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mich's Site http://michlooi.multiply.com/ Tue, 13 May 2008 04:36:26 -0000 Tue, 13 May 2008 02:51:49 -0000 mich's Site http://images.michlooi.multiply.com/logo http://michlooi.multiply.com 100 100 A Famosa Triathlon 11th May 2008 http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/album/126/A_Famosa_Triathlon_11th_May_2008 Tue, 13 May 2008 02:51:49 -0000 Mt Yong Belar Expedition http://michlooi.multiply.com/calendar/item/10003/Mt_Yong_Belar_Expedition_ Wed, 7 May 2008 01:27:06 -0000 Labour Day Brick Training <a href="http://crazytomatoman.blogspot.com/2008/05/labour-day-brick.html">http://crazytomatoman.blogspot.com/2008/05/labour-day-brick.html</a> http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/92/Labour_Day_Brick_Training Tue, 6 May 2008 01:23:58 -0000 Special Edition KLIM blouse t-shirt modification project no http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/album/124/Special_Edition_KLIM_blouse Tue, 6 May 2008 01:11:31 -0000 The Broga Ride 26/04/2008 <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SB7EMgoKCtgAAEYlk6k1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.michlooi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SB7EMgoKCtgAAEYlk6k1/img-3281145-0001.jpg?et=lHchuUj0CV0XkNgZLSyvgw&nmid=&nmid=94494538" border="0"></a>( I curi from <a href="http://crazydarren.blogspot.com/2008/04/broga-ride-2642008.html">http://crazydarren.blogspot.com</a><a href="http://crazydarren.blogspot.com/2008/04/broga-ride-2642008.html"> )</a> yES yEs Yes i'm very proud I completed this ride. As a beginners I might sounds a little bit crazy to you for riding 139 km under the hot sun over a few long hilly road. I spent 6 hours and 17 minutes on the bike. Ohh well back to the same old story, if Vong didn't accompany us (me and may senn) or sweeping us , we might end up cycling for 7 hours because we were mentally tired towards the end of the ride. Day dreaming is my favorite past time at that moment. Well to begin with I actually feel bad to cancel (ffk) my brick training with Raymond Ng and Dr Ray aka Dr Rum. I know ,I know u guys are quite envy about the broga ride that I went. Okay some rum ice cream for peace offering, kay ? :D . Anyway how often I have chance to cycle this loop and the best thing of all, there is a support car in case someone gave up. The journey begins at 7. I drove to Pekan 18 which is just 15 minutes drive from my house. I didn't really jot down th... http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/91/The_Broga_Ride_26042008 Mon, 5 May 2008 08:32:15 -0000 Calculator Vs Mobile Phone keypad just wondering, have you use the calculator so often that when you press your mobile phone numeric keypad you always press the wrong number? http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/90/Calculator_Vs_Mobile_Phone_keypad Mon, 5 May 2008 08:11:48 -0000 Power run 27/04/2008 This is tough compare to orange run 2 weeks ago and there isn't any water station at all. It took me almost an hour to complete and I got 11th placing in women open category. I struggle in the run to keep up with 5.5 minutes per km pace. I ran out of breath easily . My legs are still strong and wanted to push forward. Times like this I wish i'm running for 21km with 6.5 minutes per km pace. After 5 – 10 minutes of run, Tony came and pace me but I eventually gave up following him after 4 km runs as my body is asking me to slow down. It was great and he actually taught me how to swing my hands while going up hill and body positioning while going down hill. I should start practicing it. :D BTW I still got another LONG report to write about my broga ride experience on 26/04/2008. If you want to know what happen you can read <a href="http://crazydarren.blogspot.com/2008/04/broga-ride-2642008.html">http://crazydarren.blogspot.com/2008/04/broga-ride-2642008.html </a> http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/89/Power_run_27042008 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:24:04 -0000 OMG I signed up aGain !!!! “I can't believe I'm climbing volcano for 2nd time too..... still remember during the climb at Mt. Semeru.. I swear to myself no more mt. volcano....... Rinjani.... please don't give me tough time “ this is the exact phrase Soi Fung aka Tang commented . I still remember the Mt Semeru trip . I cannot believe the journey ended at the peak as I almost wanted to give up , 500 m before the peak .Yes you heard it correctly, it's 500 m before the peak. How did I survive walking 1 step at a time to reach the peak ? In total we walk around 20 hours not including the break at the camp site , our breakfast , dinner and lunch. Most of us ended up with blister on our feet or swollen feet. We swear never to hike any mt volcano