The engineer on the run

Added another run to my list, the IEM Engineer's Run 2013, winning myself the 4th place in the 3.6km run :)

The finisher medal and winning trophy!

I share this win with my boys :)  *wink

It's because of Nixon that I started running.. to motivate and be a running partner for him.
It's because of Thytus and Aaron I continue to run.. to show that being a finisher is also winning.
It's because of Dylan that want to go on runing.. to admit that I am still young *wink*

September 7, 2013

He joins his brothers

... at the Giant Kids Run 2013, officiating his first run!

I was away on a business trip.. so the boys went to the run with apps, taatha and ammachi. In the 4-6 year old category, the children are required to run with a parent.

Dylan ran with apps. When he saw some children being carried by their parent, he too wanted to be carried! Nevertheless, with lots persuasion, he finished his 760m run by himself, accompanied by apps. Well done baby! :)

My baby... a finisher of his 1st run :)

When Aaron was at the starting point, he told his ammachi, "Last year amma held my hands. If she had let go, I could have run faster and won.." So this year, amma told appa to let go of his hand if he can do it..

I was surprised that he remembered I held his hand during the last year's run. I was actually worried that the other children and parents might trip him.. in a bid to get to the finishing line..  He had not mentioned anything to me during the last year, and even in preparation for the run... Wow! What memory.. and analytical mind.

Aaron all set for his run!

Aaron was right. He could run faster than his taatha. So appa let go of his hand as they were nearing the finishing line.. and he beat two more children to become the 12th. Winning position up to top 10 :) Just missed...

Well done Aaron.. we are proud of you :)

While Aaron and Dylan ran 760m in the 4-6 year old category, Nixon ran 1.85 km in the 7-8 year old category while Thytus ran 2.2 km in the 9-10 year old category. While they were on the run, ammachi was interviewed by the media...

in the Star, published on Thursday September 19, 2013

Chandra Kanaga, 63, who came to the run with her husband and three grandchildren, said it was the third time that her grandchildren were participating in the event.“Their grandfather encouraged them,” she said, adding that they are keen to join next year as she believes that it is a good outing for her grandchildren.

in the New Straits Times, published on Thursday September 19, 2013

 Grandmother Chandra Kanaga, 63, who wanted her grandchildren to be fit, encouraged them to take part in the event."My grandchildren have been taking part since Giant first held it. I get them to participate in the run and they have always been excited about the event," said Chandra Kanaga.

Finisher medals and certificates of my little finishers :)

87 seconds better

After my first 5K run in 2011, I was determined to improve my timing..

I know I cannot do too much.. but I tried. I trained by running 3-4K thrice a week..

And I succeeded.. at the Desa Park City Run 2012, I finished in 38 minutes and 3 seconds - that 87 seconds faster *wink*

The Desa Park City Run 2012 FINISHERS!
The boys are definitely my motivators :)

Grabbing the gold!

We're proud of you, Nixon!

Priceless picture: Father hugging his son after his first victory!

Grand support always, from loving grandpa!

First 5K

When I was young, I used to follow appa on the walkathon events that he participated in. He would finish his run and make the second round to walk beside me.. cheering for me all the way to the finish line.

As I was growing up, life got busy.. and appa didn't join much of these events. I wasn't much of an athlete too.. Joined all sports in school and just managed to represent the RED house in some events e.g. 4 x 100m, 4 x 200m, shot put, high jump and javelin throw. Now, I just exercise on the treadmill, doing 3-5 km three times a week (possibly).

Since the boys started joining the running events, I got interested. Why not try? I thought. If I can run indoors.. why not outdoors? And I can be their source of encouragement too *wink*

So, in the next event that the boys participated in the kids run, I registered myself for my first run - a 5km run! And guess what, not only did I finish the run, I finished the 5 km 11 minutes faster than I can do indoors! I clocked 39 minutes and 30 seconds!

the FINISHERS with their medals

Is there a runner in the house?

When appa knew there was a run for kids (organised by Giant, Malaysia), he asked to register the boys. I was excited as he was, and registered the boys for the fun run.

Appa knew Nixon could run and went on to train the boys... building up their stamina and introducing the distance to them. After weeks of training (twice/thrice a week).. the boys were ready!

Last minute tips, from trainer to trainee

Main supporters - the boys and their grandparents!

Nixon winning the 2nd place in the 4-6 year category

My runners, with their finisher medals

So, is there a runner in the house? Who is going to follow the footsteps of my 63 year old appa, an avid marathoner in his youth?