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23 June 2007

Short Talk:

It was fun meeting up with the Penang bloggers at the Nuffnang Gathering. Blogwawasan has photos from the event up on his Flickr.


I Have PMS (Pre-Marathon Stress)

I'm in Penang now.

Somehow, IcyQueenGoddess who's also travelling to Penang for the Nuffnang Gathering managed to con me into becoming her bodyguard for the trip.

Our conversation went something like this.

Kenny: "I'm gonna be sleeping in a lot you know? I need all the energy I can get for the race."
IcyQueenGoddess: "Okay, I'm tagging along with you!"
Kenny: "!?!?!"

It's less than 6 hours before the gun goes off at the starting line of the Penang International Bridge Marathon, and I am nervous like hell.

I shouldn't be feeling this way. This is my second marathon race after the one I did last year in KL. I have put in a lot more time and effort training for this one. My weight has gone done, my mileage has gone up. Mentally, I am better prepared for what lies ahead.

I've been training longer than this actually. Just didn't log them down.

But my goal this time round is different. Last year, my aim was to simply cross the finishing line. This year, my target was to finish the 42km in 5 hours time. Realistically speaking, I should be happy with anything below the 5 hr 30 min mark lah.

That is    not a lot for seasoned marathoners who can easily finish 42km in 2hr45mins. But bear in mind that I'm still a pretty heavy guy. Endurance sports like long-distance running isn't my forte and is gonna push me so out of my comfort zone that I'm sure I'm gonna be feeling it for days, if not weeks, to come.

Things I'm bringing with me to the race:

- adidas ClimaLite tank top and running shorts: To wick away sweat from my body when running.
- iPod nano with armband: Loaded with my favourite chill house music.
- PowerBar Gels: Easy to digest carbohydrates when I need them.

- Agel OHM: Reader Kenneth Lim sent these to me complimentary, and they work like magic. The energy boost is incredible.
- Digital camera: Even when I'm running a marathon, blogging is on the back of my mind.

- Analgesic cream, plaster, gastric pills: For on the spot treatment of annoyances.
- Waist pouch: To put all these things in.
- Petroleum jelly: To lube myself up to reduce chaffing. And yes, I shaved. There.

- Running cap: To combat sunlight.
- adidas Supernova Control 2007: aka the best running shoes I have ever worn.

Thanks for the T-shirt, Eddie!

Things I look forward to:

- The exhiliration and energy of the crowd at the starting line.
- Keeping my target pace consistently at 6:50 per km.
- The hypnotic trance I get into midway through the race.
- Watching girls in short shorts.
- The indescribable feeling when I cross the finishing line.

Things I fear:

- 1km of uphill climb in the middle of the bridge.
- Cramps. I had a severe case last year at the 30km mark that basically forced me to walk for the remaining 12km.
- Bad weather. The forecast for Sunday according to Yahoo! Weather is "Scattered Thunderstorms". So not looking forward to that. Just a few days ago, Penang was the target of a freak storm that blew off boats. Surely you won't wanna see headlines that scream "Kuching Marathoner Blown Off The Penang Bridge" tomorrow on the newspapers.

This past few months I have put up with much sacrifices, much time away from friends and family, much time I could have spent doing something else.

I could only train so much, but finally this is all coming to an end.

And I'm here to claim my reward!


:: Posted by Kenny at 11:19 PM | Link | Facebook It
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91 Comments:

good luck kenny!

Posted by: cicakman at 23 June 2007 11:24 PM | Link to comment

Good Luck my friend!

Posted by: andrew at 23 June 2007 11:28 PM | Link to comment

woah, =)

Posted by: pants at 23 June 2007 11:32 PM | Link to comment

#3 wishes you all the best in claiming your reward!

p.s: i dun think wind and thunderstorm can blow you up into the sky.. u're not light! =p

Posted by: daniel at 23 June 2007 11:34 PM | Link to comment

Kenny.. all the best! Always remember the adventure is about the journey, and not solely about the destination!

