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NTCRC Across-3-States 1/2 Marathon

The 2nd official 1/2 marathon, this one is fun because the route crossed Penang, Perak and Kedah.

05:45 arrive Nibong Tebal

05:50 saw 2 other barefoot runners.

06:00 race begin.

06:24 came across runner who also run the marathon in PBIM 2 weeks ago, she asked me if there is any 7-11 along the route... yeah i am hungry too :-D, but i only have 20 cents with me.

06:35 first water station

06: 59 enter Parit Buntar of Perak

07:20 enter Kedah.

07:25 met a few runners who also run the PBIM 2011 2 weeks ago.

07:30 came across an very old runner. The road workers were cheering for him.

07:52 saw Azimah, don't know why she is slower than her pace today.

07:59 cross finishing line.

Total time 1 hour 59 minutes.

photo courtesy of Alex Ong (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001844304755)

2011 Penang Bridge International Marathon - 2nd barefoot marathon

19-Nov 2011
19:00 , nervous, nervous, nervous.
20:00 , loading spaghetti.
21:00 , loading a lot of water and chia seed.
23:00 , still loading water.

20-Nov 2011

00:40 , 1/2 cup of thick black coffee
00:50 , left the house.
01:00 , arrive at Queens Bay Starting point - Thanks Andreas Mak.
01:10 , wandering around.
01:20 , toilet round 1.

01:23 , start warm up.
01:35, meditate.

01:45, bag deposit, saw another barefoot runner.

01:50, toilet last visit.

01:55, warm up and chat with strangers.
01:57, adrenaline maximum level.
02:00, Chief Minister LGE fire the gun!
02:00:22, not moving even one step yet.
02:01, finally the marathon begin!

The 42.195km

02:29 , arrive 4km, Seagate U-turn

02:47 , heading the bridge.
03:00, Welcome to Penang Bridge, this is the best part :-D.
04:00 , finished one side of bridge, 19km
04:15 , 21km point, half journey completed. Bun time. Super crowded.
05:32, 33km, power gel and banana!
06:00, 38km. Lots of Johny Walkers. Decided not to join them.
06:20, 39km. I am Stronger Than This.
06:30, 41.5km, I can go Faster Than This.
06:32, 42.195km - Unexpected crowd cheering for me being barefoot. Touch down finishing line.

After Math

06:34 , took medal and finisher-T
06:35 , realized i forgot to stop the watch timer.
06:37 , both legs gave up, laying on the grass right in the round about. watching moon.
06:55 , walk like crab to breakfast tent. Tea , toast and eggs

07:30 , sit on chair. notice the big toe have a cut and bleeding.
08:50 , 10:00 - Medal Award Ceremony, lucky draw.
10:05 , Walk home.
11:45 , heading Butterworth for 7-long kuew-teow Soup! Again, thanks Andreas!

15:00, reach home, shower, and sleep. End of PBIM 2011.

Official Result:

21KM Check Point : 2:15:12.18

33KM Check Point : 3:32:06.58

ChipTime : 4:31:45.15

GunTime : 4:32:56.80

Ranking : 124 / 1190

Post Marathon Syndrome :

1. Craving for Bakuteh / KFC / 7long Kuew Teow Soup.
2. Both legs and feet feel like they were hit by train.

3. The high stay for 12 hours.

12 days.

last long run. 22km.

Count down 18 days.

easy, light, and smooth~ + Relax