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08 March 2006
Short Talk:
I had to take two days off work. The marathon must have sapped up all my energy. My body immunity was running low.
Kuala Lumpur International Marathon 2006
I woke up at 3:30am that day.
A part of me wanted to give up already since I'm not used to waking up so early. With merely 4 hours of sleep and 2 weeks of training, I was desperately underprepared.
The free shuttle bus was already outside the Mandarin Court Hotel waiting to take me to Dataran Merdeka. It was dark, but I can literally feel the electricity in the air.
The Sultan Abdul Samad building was beautifully lit up. Hundreds of participants were already there. Some stretching, others rubbing generous amount of petroleum jelly onto their bodies.
Completing a marathon is a feat that require an almost superhuman effort. And I was there to represent the Average Joes.
Some people were there to win the cash prize. For the majority of us, we were there not for the money, but to push our bodies above and beyond the human limits.
It's very easy for me to feel out-of-place in this pool of people. Everyone there is so slim and well-built, and there I was standing there with a spare tyre around my waist.
It's even easier to separate the seasoned marathoners away from the noobs. The experienced ones all have that intimidating bad-ass look about them.
Like this trio of Mainland Chinese girls that look like boys that look like girls.
They finished at 3hr06min, 2hr53min and 2hr57min respectively.
We're all gathered at the starting point. My mind was all cleared up. Adrenaline pumping high.
Drummers on standby.
I hung around the place quietly observing other people, drinking more water and munching on PowerBar till about 5am.
And then it's game time.
"BANG!"
The timing chip set off a beep as I crossed the starting mat. Everyone was quickly passing through me at this point.
I didn't want to catch up with them. My aim was to go slow and steady, keeping at a pace I'm comfortable with.
Within ten minutes, the marathon claimed its first victim.
The tarmac on KL roads were rough and lack the "bounce" I'm used to on proper running tracks, but I was still doing OK.
It didn't take long for me to reach the 5km checkpoint. 40 minutes. That's 10 minutes longer than what I aimed for. I had to pick up my pace.
I downed two cups of 100 Plus. Usually I don't drink those stuff (I prefer Gatorade), but at that point in time it was the best tasting drink ever.
At 7.5km I arrived the first sponging station.
These ice-cold sponges are God-sent. I squeezed them over my sweaty head and felt instantly rejuvenated.
Click here for a clearer view of the course map.
I passed the 10km point in 1hr17mins. That was still the easy part.
My feet were just starting to hurt. The seasoned runners were all running far ahead of me and it was pretty clear that I was among the last few.
It was 7:03am when I witnessed daybreak. The KL commuters were jamming up the freeway and the CO2 emission were not doing any good to my lungs.
Still had time to camwhore though.
At this point, I overtook a female runner - a first since I started the race. For a moment, I was thinking of doing something stupid like flirting with her and asking for her phone number. Alas, I was too shy to do that so I just smiled at her cheekily instead.
The girl caught up with me a short while later and quipped "Excuse me. Are you Kenny Sia?!"
OMG SHE RECOGNISED ME! The embarrassment! San San is a reader of kennysia.com and she later finished at 5hr59min. We made some small talks before I let her continue on with the race.
Man peeing by the roadside in broad daylight.
Without a doubt, I met a lot of interesting people during the marathon, but nothing could me prepare for the shock I had when I met Mr Yap. This is one man I DEFINITELY did not expect to see in a race like this is.
THIS, ladies and gentlemen, is Mr Yap.
He is 73 years old, old enough to be my grandpa and yet still running a 42km marathon. Despite being three times my age, he still managed to finish the race at 5hr06min.
Now how's THAT for determination?
In case any of you KL people were stuck in a traffic jam last Sunday morning, that was me trying to cross the road.
To keep my mind occupied, I attempted to high-five the traffic policemen everytime I passed one of them. Not all of them are cooperative though. KL policemen are so boring.
Or maybe I'm just too boh liao.
