadia. Papa know you will be too young to understand this, but i sure hope this blog will last long enough for you to see how beautiful you are at One.
Love you.
How fast time flies. Already at 10 months she is walking and i would say she progressed way faster than Ryan.
She is almost 2.5 feet tall and could run, climb stairs with ease and love to irritate her brother.
There wasn't any love lost there.
Happy Birthday Nadia. Papa know you will be too young to understand this, but i sure hope this blog will last long enough for you to see how beautiful you are at One.
Love you.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Hazy Condition Sucks, literally.
This is the view from my desk at 1000hours today.
Everything is missing. We don't need David Copperfield to pull this off. This is courtesy of our neighbour who without any guilt, burn their forest in the name of agriculture.
This is going to be as bad as it was 3 years back and the haze only clears up towards Chinese New Year the following year.
I am wondering why we are sucking up to the Indons and we are now sucking up their ashes.
Damn it.
Everything is missing. We don't need David Copperfield to pull this off. This is courtesy of our neighbour who without any guilt, burn their forest in the name of agriculture.
This is going to be as bad as it was 3 years back and the haze only clears up towards Chinese New Year the following year.
I am wondering why we are sucking up to the Indons and we are now sucking up their ashes.
Damn it.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Ma's The Word
Ma's The Word
Ma, Niece, Daughter, Grandaugther
Yes papa?
Love Birds
Hungry
Brocolli Mushroom
BBQ Chicken + Bread
Fried Abalone Mushroom
Location : Purple Cane, Gardens MidValley.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Happy Birthday Ma!
I know you won't know how to read this, or even get online for that matter.
But i want you to know that I love you very much and i wish you many happy days ahead with good health and good wealth.
Thanks a lot for being there 120% of the time with us - this applies to when we (your kids) are growing up and we (my very own family of Aileen, Ryan and Nadia) are growing together.
You are the best anyone could ask for in a mum, for me at least.
See you tonight for dinner!
But i want you to know that I love you very much and i wish you many happy days ahead with good health and good wealth.
Thanks a lot for being there 120% of the time with us - this applies to when we (your kids) are growing up and we (my very own family of Aileen, Ryan and Nadia) are growing together.
You are the best anyone could ask for in a mum, for me at least.
See you tonight for dinner!
Xterra Malaysia : Women Pro Champ Report
I do not comprehend Swedish German, but i certainly can read "Shazly & Crew".
Report taken from http://reneterra.blogspot.com/
Xterra Malaysia 7.6.09 Southeast Asia’s first ever Xterra
Selamat Datang
Zum ersten Mal fand am 7.Juni 2009 XTERRA MALAYSIA statt, dank viel Herzblut des Organisationsteam (Shazly and Crew) und vor allem der koeniglchen Zustimmung von:
Tenguku Abdullah Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Sha Al-Musta in Billah!
(Was fuer ein Name!! Wuerde gerne wissen, wie man diesen Namen richtig ausspricht, und wie schnell man diesen Namen aussprechen kann. Ich brauche ganze 6 Sekunden und nehme es meinen lieben Ami-Freunden nicht mehr uebel, dass sie mich Renata “butcher” nennen).*
Die Organisation war grossartig. Die Atmosphaere unter den Atlethen, die Streckenbesichtigung, die Unterkunft, das einheimische Essen etc war top. Das Rennen wurde in Kuantan ausgetragen. Kuantan liegt ca. 2,5h Autofahrzeit von Kuala Lumpur entfernt. Es herrscht tropisches Klima hier, 35 Grad aufwaerts, hohe Luftfeuchtigkeit 88%. Die Menschen hier aeusserst freundlich und hilfsbereit, ein wenig neugierig und immer zum Spassen bereit.
Start mit zwei 750m langen Runden schwimmen im sehr salzigen, leicht welligen Meer, anschliessend 32km auf dem Bike durch den Urwald, sowie ein 5km langes Stueck auf der Strasse. Ein Platzregen waehrend dem Biken erschwerte den Parcour, oft war es glatt und unuebersichtbar. Die Laufstrecke beinhaltete ein langes Uphill mit 335 Treppenstufen und ein sandiger Abschnitt am Beach.
