TC Run Kuantan

Bare feet Runners at TC Run Kuantan

 

 

 

 

Merdeka week was in Kuantan for the TC run 2012. I didn't run due to my knees so was volunteer for the event.

 

About 2,500 runners took part in the race, the Mentri Besar of Pahang came .

 

Overall the race was well managed and hope next year Kuantan PACM will organized again.

Sg Lembing Kuantan

Sg Lembing Rainbow Waterfall on Sept 1st

From Mdm Wong her experience at Sg Lembing on Merdeka Day

Some of you who fancy having an adventurous holiday may want to consider Sg Lembing in Pahang. It is about 3 hrs drive from KL and is quite close to Kuantan. It was formerly the largest and longest subterranean tin mine in the wolrd. But due to the sharp drop in tin price, it has now stopped production. If it had not been for the increasing number of tourists there, it would be like another ghost town.

Sg Lembing is now famous for its Rainbow Waterfall. It is located deep in the jungle and we had to go there with the help of 4WD. Our group consisted of 40 plus people (including Ee Ann) and my son’s friends. It was a bumpy and hair-raising ride through dense jungle. Along the way, we saw what Ee Ann said were seedless ‘mau san wong’ aka fresh elephant dung. When we reached the edge of a river, we had to clamber down the vehicles, wade across the river and start our journey on foot up the hill. After an hour’s hike we arrived at the majestic waterfall. The cliff is at least 50 m high. Water cascades down the cliff into a pool below. Sprays of droplets envelope the whole area. Around 9 am, when the sun rises above the tree tops opposite the waterfall, the dispersion of light forms a rainbow on the rock surface. The view is enchanting and unforgetable. Many of the visitors picnicked there; enjoying the view and cool air.

The weekend we were there, we estimated there were more than 300 visitors.

Another famous hill in Sg lembing is the Panorama Hill, close to the village. Hikers start hking at 5 am up the hill to catch the sunrise. It is no easy task. Even though there are concrete steps along the way, the hike takes about an hour. But the effort is worth it. The view is fantastic. The heavy mist that surrounds the numerous hills that dot the landscape make the place feel like it is somewhere in the temperate countries, rather than in tropical Malaysia.

After coming down the hill, hungry hkers thronged the local market for its famous yong tau fu. The tau fu is supposedly made using spring water from the area. We also went to see how ‘siew yoke’.is roasted in a clay oven and needless to say we could not resist trying that out too. Sg Lembing is also famous for its sesame biscuits and coconut biscuits. We had to cross a long hanging bridge that hangs over the river to the other side to buy them.

Night life in Sg lembing is pretty quiet. The Hakka association in the centre of the town is more like a community centre. Karaoke sessions are held there. People sit and chat under the huge ancient trees (at least a 100 yrs old) that stand in the middle of the road. Traffic is very slow and cars are few so its quite safe. The scene is reminiscent of life in my home town Nyalas decades ago.

Other places of interest include the nice museum atop a hill and the ruins of the tin processing factory. Part of he tin mine is yet to open for visitors. It should be ready by early next year.

If you are keen to visit, make sure you don’t go in November or December. Heavy floods are quite common that time of the year. Also make sure you book the 4WD in advance. The hotels or homestay lodges there should be able to help you out.

Mun Wan

PACM TC Kuantan Run 2012

Merdeka Day weekend will be in Kuantan with the gang in view of the PACM TC Kuantan 10km run on Sept 2nd.

I will be there as volunteer whilst the KL gang are running

On Sat - Sept 1, will be going to Sg Lembing Rainbow waterfall with Leng's group

Abt 50 of us will be going there.

Bkt Aman Runners will be coming on Sat and probably meeting up for dinner..


On Sept 8th.. will be leading the Eco Setia group for hike at Gng Bunga Buah at Gotong Jaya in voew of their preparation for Mt KK end of this mth where Leng and Chong will be leading them as for me will lead the 2nd group end of Oct. that will be my 25th hike to Mt KK

So HAPPY MERDEKA ...

TMBT Training

Last sat at G Nuang, one of the trainees for TMBT slip and felled and fractured her ankle into 3 parts.

We carried her down in a makeshift stretcher and than came the paramedic with the stretcher.

She was immediately sent to Ampang Hospital and her ankle was dislocated and after doing the doctor 'put' back her ankle into position, she went for xray and later inform that she has to wait for 2 weeks for surgery.