Definition of a heaven
3 hours into the race, I crossed the 21km halfway mark. Already I had broken my personal record for longest time spent running.
Lactic acid was building. My legs up till my knees were completely sore and numb. I wished I was doing the half marathon instead.
The course was taking us through Jalan Bukit Bintang in downtown KL when suddenly terror struck.
Cramps had attacked my calves. I stopped running and grimaced in pain. It was the most dreadful feeling I had to endure. For the first time ever since the race started, I had to completely stop and wait for the cramps to subside.
One minute seems like forever, and it was pure Hell.
A stranger passed by and handed me a tube of analgesic cream. Thanks! I probably wouldn't even be able to finish the race without it.
We passed through some motivational placards sponsored by Nike. "There Is No Finishing Line", "Punch Through", "Push Myself", "Just Do It".
That was all I needed to mentally go ahead. The pain on my ankles, my feet, my legs were excruciating. But absolutely NOTHING could stop me from finishing the race.
I reached the 30km point in 4hr18mins. 30km is the human threshold. From this point onwards, it's do or die.
Aches from my feet went up to my lower back. It was punishing. The pain was absolutely unbearable. I'm practically LIMPING my way though. I couldn't run anymore or I'll get cramps.
All I could only rely on was willpower and sheer willpower alone to get me through this.
I gritted my teeth and continued pushing myself.
I started to hallucinate.
I thought about life. I thought about my career. I thought about going to Phuket next month. I even imagined the finishing line to be at Phuket where I could just jump into the sea and relax.
For some reason, I became Hulk Hogan and began talking to myself in the Hulkster's voice. "Watcha gonna doooo...! Watcha gonna dooo....! When Hulkamania runs wild on yoooooo....!"
Trust me, beyond 30km you think all sorts of crazy things.
The last few kilometres seem to go on forever. The sun was shining bright at this point. My legs felt as if they've been run through by an 18-wheeler.
It's a torture. Pure brutal torture. Every step is like a steel pipe going through my legs. My digicam is like a brick. My shoes weigh a ton. I thought I walked 5 km but in actual fact I only walked one.
SCREW YOU ISAAC NEWTON FOR MAKING ONE KILOMETRE SO BLOODY LONG DAMMIT!
When I reached the 40th kilometre, I knew I had already missed the 6 hour qualifying time.
What made it even worse is that the drinking station that was supposed to be there had disappeared. Stupid DBKL don't care about the last remaining competitors. :(
As if that wasn't bad enough, my iPod ran out of juice. That was by far my biggest mental support and now it's gone! I'm all alone.
KL International Marathon claims another casualty.
I was almost ready to give up when the DBKL van passed me and asked if I wanted to hop on. OF COURSE NOT DAMMIT! Tempting, but I rejected their kind offer and continued limping towards the finishing line.
I would NEVER forgive myself if I've come THIS far and not complete the marathon.
A roundabout later, I saw it.
The finishing line in sight! Isn't that the most beautiful thing in the world? It was so near yet so far.
I was limping, literally DRAGGING myself as I inched closer and closer to the finishing line.
"Let me finish this race. JUST let me finish this race." I prayed. I looked up just in time to see my finishing time on the timeboard...
... and the mat goes "BEEP!"
I DID IT. I FUCKING DID IT.
It was my first ever marathon, and I crossed the finishing line after 6hrs33mins.
A HUGE sense of relief came all over me. It was unbelievable. Euphoric. Jubilant. I could not believe myself.
THIS is what I call a natural high.
ME!? Conquering the 42km KL International Marathon!? You gotta be joking!
Nonetheless, I was very upset at myself for not making it under 6 hours. I sat under the shade, still in awe of what had just happened.
What an amazing experience.
The greatest relief in the world is when you take off your shoes after a 42km run.
Here I am, an overweight man attempting what myself and many other people thought was the impossible.
It wasn't easy, but I pushed myself. In the end, I persevered and went on to reach my goal.
Completing this race must be right up there as one of the biggest accomplishments in my life.
