AVOHK Reservoir Race II (Tai Lam Chung) Race II - 07/12/9

Just completed the captioned race in 1 hr 28 mins+ in the morning on 2007/12/9.
Despite I am a slow runner, it's still a slow completion time to me.

I found myself struggling to recover from the tireness produced by the two half marathon one or two week(s) ago.

It's my PW in the same race since 2004.
I felt my legs pretty heavy after about 10 K and had to walk most of the upward steps.
It's my PB of this race and was 6 mins slower than last year.
Still enjoyed the race anyway.

UNICEF Half Marathon 2007 - 2007/12/2

Having completed the captioned race in 1 hr 52 mins+ in the sunny morning today. This is my first time attening a race in Lantau Island. The route is nice and the organizing is very good too. Hope the SCM's organizer will learn something from them.

I was pretty lucky today. I sat next to a pretty CX air hostess when travelling by MTR to Sunny Bay, and had a nice chat with a uniformed SSgt when returning home by MTR. I really admired the officer who had completed full marathon in Boston Marathon already.

I really enjoy the race today. This is the first race of my seven races in December.

Seiko Hong Kong Runner Half Marathon 2007 - 07/11/25

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

I was chased by a veteran woman runner all the way. Luckily I maneld by Managed to lead her 10 m before the finishing line.

I felt pretty tire after 16 Km which might be caused by insufficient training mileages.

Another nice race held by Marathon Pro.

http://www.longrun.hk

Nike 10 K Challenge 2007 - 07/11/11

Completed the 10 K race in a leisure pace of 50 mins. I really enjoyd the run and almost seems like a training run to me.

I am happy to run along with another hkrunners member LAM Wah who just completed Trail Walker in 19 hrs+ yesterday. What a superman! I could barely walk after completing the TW in 30 hrs+ in 1995 for a few days. It's also my pleasure to cross the finishing line with LAM. Probably will not have another chance again becuase LAM is simply too fast to me.

Another nice run again!

HKDRC Half Marathon 2007 - 07/11/4

Completed the race in 1 hr 55 mins which was quite slow in such cool weather.

I hit the wall at 18 Km and had to walk for a short distance.

The suffering was caused by several adverse factors :

- Lack of sleep (0nly had a 3.5 hrs sleep) and felt to deep sleep before the coach entered the Cross Harbour Tunnel

- Lack of mileages (only trained for 8 - 10 Km run for months)

- Lack of war up (Coach arrived at Tai Mei Tuk at 0700 hrs)

Still enjoyed the run even the suffering becoming some sort sweet.

I was so happy to find my younger brother and friends greeting me at the finishing point.

http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/blurmax

AVOHK 5 Km Race III - Bowen Road (2007/10/13)

Just completed the captioned race in the cool and windly afternoon in 24 mins+ today.

The cooler weather and the frequent breeze was absolutlely a bonus to the race. However there were so many walkers with their dogs along the race course which posted inconvenience and dangers to the runners.

I was almost overtaken by a veteran lady runner at 4 Km. After a "SH" word I sped up further and got loose of her at the final Km.

Nice race again.

However I agreed with another keen runner Oldster that the race course was at least 300 metres longer.

Ulfenbo Quarter Marathon 2007 - 2007/10/7

Ulfenbo Quarter Marathon 2007 - 2007/10/7

Just completed the captioned race in a slow time of 56 mins in the extremely hot and sunny weather in the morning today.
It's nearly 3 minutes slower than my previous record last year.
Lacking of running exercise last week (not a single run since the 8 Km race on last Sunday) also paid the price.
I was nearly exhausted and closed to heat stroke at 7 Km and had to slow down a lot to prevent from over heated.
Truely a tough race to me.

http://www.lwrc.hk

Tsuen Wan National Day 8 Km Running Race 2007 - 2007/9/30

Tsuen Wan National Day 8 Km Running Race 2007 - 2007/9/30

Just completed the 8 Km running race in 42 mins+ in the sunny and extremely hot weather in the morning today.

TVB was the irst to blame or depriving me from enough sleeping after watching Death Note and the table tennis games played by my beloved female players.

Lacking sleeping not just worsen my performance, it also made me hot tempered. I apologized to those runners being scored by me with dirty words before and during the race.

I had to push my speed to the limit in the last 10 metres to prevent another runner overtaking me. So relieving.

