Monster Dash Charity Run 2013

Event Overview

Monster Dash Charity Run themed around the Halloween Celebration is just around the corner. This fun-filled run will have zombies and monsters to “scare” the participants along the run route. It is a 5km run  around the city centre starting and ending at Le’ Park (behind Civic Centre).

Date : 26th October 2013 (Saturday) Time : 7.00pm flag off

Venue : Le’ Park (Behind Civic Centre), Kuching

Objectives

Monster Dash Charity Run is a 5km fun run that aims to raise funds for two charitable associations, namely: 

1. Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) and
2. The Society for Critically Sick Kids (S.O.S. Kids)

“Monster Dash Charity Run” aims to create social awareness especially amongst the youth and general public on different diseases in our community and also to promote a caring and charitable heart amongst the youth and general public. Apart from that, the run also promotes a healthy lifestyle and community fellowship.

Registration fee:   Men/Women (5km)  : RM35.00

Watch the Spooktacular promo video clip: Click here!

Enquiries: admin@ouryouth.my

Closing Date: 5pm 13th October 2012 (Monday)

Registration form is available: www.monsterdashcharityrun.com

Race Pack Collection:

* 1500 participants on first come first serve basis from REGISTRATION DATE.

Venue: Le’ Park (Formerly known as Kuching Integrated Recreatioonal Centre -­‐ behind Civic Center) 

Time : 10 -12 noon, 2 - 5pm (Friday, 25/10/2013) : 10 -12 noon (Saturday, 26/10/2013)

Monster Dash t-shirt

World Heart Day 2013

 

Sarawak Heart Founation

Walk-a-Mile

World Heart Day is globally held on the last Sunday of September each year to inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest cause of death worldwide. The event also aims to promote preventative measures that reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide and this is projected to remain so, and according to WHO, about 17.3 million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2008, representing 30 percent of all global deaths. Risk factors that may lead to heart disease and stroke include :

•     Raised blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels

•     Smoking

•     Inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables

•     Overweight

•     Obesity

•     Physical inactivity

World Heart Day was created in 2000 to inform people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.3 million lives each year and the numbers are rising. By 2030, it is expected that 23 million people will die from CVDs annually that is more than the population of Australia! Together with its members, the World Heart Federation spreads the news that at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided if the main risk factors, tobacco, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, are controlled.

World Heart Day is globally held on the last Sunday of September each year to inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest cause of death worldwide. The event also aims to promote preventative measures that reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide and this is projected to remain so, and according to WHO, about 17.3 million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2008, representing 30 percent of all global deaths. Risk factors that may lead to heart disease and stroke include :

• Raised blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels
• Smoking
• Inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables
• Overweight
• Obesity
• Physical inactivity

World Heart Day was created in 2000 to inform people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.3 million lives each year and the numbers are rising. By 2030, it is expected that 23 million people will die from CVDs annually that is more than the population of Australia! Together with its members, the World Heart Federation spreads the news that at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided if the main risk factors, tobacco, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, are controlled.
- See more at: http://www.yjm.org.my/index.cfm?&menuid=50&parentid=23#sthash.i91u5kur.dpuf

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In Kuching, the Sarawak Heart Foundation (SHF) together with Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), in conjunction with World Heart Day, will hold the event on 29th September.  To mark this year's World Heart Day, there will be a Walk-a-Mile event held at Taman Pustaka Negeri Sarawak.  A registration fee of RM20  entitles one to a free T-shirt, free health screening (BMI, sugar level, cholesterol and counselling), free gifts and lucky draw prizes.  Free healthy breakfast will be provided.  The registration counter will open from 5.30am on that day. Stalls will sell food and items for living a healthy lifestyle.  There will also be aerobics, line dancing sessions and a fun games session.  All are welcomed.  For more information, call 082-258212 or 082-233784.

World Heart Day is globally held on the last Sunday of September each year to inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest cause of death worldwide. The event also aims to promote preventative measures that reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide and this is projected to remain so, and according to WHO, about 17.3 million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2008, representing 30 percent of all global deaths. Risk factors that may lead to heart disease and stroke include :

• Raised blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels
• Smoking
• Inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables
• Overweight
• Obesity
• Physical inactivity

World Heart Day was created in 2000 to inform people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.3 million lives each year and the numbers are rising. By 2030, it is expected that 23 million people will die from CVDs annually that is more than the population of Australia! Together with its members, the World Heart Federation spreads the news that at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided if the main risk factors, tobacco, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, are controlled.
- See more at: http://www.yjm.org.my/index.cfm?&menuid=50&parentid=23#sthash.i91u5kur.dpuf

