Chaotic Tsuen Wan District New Year Distance Run 2007 - 07/01/01

This race held by Tsuen Wan District Sports & Recreation Association was the most chaotic, disorganizing and "silly" races I have ever attended (already attended more than 100 races in 3 year).

- Without sending acceptance letters, the organizer asked the runners to show their HKID cards when collecting number bibs (No problem to me but probably creating problems to some runners)

- The organizer announced the names of the runners who failed to pay the entry fees. This was absolutely unnecessary coz the entry fees when number bibs being collected. Moreover it's only $20.(what the big deal?)

- The organizer asked the runners to collect the souvenirs and deposit their number bibs (without prior announcement again). All the other race organizers only mark the number bib with sign pens.

- I even found the voice of the announcement being impolite and annoying.

- Due to the anger I even forgot to press my stop watch and only knew I ranked No. 44 (in my age group or taotal?)

- The souvenir mug is so small and ugly that looked like the mug used by prisoners. I will not collect it if I know it is so ugly.

- I will never attend this race again even the race is free of charge. The race organizing by LCSD and Sai Kung District Sports Association became so good compared with this "messy" race.

- The worst thing id the organizer showed no respect to the runners. (Why bother to hold a running race then?)

I seriously recommend the organizer not to hold this race in 2008 with a view to saving the time of the volunteers and runners, and save the pulic fund too.

Mizuno Boxing Day Run 2006

Just completed the 4Km Boxing Day Run in 21 mins+ in the morning today.
The fine weather & cooler temperature was perfect for running.
However there were so many youngsters jamming the race course today.
A youngster failed to over take me in the last second before the finishing line.

Nice race!

Southern District 5 Km Beach Run 2006

Just completed the 5 Km Southern District Beach Run in 22 mins + in the cool tenperature in the morning today.

Running on sands is more difficult than my expecting.

Once is enough for my beach run experience.
Nice race anyway.

New Balnace Reservoir Cup 06 - 07 Race I - Aberdeen Reservoir

Having completed the race in 1 hr 03 mins+ in the morning today.
The completion time was my PB in the same race again and was 2 mins faster than my time in February 2006.

The cooler temperature making the run more comfortable.

Nice race organized by AVOHK again.

2nd Hong Kong Runner Half Marathon - 2006/11/26

Just having completed the captioned race in 1 hr 50 mins in the morning today.

The high hudmidity and smoggy air increased a lot of difficulties to the race.

I still had strength to sprint at the last km and overtook several runners before the finishing line.

Nice run again.

Nike 10 Km Challenge 2006

Nike 10 Km Challenge completed.

Just having completed the Nike 10 Km Challenge in 48 mins+ today.
Despite the completion time was not very fast, it was already 5 mins faster than my time last years.

I only did a 10 Km running session on last Thursady. This probably proves my "lazy" theory that train less and run faster.

Resting is pretty important to me than hard working training.
Although the humidity was high with the smoggy air, I did enjoy the race today.

Just learnt from TV news that several runners were hospitalized. Wishing they getting well soon.

Gold Coast 15 Km 2006

Just having completed the captioned race in 1 hr 17 mins+ in the morning today.
Despite the time was not very fast, it's probably my PB in the same race.
The temperature was pretty hot under the strong sunlight today, and I felt exhausted after 10 Km.
I had to fasten my pace after 12 Km to avoid being overtaken by a veteran female runner.
At the last 500 m I was overtaken by a short male runner, and I had no intention to compete with him to avoid injury before Nike 10 Km on next Sunday.

Really a nice race today!

HKDRC Half Marathon 2006

Having completed the race in 1 hr 48 mins+ in the morning today.
Despite it's not a fast time, it is already my PB in half marathon.
The temperature and windless making the run a little bit difficult.
Nice race anyway.


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AVOHK 5 Km Run Race III 2006

Having completed the captioned race in 22 mins+ at 1600 hra at Bowen Road today. It's probably my PB at the race of 5 Km running so far.

