Interesting article from TheStar.
Running actually burns more calories per hour than cycling, swimming or tennis.

The effect of happiness that running has on your body comes from endorphins, which are powerful hormone-like substances produced in the brain that function as the body’s own natural painkillers. During exercise, there is a release of endorphins in the body that are capable of producing feelings of euphoria and a general state of well-being. The feelings produced can be so powerful that they can actually mask pain.

Proving the point, Newton Yap from Runners Malaysia says: “Running is intoxicating in a good way unlike alcohol or cigarette addiction. When the endorphins course through my veins, I get ‘high’ but without the hangover. Running calms and cleanses what even the best drug or sedative and soaps cannot get at – the mind, heart and soul. Satisfaction guaranteed almost every time I do it.

Read the full article

Date: 19-July-2009
Time: 7:30am
Venue: Teluk Chempedak Beach, Kuantan
Closing date: 12-July-2009
Distance: 10km
Website: www.pacesetters.com.my

Date: 13-June-2009
Closing date: 1-June-2009
Distance: 10km (Run), 40km (Cycling)
Website: http://lembahbujangjamboree.blogspot.com
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Date: 17-May-2009
Time: 6:30am
Venue: Taman Pertanian Malaysia, Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam, Shah Alam
Closing date: 3-May-2009
Distance: 3km (Walk), 8km (Run)

Date: 2-August-2009 (Sun)
Time: 6:30am
Venue: Stadium Shah Alam, Shah Alam
Distance: 6km, 8km, 11km, 22km
Closing date: 3-July-2009
Website: www.mbsa.gov.my

Block your calendars!
This year, the run will be held on 9th Aug 2009 at Youth Park from 7:30am.
Stay tuned for more updates and entry forms which should be available by end of the month.

On another note, the Cendana Hikathon which is scheduled on 24th May could be postponed. Awaiting confirmation from PAC.

Another running event in conjuction with Labour Day holidays.

Date: 3rd May 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 7:00am
Venue: Padang Pasar Awam Taman Sri Rambai, Bukit Mertajam
Distance: 9km
Closing Date: 27th April 2009
Route:
Padang Pasar Awam Taman Sri Rambai – Taman Belimbing – Taman Bayu Mutiara – Jalan Bukit Tengah – Jalan Bukit Minyak – Jalan Kota Permai – Jalan Song Ban Kheng – Jalan Binjai – Padang Pasar Awam Taman Sri Rambai

If you’re wondering how much distance you’d covered in the run yesterday, wonder no more. Based on the mapping software, the actual length of the route is 9.07km as opposed to 8.23km which was the initial route and 10km as published in the entry form. Adding the blistering heat to the equation, your timing is not too bad after all.

<a href=”http://www.mapmyfitness.com/run/malaysia/bayan-baru/776124011710846009″>2009 – Penang Earth Day 2009 Actual Running Route (9.07km)</a><br/><a href=”http://www.mapmyfitness.com/find-run/malaysia/bayan-baru”>Find more Runs in Bayan Baru, Malaysia</a>

1,500 climb Penang Hill for a good cause
2,000 target for Malakoff run
KL Marathon route designed to appeal to all runners

This should be an interesting one. Having participated in many running and climbing events, this will be my first attempt at running and climbing flights of stairs. From what I heard of past participants, the challenge begins when we enter the flight of stairs. The atmosphere was described as stuffy, humid and hot not to mention the jostling of fellow participants due to the narrow staircase. I guess this would be expected for such events. We’ll see come May 31st…

Date: 31-May-2009 (Sun)
Time: 6am
Organized by: PDC Setia Urus Sdn. Bhd.
Closing Date: 17-May-2009
Route: Pos Malaysia – Penang Road – Jalan Dr. Lim Chwee Leong – Lebuh Carnavon – Jalan Magazine – Penang Road – Jalan Dr. Lim Chwee Leong – Start climb from Pacific Supermarket – Komtar Tower (61st floor) – Take elevator back down
Website: http://www.komtartowerrun.com.my/

Route Map