My first Powerman race (14th Nov 2010)

During my last Powerman two years in 2008, I was in Manjung to race but I was DNS (Did Not Start) after experienced very bad diarrhea only 5 hours before the race start at 7:30am. So, technically this my first Powerman, I was very happy to be able to complete it within cut off time and I got a medal together with finisher T-shirt.

  • Run 11km: 1:01 hrs (T1 – 5 min)
  • Bike 64km: 2:09 hrs (T2 – 5 min)
  • Run 10km: 1:18 hrs
  • TOTAL: 4:39 hrs (Cut-off 5 hrs)

I haven’t ride my bike since Desaru and only focused on running has taken a toll on 3rd leg. My last 10km run took a lot longer when both my tights cramped up due to lack of bike training. Hope I would be able to recover before Penang Bridge Marathon this coming Sunday.

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Travelling with Kay & Laif

IMG_4153The weather was nice & hot

IMG_4143We stopped for lunch at Bidor Banana Leaf Curry House

IMG_4173My lucky number

IMG_4166 With fellow friends

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Transition area

powerman3 So many participants this year.

Me & my loyal old steed Acqua Sapone

PB140012A few minutes before start

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We are about to start now

PB140031 1st leg 11km run and I did it in 1:01 hrs. The fastest 11km I think so far.

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powerman4Bike leg 64km in 2:09 hrs

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The killer bridge

PB140065 Downhill…. yippeeee!!!!

powerman1 3rd leg, final 10km run. It was bloody tough and I completed it in 1:18 hrs

PB140085 Finally, the finish line right in front of my eyes after 4:39hrs… yeay!!!

IMG_4233Now I’m a Powerman…. bukan Power Rangers OK :P

IMG_4264 Finisher medal

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And finisher T-shirt

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