World Heart Day is globally held on the last Sunday of September each year to inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest cause of death worldwide. The event also aims to promote preventative measures that reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide and this is projected to remain so, and according to WHO, about 17.3 million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2008, representing 30 percent of all global deaths. Risk factors that may lead to heart disease and stroke include :

• Raised blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels
• Smoking
• Inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables
• Overweight
• Obesity
• Physical inactivity

World Heart Day was created in 2000 to inform people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.3 million lives each year and the numbers are rising. By 2030, it is expected that 23 million people will die from CVDs annually that is more than the population of Australia! Together with its members, the World Heart Federation spreads the news that at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided if the main risk factors, tobacco, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, are controlled.
- See more at: http://www.yjm.org.my/index.cfm?&menuid=50&parentid=23#sthash.i91u5kur.dpuf

World Heart Day is globally held on the last Sunday of September each year to inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest cause of death worldwide. The event also aims to promote preventative measures that reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide and this is projected to remain so, and according to WHO, about 17.3 million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2008, representing 30 percent of all global deaths. Risk factors that may lead to heart disease and stroke include :

• Raised blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels
• Smoking
• Inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables
• Overweight
• Obesity
• Physical inactivity

World Heart Day was created in 2000 to inform people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.3 million lives each year and the numbers are rising. By 2030, it is expected that 23 million people will die from CVDs annually that is more than the population of Australia! Together with its members, the World Heart Federation spreads the news that at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided if the main risk factors, tobacco, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, are controlled.
- See more at: http://www.yjm.org.my/index.cfm?&menuid=50&parentid=23#sthash.i91u5kur.dpuf

Run for Peace 2013 - Run Report

Sokai Gakkai Malaysia (Kuching)

Went to the area just after 6am and the place was teeming with runners.  Saw people in pink everywhere. The crew were wearing light blue t-shirts. There were those who directed us to the parking bays behind the Civic Centre in Kuching.  It was done in an orderly and efficient way.  It's things like this that are always appreciated by yours truly.  That showed the organizers did sit down and plan things out and delegated people for various duties.  Suffice to say it was still quite dark when we walked to the amphitheatre.  The crowd had gathered early.  Soon our gym gang began to arrive.  The good part about such a run is that we got to see many people who don’t often run beyond the treadmill.  It was also nice to see guys wearing pink too. 

Sokai Gakkai Malaysia honorary secretary Tay Thing Swee gave his speech.  We were told to enjoy the 8km route and make new friends.  We did after all have a common goal – peace. Come to think of it we runners are a peace loving lot.  I have never seen any violent activity during any of my runs.  Like everyone else we abhor violence.  Then the Welfare Youth and Family Development Minister Datuk Fatimah Abdullah gave her speech.  She went on to say that by turning up, we all endorsed peace and were thus envoys of peace. I liked the sound of that.  The DBKU Mayor Datuk Abang Wahap Abang Julai was also in attendance.  Yours truly was happy to note the mayor did complete the entire run. 

I have nothing but praise for how the entire event was run.  The atmosphere was wonderful.  Everyone was out to have a good time. I saw parents with their children and even babies in strollers amongst the participants.  Young and old, and even foreigners joined in.  The marshals were at every junction to help us cross.  Yes, the speedsters among us had to do their thing.  They were born to run fast so they should do so whenever the opportunity arose.  Some had been doing their LSD runs even before the Run for Peace started.  That was how dedicated they were to their marathon training.  This sort of enthusiasm and dedication to training is what long distance running is all about.  If I wasn’t running long till October I would have joined them too. Besides this time I had my camera with me!

All told, 2,500 people from all walks of life took part in the event.  All over Malaysia some 50,000 people would take part in this run. We were all united in our quest for peace.  Many would later sign the wall of peace.  I added my John Hancock too.  Am happy to note that at the water station we had a choice of three different flavours of 100 Plus.  Then at the finish line we all got 500ml of water and our certificates.  All the gym gang looked happy to have joined in the run.  After taking even more pictures we left to have a late breakfast.  Some, I noticed, ate like they had just run their first full marathon.  Am hoping that this sort of run becomes a yearly event.  I am positive the response will be good every year.  The event went beyond the need for prizes or medals.  By joining we were all winners. 

Esther, Nasa & Mann

Yours Truly, Nasa & Mann

Bernard, Nasa & Pinky (in pink) hehe....

