The Chronicles of Johnny Koo

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Hatyai Tour- Day 2

Day 2

First Program of the day- Morning Easy Run (5km) at Hatyai city

End up visiting the Teo Chew Association in Hatyai

Met up with the Executive Secretary of Teo Chew Association in Hatyai

And run our way back to Hotel

Second program of the day- Breakfast @ 成龙面条, a must-go place according to online recommendations.

Food is good, not great, but good.

Third program of the day- Short visit at a nearby Temple.

Next up- Collection of Race kit. It is really crowded!

We got to play around with the Trophy

Yeah champion!

Next is tour around various temple in Thailand. There is some really nice statue

Nice statue

Interesting Statue

Three headed elephant Statue

My favourite Feet Statue. Place for everyone to 临时抱佛脚。

Standing Buddha

Another angle

Some festival

Place to cool down

Hatyai Tour- Day 1

Apart from the Hatyai Run itself, the tour has been quite pleasant. Here's some of the experiences worth sharing.

DAY 1

Gathering at KL Sentral. This is the first 'overseas' tour for TC Sports Club.

Express Train is comfortable. Takes about 6hours.

Arrived Padang Besar

The border before heading to Thailand

The Train from Padang Besar to Thailand

Not so comfy but its really 'classic'

Finally arrived Hatyai. We gain an hour because of the time differences but its still 5pm (6pm Malaysia time)

We stayed in this acceptable hotel. There really aren't a lot of options in Hatyai.

A short walk at the night market. Lots of market food including KING SIZE SQUID. Didn't try the food to avoid diarrhea prior to racing.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

First International Race I ever participated. A seven hour train ride to a foreign country in a different racing condition (weather & timing) plus a month long sickness definitely affect my performance on this run. After about 5km mark, I am aware that it is unlikely that I will break my PB, yet, there is still a chance to have a good run. I am within reach from the 2:00 pacer in most of the race.

The final results are just under 2 hour for the first 21.14km (pace 5:40/km) and 2hours and 38second for the entire race of about 21.25km. Second best result and I am satisfied with the results.

Getting Ready for the Run.

Back from the Race. Two of us achieve PB.

Getting ready for the Race

Official photos from Hatyai Marathon (P1-6)

The finishing line

Final Official Results.

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Cybercity Half Marathon 2023

Excellent Run! Finally! I achieved the Sub-2 in Half Marathon after setting this goal 3 years ago and four failed real race attempt.

There are many factors to the success. The new watch help.

The new Asic Magic Speed 2 definitely help.

Good steady and reliable Pacer help a lot.

Good running buddies help a great deal.

Non-stop adjustment to previous failed attempt is a key factor.

And last but not the least, strong mental and determination is the key to success. I once read an article that says, "your mind will break down way before your body does'. That is so very true.