The weather today was perfect for running despite the trail was still packed with walking pedestrains.

I really enjoyed the race today, and was glad to meet some new friends too.

Hong Kong Cross Country Championship 2006 (10 Km)

Just having completed the 10 Km HK X Country Run in 61 mins+ at Wanchai of Sai Kung in the morning today. The time was not good coz the 4 laps of stony trail almost killed me indeed.

I woke up at 0415 hrs and had my breakfast and watching Spanish League (2nd half of Deportivo vs Madrid) at a HK style restaurant at Tin Hau.

The route to the racing venue is so long that I slept all the way from Tin Hau to Wong Shek Pier, and take a vessel to the Wanchai.

The race was well organized, but it's sad to see many runners suffered from injury. A male runner fell over and becoming unconscious afterwards. I witnessed the injured runner being transported by the vessel before the police vessel arrived 20 minutes later.

I really enjoy the run despite my completion time was not good.

Lok Wah Cup Quarter Marathon 2006

Just having completed the Lok Wah Cup Quarter Marathon 2006 in Tai Po in 54 mins in the morning tody.

The temperature was hot with sunny sky today which making the run a little bit harder.

I managed to overtake several runners before the finishing line.

There are runners who joined the race in memory of the late police runner Tony which adding more meaning to the race today.

Nice run!

PRC Anniversary 10 Km Run 2006

Having completed the captioned race in 48 mins 30 secs at the dam of Plover Cove Reservoir in the morning on 2006/10/1 (Sunday).

The temperature was cooler with breeze making the race enjoyable.

I finally ranked 193 among 459 runners which was a quite good result to me already.

I found a runner suffered from over heated and stretched legs just one Km before the finishing point. I slowed down my pace afterwards. The injured runner was later sent to the hospital by ambulance vehicle.

AVOHK 5 Km 2006 - Race 1

I attended the captioned at Wanchai Gap in the afternoon on 2006/9/23 (Sunday) and completed the race in about 26 mins. (ranked 11x in 194 finishers)

The race was held at Wan Chai Gap with about 1 Km uphill race course, then some trail and down hill road.

The temperature was still hot, but becoming cooler with some nice breeze.

A well organized race indeed.

Coke Run 7 Km 2006 - 2006/9/17

I have completed the captioned race in 35 mins+ in the morning today.

There were so many participants today (over 1,000 runners) making the narrow trail beside Shing Mun River very crowdy.

The race began at 0830 hrs after the sun fully expressed it's power, and the final 2 Km I really felt like panned fish on a heated wok.

Nevertheless the race was enjoyable.

Cheung Chau RTI Run 2006 - Cancelled

Cheung Chau RTI Race 2006 - Cancelled

When I was taking the ferry to Cheung Chau to attend the captioned race at 1315 hrs on 2006/9/9, the rain was really heavy with occasional thunders.

I was later contacted by a male staff of Cheung Chau Rural Committee that the race was cancelled due to the red rainstorm signal.

I arrived at Cheung Chau later and found there was no rain at all.

After a brief lunch at a HK style restaurant I had an easy walk along the race course (with red arrows).

The race course was nice despite there were many construction works undergoing which might be threats to the runners.

The trip to Cheung Chau was nice despite the disppointed cancellation of the race.

RRAC 8 Km Summer Run

I completed the RRAC 8 Km Summer Run in 38 mins 10 secs+ in the morning today.

The race was held at the riverside of Shatin Shing Mun River which was totally flat.

The temperature was nice at 23 C and without sunshine.

I enjoyed the race very much despite I has only slept for less than 4 hours last evening.

Thaiquain Cup 10 Km Run 2006

Having completed the captioned run in 56 mins+ in the morning today.

The hot temperature and high humidity added some difficulties to the race.

I ran pretty slow at the 1st 5 Km which used nearly 31 mins to complete.

