Why I Run

People around me know that i run a lot and i love running. but they do not know the reasons that i love running. and this post is dedicated to all those runners out there who share the same inspiration with me. :)

It all started in new year eve of 2008. as a tradition for myself, every year before it ends i will review what i did for the past 1 year and what i should do in the following year. realizing that i had gone through my teenager time without any great achievement which i can be proud of, i decided that i should do something different in the following year.

One day in May 2009, while i was browsing the internet, i went to a site which promote kl marathon. that time i knew that this is an event that will give me some achievement in that year. so without any hesitation i registered for half marathon and i asked my friends, Michael and Jia Seng to join together with me. so 3 of us registered this event and we trained for it. 

3 of us during race pack collection. from left: Michael, Jia Seng and I

In the end, 2 of us joined only. Michael ffk us.

I still remember vividly the feelings of running together with a few thousands of runners together. it is great to have someone running beside u and encourage each other. the feeling of crossing the finishing line is greater than anything especially after u had endured 2 hours plus. the joy of holding "a piece of metal" medal is indescribable. only when u joined and trained for that u will understand the joy and excitement of it. :)

since then, i become addicted to running.  i love the feelings of crossing the finishing line and walking around with my medal. then i browsed through and found 1 run after KL marathon, Men's Health Night Run 2009. 

that run was the run which i joined together with Michael, Nicholas and Jia Seng. it is a run held at night. the run was perfect because of great companion. :)

Before the run

after the run

After that, i stop joining all the run as i back to UTP and it is hard for me to continue to join any running event in KL. But i continue to join during my internship as i intern in KL and it is easy for me to join any running event. All these run has a story behind it. thanks to all the people who support and encourage me along the journey. :)

Putrajaya Night Marathon

Jping and me

KL Towerthon

Energizer Night Marathon

Sundown Marathon

KL Marathon

Port Dickson International Triathlon

Men's Health and Shape Night Run 2010

At the end of the year, i will attempt full marathon in singapore. it will be the 1st full marathon that i join after so many half marathon. running is an event that will challenge you to be a better, fitter person and the moment you sign up and train for any running event, your life changes! trust me, it is proven. :)