What Have I Got Myself Into?

A friend thanked me today.  She said that she clocked 7.5km on a treadmill in her gym today ..almost died but finished it because I told her I completed a 10km run recently. ha ha. Nuts. That's what she said too when I told her we will be doing another run in June.

Really donno what I got myself into?  Heard that the KL Marathon route conditions will be quite challenging since it is an 'international' event.  The full 42km route is definitely of international standards and it is sanctioned by the Malaysian Amateur Athletic Union (MAAU). 

Here's what I read from last year's Press Release :

“The route has been designed to appeal to runners of all levels, from beginners to professionals. It will largely be flat terrain with small elevations, particularly around the 4KM mark and also along the 36KM mark (Jalan Damansara stretch) to make it an exciting and challenging run for all.”


“The route of the marathon has been measured according to the competition rules of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). This measurement exercise was recently carried by IAAF certified measurer, Mr. S. Murugesu. The measurement was done using the calibrated bicycle method, which entails a counter attached to a bicycle to obtain an accurate distance of 42.195km.” The calibration ensures that factors such as the measurer’s body weight, cycle air tyre pressure and meter errors are taken into consideration.



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SOURCE : http://www.kl-marathon.com/

Above the map of this year's 10km run.  Enlarged the map to the max.  Let's see...

From Dataran Merdeka ..passing nearby Stadium Merdeka....to KL Sentral ....Mid Valley (must be the Federal Highway..*panting*)...passing Thean Hou temple..to National Palace...(*pant pant*)...to the Museum. Lake Gardens...*omg*..to National Bank near Pertama area....*faint*....and back to Dataran Merdeka!

That's ...like....the ENTIRE KL city !!!

Oops...

o.O