Posted by: Keefe at 23 June 2007 11:45 PM | Link to comment

all the best !

Posted by: satkuru at 23 June 2007 11:45 PM | Link to comment

good luck to you, kenny!!

Posted by: angel at 23 June 2007 11:46 PM | Link to comment

All the best!

Posted by: Kelly at 23 June 2007 11:52 PM | Link to comment

All the best!

Posted by: Kelly at 23 June 2007 11:53 PM | Link to comment

gd luck, kenny...
and welcome to penang...
a123 hehe, i ll remember this number

Posted by: bugbear at 23 June 2007 11:56 PM | Link to comment

gud luck...

Posted by: ~~~~~ at 23 June 2007 11:59 PM | Link to comment

wow.. ur number so nice..

Posted by: Yurneric at 23 June 2007 11:59 PM | Link to comment

All the best to you - Ganbatte!

Posted by: Bored Therefore I Blog at 24 June 2007 12:06 AM | Link to comment

Have fun and all the best!

Posted by: Hai~Ren at 24 June 2007 12:08 AM | Link to comment

jia you!

Posted by: ellene at 24 June 2007 12:10 AM | Link to comment

Good luck! KNEW it was you I saw at starbucks in queensbay. -sigh- too shy... What to do.

Posted by: Christyna at 24 June 2007 12:10 AM | Link to comment

good luck! you can do it!

Posted by: seasons at 24 June 2007 12:13 AM | Link to comment

good luck n all the best. enjoy the race.

Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 24 June 2007 12:16 AM | Link to comment

Dear Kenny,

I am a big fan of your blog. Will you please please blog an entry about the reality TV show 'So you think you can dance'? It features the best dancers Malaysia can ever offer, and I think it is a highly exciting and entertaining show.

I think you should make a post about it as it will give a lot of publicity, especially when the show is about the search for the 'Malaysia's Best Dancer'. Your blog is deeply rich with Malaysian flavors, you should really blog about this reality TV show since it is the first ever of its kind in the country about dance talents.

We hope to see more on this being talked about. Thank you.

Love,
Your loyal fan.

Posted by: Ruums at 24 June 2007 12:17 AM | Link to comment

fuck you for calling me chicken. may you die half way through the marathon.

Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 24 June 2007 12:20 AM | Link to comment

fuck you for calling me chicken. may you die half way through the marathon.

Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 24 June 2007 12:26 AM | Link to comment

all the way, kenny!

Posted by: gaelan at 24 June 2007 12:29 AM | Link to comment

WISH U GOOD LUCK! BTW IF U HAVE REALLY SHAVED 'THERE' I ALSO WISH U 'GOOD FEELING' IN 2 DAYS TIME WHEN THE 'BUSH' STARTED TO GROW BACK UNLESS U INTENDED TO KEEP IT BARE FOREVER. ANYWAY U CAN ALWAYS APPLY A LOT OF POWDER TO MINIMISE THE DISCOMFORT.HAVE A NICE DAY & COMPLETE THE RACE IN RECORD TIME!

Posted by: HORNY ANG MOH at 24 June 2007 12:29 AM | Link to comment

all the best kenny
so it was coincidence then that you was able to attend the nuffnang gathering eh
nice meeting u there

Posted by: HobartLim at 24 June 2007 12:33 AM | Link to comment

wow, good luck

Posted by: Reening at 24 June 2007 12:34 AM | Link to comment

Wow, my colleague is joining this marathon too! He has been really training so I know how you feel haha. I'm planning to go for the Standard Chartered Marathon in Singapore end of the year. 43km babe! On?

Posted by: MaRvELgAL at 24 June 2007 12:37 AM | Link to comment

nice meeting you at the blogger's meet today. All the best for the run!

Posted by: jlshyang at 24 June 2007 12:43 AM | Link to comment

Good luck Kenny.