Click 'Play' button to watch video [10 mins].
I'm not sure if I'm going to do this again. What I'm sure of is that everyone should attempt a marathon at least once in their lives.
You haven't lived until you physically experienced the pain and sweat running 42km. That feeling you get when you crossed the finishing line - indescribable.
Impossible is nothing and nothing is impossible.
The following day I returned to Kuching a brand new person, with a renewed confidence, ready to take on the world - as soon as my legs are healed of course.
If I could do it, there's no reason why you couldn't do too. ;)
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YAY! Congrats!
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 08 March 2006 3:43 AM | Link to comment
wow. hey, good to hear fr u bout the marathon. one day when i hav kids i m gonna show this page to them for inspiration. woot!
Posted by: peikz at 08 March 2006 3:55 AM | Link to comment
Congratulations and well done. I am downright impressed by you! I think I should do something like this too.
Posted by: Jason at 08 March 2006 3:59 AM | Link to comment
hey great job there Kenny! though i have ran a couple of half marathons, i never tried a full marathon. You inspired me to want to attempt one. congrats on completing it. think it doesn't matter if you completed it over 6 hours, but the fact that you've completed it shd already be a great achievement. cheers and you get to lose a couple of pounds too....
Posted by: gene at 08 March 2006 3:59 AM | Link to comment
Kenny.. u da man.. congrat man..
i was waiting for your post.. cant believe that u update it at 3 something.. that medal looks cool..
Posted by: Michael at 08 March 2006 4:09 AM | Link to comment
Really happy for you Kenny! =) Congratulations and well done! Now you're $50 richer as well right? (from that friend who challenged you?) Hopefully this is enough to inspire me for my exam tmrw! Ugh. Take care and hope you recover soon from the marathon.
Posted by: pj at 08 March 2006 4:12 AM | Link to comment
Congrats Kenny! U did it! Bravo!
Posted by: Tweety at 08 March 2006 4:13 AM | Link to comment
Hey dude, you should feel so proud of yourself. Kudos!
Posted by: kuok teong at 08 March 2006 4:19 AM | Link to comment
yo kenny! I voted for "Of course he will, He's KENNY SIA! You've proven to be one hell of a determined guy. GG dude, great run. You earn a deeep salute ;)
Posted by: vic at 08 March 2006 4:22 AM | Link to comment
Kenny... you're my new hero!! I'm definitely adding the marathon to my lifetime to do list now... what an inspiration to the unfit average joes/janes out there... Respect....
Posted by: e.T.s at 08 March 2006 4:23 AM | Link to comment
omg! u da man kenny! :) its very motivating to read ur post... U DA MAN! :) congrats!
Posted by: waiwah at 08 March 2006 4:29 AM | Link to comment
omg! u da man kenny! :) its very motivating to read ur post... U DA MAN! :) congrats!
Posted by: waiwah at 08 March 2006 4:31 AM | Link to comment
you have really achieved yet another great target in life, not just marathon, but challenging your own limits. We all would admire your determination!
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at 08 March 2006
4:32 AM | Link to comment
Congrats Kenny!! I knew you would finish the race! And boy did I vote right ;)
Someday, I will try the marathon too...someday
Posted by: YongLin at 08 March 2006 4:41 AM | Link to comment
YAY! Go Kenny! Use 'em coconut powers!
Posted by: Hsin at 08 March 2006 5:02 AM | Link to comment
YES u did it. Word cant describe how proud am i for u. Tats wat i called pure determination n perserverance.
Posted by: RAY@NYC at 08 March 2006 5:05 AM | Link to comment
Wow. Congrats. Really impressed.
Posted by: cw at 08 March 2006 5:15 AM | Link to comment
CONGRATULATION!!!
Well written as well. It is almost as if we were there and in pain with you, and fighting with all the will-power one could possibly harness to the last turn.
Mine is actually coming up in July, and that should be fun.
