tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post3223640763249094311..comments2023-07-30T21:23:49.509+08:00Comments on Because I say so...: Singapore Bay RunCorneliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08049388322332876859noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-83384545384573678192010-06-10T22:08:05.709+08:002010-06-10T22:08:05.709+08:00Ah! thanks for the info, Tekko! Yes, I think I hav...Ah! thanks for the info, Tekko! Yes, I think I have an idea where's this place. It's some kind of park with long undulating terrains; lots of trees.<br /><br />I'll check out the hotels etc. This race will be just nice as a training run. Maybe not so much for setting records though.Corneliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049388322332876859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-51148820386112091002010-06-10T17:57:03.879+08:002010-06-10T17:57:03.879+08:00Hi Corny,
The Newton 30km is at the East Coast Par...Hi Corny,<br />The Newton 30km is at the East Coast Park's Playground@Big Splash. You will have pass by it last year during the SCSM.<br /><br />Nearest accommodation is the Goldkist Beach Resort, a no frill chalet resort. This is located on the East Coast Park itself and is a 2km walk to the start point. The website for this resort is http://www.goldkist.sg/.<br /><br />Better hotels are at Katong side: namely Paramount Hotel(http://www.ytchotels.com.sg/sp-ytcparam/index.aspx?page=home) and Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel (http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-3610-grand-mercure-roxy-hotel/index.shtml). This area is famed for its food especially Pernankan food. There is a big mall Parkway Parade as well. Both hotels are also about 2km away from the start point at Playground. Very easy to walk over from the hotels as there are overhead bridges and underpass access to East Coast Park from Katong.<br /><br />There are cheaper hotels scattered around the area but these cheaper hotels offer transit rates (if you know what I mean) so I wouldn't recommend them.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I won't be doing this since I going to do the North Face which is on the day before.<br /><br />Let me know if you need more info.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07579773431818508168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-34162812490723163922010-06-08T18:50:30.692+08:002010-06-08T18:50:30.692+08:00kkchai,
Not sure about being away during Christma...kkchai,<br /><br />Not sure about being away during Christmas. I am OK, Mia is the one not likely to do Christmas run. But she's also the one takut mati. Takut bomb, takut war breakout. Takut birdflu. Like that better stay at home lor!Corneliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049388322332876859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-81164918190535273222010-06-08T18:48:56.901+08:002010-06-08T18:48:56.901+08:00Thanks, Tekko, for the link. I'm not so well-v...Thanks, Tekko, for the link. I'm not so well-versed with Singapore, so I still need to find out more about whether there are closeby hotels to the venue of the Newton 30km. Doubt that I will run the 25km in KL... timing just not right.<br /><br />Am now all set for the Sept 12. Will be a lonely trip for me... fly in on Saturday, run first thing on Sunday morning, and then fly home on that same day!Corneliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049388322332876859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-52855610560219684772010-06-08T15:07:38.245+08:002010-06-08T15:07:38.245+08:00The website for the Newton Run is http://www.newto...The website for the Newton Run is http://www.newtonrun.com/home.html. There will also be one in KL on 26/9/10 but that is for 25km and too soon after the SBR.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07579773431818508168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-69066086019285662252010-06-08T01:01:02.556+08:002010-06-08T01:01:02.556+08:00Corny,
Chiang Mai Marathon would be a good option....Corny,<br />Chiang Mai Marathon would be a good option. It's a small running event but the weather condition there is perfect for long/middle distance running. Spend Christmas away from home for a change. This year they are having the run on Boxing Day. No running credentials required, everybody can run.kkchaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07199539992663861826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-55027822138145718122010-06-07T21:15:38.828+08:002010-06-07T21:15:38.828+08:00Hmm... are you saying we will have to take connect...Hmm... are you saying we will have to take connecting flights to and fro, teo? Doesn't sound like very appealing, huh? Are there any direct flights from KK? I mean not necessarily Airasia?<br /><br />And what about the Newton 30Km in Singapore on 10 October? That sounds interesting too.<br /><br />Oh by the way, I think Dr Joseph will be going to Penang after all. I think you should come along, teo!Corneliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049388322332876859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-23114841755812854982010-06-07T21:01:47.665+08:002010-06-07T21:01:47.665+08:00Corny,