in our entire life. But why are we back again ? We like to suffer ? To test our endurance ? Or because we are addicted to the endorphine hormone release into our system ? OMG ...I really cannot believe I signed up again. http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/88/OMG_I_signed_up_aGain_ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:01:41 -0000 I reserved this date 17, 18 and 19 of May 2008 for hiking I miss the trees , fungus, flowers and waterfall. And most of all I miss the feeling of being away from city live. I don't really know where to go yet but I reserved this 3 days for hiking . My wish list will be Gunung Yong Belar. http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/87/I_reserved_this_date_17_18_and_19_of_May_2008_for_hiking Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:27:57 -0000 Orange run 13042008 9km or 10 km ? That's the question that pops up in every runner brain when they finish. To be exact is 9.9 k.m according to Siok Bee's watch. Finally i'm happy with my time. I did it in 55 minutes ++ . Siok Bee, Shih Ming and MaryAnn won some petrol voucher and since shih Ming won some cash voucher she treats us breakfast after the run. No special reports on orange run apart from running on a wet floor and running without knowing how many km more to run. There's only one water station which I think is sufficient on a cold rainy Sunday.Photo snap  by <a href="http://pmtey.multiply.com">http://pmtey.multiply.com</a><a href="http://pmtey.multiply.com"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.michlooi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SAVvrAoKCtgAABNiO-o1/DSC_0811crop.jpg?et=sExe6P4J%2BclrEkIijtPLjA&nmid=" border="0"></a><a href="http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAQbqgoKCtgAAEtI2xs1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.michlooi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SAQbqgoKCtgAAEtI2xs1/DSC_0813.JPG?et=I4s%2CDBGB4t3ge4mQTe6%2C7A&nmid=" border="0"></a> Photo grab from Jason Lee (pacesetters photographer) <a href="http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAQT9woKCtgAABPvWso1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.michlooi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SAQT9woKCtgAABPvWso1/DSC_3809_jpg.jpg?et=XoZOOaO7K1PFGYHWSm32%2CA&nmid=" border="0"></a> Photos taken from :<a href="http://ecgoing.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://ecgoing.blogspot.com/</a> . Thanks for the photo. <a href="http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SALCJgoKCtgAAFe7XIc1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.michlooi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SALCJgoKCtgAAFe7XIc1/DSCF3178crop.jpg?et=MMKU%2BPryTVNy8RKc16rdKg&nmid=" border="0"></a><a href="http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SALCJgoKCtgAAFe7XIc1"></a><a href="http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SALIwAoKCtgAAHZ@05g1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.michlooi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SALIwAoKCtgAAHZ@05g1/DSCF3179crop.jpg?et=edAtk04UJu5GWoXGpc3SRQ&nmid=" border="0"></a><a href="http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SALCJgoKCtgAAFe7XIc1"></a><a href="http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SALCVAoKCtgAAFiWZ3k1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.michlooi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SALCVAoKCtgAAFiWZ3k1/DSCF3185.JPG?et=mgEYfwT9biobF%2BQQ4OZE7A&nmid=" border="0"></a> http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/86/Orange_run_13042008 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:35:27 -0000 Longest Sunday Road Ride – Ride to Coal Stone/ Batu Arang Huh....where am I ? I guess I overslept . I woke up and found out it's only 9.30 p.m , sunday night. I initially thought it was monday morning. You might want to know why I slept from 4.30 p.m till 9.30 p.m which is the longest afternoon nap I took ever since I started working. Earlier of the day, I woke up at 5.30 a.m to get ready to meet up with pcc group for a ride to Batu Arang. Since i'm a newbie I decided to choose option 2 where I have an option to U turn back at the petronas in Ijok and the mileage is only 80k.m instead of 110km ride to batu arang but I ended up taking option 1 (50km mileage) during the briefing as there isn't any group taking option 2. As usual, the ride starts on time and this my chance to apply what i've learned last thursday during the beginners ride at putrajaya. At the beginning everything is easy especially from Centre Point to Kota Damansara and of course i'm quite happy to be able to draft until I reach the traffic lights and drop out from t... http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/85 