Das Pro-Feld war klein, und ich durfte diese Southeast Asia Xterra-Premiere wahrlich geniessen und gewinnen. Auf dem zweiten Rang Mieko Carey (Saipan), 3.Rang Daniela Erni (Schweiz)!!
Rangliste Pro; men
1. Mike Vine
2. Scott Thorne
3. Sam Gardener
weitere News; http://www.xterramalaysia.com/
So, nun packen, Bike putzen, Souvenir einpacken , verabschieden und den Flug nicht verpassen!
Next stop : Zuerich Airport! Bis bald.
*der Zungenbrechertest; Mieko 13 Sekunden, Bob 7 Sekunden
A kind soul told me the above is in German. A little magic on Google Translate got me into this text.
:) Below is Renata Translated.
Malaysia 7.6.09 XTERRA Southeast Asia's first ever XTERRA
Selamat Datang
For the first time took place on June 7th 2009 XTERRA MALAYSIA instead, thanks to a lot of heart and soul of the organization team (Shazly and Crew) and especially the consent of koeniglchen:
Tenguku Abdullah Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Sha Al-Musta in Billah!
(What a name! Would like to know how to pronounce the name correctly, and how quickly you can pronounce this name. I need all 6 seconds and take it to my dear American friends no longer evil, that they sent me Renata "butcher "call) .*
The organization was great. The atmosphere among the Atlethen, the tour route, the accommodation, the local food etc was top. The race was in Kuantan out. Kuantan is located about 2.5 hours car drive away from Kuala Lumpur. There is a tropical climate here, 35 degrees upwards, humidity 88%. The people here very friendly and helpful, a little curious and always ready for fun.
Start with two 750m-long swim laps in the very salty, slightly wavy sea, then 32km on the bike through the jungle, as well as a 5km-long piece on the street. A heavy rain during the bike course the difficult, often it was smooth and unuebersichtbar. The course included a long Uphill with 335 steps and a sandy section at the Beach.
The pro field was small, and I had these XTERRA Southeast Asia Premiere truly enjoy and win. At the second rank Mieko Carey (Saipan), 3.Rang Daniela Erni (Switzerland)!
Pro Standings; men
1. Mike Vine
2. Scott Thorne
3. Sam Gardener
more news; http://www.xterramalaysia.com/
So, now pack up, clean bike, gift wrap, goodbye and do not miss the flight!
Next stop: Zurich Airport! See you soon.
* tongue twisters test; Mieko 13 seconds, Bob 7 seconds
Report taken from http://reneterra.blogspot.com/
Xterra Malaysia 7.6.09 Southeast Asia’s first ever Xterra
Selamat Datang
Zum ersten Mal fand am 7.Juni 2009 XTERRA MALAYSIA statt, dank viel Herzblut des Organisationsteam (Shazly and Crew) und vor allem der koeniglchen Zustimmung von:
Tenguku Abdullah Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Sha Al-Musta in Billah!
(Was fuer ein Name!! Wuerde gerne wissen, wie man diesen Namen richtig ausspricht, und wie schnell man diesen Namen aussprechen kann. Ich brauche ganze 6 Sekunden und nehme es meinen lieben Ami-Freunden nicht mehr uebel, dass sie mich Renata “butcher” nennen).*
Die Organisation war grossartig. Die Atmosphaere unter den Atlethen, die Streckenbesichtigung, die Unterkunft, das einheimische Essen etc war top. Das Rennen wurde in Kuantan ausgetragen. Kuantan liegt ca. 2,5h Autofahrzeit von Kuala Lumpur entfernt. Es herrscht tropisches Klima hier, 35 Grad aufwaerts, hohe Luftfeuchtigkeit 88%. Die Menschen hier aeusserst freundlich und hilfsbereit, ein wenig neugierig und immer zum Spassen bereit.
