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Title: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: ck77 on November 08, 2011, 07:06:51 AM
DATE & TIME: 13th November 2011, 9.00AM
LOCATION: PADANG MERBOK, KUALA LUMPUR
DISTANCE: 3.6km. OPTIONAL an additional 1.2km route for the more "gungho" (hardcore) runners

Terry Fox was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer) in his right leg in 1977 and had his leg amputated 15 cm (six inches) above the knee. While in hospital, Terry was so overcome by the suffering of other cancer patients that he decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. He called his journey the Marathon of Hope.
Terry's Marathon of Hope took place in 1980 with the simple objective of informing Canadians of the importance of finding a cure for cancer. With fierce determination, he ran an average of 42 kilometres (26 miles) every day for 143 days. Terry was forced to end his run on September 1, 1980 when the cancer spread to his lungs.
By February 1, 1981, Terry's dream of raising $1 for every Canadian was... realized - the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope fund totaled $24.17 million. Terry died in June 1981.

Attendees
1. ck77
2. genec
3. siodee
4. Watchnewby (?)
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: genec on November 08, 2011, 08:22:25 AM
Come join in the fun for a good cause!
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff470/genec85/c6b38a7d.jpg)
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: Watchnewby on November 08, 2011, 09:24:34 AM
OK, CK.

Will join U guys for this run. (At least somewhere to start preparing for year 2012)

DATE & TIME: 13th November 2011, 9.00AM
LOCATION: PADANG MERBOK, KUALA LUMPUR
DISTANCE: 3.6km.
OPTIONAL an additional 1.2km route for the more "gungho" (hardcore) runners


Attendees
1. ck77
2. genec
3. siodee
4. Watchnewby (confirmed)

Note : Can bring family or children for this Fun run too.
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: siodee on November 09, 2011, 07:07:27 AM
I will only run for 3.6km, bringing my son along  ;D...BTW, where can I park my car? and where should we meet each other?
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: ck77 on November 09, 2011, 08:27:43 AM
Suggest go early and park at Lake Garden.
Need to decide the meeting point as the place is huge.
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: Watchnewby on November 09, 2011, 09:27:50 AM
I will only run for 3.6km, bringing my son along  ;D...BTW, where can I park my car? and where should we meet each other?

Dear Runners,

Please take note of the following facilities at Padang Merbok:

Parking:
There is ample parking space available on Saturdays and Sundays. Weekdays will be mostly full due to the government offices located nearby.

Toilets & Bathrooms:
There are both male and female toilets right next to the field. It is open from 7.00am till 6.00pm daily. It is serviced by cleaners who will constantly
ensure that you have a good toilet experience   . Rates are RM0.20 for toilet usage and RM0.50 for bathroom usage. It is maintained by DBKL.

I suggest we go early (say 8am) and meet-up near the T-shirt sale counter.
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: genec on November 09, 2011, 10:44:33 AM
I have ck and siodee's number.
I suggest we have each other's number just in case. (watchnewby, PM me your number?)
I second 8am at tshirt counter.
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: ck77 on November 09, 2011, 11:31:52 AM
PM sent for my contact number.
Ok to meet at t-shirt counter at 8am.
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: siodee on November 10, 2011, 06:48:17 AM
PM sent for my contact number.
Ok to meet at t-shirt counter at 8am.

Ok, let's meet at the T-shirt counter, 8am, so only 5 of us right, and I pressume only one T-shirt counter right  ;D
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: ck77 on November 10, 2011, 06:51:30 AM
Ok, let's meet at the T-shirt counter, 8am, so only 5 of us right, and I pressume only one T-shirt counter right  ;D
Not 4 meh?
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: siodee on November 10, 2011, 06:59:20 AM
Ok, let's meet at the T-shirt counter, 8am, so only 5 of us right, and I pressume only one T-shirt counter right  ;D
Not 4 meh?


Sorry, forgot to register my son

Attendees
1. ck77
2. genec
3. siodee
4. Watchnewby (confirmed)
5. MCC (Siodee's son, furture WIS, currently own whatever the collections I have  ;D)
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: Watchnewby on November 10, 2011, 07:27:24 AM

5. MCC (Siodee's son, furture WIS, currently own whatever the collections I have  ;D)

Wah, I would love to be your son.  ;D

Gentlemen, I have PM my mobile no.
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: takashi78 on November 10, 2011, 07:52:30 AM
I'm in, go there jln jln and support.

Attendees
1. ck77
2. genec
3. siodee
4. Watchnewby (confirmed)
5. MCC (Siodee's son, furture WIS, currently own whatever the collections I have  ;D)
6. takashi78
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: genec on November 10, 2011, 07:57:18 AM
Woop Woop....
quite a good crowd we got here!
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: siodee on November 10, 2011, 10:41:44 AM
Just bought 4 pieces of T-shirt at SJMC, Carif center, currently still have all the available size there

(http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k507/siodee/08-2011_Photo044.jpg)
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: jacky8888 on November 11, 2011, 01:12:56 PM

Attendees
1. ck77
2. genec
3. siodee
4. Watchnewby (confirmed)
5. MCC (Siodee's son, furture WIS, currently own whatever the collections I have  ;D)
6. takashi78
7. Jacky8888

I am in.....
Cya guys Saturday.......
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: Scott C. on November 11, 2011, 01:56:50 PM

Attendees
1. ck77
2. genec
3. siodee
4. Watchnewby (confirmed)
5. MCC (Siodee's son, furture WIS, currently own whatever the collections I have  ;D)
6. takashi78
7. Jacky8888

I am in.....
Cya guys Saturday.......

