Tuesday, October 9, 2018

BERNAMA Gembo2 Run 2018 | Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam | 5 KM



Event: BERNAMA Gembo2 Run 2018
Date: Sunday, 22nd September 2018
Flag off:
5KM, 7.30am

Venue: Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam
KM Category: 5KM Staff Category

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The story;


This is BERNAMA 1st Running events.

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Event promo poster

Participants goodies

Grand prize lucky draw

 Lucky draw prizes

Lucky draw prizes

Program itinerary

Race route 5KM

And, the official results are as follows:

Bib No: B2130
Post: 1/Idk (Staff Category)
3/Idk Overall
Distance: 4.5+ KM


Duration: 22:41

My actual timing shared by crew. I didnt record my run

My take on the Event

General Race Comments:
Race was smooth from start except a bit delay for 10mins flagging off. The route was very speedy-run able and with 5km you can go burst your heart VO2max all the way plus with hill ups and downs.
There were several activities on going while runners do their job. The events is good overall

Itinerary and activities


Event info pre-race/ pre-registration:
Most information’s are ready when BG2R start promoting the event pre-reg. All infos clearly shown at FB/ insta and reg website
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How was the registration & REPC process:
There was 3 session for REPC. 1st session is a week bfr the event and a day bfr the event for 2nd session. Runners who came from afar could still collect their kit on early morning day of the event for the 3rd session from 6-7am. 

Specific mandatory pre-registration/prerequisite comments:
No pre-requisite so no mandatory gear check

Race site / accommodation facilities:
Race site - Spacious space for Start/ Finish. Big S/F arch area and lively emcee. The area was full of public facilities such as toilets, surau, parking spaces, resting hut and camping site.

Flag-off process:
Flagoff was schedulled at 730am but was bit delayed for 10mins. Overall the Flag off was smooth.

Huge crowd at Flagoff

The guy next to me is the champions. Young and very fast runner


Was the course well-marked, marshaled, and accurate: 
The course were very well marked
There were marshals at most junction and theres no distance marker but imho its OK

Waterstation/ aid-station
There are 3 water-station/ aid station/ check points. Plain water were served and all is ok

2nd WS

Course-Specific Comments:
Mostly run able tarmac all the way with some nice elevation climb and descent. 

Please rate the finish line area and process:
Great atmosphere, emcee and all, and great supporters. Finisher medal were straight fully given to finisher crossing the finish arch

Last corner 100m bfr Finish

At Finish line

How were the post-race refreshments:
Participants were served with Yakult anf bread. All is OK

Rate the event/ finisher merchandise:
Nice medal, nice material. Simple and well designed. 

Overall, how enjoyable was this event:
Enjoyed the race tremendously. Crews and organizers throughout the race are warm and friendly. Ever helpful.


Will you attend this event next year:
Sure!!

1st time podium. Nice!!

Check the plaque LOL

My forever supporter (L-R) Nuha, Nada, Mummy and Nea doing some coloring 😁

1 big happy family 💓💓💓


congrats to meself #gengseretkaki

Well done 👏👏👏👏👏👏





#Road to Ultra





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