Posted by: Steven at 24 June 2007 12:44 AM | Link to comment

you can do it! enjoy the race.

Posted by: cas at 24 June 2007 1:05 AM | Link to comment

good luck~~~~

Posted by: serena at 24 June 2007 1:07 AM | Link to comment

Do it for the kids, Kenny!

Posted by: desperate addict at 24 June 2007 1:07 AM | Link to comment

gambateh!!!

Posted by: voon at 24 June 2007 1:16 AM | Link to comment

damn,u inspired me to join the race next year XD

Posted by: -Mel W- at 24 June 2007 2:26 AM | Link to comment

All the best! Try not to fall flat on your face!! :p

Posted by: leongsoon at 24 June 2007 2:27 AM | Link to comment

good luck kenny!

And just in case you feel like some soy bean milk to recharge, drop by island glades. it's one of the shops right opposite the Hamid Khan school. they have the best as far as most penangites are concerned ;)

Posted by: scoobz at 24 June 2007 2:35 AM | Link to comment

I can't wait for the results. All the best kenny! Hope its the best!

Posted by: Donny at 24 June 2007 3:20 AM | Link to comment

All the Very Best, Kenny..i gues the race starts now already..waiting for ya good news pal..

Posted by: Eric at 24 June 2007 3:31 AM | Link to comment

Gambateh neh~~

Posted by: Senel at 24 June 2007 4:45 AM | Link to comment

Good luck and all the best!

Nice to meet you just now at the bloggers' meet. Hope u know me by reading my name.. hehe.. guess?

Posted by: Chee Hsien at 24 June 2007 6:14 AM | Link to comment

Best of luck! I wish I was there with you.... for the Phuket trip! :)

Posted by: Deejay at 24 June 2007 6:58 AM | Link to comment

Hmmm...i mean Koh Samui :)but i don mind Phuket...

Posted by: Deejay at 24 June 2007 7:00 AM | Link to comment

Good luck and Gambateh!

Posted by: Seng Yau at 24 June 2007 10:55 AM | Link to comment

good luck Kenny.
Your number is good Kenny 123.

Posted by: freelittlebrain at 24 June 2007 11:22 AM | Link to comment

GOOD LUCK~

eventhough you have already started racing..

im sure you'll do fine~

Posted by: Jess at 24 June 2007 12:39 PM | Link to comment

nice number..it's a sign of good luck(I'm not sure, it's just words of comfort, don't kill me if i'm wrong)..I know I've said this once but i'll say it again..GOOD LUCK KENNY!!

Posted by: miin at 24 June 2007 1:09 PM | Link to comment

jiayou :D

Posted by: ELAINE at 24 June 2007 1:10 PM | Link to comment

all the best man..kekeke..=D

Posted by: wickedghost at 24 June 2007 1:53 PM | Link to comment

Good luck! Tough stuff, running a marathon. I've got my first cycling century (100 miles, 160 km) coming up in about a month, I'm really nervous for it too. ^_^;; see you at the finish line!

http://www.thinkandrew.net/

Posted by: Andrew at 24 June 2007 1:56 PM | Link to comment

u stay at Cititel? the internet connection there ok onot?

Posted by: iCalvyn at 24 June 2007 2:43 PM | Link to comment

Hey, seems like u r de main attraction in the Nuffnang gathering. Most of the photos have ur face. But well cant deny it, ur blog is so darn good (not all the time of course ~ no body's perfect :p)

Keep it up n good luck!

Posted by: LilAngel at 24 June 2007 4:11 PM | Link to comment

mate! gastric pills? u kidding me? having gastric pain while running??

anyway, congrats on finishing the race! hopefully it was less than 5 hours ;)

Posted by: medboy at 24 June 2007 4:11 PM | Link to comment

it's inspiring to see that you've set your mind on something and become so determined to achieve it.seriously.kudos-i hope you enojy your race,and continue doing whatever you do.

