Kota Kinabalu Part 2 (Kundasang)

The second part of Kota Kinabalu trip is a lot more interesting. After all, we are going to places we have never been before. 

Kinabalu Park, which is where we stayed, is very cold this time of the year. It drop to 16C after Sun down and even drop to as low as 13C around mid night. The weather alone is fun.

Kundasang also known as the little New Zealand. It is without doubt beautiful. The kettle farm is average. whilst the memorial and Lama farm are very common. 

Ranau, the little town 30 minutes away, has many interesting Must-Go spot, including Fish Spa (river wild big fish), Hot Spring (this you should avoid), Canopy Tree Top Walk (not bad) and Rafflesia (must go).

Kota Kinabalu Part 1 (KK City & Island)

Doing a KK City Tour is not new for Sacha and myself, but doing without the two kids for the first time is still fun, particularly during actual Christmas Day. 

Island trip with water activities was supposed to be one of the two main highlight of this 10 days trip. Unfortunately, the weather for this day was terrible. The storm has forced all activities to be cancelled. On the bright side, the boat ride was scary but exciting; and we get to do again in the last day of the trip.

So glad we are back to KK main island after a scary boat ride during the bad weather. 

Year End Family Vacation - Genting

Yes we are back to a familiar vacation spot. Second time this year (or the third time in last 13 months). The kids love it so we are here.

The snow may be fake, but the kids love them nonetheless.

Penang Bridge Half Marathon 2022

I did it! I have achieved the goal I set for myself over a year ago (at the very last race of the year). Completing a race of actual Half Marathon with a Pace of less than 6'00 (min/km) or time of 2 hour and 6 minutes.

I completed in pace of 5'53 min/km or 2 hours and 6 minutes over distance of 21.42km. 

The first 12km is 5'50 min/km. 13th - 20th km are 6'00 min/km and the final 1.4km are faster than the first 20km. 

The heart rate is surprisingly steady with maximum at only 175. The small rain prior to the race has cool the weather and the wind on the bridge has made this easier. 

The legs' soreness are under control and no real sign of cramp. I believe the salt and gel are doing great job.

Official Results: Rank 434 of 9619 overall  (top 4.5%) Rank 379 of 6628 men (5.7%). Rank 108 of 1814 of Veteran men (top 5.9%)

The three runners from KL. 

@After race

@ Before Race

@ Finishing line

The route

KL Standard Chart Run- 10km

 I was having mild headache for two days and started this 10km race at Body Battery of near zero. 

The target is 55 minutes and I completed in 55 mins and 58 seconds. Did poorly in 8th km when uphill. Overall pace is 5:37 per km, which is still satisfactory. This is considered to be my second best result. The best is a Virtual Run on May-21, which I obviously chose the easiest route possible. 

Watch out for your friendly neighborhood - Spiderman!

HY Basketball- KLSL League

Another competition, another medal! Hong Yi is on fire! This round he won a Gold Medal in KLSL League for Basketball Under 11 Boys. Not bad for someone who just pick up the sport few months ago. Just when you are wondering how he managed to make the School's First Team, he brought home another Medal. If only he is as talented in his studies. ☺

Garmin Running Clinic

 

Garmin Running Clinic- tempo run of 3km loop (3 times) give me an excellent opportunity to decide the pace for upcoming Standared Chartered 10km run. I did 5'40 (over 9km) therefore my target for the run will be 5'30.

Plenty of good stuff. I get to try to run with Asic Magic Speed 2. Free Amino Drink and banana too.

KBS Trail

 Family outing- KBS Trail Run. 2km for family and 10km for myself.

Good job Hong Xin on the completion of Challenge Course

Yes I really struggle in this course. Who would have imagine that a 10km Trail Run is as hard as a half marathon or 30km run in the rain?