Michelle was there and Soo decided to go to Gleneagles Hospital for further check up. Upon checking the otot said that she need to go for surgery on tuesday (Aug 21st) .

Soo's now at home and pray for her speedy recover on her ankle and she will be back running again.


Tomorrow (Aug 25th ) will be at FRIM for TMBT traning as next week will be going to Kuantan for TC run orgnaised by PACM Kuantan.

TMBT Route Map 50km 2012

Come Sept 15th is the TMBT (The Most Beautiful Things) Sabah trail run 2012, about 500 runners will be do the 25km/50km/100km trail run starting at Kundasang.

I will be taking part in the 50km, this will be my 2nd year and hope to fare better.

Been hardly doen mileage due to knee injury and hope by then shd be ok.

Will be arriving KK on Sept 13th.

This sat. is the simulation and hopeto cover 30km within 7hrs at Gng Nuang trail

TMBT Simulation Run - Aug 18

Next week, been Hari Raya Eve, will be having simulation run in preparation for the TMBT 2012 on Sept 15/16 in Sabah.

The distance are 25km/50km/100km

The venue will be at G Nuang, Ulu Langat

Will be doing the 'never ending roard trail' in loops, however those who want to hike to camp pacat or peak are welcome.

Will start at 7.30am

Below is the 2011 TMBT

Gng Rajah - Bentong - Chamang Waterfall

This sat. we will be going to Gng Rajah Bentong as part of the TMBT training and also some of te hikers will try to hike to the peak.

I probably will stop at the waterfall and lepak there while waiting for the trail runners to come back

Will be meeting with the gang at Bentong town 7am and then off to Chamang Waterfall.

below is message from CH Leong who went there 1 week ealier

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Manage to complete the day trip to G Rajah on Sunday. The trek was rather dry and therefore no leeches at all. Probably

have not rained for a long time. The trail was quite clear, almost like a federal road. Paper (2" x 3") trails has been laid and

the 2 misleading splits has been blocked by reflective tape. There are certain areas where one has to be extra careful.

a) 2nd river crossing - The rocks are a challenge to those who are afraid of fall. Advisable to tale off shoes and walk in the water.

The other 2 river crossings are simple and one will not get the shoes wet. Do not go straight after the river crossing but take right.

There is 3 side reflective tape indirectly blocking the straight path. Good to rest here and wait for the slow trekkers and help to cross

this river crossing.

b) Naning camp site - Beautiful place to have photo shots and rest or enjoy a dip (better to wait for the return journey). There is a nice camp site

across the river. This can be the 2nd stopping point to check on the slower trekkers. Do not cross the river as the trek is on the right hand

side if one is looking up the river. This trek is slightly confusing, just look for the trek at the small ridge (do not need to walk on the rocks)

covered with shrubs, until you see the small stones balanced on top of the big rock. There is where you need to walk across the river rock

to the other side (also indicated with small rocks balanced on top of the big rock).

c) Camp Hijau. This is a huge camp site. There is a river on the left hand side if one is trekking upwards. Can fill up you water here. There is

a last water source 10 minutes to the peak but not sure whether the flow is dripping or dry. (Forget to check).

d) Rock surface. This is the most dangerous part of the trek and the most challenging. Need upper body strength to help pull one up. There

are roots and trunks but not much of a footing. The first section, there is a thin rope and it was OK when we used it. The 2nd part, most

trekker will depend on ropes but there is none. Need to bring it a long rope of about 100ft. Not many can go up and down without the

help of a rope at this rock surface. And it is also very dangerous. Try to ensure nobody climb this part alone.

An average trekker will be able to trek to the peak of G Rajah within 6hrs with about 1 hrs waiting & rest, about 5 hrs return journey with a break
of around 1 hr break (Naning falls nice to enjoy the cool dip).
a) about 50 minutes from the car park to the start of the trek (after the timber road).
b) about 1 hr to the 2nd river crossing (big rock)
c)about 35 minutes to Naning camp site
d) about 1 hr to reach Camp Hijay camp site
e) about 55 minutes to reach the rock area
f) about 35 minute to reach teh peak.
g) about 1 hr for waiting, rest and rock area.

Hope these info are helpful. Dont forget about the cut-off time which i think should be 2.00pm to avoid trekking in the dark.

Happy & safe trekking to G Rajah on 4 Aug 2012.

Best wishes,
Leong