Posted by: al at 24 June 2007 4:48 PM | Link to comment

Hey Kenny! i am one of the participants ^_^ was looking for you this morning! where were you T_T so disapointed for not getting to see you......

Posted by: Essien at 24 June 2007 5:23 PM | Link to comment

Good post Kenny, very motivational..
All the best in the race..
Good luck :)

Posted by: Russ at 24 June 2007 6:51 PM | Link to comment

You left out nipple-guards. Important.

Posted by: Kurt at 24 June 2007 7:15 PM | Link to comment

hey kenny :) this morning i went to the fun run and after the run my friend and i (both yur blog reader) waited for you :p unfortunately we didn't meet you :p maybe yu've already went past us XD ahaha having the determination to finsh 42km is awsome =D we dont even have to courage to try the half marathon :p maybe nx year XD

Posted by: soo peng at 24 June 2007 7:31 PM | Link to comment

Kenny boy!!! All the best in your trip ya, dont flirt too much~

Posted by: Jun at 24 June 2007 7:54 PM | Link to comment

kennysia promoting MLM??????

Posted by: Zachary at 24 June 2007 8:12 PM | Link to comment

lol....we all know that watching girls in shorts from behind is on top of the list...haha

good luck bro

Posted by: Jonathan at 24 June 2007 8:41 PM | Link to comment

all the best!

Posted by: sllim at 24 June 2007 10:42 PM | Link to comment

when's the marathon?

Posted by: ericyong at 24 June 2007 11:04 PM | Link to comment

Hey! You went to the Penang Bridge Run? How was it? Lol... must be tiring...

Posted by: curryegg at 24 June 2007 11:58 PM | Link to comment

Yo, Kenny. The guy who is chatting with you about the Perth thing and definitely you're my senior. Lol.

Nice meeting u Kenny and best of luck!

Posted by: Shea Speare at 25 June 2007 2:03 AM | Link to comment

jia you!!!

Posted by: doiiness at 25 June 2007 9:19 AM | Link to comment

Kenny dear! U better win something back or u are so dead when you're visiting me in Oct. LOL.
And for you info, no xxxxxxxxxl,
all bikinis are FREE SIZE. hahahaha.

Posted by: ms'dowager at 25 June 2007 10:40 AM | Link to comment

Kenny handsome dear, I know u can do it... I know u will bring the Trophy back... I know u r a winner man.

Posted by: kepo at 25 June 2007 10:59 AM | Link to comment

how is it? how is it? so gan jiong! but i know u can do it. :)

Posted by: owllow at 25 June 2007 11:31 AM | Link to comment

who on earth runs to chill hse music? that shit will just put u to sleep. what you need is one song and one song ONLY: the Rocky theme!

Posted by: lollerskates at 25 June 2007 11:37 AM | Link to comment

Yo Kenny Good luck yo...........
Keep up the pace and dont at girls with short shorts errrmm I mean dont look back? hahaha it will distract you.......
BTW you really shouldnt worry about the wind blowing you away, aits not that you're that light anyways =P

Posted by: Alexis at 25 June 2007 11:40 AM | Link to comment

Hello Kenny,

I think I saw you just before the race started, when the marathoners were leaving the school to assemble at the starting line, you came in late, trying to squeeze through the crowd.
This was my first marathon and you were part of the motivation as well.
I hope you managed to improve your time.

Posted by: AdrianM at 25 June 2007 12:26 PM | Link to comment

waa... kenny sudah kurusssssssssssss!!!!

Posted by: fairozee at 25 June 2007 3:03 PM | Link to comment

Hope u still ok!

Posted by: Funny Pictures Funny Commercial at 25 June 2007 3:27 PM | Link to comment

hey kenny. it was great to see u on sat at the foodloft =)

Posted by: aL at 25 June 2007 3:35 PM | Link to comment

hope you didn't get chaffed while shaving down there ahaha! lube it up with vaseline.. that sounded so wrong ahahahah!

