Asean Unity Run 2015

RUN EVENT: Asean Unity Run 2015

DATE : 9th August 2015

CATEGORY : ROAD/HILL

DISTANCE : 10KM

LOCATION : Padang Merbok/ Bukit Tunku

PRICE : RM58
RATING : 7/10

Asean Unity Run 2015 is consider to be my warming up session before Kuching Marathon next week. Started out by coach Edan telling me to make this event as my weekend long run, then i begin to like the hill challenges. Somehow, me and Fazlee managed to get in front row (starting line) for this 10K event. Diyana and her friend join in later while we were making friends and chit chatting with people around us. Start the run with fast pace then I started to slowdown to check on Fazlee, then we easy run together. Along the straight road of Jln Kuching, notice my heart rate spike up so i slowdown my pace and control breathing while Fazlee keeps running. After the 6th kilometers, we reach near Tijani and hills! Seems climb was not that bad because there are more of descent near the final stretch. My unofficial time was 1:04 although I know i did not really push after coach advise.

To summarize, i like the fact that the organizers separate the 10 & 21km on the hill of kijang while 5km & stroller near padang merbok parking area. Then on the grass itself they have the stage and other booths. The medal could be more quality but its ok I guess (seen worst).
Overall, it was a great run & well organized event...Although the Kenyan's conquered the top spot. Bukit Tunku is a nice place to run and do hill training, I did that on this event.