However the race was well organized despite the girl staff wrongly gave me a small size running tee after the race.

Another surprise was the appearance of special guest Maggie SHIU who looked smart & pretty today.

A nice run again.

Running exercise at Sir Cecil's Ride

I had an one hour running exercise at 1530 hrs at Sir Cecil's Ride in the sun yesterday.
Despite of the hot temperature and high humidity, there were many runners and hikers on the way.
The cemented uphill course of the path making the run somewhat uncomfortable.
A Nice run anyway.

Chung Hing Cup 10 Km Summer Run 2006

Just having completed the captioned race in 52 mins+.

The temperature was very hot and many runners suffered from heat stroke today.

When I was doing warm up exercise near the starting point, a lady runner suddenly fell down behind me. She was unconscious for at least 30 secs. Luckily she seems to be fine after being taken care by the AMS.

Wishing the runner could complete the race and recover later.

Just learnt from TVB news that 17 runners suffered from heat stroke and 5 of them being hospitalized.

Southern District Cross Country Run 2006

Having joined the Southern District Cross Country Run in the morning, and complted the race in 33 mins 2x secs.

The weather was sunny with extremely hot temperature which making me sweating a lot just after the warming up exercise.

However part of the trail was still muddy.

Enjoyed the running race anyway.

Solo hiking in hot summer

I've a solo hiking at about 1100 hrs in the morning today.

The weather is sunny and extremely hot (about 32 C). Luckily there are some breezes from time to time.

I hiked from Mount Butler - HK Parkview - Tai Tam Reservoir - Boa Vista and returned to Mount Parker of about 20 mins (used 4 hrs+)

Enjoyed the hike very much.

TWAC Evening Run 2006

It's my first time in joing an evening race.

The race was held at an hot and humid evening at Shing Mun Reservoir's catchwater on 2006/7/2. I managed to complete the 10 Km run and ranked 23x in 559 runners.

It's also my pleasure to have a picture with a Hong Kong Running legend Yip Pak too.

Enjoying running race at anytime and anywhere now.

Reunification Run 2006

Just completed the 4.1 Km run in 23 mins in the morning today.

It rained heavily soon after the race.

It was more difficult just to walk down the steep Wanchai Gap Road in such heavy rain than the run indeed.

Despite not havinf a face run and the congestion in the part of the trail run.

Good racing anyway.

Olympic Run 2006

Having completed the run today within 21 mins. I guess the distance is only closed to 4.2 - 3 Km.

The run this year was well organized and the atomsphere was quite nice.

Moreover the sounir Tee being well designed with special material "Coolflux"

Enjoyed the event indeed.

Memorial run for Malcom Phillips

I attended a memorial run with about 200 runners at the Peak in the morning today.
The run is to remember the late runner Macolm Phillips, and gather money for the charity of his widow and the society.
The weather was unexpected nice and all the runners having a good run today.

Running in heavy rain

Just returned home after having a 2 hrs+ long distance running exercise (about 20 Kms) in Sai Kung.

The rain was pretty heavy after 10 Kms, and I was totally wet.

Despite the poor weather, it was a nice run indeed.

It's a nice practice to have gathering with other runners every month indeed.

Running exercises in the sun

Having a running exercise with members of HK runners at Happy Valley Sports Ground to and from Bowen Road on 2006/5/14 (Sunday).

The weather was sunny with hot temperature.

The uphill route to Bowen Road nearly killed me in such hot weather.

Nice run anyway.

Hong Kong Runner Half Marathon 2006

Despite not having trained running for two weeks due to lower black pain and sudden collapse on last Saturday, I still managed to complete the half marathon in 2 hrs 7 mins.

However, the last 2 Kms nearly killed me that I almost exhausted.

I was not confident in completing the race in the morning indeed.

Completion of the race is already a bonus regarding my physical strength today.

Running exercise in a hot and humid day

Having a 20 Km running exercise at Sai Kung with the members of hkrunners.com.