Nice race anyway

Coca Cola 7 Km Fun Run 2007 - 2007/9/16

Coca Cola 7 Km Fun Run 2007 - 2007/9/16

Just completed the 7 Km running race in a slow time of 38 mins.

I still suffered from the tiresome bought forward from the 5 km race yesterday. Moreover the hot and humid weather also increased the difficulty.

Despite running slowly, I still enjoyed the race pretty much.

Wan Chai District Long Distance Run 2007 - 2007/9/23

Having completed the captioned race in 24 mins in the rainy morning today.
Despite the distance was short, the final 2 Km upslope race course still added difficulties to the race.
The rainy weather decreased the temperature becoming an advantage to the race anyway.
Still enjoy running on this new route (Wanchai Gap Park to Aberdeen and return).





http://www.hkrunners.com

AVOHK 5 Km 2007 Race I - 2007/9/15

AVOHK 5 Km 2007 Race I - 2007/9/15

Just completed the 5 Km hilly course in 27 mins+ in the serious smoggy weather in the afternoon today.

I saw so many runners slowed down to walking along the course.

Despite suffered from hot and smoggy weather, I still enjoyed the running pretty much.

Thaiquain Cup 10 Km 2007 - 07/9/2

Thaiquain Cup 10 Km 2007 - 07/9/2

Just having completed the captioned race in a pretty slow time of 57 mins in the morning today.
The hot and humid weather really created a serious problem to me.
I felt very tire and hungry at 7 Km, and the only thing come across my mind was food and drinks.
I also lacked of training with only one 6 Km evening run last week.
However I still enjoyed the race.

Chung Hing Cup 10 Km 2007 - 2007/08/19

Just completed the captioned race in a hot morning in 53 mins+ on 2007/9/19 (Sunday).

It was a slow time because of my lacking of training (only a 6 Km run on last Friday evening in last week).

In fact I nearly throw up at 7 Km due to my poor physical condition.

The organizer did a well organized race and e-mailed me the result so quick.

SDH X-Country Run 2007 - 2007/8/12

Just completed the Southern District Harrier X-Country Run in heavy rain on muddy and slippery trail in Aberdeen in the morning today.

The rain really poured cats and dogs during the race and the trail was muddy and slippery. The short upward extremely muddy and slippery trail really became a torture to me.

Lacking of training (only a 7km light run in 21 days) also proved to be a curse to me too.

I had to complete the 8 Km run in 48 mins at last.

Shatin Festival 10 Km Run - 2007/7/15

Having completed the 10 Km Running race in the extreme hot and sunny weather in the morning today.

The first few kms running was nice because the lane was closed for runners.

However the strong sun light really made me felt dizzy and many young runners stopped and walked after several kms run.

The collection of chips was chaotic as expected.

However the race was still nice organized by the infamous DAB organizer.

Completing 2 races in a day - 2007/7/8

It's my first time completing two 10 K races in one day.

- 1st race (Eastern District 10 K Run) at 0705 hrs - having many uphill routes and consumed me 58 mins to complete

- 2nd race (TWAC Evening 10 K Run) at 1730 hrs - nearly all flat race course consumed me 52 mins to complete.

Despite being very tire, it's a treasure experience too.

Thanks slowrunner for taking those nice pictures in EDSA 10 K Run.

Seven sins of the re-unification mid night run 2007 - 07/6/30

It was probably the most chaotic running event I had ever attended. The organizer did not know what should be done or what should not be done at all.

At least seven "sins" could be located :

- The preparation of the race was most chaotic especially the despatch of bib numbers and tee shirts (later learnt the bib number is useless cause no one noticed it at all)

- Using of a lot of plastic bags before and after the race

- Too much food, drinks and partying before the race

- Too much souvenirs after the event

- should be called fun run instead of running race

- claiming of luggages was absolutely a nightmare

I will not join any running events held by the same organizer (TPSA) in the future.

P.S. Nice to meet EW, George and Bernard before the race.

Olympic Day Run 2007 - 2007/6/24

Having joined the Olympic Day Run in the morning today.

The weather was pretty hot with excessive sunlight.

The distance was enough this tim and I had to use 25 mins to complete the race due to serious jamming of runners.

A nice organised fun run with so many nice souvenirs again.

