MPIB 2014 Race Report

What’s better than kicking start a new year of 2014 with a jog on the Sunday morning. This year, the MPIB run has returned as usual for the third consecutive year. As the very first running event of the year in Malaysia, it sure means a lot of excitement and anticipation to the local runners and the organizers, as well.

Running tee of MPIB 2014

The Race Kit

5^th January 2014, it was 7 in the morning. The race for 12km Men category A, B and C finally starts. Whilst the 12km Women category D, E and F started 10 minutes later at 0710.

We were greeted by a small slope of road right when the race started. Next, I found myself running beside the Mahameru Highway, before making a left turn into the Bukit Tunku area.

12 km Running Route (Picture source: MPIB Run 2014 Official Website)

Most parts of the Bukit Tunku area are hilly but we were blessed to have them covered with huge trees along the way providing shade. Besides, the descending route is more than ascending. This makes way for easier and faster striding. In addition, the fresh air and cool breeze in the morning were nice. Great thanks I would love to dedicate to all the volunteers stationed in every water station. The isotonic drinks and water supply were always in time for the runners.

At the end, I was glad to complete the race in 1 hour and 20 minutes. There were lots of food waiting at the finishing area. Banana, bread, cereal milk, mamee instant noodles and iced Milo were perfect for a post-race breakfast. After grabbing some photos at the finishing line, we called it a day at 930am.