The hot temperature and high humidity really increased the difficulties of the running exercise.

The frequent traffic along the course also became an annoying factor.

It's a nice running exercise anyway.

Race III of Reservoir Cup 2006 - Tai Tam

Just returned home and had a nice bath after completed the Race III of the Reservoir Cup 2006 at Tai Tam Reservoir.

The warm temperature plus the high humidity increased the difficulties of the race.

I forgot to press my stop watch and guess my completion time was about 1 hr 07 minutes.
I found the race enjoyable anyway despite I walked a lot today.

Clearwater Bay Annual Chase 10 Km 2006

Having completed the captioned race in about 53 mins 30 mins in the morning toady.
The weather is not too bad to run today, with the cloudy and cooler temperature. Luckily there was no rain during the race.
Since the route was changed from 12 Km to 10 Km this year, the race was less demanding indeed.
I felt happy to meet so many fellow ruuners including my younger brother in the race today.
Looking forward to the Reservoir Cup Race 3 next Sunday.
Wishing there will be no rain, otherwise the Boa Vista will be more difficult to run.

Hong Kong Mount Butler 15 K Cross-country Race 2006

Just having completed the race in 1 hr 29 mins+.
Having no difficulties in running up the slope from Tai Tam Reservoir today, but feeling dizzy after passing Quarry Bay.
I guess it was caused by my low blood pressure.
Still enjoyed the race despite there was not enough time to warm up after having arrived at the starting point at 0700 hrs +.

Perskindol Shatin Riverside 10 Km Run 2006

Just returned home after having completed the Perskindol Shatin Riverside 10 Km in the morning today.
The congestion of the 1st Km was very serious, and Ihad to complete it for 6 mins 11 secs.
The weather is hot with high humidity which making the run more difficult in a misty air.
I managed to completed the race in 52 mins.

I enjoy the run anyway.

Running in rain

I joined the runners of hkrunners.com to have a 19 Km long distance training run in Sai Kung High Island Reservoir in the morning today.

The temperature was not too cold, but it rained heavily in the middle of the run. Still managed to complete the training in 1 hr 40 mins.

There was a lot ups and downs in the course but I did not feel any difficulties this time. I guess it was the effect of the cooler temperature and the cooling effect of the rain.

Enjoyed the run with so many running lovers very much.

7 Km inter-departmental race

Having completed a 7 Km inter-departmental race in the cooler and rainy morning today.

Despite the coldness and a little rain, I managed to complete the race in 34 mins.

Still enjoying joining running races and a friendly gathering with friends and colleagues.

Deepest Sympathy

It's really a sad news to have learnt that the fainted full marathon runner in Standard Chartered HK Marathon 2006 passed away last evening.

Wishing he resting in peace.

I send my deepest condolence to the runner's family.

Wishing such tragedy never happen again.

The Classic and Standard Chartered HK Marathon 2006

Having watch the Korean movie The Classic in the evening yesterday. The movie was in fact a little bit "silly" with old fashion style. However it's very touching.

After watching the movie and another animation Monster, I went to bed at 0130 hrs. I woke up at 0430 hrs and only had 3 hrs sleeping last evening.

I arrived at the starting point at 0530 hrs in the morning today, and had a simple breakfast (cake + soya bean milk)

My left foot was so tense at the first 10 Km and could not run fast. Luckily it become much better after 10 Km and I could run faster afterwards.

Finally I completed the race in 1 hr 57 mins which is similar to last yr's record.

A strong built lady runner follwed me after 15 Km and shouting "add oil" making me quite annoyed. I had to faster my pace to loose her.

Luckily I got away from her before the exit of Western Tunnel.

I sprinted in the last 200 metres and over took several expatriate male runners also making me feel good

Running and Munich

I had my last 5 Km running session at Sir Cecil's Ride in the afternoon today.

The weather was fine with cooler temperature and a lot of sunshine.

