REPC was on 3 November 2012 at Marriot Hotel, Putrajaya. Met up with Kelvin Wan and Ooi Wei Min. At the same time bumped into Keni Kamaluddin (old school and band mate) whom he confused me with another MTB rider, Ashek and Steve Yap. Attended a short briefing on what are the Do's and Don'ts. Left immediately after the briefing as need to pick up the kids from their usual Saturday activities.
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| with Kelvin Wan and Ooi Wei Min |
Woke up at 5.00am on race day and left home at about 5.35am. Sebastian supposedly to drop by to my house to drive together to Putrajaya but no sight of him at 5.30am. Gave him a ring and he was still sleeping. No choice but got to go without him and to meet him there.
Upon reaching race site, bumped into Jason Thai at the carpark. Got myself changed and went to checked in my bike. Meet Kah Wai and 1st photo was snapped with a funny pose.
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| Thanks to Kah Wai |
Also met up with Jamie Pang, whom I can say its one of my sifu in running. He is doing the running leg in the relay event. As usual, photothon starts while waiting for the even to be flagged off.
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| with Jamie Pang |
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| while waiting at the flagged off |
Event was flagged off at about 7.10am. First leg of 5.7km was smooth, completed in 31:42 with an average pace of 5:43 mins/km, within my expectation of sub 6:00. The 1st transition from running to biking took me 2:54 mins, which overall I think its above the average. Leg was still strong even after about 5.7km of running and bumped into Kah Wai again on the road.
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| Thanks to Kah Wai |
Cycling leg was fun as this is the 1st time I am cycling for the distance of 32km. In this route, it was rather scenic and not that hilly. If I can remember correctly, there were 4-5 incidents of tires punctured noted along the way.
2nd transition took place after the 32km of cycling. The minute I dismounted from the bike, I was like walking sideways and the quad cramped almost immediately. Spent 3:39 minutes trying to walk off the cramp. The 1km of the 2nd running leg was ok until when I reached for km 2. Was looking for spray from the medic but none was available. Ended with a bag of ice on hand to overcome the cramp. It was walk and run all the way until km 4. Then bumped into Sebastian and Wayne and as usual, we did the LYNR style by crossing together and holding hands.
Lastly, this is a memorable race and it will be a yearly race event, provided that I still have a bike and its held locally within Klang Valley. Overall, finished 237/411 in the men sprint category.