Start mit zwei 750m langen Runden schwimmen im sehr salzigen, leicht welligen Meer, anschliessend 32km auf dem Bike durch den Urwald, sowie ein 5km langes Stueck auf der Strasse. Ein Platzregen waehrend dem Biken erschwerte den Parcour, oft war es glatt und unuebersichtbar. Die Laufstrecke beinhaltete ein langes Uphill mit 335 Treppenstufen und ein sandiger Abschnitt am Beach.
Das Pro-Feld war klein, und ich durfte diese Southeast Asia Xterra-Premiere wahrlich geniessen und gewinnen. Auf dem zweiten Rang Mieko Carey (Saipan), 3.Rang Daniela Erni (Schweiz)!!
Rangliste Pro; men
1. Mike Vine
2. Scott Thorne
3. Sam Gardener
weitere News; http://www.xterramalaysia.com/
So, nun packen, Bike putzen, Souvenir einpacken , verabschieden und den Flug nicht verpassen!
Next stop : Zuerich Airport! Bis bald.
*der Zungenbrechertest; Mieko 13 Sekunden, Bob 7 Sekunden
A kind soul told me the above is in German. A little magic on Google Translate got me into this text.
:) Below is Renata Translated.
Malaysia 7.6.09 XTERRA Southeast Asia's first ever XTERRA
Selamat Datang
For the first time took place on June 7th 2009 XTERRA MALAYSIA instead, thanks to a lot of heart and soul of the organization team (Shazly and Crew) and especially the consent of koeniglchen:
Tenguku Abdullah Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Sha Al-Musta in Billah!
(What a name! Would like to know how to pronounce the name correctly, and how quickly you can pronounce this name. I need all 6 seconds and take it to my dear American friends no longer evil, that they sent me Renata "butcher "call) .*
The organization was great. The atmosphere among the Atlethen, the tour route, the accommodation, the local food etc was top. The race was in Kuantan out. Kuantan is located about 2.5 hours car drive away from Kuala Lumpur. There is a tropical climate here, 35 degrees upwards, humidity 88%. The people here very friendly and helpful, a little curious and always ready for fun.
Start with two 750m-long swim laps in the very salty, slightly wavy sea, then 32km on the bike through the jungle, as well as a 5km-long piece on the street. A heavy rain during the bike course the difficult, often it was smooth and unuebersichtbar. The course included a long Uphill with 335 steps and a sandy section at the Beach.
The pro field was small, and I had these XTERRA Southeast Asia Premiere truly enjoy and win. At the second rank Mieko Carey (Saipan), 3.Rang Daniela Erni (Switzerland)!
Pro Standings; men
1. Mike Vine
2. Scott Thorne
3. Sam Gardener
more news; http://www.xterramalaysia.com/
So, now pack up, clean bike, gift wrap, goodbye and do not miss the flight!
Next stop: Zurich Airport! See you soon.
* tongue twisters test; Mieko 13 seconds, Bob 7 seconds
Xterra Malaysia : Yet Anohter Pro's Race Report
This only gets better.
Report from Mike Vine, the Champ of the 1st Xterra Malaysia.
Taken from mikevine.athletesjournal.com
Held in the jungle beach resort area of Kuantan by the renowned Teluk
Cempedah beach, this new event is located only a stone's throw from
the equator( 200 km away ) and serving up some seriously searing
tropical heat and humidity. This race was a huge success with a sold
out field of 500 enthusiastic racers, pro organization, and big-time
media coverage with ESPN Asia filming a one-hour episode, as well as
local networks for the news.
Asides from first time visit to Malaysia, this trip was a prime
opportunity for me to have a rematch with the Brit Sam Gardner who
beat me at Saipan earlier this year. and sure enough we slugged it
out, along with the upstart Kiwi Scott Thorne who recently placed 2nd
at XTerra New Zealand.
So after torturous 33-35 C heat with brutal humidity over the days
leading up, conditions on raceday were near ideal with overcast and a
few showers along the way to cool us down to just bearable levels.
