POWERMAN MALAYSIA 2011

my second race in Powerman Malaysia.

i could see that many participants using the saucony running shoes, especially the Kinvara.

unofficial timing , 3:59:28, including timing in transition. i took many times to capture my timing using my E72.

our relay team got 1st runner up in men relay category,the other one got no 5.

me and tuan aiman.he clocked 3hrs 33mins in this race. beautiful numbers, and same as his timing in 42km full marathon.The other seniors also did well as their timing were around 3:30. a good example to the juniors, too.

event- powerman malaysia 2011

venue- manjung,perak
type-duathlon
distance- 11km-64km-10km (run-bike-run)
category- men open 20-29 age grouping
timing- 3hours 59minutes 28secs (unofficial)

Race analysis

1st run 11km: 46minutes. Achieved my target (sub-50minutes). The weather was good at the morning and maintained estimated speed of 14km/h. (15km/h =11KM in 44 minutes). Most of elite duathletes clocked sub-40 minutes, and the fastest one around 34 minutes.

64km bike: my cycling timing was just enough 2 hours (my target-sub-2 hours/avg 32kmh.). the duathlon rule is simple- NO DRAFTING.

2nd run 10km- failed to get a timing under 50 minutes. i experienced muscle cramped, and a very hot weather worsen the situation. Perhaps it is the hottest powerman in the world..hahha.. I stopped at each water station for drinking and at the same time wetting my body. 59 minutes for 10km, that is my timing.

Conclusion

I am satisfied with my timing, as I am targeting to clock sub-4hrs in this 11km-64km-10km race. Less than a minute to 4hrs, but a little bit disappointed with my 2^nd run, as it should be faster than what was happened. Powerman Malaysia 2011, a well organized race, beautiful race and finisher t-shirt, as well as beautiful medal.

from newspaper-

Peserta Belgium Juara Powerman Malaysia 2011

LUMUT: Peserta dari Belgium, Rob Woestenborghs menjuarai kategori Lelaki Elite Kejohanan Powerman Malaysia ke-10 anjuran Malakoff Corporation Berhad (Malakoff) di sini yang berakhir pada Ahad.

Bagi kategori Wanita Elite pula, peserta Czechlovakia, Radka Vodickova muncul sebagai juara, mereka masing-masing meraih hadiah AS$5,000 dalam kejohanan ini.

Kejohanan ini disertai seramai 1,035 orang atlet dari 30 buah negara termasuk Australia, Brunei, Kanada, Indonesia, Jepun, New Zealand, Singapura, Amerika Syarikat serta negara-negara Eropah.

Sebanyak 18 kategori dipertandingkan dalam kejohanan itu.-BERNAMA