Posted by: Pope at 08 March 2006 5:32 AM | Link to comment
if i were u i would take one week break dude
Posted by: crazysocket at 08 March 2006 5:33 AM | Link to comment
Oh dear.. U made it!! U made it!! So Inspiring!! This is certainly one post that worth a long wait.. Bravo!! So proud of you! Congratulations, Kenny for accomplising a great life achievement!! and Ahem.. I gonna enrol myself in the next upcoming marathon too!! and what's next for you??
Posted by: Bearie at 08 March 2006 5:36 AM | Link to comment
Congrats! And will you get your reward?
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 08 March 2006 5:46 AM | Link to comment
very impressive!!!
Posted by: catlover at 08 March 2006 5:47 AM | Link to comment
Well done Kenny!! Am seriously proud of you!! me feelings rite now is also undescribe-able!!
I think we do learn a big lesson from you, - Determination!
In everything of our lifes,if we do not try and have lack of determination, no one is going far, wut more about going beyond.. innit?!
Good job!! ;>
Posted by: Meko at 08 March 2006 6:33 AM | Link to comment
lots of inspiration would come for you if i were to run a marathon kenny. congrats to u and hope your legs heal well and quick.
Posted by: Jeremy at 08 March 2006 6:45 AM | Link to comment
Wahey...everyone's so inspired to join a race now. To think they call Jeff Ooi the M.I.B. *tuts*
;)
p/s congratulations!
Posted by: jocosa at 08 March 2006 7:13 AM | Link to comment
we are so proud of you... if you stop taking pictures maybe you can finish by 5 hours... :p
Posted by: James at 08 March 2006 7:13 AM | Link to comment
well done, well done!
treat this as a starting point to slim down ? :)
Posted by: Kuzco at 08 March 2006 7:15 AM | Link to comment
Congrats.. you did it!!!!!
Posted by: immigrant at 08 March 2006 7:20 AM | Link to comment
kenny, u do 5 km in 40 minutes...i can do 3000m in 15-16 minutes but i frickin' cannot run for 42 km!! i've tried half-marathon & i gave up at 15 km... damn i better stop than collapsing, hit my head on the road & slip into a coma...
anyway Kenny, u are the man!~ u should be proud that not everyone have the guts to spend 6 frickin hours running... Congrats Dude!~
Posted by: me@3.00 at 08 March 2006 7:22 AM | Link to comment
wuahaha!Realy indescripable, CONGR....
Posted by: BC at 08 March 2006 7:24 AM | Link to comment
from Canada's rainy west coast, congratulations
Posted by: f laneur at 08 March 2006 7:25 AM | Link to comment
CONGRATS, ol' chap! U've injected new hopw into all f..., I mean, horizontally-challenged people!!! BTW, wud have been easier to be 1 of those drums!! That drummer in ur pix could have just beaten his tummy!! And the fat-assed lady on the motorbike should have inspired u to run on...run on...!!! Next year, let's see the SKINNY people try something like this! Come on, 6th Seal? jeremyc??? 3 cheers 4 kennysia!
Posted by: suituapui at 08 March 2006 7:41 AM | Link to comment
E and I were at Casino when the good news came. Good job! Now you know the feeling of accomplish something seems impossible.
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 08 March 2006 7:48 AM | Link to comment
Kenny, good job. This is by far the best post in your blog I've read. You almost made me want to put on my own shoes and go running for 42km... almost, but thank goodness no.
Hope you manage to claim on the bets that have been made AGAINST you, there should be plenty of dosh owed to you!
Posted by: Mr Sanguine at 08 March 2006 7:48 AM | Link to comment
E and I were at Casino when the good news came. Good job! Now you know the feeling of accomplish something seems impossible but with will and determination, it's possible.
Posted by: Blackwidow at 08 March 2006 7:49 AM | Link to comment
Hey Kenny,
I cheer on your courage and determination to finish the 42km marathon! Nevermind the winning, at least you have proven the cynics and critics wrong.
I too was encouraged by Ed to take on a marathon. Hopefully to start with PJ Half Marathon first:)
Again, congrats!