With no major hills on the bike and mainly over either pavement or
hardpack dirt roads, I was expecting the guys to bunch up and work
together on the draft-legal bike. Surprisingly though I led the swim
from the start and emerged with a hefty margin. Not unscathed
though... the stinging jellyfish had shown up and got me twice. Thos
buggers hurt , and peeing on it later I found didn't help either!
With Sam and co well in arrears at T1 I decided I would put my head
down and go for it... I was feeling good. That is until 15 km or so in
riding through a palm oil plantation I missed a pothole hidden under
the grass and took a dandy spill launching over the bars and slamming
hard on my side at 30kph. It rattled me but no serious damage luckily
although the bars were cocked at a bad angle which made cornering
tricky... and moreso when the torrential rain hit about 10 min later
and the clay surface turned to a full-on slippy ice rink. I made it
through then approaching a pavement intersection a police officer sent
me the wrong way... eventually it was sorted after a debate and going
at least 200 m the wrong way, but Scott and Sam caught me here.
The last part of this course is where it's most interesting, and a
bunch of vicious attacks ensued over the sandy beach and rooty, slick
jungle. Scott dropped off slightly while riding the tricky section of
sand by the water's edge then I gapped Sam when he chose to skirt
around a rock outcropping, while I hike-a-biked over it. That's
because the tide turned out was higher today and the water was waste
deep for Sam ! Although a few min later Sam chased back up when it was
my turn to misjudge where to hike through the soft sand from the
water's edge up to re-enter the jungle.
Sam had gapped me into T2 by 10 sec and gained another 5 when I put
socks on. the run loop was top notch... 2 loops consisting of a
jungle section loaded with monkeys and monitor lizards , followed by a
tour through the zoo, then a big jungle uphill and descent with a 1/2
mile soft sand beach section to finish the loop.
I worked to catch Sam and move into the lead on the first loop's
climb, only to have the hams twinging then locking up on the descent
to the beach. Sam caught right back up by lap point. We waded through
a small stream emptying on the beach and here i looked beside and saw
Sam dolphining through it... which he probably shouldn't have because
it smelled like monkey poo! Now I was really losing my form with jello
for legs and slipped out taking a spill on the wet boulders.
Then, as luck would have it, starting the 2nd loop the leg cramps
mysteriously cleared up and i could pick up the pace again. I surged
up the climb and bounded down the steep descent bringing it home for
the win in 2 hrs 13 min. At the finish it was a Commonwealth sweep
with Vine, Thorne who had ran well and moved to 2nd @ :42 behind, and
Gardner in 3rd at 1 min back.
In the women's race it was Renata Bucher winning it with Saipan's
Mieko Carey in 2nd. How's this for random luck - Renata has also
placed exactly the same as me in all 4 US Cup races this year as well.
This event was a huge success and the racers were all excited and
buzzing before, during, and afterwards. Many kudos to Shazly and co
for pulling this one together. There were loads of spectators,
including the Royal Prince of Pahang who was enjoying it and stayed
for the whole event. The race received major media coverage with
numerous tv networks in attendance. For example, after flying over
from Kuantan to the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport the next day, the race
coverage was playing on the tv's in the terminal there.
Next up is Richmond Virginia, one of my favorite courses on the US Cup
Circuit, followed by a new venue in Little Rock AK the next week. Will
be a tough travel week with 2 days in vancouver now before flying out.
VA is exactly a 12 hr time difference from Malaysia which safe to say
will be unpleasant!
Many thanks to my sponsors, Intense, Fox Shox, Mizuno, Michelin,
Blue70, Maui Coupon Magazine, Vega.
Please see attached pics, courtesy of XTerra Malaysia.
Mike
Report from Mike Vine, the Champ of the 1st Xterra Malaysia.
Taken from mikevine.athletesjournal.com
Held in the jungle beach resort area of Kuantan by the renowned Teluk
Cempedah beach, this new event is located only a stone's throw from
the equator( 200 km away ) and serving up some seriously searing
tropical heat and humidity. This race was a huge success with a sold
out field of 500 enthusiastic racers, pro organization, and big-time
media coverage with ESPN Asia filming a one-hour episode, as well as
local networks for the news.