Good and bad...Good is that u have finall...Corny, <br /><br />Good and bad...Good is that u have finally decided. <br /><br />Bad, Air Asia seems like not flying, I entered the date but they showed no flight available!!! Next, the registration not open yet. Early birds is RM150 but late registration can go from RM300 to RM350. Wah, just like Gold Coast Marathon la. You can check out this site; <br />http://www.macaumarathon.com/en/<br /><br />2hr30min, wah lau....I might miss out too if my stomach is bad on that day, just like last Sat, have to visit the toilet at Water Front!!teonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-40379813611308483572010-06-07T20:36:07.422+08:002010-06-07T20:36:07.422+08:00Macau is fine with me. Just that it's gonna be...Macau is fine with me. Just that it's gonna be very close for Mia. Her best time so far in the half marathon is 2:30. And I was told the time limit for the half marathon in Macau is also 2:30! But hopefully the cold weather then can help. So is the registration open yet? I want to find out more info on this race. You have the link?Corneliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049388322332876859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-90601860295756082252010-06-07T20:10:41.375+08:002010-06-07T20:10:41.375+08:00Hi Corny,
In that case, it will be Macau Marathon...Hi Corny,<br /><br />In that case, it will be Macau Marathon (Half). I have been there 3 times as a visitor, nice place for makan, sigh seeing & a little gambling. I will be going with my family so I guess JJ can stay with my wife and daugther. Of course instead of sponsoring a babysitter for a Return Flight,Accom, Food, Transport, Salary etc I can give you a special discount (Now, do I qualify to be Businessman or a Professional Ah Long?)hahaha<br /><br />Last Sat after our run, we had a mini gathering in the evening - Andrew suggested to do Angkor Half in 2011, so we might as well do Angkor in a bigger group next year. They also tried to persuade me to do Penang FULL, I guess besides Dr Joseph, I am the other one not doing Penang. So far, we have u, Mia, Andrew, Helen, Judy, Kevin, Jack, Liaw, Peter, Felice (may be). Hhmmm....another 42.2km, let me sleep on it first la, may be after Gold Coast I MIGHT change my mind.<br /><br />As for the 18KM/30KM, please update your status if you decide to do it. The only thing I might do it is bcoz it's on 10/10/10. Cheersteonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-11824876185446757162010-06-07T19:03:22.465+08:002010-06-07T19:03:22.465+08:00teo,
The main reason I haven't given you an a...teo,<br /><br />The main reason I haven't given you an answer is because I haven't been able to make up my mind. <br /><br />On the one hand, I'm quite keen on Angkor Wat, because I've never been there. But Mia is not very keen <i>lah</i>. Still afraid of land mines, if you know what I mean. I'm trying to tell her nothing can happen to us since we have got insurance. Whoever's got insurance will be invincible, you know!<br /><br />Then there's that talk about Macau. She's more interested in that one, because she said she, too, wants to run one more race after Penang. She said she will come along if I'm going to Macau. And I have never been to Macau too. It's been 18 years we've been married, but I still miss that crazy woman whenever I'm away from home <i>lah</i>. It would be nice if we can do the race together. And even JJ can come along. Just that I will have to bring along a baby-sitter to look after her while we run!<br /><br />So perhaps it's OK to postpone Angkor Wat till next year. Except that another friend said he will want to join us if we're going to Angkor Wat.<br /><br />I must start doing a bit of research. I have no idea what to expect in Macau except of course for bird flu. If there are interesting places to visit, then I suppose we can organise a short holiday to coincide with the race there?Corneliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049388322332876859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-42820742215210366122010-06-07T18:49:17.015+08:002010-06-07T18:49:17.015+08:00Thanks for the confirmation of the venue, Tekko.