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:25:58 -0000 My first Half Marathon , KLIM 30/03/2008 6.a.m. 4 a.m at bukit aman car park ? I'm so early. The reason why I reach so early is because i'm afraid I make a wrong turning into dataran merdeka again. Another reason is i'm actually doing a charity run with hitz dot fm morning crew JJ and Rudy. They manage to collect RM 8000 from all the volunteers including JJ and Rudy . It's sponsored by nike, each km I run , RM 10 will be donated to charity and at the same time nike sponsored the volunteers a nice running jersey. I got a purple (my fav color) color running jersey. I met up with a few classmates on that day, Sook Mei and Chee Mei. Sook Mei is doing half marathon and Chee Mei is doing 10 k run. Anyway back to the race report, I was anxiously waiting for the time to start and when it starts I regret that I didn't stand in front and I have to walk slowly to the chip sensor that creates a bottle neck. Water stations is quite sufficient and I manage to maintain my targeted pace at most of the water station. I can say the most boring ro... http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/84/My_first_Half_Marathon_KLIM_30032008_6.a.m. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:04:55 -0000 KLIM 30/03/2008 <a href="http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/84/My_first_Half_Marathon_KLIM_30032008_6.a.m">http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/84/My_first_Half_Marathon_KLIM_30032008_6.a.m</a>. .. more photos to post . Still collecting my photos. http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/album/123/KLIM_30032008 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:58:03 -0000 Gunung Dato with KC and the sunshine runners. http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/album/122/Gunung_Dato_with_KC_and_the_sunshine_runners._ Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:29:20 -0000 'coated' snacks in plastic ? Really ? <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R9or1woKCtgAAFoVBs81"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.michlooi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R9or1woKCtgAAFoVBs81/pic11199.jpg?et=7v0Firhyr6AcRFFqZy80sg&nmid=" border="0"></a> I really need NST to confirm this. Anyone read this article ? http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/83/coated_snacks_in_plastic_Really_ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:40:49 -0000 Jerangkang Waterfall 01/03/2008 - 02/03/2008 http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/album/119/Jerangkang_Waterfall_01032008_-_02032008 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 04:18:33 -0000 KLIM circuit run 2. 24022008 I was a bit reluctant to wake for KLIM circuit run 2. Then again, it's a training for me, I should go as I did not train for long distant run last week and already reject 2 hiking trip invitation, Gunung Suku with Richard or Bukit Tabur with Chim. The other reason is , this week I will be in Jerangkang waterfall for photography session and some gathering with mulu trip gang and i won't be having any training this weekend. The run was quite relaxing and I have to admit I play safe most of the time. I ended up with 1 hour 29 minutes for 5 loops. The 6th loops is 1 hour 47 minutes. I walk to the booth to check out my position and I found out i'm fifth and the gold medal is only for first , second and third. Alright time to go home. Come back again for the 3rd circuit run. http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/82/KLIM_circuit_run_2._24022008 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:18:47 -0000 Putrajaya Recovery Ride. Another fun cycling event for beginners at putrajaya yesterday night. Thanks to Vong, Adeline, Tok Haji, and the sweeper in pink (arhh I forgotten his name) for guiding beginners like me. I manage to cycle for around 26km. This is the first time I cycle at night and i'm bit tense . Most of the time I can only hear 25% of what the other cyclist is telling me. This morning I experienced some burning sensation when I pee. This is the second time it happen to me. Either the saddle is not right for me or my cycling style is incorrect. http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/81/Putrajaya_Recovery_Ride._ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:45:33 -0000 Why I ended up with triathlon training plan ? When I first started my swimming session at bukit jalil with my coach peh. I never had an intention to join triathlon event or any running races. I joined the session because of a need to swim in open water as my friend aka lai ma promised to bring me to surf at cherating during monsoon season. Anyway I don't know what happen to his plan. After 2 weeks of joining the