My feet were heavy but my heart was even heavier after having watched the movie Munich earlier in the afternoon.

We should be grateful that we were not born in Israel or palestine's refuge's camp.

I'm also thankful that I have the chance to run in our mother nature with so many lovely birds and trees around. There are so many people having no chance to see the sunrise in the next morning.

Munich is the kind of greatest movies that standing with Godfather I & II. A Better Tomorrow by NG Yu Sum will be looked like a movie student's gradruated work compared with Munich.

However if you wish to watch an entertaining movie and leaving with a light heart, Munich will be your last choice.

I'm so glad that I have a chance to join the Hong Kong Marathon on the coming Sunday. There are so many unfortunate people who died from SARS or other accidents should have the same chance to join the run too.

Munich will probaly bring me numerous sleepless nights after having waken up by nightmares.

I really love Munich

State of mind

After the heat debate online last evening, I have a second thought about the training in long run

I believe that too many mileages (50 to 120 Km per week) only cause back and knee injuries and does not guarantee a good result
That's why I don't buy the theory of LI Kar Lun or FUNG Hong
I guess muti training is more suitable for ordinary runners like us
Moreover state of mind is another important matter for a marathoner. Many "slow" sport such as Tai Chi, Yoga could enhance the concentration and state of mind of a marathoner
That's why those free divers used yoga to enhance their state of mind to dive deeper and deeper
Just to share with U my thinking indeed

Ma On Shan 8Km Run 2006

Having returned home after completed the race in 39 mins 50 secs
The weather today is perfect for running race
However the organizing of the race especially the arrangement at the finihing point was in a mess
The worst matter was I come to know the co-organizer Ma On Shan Le Point being chaired by DAB's District Councillor LAU Kwong Wah
If I had known such fact, I would not have joined the race at all
I ran the race without any fighting spirit
Luckily at the final 2 Km a female runner challenged to overtake me, and forcing me to speed up my pace
I will not join the race next year, and should have checked the background of the co-organizer next time

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2006

Just having collected my SCM running pack at Victoria Park in the morning today

The arrangement was nice that I could collect my stuff within 2 minutes

The best thing is that both MTR & KCR have arranged Marathon Express this year

I have no need to risk my life to take those overnight PLB this year

Running Exercise

Having a 35 mins lite running exercise at Sir Cecil's Ride in the afternoon today

The weather is perfect for running with some breeze on the course

Still having a tight and sore left leg during the run

However, after the cool down exercise, my legs were much relaxing

Enjoying the run very much today despite some jamming hikers

Fat Choi Run 2006

Just having returned home after completed the 8 Km Fat Choi Run 2006 despite my sored and tight left foot

In fact my completion time (37 mins 32 secs) was 2 mins+ faster than my record last year

The warm weather is perfect for running, and might be a little bit hot

Enjoying the rave pretty much

HKLRRC had done a nice job today

By the way having completed all six races in January 2006

HKLRRC

Reebok 15 Km 2006

Having completed the 15 Km in 1 hr 24 mins in the morning at Sai Kung today
The weather was perfect for running
However I was too relax and jogged for 10 Km in 58 mins before adding more effort to complete the final 5 Km
I enjoy the running ver much today, especially meeting a friend (not seen for a while) at the finishing point

Hong Kong Half Marathon 2006

I attended the Mizuno Hong Kong Half Marathon in the morning today
Unluckily wearing too much clothes getting me nearly overheated during the run
The worst matter was my legs gatting cramp in turn after 17 Km
I guess I have to train up my centre fitness and running distance weekly in the coming future
Still enjoying the race anyway

Sir Cecil's Ride

Having a 13 km running exercise at Sir Cecil's Ride in the afternoon today
Despite those numerous hikers jamming on the trail, I enjoyed my running today

Unfortunately a large portion of the trail has been covered with "breathless" cement between the shelter and Mount Butler Rd
The HK government choose to cover every trail with cement is extremely stupid indeed