Asides from first time visit to Malaysia, this trip was a prime
opportunity for me to have a rematch with the Brit Sam Gardner who
beat me at Saipan earlier this year. and sure enough we slugged it
out, along with the upstart Kiwi Scott Thorne who recently placed 2nd
at XTerra New Zealand.
So after torturous 33-35 C heat with brutal humidity over the days
leading up, conditions on raceday were near ideal with overcast and a
few showers along the way to cool us down to just bearable levels.
With no major hills on the bike and mainly over either pavement or
hardpack dirt roads, I was expecting the guys to bunch up and work
together on the draft-legal bike. Surprisingly though I led the swim
from the start and emerged with a hefty margin. Not unscathed
though... the stinging jellyfish had shown up and got me twice. Thos
buggers hurt , and peeing on it later I found didn't help either!
With Sam and co well in arrears at T1 I decided I would put my head
down and go for it... I was feeling good. That is until 15 km or so in
riding through a palm oil plantation I missed a pothole hidden under
the grass and took a dandy spill launching over the bars and slamming
hard on my side at 30kph. It rattled me but no serious damage luckily
although the bars were cocked at a bad angle which made cornering
tricky... and moreso when the torrential rain hit about 10 min later
and the clay surface turned to a full-on slippy ice rink. I made it
through then approaching a pavement intersection a police officer sent
me the wrong way... eventually it was sorted after a debate and going
at least 200 m the wrong way, but Scott and Sam caught me here.
The last part of this course is where it's most interesting, and a
bunch of vicious attacks ensued over the sandy beach and rooty, slick
jungle. Scott dropped off slightly while riding the tricky section of
sand by the water's edge then I gapped Sam when he chose to skirt
around a rock outcropping, while I hike-a-biked over it. That's
because the tide turned out was higher today and the water was waste
deep for Sam ! Although a few min later Sam chased back up when it was
my turn to misjudge where to hike through the soft sand from the
water's edge up to re-enter the jungle.
Sam had gapped me into T2 by 10 sec and gained another 5 when I put
socks on. the run loop was top notch... 2 loops consisting of a
jungle section loaded with monkeys and monitor lizards , followed by a
tour through the zoo, then a big jungle uphill and descent with a 1/2
mile soft sand beach section to finish the loop.
I worked to catch Sam and move into the lead on the first loop's
climb, only to have the hams twinging then locking up on the descent
to the beach. Sam caught right back up by lap point. We waded through
a small stream emptying on the beach and here i looked beside and saw
Sam dolphining through it... which he probably shouldn't have because
it smelled like monkey poo! Now I was really losing my form with jello
for legs and slipped out taking a spill on the wet boulders.
Then, as luck would have it, starting the 2nd loop the leg cramps
mysteriously cleared up and i could pick up the pace again. I surged
up the climb and bounded down the steep descent bringing it home for
the win in 2 hrs 13 min. At the finish it was a Commonwealth sweep
with Vine, Thorne who had ran well and moved to 2nd @ :42 behind, and
Gardner in 3rd at 1 min back.
In the women's race it was Renata Bucher winning it with Saipan's
Mieko Carey in 2nd. How's this for random luck - Renata has also
placed exactly the same as me in all 4 US Cup races this year as well.
This event was a huge success and the racers were all excited and
buzzing before, during, and afterwards. Many kudos to Shazly and co
for pulling this one together. There were loads of spectators,
including the Royal Prince of Pahang who was enjoying it and stayed
for the whole event. The race received major media coverage with
numerous tv networks in attendance. For example, after flying over
from Kuantan to the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport the next day, the race
coverage was playing on the tv's in the terminal there.
Next up is Richmond Virginia, one of my favorite courses on the US Cup
Circuit, followed by a new venue in Little Rock AK the next week. Will
be a tough travel week with 2 days in vancouver now before flying out.