session , I suggested to myself why not give yourself a try in triathlon event. So I started calling ah siong (marathon runners) to tell him my intention to train to run and since then I started running twice a week. That time I planned to joined the first 10 k running event in 2008. Unfortunately the first running event of 2008 is GE 30 K and the minimum mileage to run is 20 k. Anyway I signed up and begin to worry that I might get knee injury. Fortunate enough my knee is okay but I have lower back ache after the race. Months of training for swimming and running , suddenly I heard Adrian (adholman.blogspot.com) an... http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/80/Why_I_ended_up_with_triathlon_training_plan_ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:48:04 -0000 Scott USA s20 to complete my training plan As some of you might know I intend to join A Famosa Triathlon this year. I got a bike from bike pro, tmn megah. Everything is great except for the road bike shoes and its pedal that I'm not use to it. I felt 3 times when I ride on it. I wanted to change it to normal pedal and train to use it during off season. Some said , don't turn back (downgrade ) if you already get a bike shoes. Some said I should master the bike first. For me I said I should master the bike first and I intend to put the bike shoes and it's pedal a side first. http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/79/Scott_USA_s20_to_complete_my_training_plan Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:43:45 -0000 Great Eastern Pacesetters 20km 20/01/2008 (Second run after Chin Woo biathlon) It was 5.15 a.m, ah Siong my mentor for running pick me and we car pool Tasik Perdana Kuala Lumpur. Parking place is really limited and we have to park miles away from the starting line. Is not a problem for us as we can warm up by walking to the starting line. pOnggggg!! The first siren was heard and that’s the flag off for 30km category. I have ample of time to warm up , report myself and get ready for 20 km category My race starts at 6.30. The first 5km was fun and relax. It’s dark and cold and I keep a slow and steady pace of 6.5 minutes per km as I will have a long way to go and the race route is quite hilly. After crossing the highway and heading to sri hartamas, around 7k.m, I was only surrounded by 20km male participant. Obviously there are 3 male participant : 1 female participant in this category. Correct me if I’m wrong. 1 km before reaching plaza damas , I saw the first 30km male participant at the opposite direction of the road heading back to the finishing line ... http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/78/Great_Eastern_Pacesetters_20km_20012008_Second_run_after_Chin_Woo_biathlon Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:11:12 -0000 Great Eastern Pacesetters 20km 20/01/2008 http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/album/108/Great_Eastern_Pacesetters_20km_20012008 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:59:25 -0000 2008 Wish List While i was having birthday celebration with 2 of my friends a week ago, a guy name sat chew asked me what's my "new year resolution" /wish list. I decided to come out with a wish list today. :D external dvd writer External hard disk road bike gold /pink color croc prima shoes overseas hiking trip. Most likely Mt Rinjani 3 G7 mountainering trip 1 new waterfall trip. Targeting Jerangkang Waterfall. 1 half marathon race 1 triathlon relay 1 biathlon be a mentor to someone in working life practice zen habits of decluttering Second hand speedlight from canon ( couldn't effort new one). Anyone selling it for second hand? Please send me a private msg Learn to edit photos taken during bad weather. Shanghai style portrait in cheongsam, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809779143/photo/970446192">http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809779143/photo/970446192</a> consistent in saving money every month. A scrap book of my activities. Inspired by sfTang.  http://michlooi.multiply.com/journal/item/77/2008_Wish_List Wed, 9 Jan 2008 02:54:31 -0000 Great Eastern - Pacesetters 30km I have signed up for 20 km run for this event <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pacesetters.com.my/events/30k/2008/ge30.htm">http://www.pacesetters.com.my/events/30k/2008/ge30.htm</a> http://michlooi.multiply.com/calendar/item/10002/Great_Eastern_-_Pacesetters_30km Tue, 8 Jan 2008 01:42:33 -0000 Bali Trip 24th December 2007 Part 2 http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/album/106/Bali_Trip_24th_December_2007_Part_2 Thu, 3 Jan 2008 06:09:50 -0000 Bali Trip 23rd December 2007 Part 1 http://michlooi.multiply.com/photos/album/105/Bali_Trip_23rd_December_2007_Part_1 Wed, 2 Jan 2008 06:20:37 -0000