Jacky, it's SUNDAY le ;)

I am IN too... i'm not a runner but thought just go there support support and take some photos ;)

C U guys.... hope i will not lost somewhere  ;D
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: ck77 on November 11, 2011, 06:26:36 PM
DATE & TIME: SUNDAY 13th November 2011, 9.00AM
LOCATION: PADANG MERBOK, KUALA LUMPUR
DISTANCE: 3.6km. OPTIONAL an additional 1.2km route for the more "gungho" (hardcore) runners
MEETING POINT: T-shirt counter at 8am

Attendees as at 11.11.11
1. ck77
2. genec
3. siodee
4. Watchnewby
5. MCC (Siodee's son)
6. takashi78
7. Jacky8888
8. Scott C

@Scott, use GPS lor  :laugh:
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: ck77 on November 12, 2011, 07:15:25 AM
Update from the organiser:

Quote
Good morning everyone! Just a reminder that parking will be limited tomorrow, Padang Merbok carpark will be closed as it will be used as the starting point of our run. Please look into carpooling to the event or parking at Lake Gardens.
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: siodee on November 12, 2011, 08:03:18 AM
Not bad, good turn out, if it is raining, the run still continue?
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: genec on November 12, 2011, 02:37:33 PM
Update from the organiser:

Quote
Good morning everyone! Just a reminder that parking will be limited tomorrow, Padang Merbok carpark will be closed as it will be used as the starting point of our run. Please look into carpooling to the event or parking at Lake Gardens.

where is the best place to park? the entrance to lake garden car park is at jalan parlimen?
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: ck77 on November 12, 2011, 02:59:01 PM
You need to turn into Lake Garden in order to reach the carpark.
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: Watchnewby on November 14, 2011, 05:35:33 AM
Good Monday Morning everybody,

How was the TF Run?
Sorry I could not make it yesterday as I was sick an only managed to wake up at 12.45pm and again at 5pm yesterday for food and medication.

 
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: ck77 on November 14, 2011, 07:06:45 AM
Overall the run was great.
Just wish it could flag off earlier as the weather is hot.
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: Watchnewby on November 14, 2011, 07:21:02 AM
Ya, that too.
Most run starts early to avoid the hot Malaysian weather and also to prevent runners from "overheating" due to dehydration in the hot sun.
Anyone taken pictures?
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: siodee on November 14, 2011, 10:40:34 AM
Yup, started late, and the starting point full of people, I mean not behind the line, but in front of the line  :Laughing_on_floor:..Once started, those people in front just walk, so it is just a walkathon  ;D...Pictures are with Jacky, got to wait for him to upload....But it was a good walk and run, tapi balik jams teruk  :Blue:
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: takashi78 on November 14, 2011, 11:16:47 AM
Not really properly organized.
People taking short cuts and stuff.
No announcement of what is going on, suddenly hear the horn then all set off!

Joe,
How is ur son? not too serious i hope.
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: jacky8888 on November 14, 2011, 11:54:52 AM
the terry fox run 2011... too bad they dont have a big banner or poster to take photo.. this Eugene shirt with Peter's wirst shot will hav to do..
(http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz27/jackyhtw/PB130661.jpg)
our group members with ck junior and joe junior...
(http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz27/jackyhtw/PB130660.jpg)
some random shot of the crowd....
(http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz27/jackyhtw/PB130663.jpg)
(http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz27/jackyhtw/PB130654.jpg)
finally our wrist shot.... yeah..
(http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz27/jackyhtw/PB130665.jpg)

it was a fun run....
cheerss.... :Cheers:
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: genec on November 14, 2011, 12:15:40 PM
Hehe my wrist is hidden below because did not wear a watch!
hope the organisers will be better prepared next year!
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: takashi78 on November 14, 2011, 12:17:02 PM
Thanks Jacky for the pics.

And yes you guys saw it right, one member didnt wear his watch on his wrist  :Scolding:
 :Laughing_on_floor: Kiddin la....see ya this Sat for Karting!
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: siodee on November 14, 2011, 12:17:07 PM
Not really properly organized.
People taking short cuts and stuff.
No announcement of what is going on, suddenly hear the horn then all set off!

Joe,
How is ur son? not too serious i hope.

On the spot, when Jie Jie helped to apply medicine on his leg, when Jie Jie asked "Pain or not??" he replied "No pain"  :thumbsup:....But after go home, he complained here pain there pain  :HammerHead:, but just minor, no big deal...thanks for the concerns  :thumbsup:

Jacky, thanks for the photo
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: genec on November 14, 2011, 12:40:57 PM
Shaolin Father-son Team
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff470/genec85/d005ca80.jpg)

Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: Watchnewby on November 14, 2011, 01:52:48 PM
Nice photos of MWF members in action.

Too bad the run was badly organised, unlike the other Runs which were done "professionally".
Maybe because this is a Fun Run, not a competitive run; but must be run in an orderly manner too IMO.
Other competitive runs were being operated in a more orderly manner, maybe because they were organised by some running outfit or associations.
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: siodee on November 14, 2011, 02:24:30 PM
Shaolin Kung Fu father & son :Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor: Thanks Eugene for the pict  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: Alvin-8880 on November 14, 2011, 04:50:54 PM
Siodee & son really came out from same mould.  ;D
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: Watchnewby on November 15, 2011, 10:49:36 AM
Siodee & son really came out from same mould.  ;D

Sure same mould one. Like father, like son, right?
If not same mould, "susahlah".  :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: OT (Non Watch Related) - Terry Fox Run 2011
Post by: siodee on November 15, 2011, 10:52:23 AM
Siodee & son really came out from same mould.  ;D

Sure same mould one. Like father, like son, right?
If not same mould, "susahlah".  :Laughing_on_floor:

 :Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor: Save the cost of DNA testing ma  :Dancing_banana: