Mountain Top Ocean Deep

Jan 18, 2008

ONE PARAGRAPH THAT EXPLAINS LIFE

An interesting paragraph that i rec'd from a friend and would like to share.....

"Arthur Ashe, the legendary Wimbledon player was dying of AIDS which he got due to infected blood he received during a heart surgery in 1983.
From world over, he received letters from his fans, one of which conveyed: "Why does GOD have to select you for such a bad disease"?
To this Arthur Ashe replied: "The world over -- 50 million children start playing tennis, 5 million learn to play tennis, 500,000learn professional tennis, 50,000 come to the circuit, 5000 reach the grand slam, 50 reach Wimbledon, 4 to semi final, 2 to the finals,
When I was holding a cup I never asked GOD "Why me?".
And today in pain I should not be asking GOD "Why me?"

"Happiness keeps you Sweet,
Trials keep you Strong,
Sorrow keeps you Human,
Failure Keeps you humble and Success keeps you glowing,
but only Faith & Attitude Keeps you going....."

Jan 15, 2008

Boring day

On Friday after work, I felt a bit bad because hadn't exercised for 5 days,the reason being there was still some pain in my left heel. Anyway I decided to go to the gym. I arrived at the gym center, just in time for the next body combat class. Although I joined the gym, I had never joined in their group exercise. So I decided to give it a try. I saw a guy who looked a bit clumsy because I saw he had a lot of fat and he definitely wasn't muscular! He went to the stage and adjusted the music. This made me think, "This can't be the instructor for the body combat. How is he going to jump, kick and punch? He must be just the helper for the sound system."
After a while I saw him pick up the microphone. Oh oo!! He is the body combat instructor… ok let see how he fares.

This was my first session for the body combat class at this gym… the music started, the instructor showed us some simple punches, kicks and jumps. I just did what I could. I felt so embarrassed "PAI SEH" because I was always turning to the wrong side and using the wrong leg and hand to kick and punch.

At the end of the session (Wow!) I realised that the 'clumsy' instructor could jump, kick and punch very well. But I still think the instructor should try to get rid of some of his body fat and build some muscle. Then he will look very good and won't give people a poor impression. I did not sweat much after all the kicks and punches so I went to the tread mill and worked out for another 15 minutes.

Now I feel better. At least I did something for my body.

Great Eastern 20/30km PACM run

Hi All,

This weekend will the 1st run for 2008, and the runner are all ready for it... looking to the training they had.. won't be surprised therewill be podium finisher.. not naming anyone.

Lee and Pathma will be doing the 20km whilst Ngae, Wei Kong, Eric, Raymond, Heng are doing the 30km and for the Ladies.. Maryann will be leading the pack for 20km, followed by Shih Ming, Angie, Vin, Yap and the 30km as usual ironlady Siok Bee will be spearheading and followed by her younger sis siok leng and Yeoh...

As for me I will be at the finishing line giving finisher medals with Kelvin, Kar Leong and Mum to be - Vivian will be distributing the food.

The race will start at 6am for 30km and 6.30km for 20km..

Pixs and stories of the run will be posted next week.....

Below are the runners which i think will be in the top 10 in their respective category:

Maryann - 20km Ladies Open
Siok B - 30km Ladies veteran, won't be surprise top 5
Ngae - 30km men veteran

Its a good warm up run for the coming Langkawi Ironmen on Feb 23 for Ngae, Eric, Wei Kong, Raymond and of course the only lady from the group Siok B.

C u guys on Sunday at Tapak A , Lake Garden

P3 signing off

Jan 10, 2008

GE20/30km

The KL Penguins in 2006, where we accompany Eric's in the last lap for the PAR2 run at KLCC.

Come Jan 20th at Lake Gdn will be the GE20/30km run...
so this sunday is the last training for the run, and the runners are set esp those training for the Langkawi Ironmen which will be on Feb 23, 2008.

I 'm not running but will be there as volunteer together with Kelvin.

On Jan 19th, Chan Weng and me have decided to cook at tapak A, as we will be staying up late probably overnite to 'jaga' the place. Kelvin have decided to join so you guys keen to come and makan pls. let me know ya.. its will be western style.....

This sunday Bkt Aman 6am... c u guys there..

btw on the Mt KK climb ... still waiting for Edward's write up on his experiences..

Pacemaker Chairman - Ronnie's have invited our group to participate in the 4 x 2.3km on June 7, 2008 and its will be a mixed team. The KL Penguins have been supporting the event and hope that this year we can put up 2 teams..

P3