...Thanks for the confirmation of the venue, Tekko. <br /><br />By the way, that is interesting, "PADANG" in Singapore refers only to the one and only (race venue of SCSM). I meant "PADANG" as in padang main bola, i.e. the ordinary meaning of the word. Surely there are other padangs in Singapore where you can play football for example?<br /><br />So I have signed up for the Singapore Bay Run. But now that you mentioned a 30KM race, that sounds good too. Where will that one be? Also at the PADANG? I don't mind to try that one too because I need to run that distance in preparation for Penang Marathon anyway. I see no harm to get a medal for it!... hehehe. <br /><br />But after Penang Marathon, I'm not looking for another full marathon, especially not 2 weeks after it! I'm just thinking of a milder 21km.Corneliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049388322332876859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-79768872154046336372010-06-07T18:07:25.197+08:002010-06-07T18:07:25.197+08:00Hi Tekko,
Seems like you have been running around...Hi Tekko,<br /><br />Seems like you have been running around many different places. Nice to know that there are some options from Aug to Nov 2010 i.e. Newton 30km. Its in Singapore right on 10/10/10!!! This is what I am waiting for, something new, something special. It will be even more special if I do the 10K, then it wil be 10 on 10/10/10 !!!<br /><br />Yes Tekko, I might consider Macau Half Marathon too IF Corny never answer to my request to do Angkor. There will be a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Macau and it takes only around 2hr30min. My target is to go to as many places around Asia to do a run either Half or Full Marathon while having a short break from work. Also, I am a crazy fellow which likes to collect Medals, Trophies & Certificates. Cheersteonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-89144215959422775762010-06-07T12:34:36.805+08:002010-06-07T12:34:36.805+08:00The SBR/AHM starts at the Padang (there is only 1 ...The SBR/AHM starts at the Padang (there is only 1 Padang in Sg), same as the SCSM marathon start last year. So any hotels around that area will be fine. <br /><br />If you are looking for another half marathon. there is the Seremban Half on 11 July and Hatyai Nature Run on 8 August. Or why not do the TNF 50km in Singapore in Oct or the Newton 30km also in Oct? In fact the Newton 30km will be a good final long run for the Penang Marathon.<br /><br />And Angkor Wat is safe. So far none of my friends who went came back missing 1 leg:) But a good alternative is the Macau marathon. With cooler weather, you might get your elusive sub 4:30.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07579773431818508168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-85140512624325628982010-06-04T12:25:00.409+08:002010-06-04T12:25:00.409+08:00You are welcome. Hope I did not provide u the wro...You are welcome. Hope I did not provide u the wrong info. It's advised by my friends from Singapore.Kim Penghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16189002390529000886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-23231900163676369492010-06-03T23:16:54.938+08:002010-06-03T23:16:54.938+08:00Hey Corny,
I guess I have a big gap too after Gol...Hey Corny,<br /><br />I guess I have a big gap too after Gold Coast Marathon till Dec. Sept sounds a good date to do a half but I will reserve Singapore for next year StanChart Sing Marathon. Dont want to do or go to the same event or place twice. Better use that money to run at new places around Asia.<br /><br />So, I started to search other marathons around ASEAN country and there is the Bali Half Marathon on 17 Oct. Just nice for you to start to peak for Penang. Cant find any around KL between Sept to Oct, except some 10K runs which we are all not very interested.<br /> <br />Hey, our Angkor Half is on right? There are 3 events on that same day, Sing and Macau Marathon. So I have to choose either Angkor or Macau. If u r coming to Angkor then it will be Angkor. If not, I might do Macau instead .... "ALONE". <br /><br />Aiya, really feel like joining the so called "Borneo Runners" to Penang this Nov. If I dint do it last year, I will SURELY go. But who knows, I might change my mind after GC. Cheersteonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-82071917347479063932010-06-03T19:29:54.892+08:002010-06-03T19:29:54.892+08:00Oh! that sounds very much like that same "Pad...Oh! that sounds very much like that same "Padang" of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Kim Peng? Then that should make the whole thing easier, because I can simply book a room in the same hotel as last December! Thanks Kim Peng.Corneliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049388322332876859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8760307254603261893.post-89679782998588238952010-06-03T16:47:53.395+08:002010-06-03T16:47:53.395+08:00"Padang" should be referring to "Ol..."Padang" should be referring to "Old Parliament"...It's nearby the City Hall MRT Station and Suntec...Kim Penghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16189002390529000886noreply@blogger.com