VA is exactly a 12 hr time difference from Malaysia which safe to say
will be unpleasant!
Many thanks to my sponsors, Intense, Fox Shox, Mizuno, Michelin,
Blue70, Maui Coupon Magazine, Vega.
Please see attached pics, courtesy of XTerra Malaysia.
Mike
Xterra Malaysia : Pro's Race Report
You know you ace-d it when one of the Pro (in this case Sam Gardner) wrote that the race is the best ever he entered.
Report taken from http://samgardner-triathlon.blogspot.com/
Monday, 8 June 2009
Xterra Malaysia
Malaysia race report.
It’s been a busy week. I had 7 hours at home from returning from Xterra Italy, before going to Xterra Malaysia. All the travelling, stress and time difference left me pretty tired on arrival. However I was looking forward to racing at this new destination on the Global tour, and getting behind the event.
The local media were very excited about the arrival of the foreign athletes for this first edition of the event, and had hyped it up into a big rematch between Mike Vine (the current US champion) and myself, after our recent battle in Saipan where I edged him out for the win. The dark horse was Scott Thorne from New Zealand, who had the advantage of less jet lag and an extra 3 day actimatising to the extreme heat and humidity. Scott narrowly missed out on winning Xterra New Zealand this year so was always going to be one to watch out for along with the other Japanese, Malaysian and Philipino’s making up the pro field.
Still heavily jet lagged and relying heavily on some super strong local hotel coffee I got to the start line for the 8am start. The day was pretty overcast, compared to the searing heat of the previous week. Warming up 10 minutes before the start Mike Vine was stung by a Jellyfish (which we’d not seen in previous few days), he was in obvious pain, but we decided (hoped) it wasn’t a fatal portugese man of war sting. Maybe I shouldn’t have laughed at his expense because 20 minutes later I felt my hand touch something soft and jelly like and sure enough half a second later I felt a shooting pain go up my leg, wow those things hurt. Despite this I had a reasonable swim, exiting the water in 4th, 2 minutes behind Mike, and a minute behind Scott and the Japanese pro Taro.
The bike started with 7km of road, where I desperately gave chase after Taro and Scott who were working together to catch Mike. I made contact with them after 3km and we soon dropped Taro and I worked with Scott on our chase. It was a very interesting and eventful bike leg. I dropped Scott on each climb, but first missed a corner on a descent and he got back to me, then the heavens opened and he got back to me a second time on another descent. Finally I could see Mike 200m ahead and had got rid of Scott for good (or so I thought), but a police marshal sent all 3 of us the wrong way and when we found out and turned round, we were all 3 together again! We worked together on the subsequent road section and were still neck and neck with 10km to go. This did not leave me with much time to build a lead against 2 guys that were known for being top runners. When I did manage to get away on my own it was only 2km from transition and I only managed to get a 20 seconds lead on Mike and maybe a minute over Scott.
It must have had for great television for ESPN (the channel covering the event in Asia). I kept my dwindling lead for about 4km, then Mike caught me and coming onto the 2nd and final run lap we were again separated by only 5 meters with Scott chasing hard and closing. Mike eventually pushed home his advantage on lap 2 and I had to think about holding Scott off for 2nd place. It all ended in a sprint down the finishing funnel on the beach in front of the Malaysian crowds with Scott taking 2nd leaving me in 3rd with all 3 of us separated by less than 1 minute in one of the most exciting races I’ve ever been in. How so many things could have sent the result a different way and any of us could have won.
I am looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight (the first time in 12 days!), and having a weekend off racing and being spectator next weekend at Windsor triathlon. My next races are Mountain Mayhem 24 hour mountain bike race in 2 weeks time (the UK’s biggest and highest paying race) where I am racing for the USE all stars team. Then the following week I have round 2 of the European tour, Xterra Czech.