Posted by: leo-chan [TypeKey Profile Page] at 25 June 2007 4:27 PM | Link to comment

gud luck kenny...

Posted by: Darren at 25 June 2007 7:12 PM | Link to comment

all the best! :)

Posted by: tiff at 25 June 2007 7:27 PM | Link to comment

where did u shave? everywhere that has hairs?

Posted by: bjk at 25 June 2007 8:06 PM | Link to comment

good luck kennnnnyyy!!!! :DDD

Posted by: Sophie at 25 June 2007 8:23 PM | Link to comment

I was there yesterday,
but i din c u ...
hw's your result?
Do u make it within 5hrs?

Posted by: Yeti at 25 June 2007 8:28 PM | Link to comment

All the best for your marathon! I have to go for one myself too.

Posted by: kenjisan at 25 June 2007 9:16 PM | Link to comment

FUCK YOU KENNYSIA! LOOKING AT GIRLS WITH SHORT SHORTS??? GET A LIFE SON OF A BITCH!

Posted by: KL at 25 June 2007 10:36 PM | Link to comment

Good Luck on your marathon

Posted by: ijustgotblogged at 26 June 2007 12:22 PM | Link to comment

how was it?? manage to finish in 6 hours? I was there too but didn't see you cuz i join Fun Run only. But i saw those africans running in the first place. And i saw you on newspaper! hehe..

Posted by: ww88 at 26 June 2007 4:10 PM | Link to comment

side track,
read the Malay Mail, 26.6.2007 :
One of the die-hard ‘fans’ happened to be the uncle of Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri, 30, who is charged with murdering Altantuya Shaariibuu in Mukim Bukit Raja last year.
Azilah’s uncle, Adi Admajah, 65, flew in from Medan, Indonesia, and has yet to miss a hearing since the first day of the trial.
“Although I have come from far, I don’t mind the small sacrifice I am making for my nephew.
“I want to show my support and give him strength,” he said.

can some one explain,
the uncle from Indonesia ?
his father must be from Indonesia ?
the Chief Inspector a Malaysian or Indonesian ?
? an Indonesian in the Police Force ?
half a generation, already a Malaysian ?
confused and curious ?

Posted by: stu1971 at 26 June 2007 9:43 PM | Link to comment

how was it? =) hope u made it in 5 yea!

Posted by: FRESH.OYSTERS at 26 June 2007 11:02 PM | Link to comment

Yo! You're working @ adidas or what? How did your race go? Looking fwd to your report

Posted by: Carboman at 27 June 2007 12:21 AM | Link to comment

hope it went well - nessa daph and their mom swear by brooks shoes over all others for running (and since they're triathletes, I guess they've gone through a few brands), thought maybe you can give it a try when you've worn this pair out.

Posted by: Lainie at 27 June 2007 3:18 AM | Link to comment

Man, you are going to die out there

Posted by: soul_hunter at 27 June 2007 12:42 PM | Link to comment

my friend went.
she took quarter marathon only.
another friend that went with her was pushed n sprained her ankle in the beginning of the race,almost stepped by stampete,scary...
was it nice?
did u get the medal?
i never go for one.
maybe i should next year.

Posted by: Lila at 27 June 2007 11:21 PM | Link to comment

So Marathon Man, strictly in the interests of science: Did shaving down "There" benefit your Aerodynamics, Lessen Drag or reduce Weight. I would have thought,if you ran in the upright stance, perhaps a double dose of Viagara might be of benefit causing you to Lean Forward thus reaching the finishing line a Centimeter or even an Inch sooner. WHAAA!

Posted by: Flinkus at 28 June 2007 6:28 AM | Link to comment

Should there be a storm,
do what u'll be doing anyway.
RUN!!!
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Posted by: RojakAd at 28 June 2007 1:38 PM | Link to comment

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