RRAC 8 Km Summer Run 2007 - 07/5/20

Having completed the captioned 8 Km race in extremely heavy rain (probably amber rainstorm signal) in the morning today.

Luckily there was no thunderstorm and the race could be proceeded smoothly.

Thanks the organizer RRAC for the nice arrangement despite there was some chaos during collection of chips/number bibs and luggages.

A nice and enjoyable race still.

Thanks Peter for taking pictures for me, and it's nice to see Keith, Snail, CHIN, Mike, Raymond and other hkrunners.com's members.

Southern District Beach Run cum Aquathon - 07/5/13

Just completed the 4 Km beach run in Repulse Bay in 16 mins+ in the morning today.

I believe the distance was not 4 Km enough, because I could manage to complete the 800 m beach run in 6 mins+.

Despite from the sightly hot temperature, the race was nice and well organized. However the pink souvenir tee was ................

1st Shatin 9 Km X-Country + Road Race 2007

Just completed the 1st Shatin Cross Country + Road Race in the morning today.

I could only manage to complete the race in a pretty slow time of 57 mins+. Wearing the wrong road running shoes which were incapable to handle the slippery down hill slopes.

I sped up my paces when turning into the flat field path. However I lost my control once and punched directly into the field. Luckily the field was covered with long grass and without water, rocks and mud. I climbed up to the path and continued the run again.

Very difficult race to me.

Congratulation to LAI Kat who completed the race in an amazingly fast time of 38 mins+.

A nice race still.

Clearwater Bay 10 K Annual Chase 2007 - 2007/4/22

Just having completed the Clearwater Bay 10 Km Annual Chase in the hot and humid morning today.

The hot temperature added more difficulties in running those upslope race course. I could feel my running tee totally wet.

I still enjoyed the race pretty much.

Moreover the orange souvenir wind breaker was so nice.

Thanks Alain for the pictures taken.

Pacer 10 K Easter Run 2007 - 2007/4/15

I completed the race in 48 mins in the warm and humid temperature in the morning today.

The race was well organized but the running route was quite confusing.

Since the gal runners started 15 mins later than us male runners, there was not a single lady runner to chase. This is so boring lah.

A nice race anyway.



P.S. Only had 2.5 hrs sleep making me felt sleepy during the first 3 Kms.

The 1st Tolo Harbour 10 Km Race - 2007/4/1

Just having completed the captioned race in 49 mins 0x secs in the morning today.

Unfortunately there was no rain, and the appearance of the sun slowed me down a lot in the final 2 Kms.

I was overtaken by 2 female runners in the last km, and lacked motivation to overtake them.

I enjoyed the race anyway.

The souvenir tee was not good in design though.

Mount Butler 15 Km Race - 2007/3/25

Mount Butler 15 Km Race - 2007/3/25

Despite having completed a 7 Km race in 31 mins (my PB) yesterday, I still managed to complete the Mt Butler 15 K in 1 hr 23 mins+ today.

The completion time was already 6 mins+ faster than my record last year.

The high hudmidity and warm temperature added difficulties to the race.

However I still enjoyed the race pretty much.


http://www.hkdrc.org

Immigration 7 Km Run - 2007/3/24

Immigration 7 Km (invitation) Race - 2007/3/24

Completed the captioned race in Tai Mei Tuk in 31 mins in the morning today.

Despite it was not a fast time, but it's already my personal best in 7 Km race.

With an occasional shower, the weather today was nice for running race.

Another good race again.

AVOHK Malcolm Phillips Memorial Run 2007 - 07/3/17

Having attended the captioned race in a rainy weather at Wanchai Gap in the afternoon today.

Despite the rain and the slippery race course, I managed to completed the race in 25 mins+. This was my personal best at the same course so far already.

The souvenir was a blue back pack which was so nice in design.

Another amazing race organized by AVOHK.

Thanks Peter for the nice pictures.

New Balance Reservoir Cup III 2007 (Tai Tam) - 07/3/11

Having completed the captioned Race in 1 hr 7 mins in the morning today.

The hig humidity and warm temperature making the run more difficult, and the Boa Pass was pretty slippery.

Despite the unfavourable factors, I still found the race enjoyable. Moreover I was delighted to meet with so many members from hkrunners.com today.

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2007 - 2007/3/4

Just completed the half marathon in the misty morning today.