Posted by: kk at 08 March 2006 7:53 AM | Link to comment
Congrats Kenny... =)
Posted by: dwe2 at 08 March 2006 7:53 AM | Link to comment
Great job! Welcome to the ectasy of finishing the Marathon. And you will do more...it is addictive to achieve....and the by-product? We will see a slimer, fitter Kenny :-)
Posted by: RemoteReader at 08 March 2006 7:59 AM | Link to comment
Respect.
Need i say anymore?
R-E-S-T-E-C-P-A... do you even know what that spells?
Posted by: fruitopia at 08 March 2006
8:12 AM | Link to comment
omg... kenny... U ARE THE MAN!!!
Posted by: xiao yu ^^ at 08 March 2006 8:22 AM | Link to comment
Congratulations Man!!!
What a motivational blog entry!!
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 08 March 2006 8:30 AM | Link to comment
Congratulations for finishing the race !~!~!~
Posted by: Sherene at 08 March 2006 8:30 AM | Link to comment
Congratulations, Kenny. This is really a great achievement. Well done :) I believe you could made it, and you have proven me correct. A big salute from me in Sydney (^_^)
Posted by: kacey at 08 March 2006 8:31 AM | Link to comment
glad to hear that you pushed yourself to finish it dude. It's all about finishing what you started.
Posted by: FON at 08 March 2006 8:35 AM | Link to comment
3:35am......?? god.. i waited till 3am for a new post.. and you posted 35 mins later?? how could you~! anyways congrats on finishing~! up for another marathon? =P
Posted by: CincauHangus at 08 March 2006 8:35 AM | Link to comment
Bravo Kenny! Thanks for proving a doubter like me wrong. :D And you've provided something like inspiration for me to finish off my own struggles.
Posted by: NoShitSaint at 08 March 2006 8:36 AM | Link to comment
wooohoo...good job dude.... i am not as fat as you but have a tummy too... you inspire to me run 2.4 km :D
Posted by: mangowithice at 08 March 2006 8:44 AM | Link to comment
Congrats! Way to go. Dang! you did it :D
Posted by: Jo at 08 March 2006 8:49 AM | Link to comment
Congratulations to you, Kenny! I salute you!
Posted by: DL at 08 March 2006 8:49 AM | Link to comment
2 Words: Good Job.
Posted by: LupinTan at 08 March 2006 8:52 AM | Link to comment
walaueh, i've to eat back my words....and such a motivating post...bey siong sin!! and the time aint that bad either! congrats kenny!!! :))
Posted by: Sooi2 at 08 March 2006 8:54 AM | Link to comment
You make our country proud, Kenny!
Hope to do a "Kenny Sia" soon some time in my life.
Rest well, and rock on! ^_^
Posted by: Shingo at 08 March 2006 8:55 AM | Link to comment
Congrats! *clap clap*
Posted by: PinPin at 08 March 2006 8:59 AM | Link to comment
CONGRATS KENNY!!!!!!
Posted by: Sue at 08 March 2006 8:59 AM | Link to comment
Wah! Now I inspires!! Congrats!!
Posted by: nicktay at 08 March 2006 9:03 AM | Link to comment
yeah!!!! you did it!!! CONGRATS MAN!!
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 08 March 2006 9:04 AM | Link to comment
you are great
running for 6 hours is so tough,but you did it!
Posted by: yoyo at 08 March 2006 9:08 AM | Link to comment
Well Done Kenny! Damm! Am extremely impressed by your will and preserverance. This is certainly a milestone for you, kennysia.com and for us to remember.
Now that you proved ur detractors wrong and finished the race,...is/has Eddie banked that USD50 into ur paypal account? =P
Rest well...all the best.
Posted by: Stan(Germany) at 08 March 2006 9:08 AM | Link to comment
clap clap.grats
Posted by: terry at 08 March 2006 9:11 AM | Link to comment
u now what? i am really proud of u! u did it!!! congrats dude!
