Genting Trailblazer 2009
Genting Trailblazer 2009
Date: 1st Nov 09
Time: 8:45am(Adventure Race)
Distance: 14km
Type: Adventure race
I was here in 2008. It was interesting. I didn't really get to enjoy it though as around half way through the race, my HR went up and it becomes one of the scariest run i ever did. Scariest in term that i was blackout(for a few mins) but i am still able to proceed "blindly"forward. I survive to come back, even though i "vow" not to come back again for the event! Runners tend to have short memory. :)
This year i partner with shortlegs.
Arrange to meet at 7:30am at awana lobby...the blackie came almost 8am! I could have skin her alive if not for the race start time is 8:45am and the distance from the lobby to the start point is like 5mins walk.
While i waited for the blackie, memories from Busselton keep flashing back! The waiting.....arhh..... ok...now i know what to expect come March 2010. :) She has a preference for late training hours and has cold aka good weather sleeping mentality.
Meet up with Blackie and paul and we make our way to the football field.
The atmosphere is like last year. Obstacle wise, it seems more varieties compare to last year. Weather is holding up this morning. It has been raining on/off for the past 48hours and the ground is muddy!
Competitive group start off at 8:30am, the adventurous race start at 8:40am(5 mins early than planned).
The first part is about 4km up/down the golf course, before we break into the jungle. We started off from behind and quickly realise a human jam forming in front. There are some folks that are walking at this stage. If we keep at this pace, there is going to be serious queue later when we get into the trail. No choice but to open the pace and push as much as possible forward.
I still remember it wasn't that isn't at this portion of the route, meandering through the golf course is bit challenging for myself not to mention for those unused to this kind of environment. I am glad that there is a water point at the entrance to the jungle. Giving us a water break to slow down and take stock of the situation.
It gets muddy from there onwards. Sliding down the hills, pulling ourself up with rope, branches or digging the fingers into the hill to gain that leverage to get myself up.
It wasn't difficult as we have lots of traffic jam which give us lots of opportunities to take a break. Sometime feeling a little bit frustrated that i have to wait again. The engine is warm up and roaring to go and was held back repeatedly. No choice lah...have to be contented that i am still feeling "ok" to enjoy the event!
The distance like crawling slowly but the clocking tickling away. It is not that it really matter, just the time prolong, more folks are seem struggling along. I also realise that the longer i stayed out in the jungle, the problem are more likely to happen, given the climb always push up HR inevitably.
By the time i reached the long house - out of the jungle in 2:30hr, i was elated. The most difficult portion of the route has completed. What is left is clear open path with light inclines here and there before we start obstacle course.
Take a couple cups of water and feeling fresh, we started our run. Less than 30 seconds, that is the end of the run as HR shoot up. Damn!
I felt fresh and decide to proceed with walking up and down the winding road without stoppage. Guess in reality i am looking pathetic! Many of those that we left behind are overtaking us(even walking pace) is faster than ours. No choice, take it easy and moving forward. Did take half a tablet to see if it helps to moderate the condition, which didn't. :(
Glad to see Paul at the beginning of the obstacle course and we get to pass him our water bag, fuel belt etc. It was much fun going through the obstacles these time round compare to the last time. Maybe HR went up at a later stage and i am still not that bad shape to enjoy the games.
Crossed the finishing line i think around 3:03hr(forget to stop the watch). Distance register is slightly less than 10km! Much shorter than what is advertise(14km) and garmin didn't register any lost signal during the event!
Thanks Blackie for accommodating with this old tigger in this journey. This event gives myself a reality check on my current fitness situation and another lesson learned on how to deal with my medical condition.
Pictures here. Couldn't get more shots in the jungle as gloves are dirty from the sliding and pulling and getting a camera out for shooting is dangerous at times. Need both hands and be alert for any circumstances.
Date: 1st Nov 09
Time: 8:45am(Adventure Race)
Distance: 14km
Type: Adventure race
I was here in 2008. It was interesting. I didn't really get to enjoy it though as around half way through the race, my HR went up and it becomes one of the scariest run i ever did. Scariest in term that i was blackout(for a few mins) but i am still able to proceed "blindly"forward. I survive to come back, even though i "vow" not to come back again for the event! Runners tend to have short memory. :)
This year i partner with shortlegs.
Arrange to meet at 7:30am at awana lobby...the blackie came almost 8am! I could have skin her alive if not for the race start time is 8:45am and the distance from the lobby to the start point is like 5mins walk.
While i waited for the blackie, memories from Busselton keep flashing back! The waiting.....arhh..... ok...now i know what to expect come March 2010. :) She has a preference for late training hours and has cold aka good weather sleeping mentality.
Meet up with Blackie and paul and we make our way to the football field.
The atmosphere is like last year. Obstacle wise, it seems more varieties compare to last year. Weather is holding up this morning. It has been raining on/off for the past 48hours and the ground is muddy!
Competitive group start off at 8:30am, the adventurous race start at 8:40am(5 mins early than planned).
The first part is about 4km up/down the golf course, before we break into the jungle. We started off from behind and quickly realise a human jam forming in front. There are some folks that are walking at this stage. If we keep at this pace, there is going to be serious queue later when we get into the trail. No choice but to open the pace and push as much as possible forward.
I still remember it wasn't that isn't at this portion of the route, meandering through the golf course is bit challenging for myself not to mention for those unused to this kind of environment. I am glad that there is a water point at the entrance to the jungle. Giving us a water break to slow down and take stock of the situation.
It gets muddy from there onwards. Sliding down the hills, pulling ourself up with rope, branches or digging the fingers into the hill to gain that leverage to get myself up.
It wasn't difficult as we have lots of traffic jam which give us lots of opportunities to take a break. Sometime feeling a little bit frustrated that i have to wait again. The engine is warm up and roaring to go and was held back repeatedly. No choice lah...have to be contented that i am still feeling "ok" to enjoy the event!
The distance like crawling slowly but the clocking tickling away. It is not that it really matter, just the time prolong, more folks are seem struggling along. I also realise that the longer i stayed out in the jungle, the problem are more likely to happen, given the climb always push up HR inevitably.
By the time i reached the long house - out of the jungle in 2:30hr, i was elated. The most difficult portion of the route has completed. What is left is clear open path with light inclines here and there before we start obstacle course.
Take a couple cups of water and feeling fresh, we started our run. Less than 30 seconds, that is the end of the run as HR shoot up. Damn!
I felt fresh and decide to proceed with walking up and down the winding road without stoppage. Guess in reality i am looking pathetic! Many of those that we left behind are overtaking us(even walking pace) is faster than ours. No choice, take it easy and moving forward. Did take half a tablet to see if it helps to moderate the condition, which didn't. :(
Glad to see Paul at the beginning of the obstacle course and we get to pass him our water bag, fuel belt etc. It was much fun going through the obstacles these time round compare to the last time. Maybe HR went up at a later stage and i am still not that bad shape to enjoy the games.
Crossed the finishing line i think around 3:03hr(forget to stop the watch). Distance register is slightly less than 10km! Much shorter than what is advertise(14km) and garmin didn't register any lost signal during the event!
Thanks Blackie for accommodating with this old tigger in this journey. This event gives myself a reality check on my current fitness situation and another lesson learned on how to deal with my medical condition.
Pictures here. Couldn't get more shots in the jungle as gloves are dirty from the sliding and pulling and getting a camera out for shooting is dangerous at times. Need both hands and be alert for any circumstances.
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