I was caught in the course congestion in the first 4 Km and had to spent 25 mins (which was my slowest time).

After the 5 Km I sped up and had a nice run afterwards. However the race course become extremely congested after we half marahon runners ran into those slowly walking 10 Km runners in the Western Tunnel.

I had to apology to those 10 Km joggers/walkers being pushed by me on the way.

Finally I completed the race in 1 hr 55 mins (at least 5 mins slower than I expected)

Apart form the poor arrangement of the starting time, the race was nice organizied.

http://www.hkmarathon.com

Mizuno Fat Choy Run 2007 - 2007/2/20

Just having completed the 8 Km race at The Peak in 39 mins+ in the morning today.

The hudmidity was extremely high and the fog was very thick. My glasses kept blur along the race course and preventing me from running faster.

However I managed to take over many runners in the last 50 m uphill course.It's nice to have met so many members of hkrunners.com after the race.

Another nice race organized by HKLRRC.

Thx Thomas FAN for taking pics in such foggy weather.

http://www.hklrrc.org

New Balance Reservoir Cup Race II - Tam Lam Chung

New Balance Reservoir Cup Race II - Tai Lam Chung

Just completed the captioned race in 1 hr 22 mins+ in the morning today.Despite the time was not fast and I walked several uphill sessions, it was still my PB in the same race course. My last try in 2005 was 1 hr 25 mins+.It's nice to meet so many hk runners members today.

Especially we met hkflyer's wife and his lovely baby - a strong and extremely cute boy!

A nice race held by AVOHK again!

http://www.avohk.org

Pacer 10 Km Run 2007 - 2007/2/4

I completed the captioned race in 43 mins 32 secs in the morning today which was without doubt my PB in 10 Km races.However I strongly suspect the race course's distance might be at least 500 metres shorter.The race was well organized by the Pacer Runners Club and the souvenir blur long sleeves tee was nice and comfortable.However the queue in claiming the souvenir and water was a little bit too long.Thx On Chai and JW402 for the taking of my picture.

http://www.pacers.org.hk

CSD 10 Km Run - 2007/2/3

I attended the captioned race in the morning on 2007/2/3 and completed the race in 46 mins 33 secs.The race was held at the dam of Plover Cove Reservoir. With the cool and fine weather I could manage to complete the race within 50 mins without much difficulties.A nice race held by the Correctional Services Department.

http://blog.she.com/blurmax

HK 15 Km Challenge 2007 - 07/1/28

Just having completed the captioned race in 1 hr 18 mins+ in the cold weather in the morning on 2007/1/28.

Despite the completion time was not very fast, it was already my personal best in the same route.

I completed the race in 1 hr 23 mins last year.

The race was well organized by HKAAA and sponsored by Kamachi. The souvenir tee was nice in design and was probably my first Kamachi product so far.

China Coast Half Marathon 2007 - 07/1/21

Completed my 2nd China Coast Half Marathon in 1 hr 53 mins+. Despite the completing time was not fast enough, it's my PB in CCM already.

I completed my 1st half marathon of CCM in 2 hrs 3 mins in 2004.

I guess I had not conducted adequate warm up and inadequate sleep (2.5 hrs) leading me to suffer from painful right bottom muscle during the longest downslope section. I was forced to slow down while other runners kept passing me.

It's a nice run anyway.

Perskindol Shatin 10 Km 2007 - 07/1/14

Just completed the captioned race in 47 mins + in the morning today.

The cooler temperature making the race quite enjoyable, despite the smog was still serious.

I began to feel hungry at 7 Km and sped up to the finishing point afterward.

A young runner failed to take over me in the last 10 metres before the finishing line.

A nice race organisied by Marathon Pro (compared with the chaotic Tsuen Wan New Year Run this run was more perfect).

The release of the result was so efficient. I ranked 221 among 715 finishing runners.

Mizuno Hong Kong Half Marathon 2007 - 2007/1/7

Just completed the Mizuno Half Marathon in Tai Mei Tuk in the morning on 2007/1/7.

The temperature was so cold that I wore long sleeves running tee with a cotton gloves.

My completion time was 1 hr 47 mins which was PB for both HM or Mizuno HM.

The race was well organized and I enjoyed it very much. Despite the big logo on the Mizuno souvenir tee is too cute.

Nice race held by HKAAA.

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.


http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/blurmax

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