Thanks as usual to all sponsors, writing this on my Panasonic laptop now! Thoroughly recommend Squirt chain lube for not collecting the sand this weekend like most lubes do. Despite all this travelling, jetlag and racing Maximuscle products have been essential with my recovery and keeping my immune system strong. Thanks obviously to Snow and Rock and Cycle surgery for their support also and to Bikeboxalan for a case that has kept my bike undamaged in over 12 flights so far in 2009.
Report taken from http://samgardner-triathlon.blogspot.com/
Monday, 8 June 2009
Xterra Malaysia
Malaysia race report.
It’s been a busy week. I had 7 hours at home from returning from Xterra Italy, before going to Xterra Malaysia. All the travelling, stress and time difference left me pretty tired on arrival. However I was looking forward to racing at this new destination on the Global tour, and getting behind the event.
The local media were very excited about the arrival of the foreign athletes for this first edition of the event, and had hyped it up into a big rematch between Mike Vine (the current US champion) and myself, after our recent battle in Saipan where I edged him out for the win. The dark horse was Scott Thorne from New Zealand, who had the advantage of less jet lag and an extra 3 day actimatising to the extreme heat and humidity. Scott narrowly missed out on winning Xterra New Zealand this year so was always going to be one to watch out for along with the other Japanese, Malaysian and Philipino’s making up the pro field.
Still heavily jet lagged and relying heavily on some super strong local hotel coffee I got to the start line for the 8am start. The day was pretty overcast, compared to the searing heat of the previous week. Warming up 10 minutes before the start Mike Vine was stung by a Jellyfish (which we’d not seen in previous few days), he was in obvious pain, but we decided (hoped) it wasn’t a fatal portugese man of war sting. Maybe I shouldn’t have laughed at his expense because 20 minutes later I felt my hand touch something soft and jelly like and sure enough half a second later I felt a shooting pain go up my leg, wow those things hurt. Despite this I had a reasonable swim, exiting the water in 4th, 2 minutes behind Mike, and a minute behind Scott and the Japanese pro Taro.
The bike started with 7km of road, where I desperately gave chase after Taro and Scott who were working together to catch Mike. I made contact with them after 3km and we soon dropped Taro and I worked with Scott on our chase. It was a very interesting and eventful bike leg. I dropped Scott on each climb, but first missed a corner on a descent and he got back to me, then the heavens opened and he got back to me a second time on another descent. Finally I could see Mike 200m ahead and had got rid of Scott for good (or so I thought), but a police marshal sent all 3 of us the wrong way and when we found out and turned round, we were all 3 together again! We worked together on the subsequent road section and were still neck and neck with 10km to go. This did not leave me with much time to build a lead against 2 guys that were known for being top runners. When I did manage to get away on my own it was only 2km from transition and I only managed to get a 20 seconds lead on Mike and maybe a minute over Scott.
It must have had for great television for ESPN (the channel covering the event in Asia). I kept my dwindling lead for about 4km, then Mike caught me and coming onto the 2nd and final run lap we were again separated by only 5 meters with Scott chasing hard and closing. Mike eventually pushed home his advantage on lap 2 and I had to think about holding Scott off for 2nd place. It all ended in a sprint down the finishing funnel on the beach in front of the Malaysian crowds with Scott taking 2nd leaving me in 3rd with all 3 of us separated by less than 1 minute in one of the most exciting races I’ve ever been in. How so many things could have sent the result a different way and any of us could have won.
I am looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight (the first time in 12 days!), and having a weekend off racing and being spectator next weekend at Windsor triathlon. My next races are Mountain Mayhem 24 hour mountain bike race in 2 weeks time (the UK’s biggest and highest paying race) where I am racing for the USE all stars team. Then the following week I have round 2 of the European tour, Xterra Czech.
Thanks as usual to all sponsors, writing this on my Panasonic laptop now! Thoroughly recommend Squirt chain lube for not collecting the sand this weekend like most lubes do. Despite all this travelling, jetlag and racing Maximuscle products have been essential with my recovery and keeping my immune system strong. Thanks obviously to Snow and Rock and Cycle surgery for their support also and to Bikeboxalan for a case that has kept my bike undamaged in over 12 flights so far in 2009.
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