Three preeties: Jaime, Yee Hung & Sheryl

Running babes: Nasa, Chloe, Mary Anne & Pinky

KC, Reuben (not conforming to the pink), me, Bernard & Mann

Cheer leaders doing their thing.

Reuben, Christopher & William

Nasa & Loh

Marie & Nasa (with big grins)

Hamming for the cam: Chloe & Nasa

Peace! Mary Anne.

Big smiles from Loh & Chloe

More hamming: Chloe & Mann

"We come to you in peace" - SuShi & Frances

Skip, hop and smile - Wilson & Wendy

Impromptu pit stop (notice the dim sum?)

Something in the dim sum made them like this.

Lim and Jaime with the same dim sum containers from earlier

No age limit for peace

Hottie on the go - Wendy & Wilson

Yee Hung and moi

Alex and Junior

Marie at the finish

Group pic minus me... boo hoo

The Running Doggy begging for muacks from SuShi, Wendy, Agnes & Chloe

Someone and their tart

Resting on the seats

Nobody can resist the box of goodies

Me with the DBKU Mayor

Me and Reuben

Nasa, Chloe, me and Reuben

Time for hugs: Wendy, Pinky, Nasa, Jaime & Chloe

8km grads (for peace)

Foreigners who took part in the run

Yee Hung with her appetizer

Frances pouting and showing off her chaffing (no, it wasn't from the 8km)

Nasa, Frances & Yee Hung waiting for food

Group munchies!

Reuben and Frances together

Yee Hung attacking her main course

Enjoying laksa - Nasa & Sheryl

Group munchies #2

Nasa & Poh Na

Jaime and me

Larian Hari Malaysia MAKSAK 2013 - Run Report

Malaysia Day Run

I managed to find parking behind the Civic Centre just after 6am.  For a run with such a massive 5,000-strong turn-out I had expected that parking would have been at adventure.  As it happened many runners arrived late.  In fact, when we were flagged off I even saw families getting out of cars and some struggling to put their running bibs on.  Of course these were the people who were there to participate for fun.  After all this was not a ‘real’ running event like Spring Live Active Run, which saw everyone arriving on time.  The usual intensity of such a run just wasn’t there.  I too mingled with friends.  The unthinkable happened! I had forgotten my trusty camera.  So any photos you see below are all courtesy of my running buddy Reuben Su.

Since this was basically a government run and was organized by the Civil Service Sport, Welfare and Recreational Council (MAKSAK), it was an entirely different sort of crowd.  Yes the speedsters were in attendance.  They had come to win prizes.  The run was divided into men and women open – 10km, men’s and women veteran – 8km, men and women senior veteran – 5km and VIPs – 3km.  Many students took part. The Open and VIP category had 10 prizes each, while the veteran and senior veteran had 5 prizes each.  We only learned of the latter after the race.  No need to guess who got the biggest looking boxes of prizes.  There was also a lucky draw.  Fifty prizes were given out – mostly electronic goods.  A VIP won the biggest prize of a 42” smart TV.

For signing up for free we all got t-shirts and baseball caps.  Before the start of the run they handed out a goody bag which consisted of a butter bun, an apple, and two 500ml bottles of water.  Those who wanted more could even ask for more.  No guesses on what yours truly did.  The run unfortunately lacked marshals towards the end when all the runners converged.  We had to brave the intersections at a couple of points.  There was one water station and it was for all the categories.  For the 10km runners it meant that they got their 500ml of water at km7.5! Remember many of the 10km runners were school kids who weren’t seasoned long distance runners.  I just took my bottle and ran with it.  Since there was no pressure to finish fast I did so in 49:50 for 8km.  The next day I would be doing the Run for Peace and it was also 8km.

Did stay back for the lucky draw.  Alas didn’t even come close.  I won’t go into how the winners were selected.  Those who were there can tell you more.  Made a couple of new friends.  Some people would later inform me that they saw me there but they didn’t introduce themselves.  Please do so next time.  I am really a giant teddybear!  We were given two certificates at the finish line! One was of course for the Malaysia Day Run and the other was for another event, the 10,000 Steps Sarawak Merdeka Walk, which was run concurrently, and I didn’t even know that I had also participated in it.  Such are the surprises in store in government runs.  It sure looked like everyone had a blast.  It was nice to see people run with their families. Many looked like they needed to run more often.

Me and Reuben Su flanking Frances Ngu

 

Crowd of red hats waiting to run

 

Squint to see Frances receiving her 9th prize