Posted by: ivy at 08 March 2006 9:11 AM | Link to comment
man, this was the best entry i'd read from your blog & my 1st time write a comment in here.
Congratulations!!!! u should be proud of yourself!!!!
S'wak CM should land you a 'Datuk' title for your achievement....
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 08 March 2006 9:12 AM | Link to comment
Congratulations Kenny .. i love you .. you are my hero :)
Posted by: Lina at 08 March 2006 9:13 AM | Link to comment
wow..:D
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 08 March 2006 9:13 AM | Link to comment
well done! congratulations on finishing the marathon.
Posted by: Larawannabe at 08 March 2006 9:17 AM | Link to comment
Bravo, Bravo!!!
Waaaahhhhhhhhh! Kenny, u rawk la...
With my slim body, i dun even dare to think of going for a marathon! But u really impressed me! Maybe i should take part in a marathon too...
Kenny, can u take me as ur adopted sister, pleeease.....? lol.
From today onwards, i'll call u Brother Kenny!!! Yay...!
Posted by: JayMee at 08 March 2006 9:19 AM | Link to comment
Hey hey kenny. you seem to have look fitter & more good looking after the jog~! Time to go wooing girls now~! =D
Well..aniwae am glad you finally made it~! Am definitely proud of you~! =)
Posted by: Xia-mi-mi at 08 March 2006 9:21 AM | Link to comment
Congrat.. I was there, hell jam in KL cause of you.
Posted by: technoroti at 08 March 2006 9:22 AM | Link to comment
hey this is a truly inspirational entry! It actually made me teared a little. Your immense perseverance is really commendable, and I am actually inspired by you to join the next Singapore marathon too! Like you, running 2.4km for the physical fitness test in school was already a torture for me, I can never imagine myself to do a marathon. However, your determination has certainly put my cowardly self to shame, and I believe that if you can do it, I can do it too. ANYONE ELSE CAN DO IT TOO! Thanks Kenny for giving me such willpower. From now onwards, I will go and train myself. I will inform you when I complete the very first marathon in my life.I will make everyone proud of me! =)
Posted by: Karen at 08 March 2006 9:25 AM | Link to comment
Congrats Kenny. My first half marathon is when i was merely 15y/o. I know how you feel. So happy for you.
Posted by: Hijackqueen at 08 March 2006 9:28 AM | Link to comment
eh I run half marathon (penang bridge) oso do 4 month preparation baru dare to go, everyday run 9km. u 2 weeks and go for marathon, salute.
how much weight drop after the race? better than diet ;P
Posted by: 1's at 08 March 2006 9:28 AM | Link to comment
congrats man! steady orang Kuching!
Posted by: marc0 at 08 March 2006 9:29 AM | Link to comment
CONGRATS!!
Eventhough u din make it in 6hr as u have hope so.. but u complete the marathon!! I know you sure can do it kenny.. =)Hope you recover all your energy soon.. Take care..
Posted by: tricia-pat at 08 March 2006 9:30 AM | Link to comment
Damn!!! I voted for Not A Chance. Congrats are in order.
Posted by: kolokmee at 08 March 2006 9:34 AM | Link to comment
Magnificent! You do yourself and your readers proud!!
Posted by: Gtan at 08 March 2006 9:37 AM | Link to comment
Amazing feat!
Posted by: vidar lund at 08 March 2006 9:41 AM | Link to comment
Congratulations Kenny!!! You da man... Very very inspiring post! Keep it up keep it up!!!
Posted by: Pam at 08 March 2006 9:45 AM | Link to comment
kenny, u have completed a race which i have been dreaming of participating. well done! u r da man for the ordinary joe on the street la dude!
Posted by: mwky at 08 March 2006 9:45 AM | Link to comment
wahlau!! Congratulations!! you definately one of the most daring men on earth!
Posted by: ash at 08 March 2006 9:45 AM | Link to comment
u make it so dramatic man..btw,congratulations...
Posted by: edmund at 08 March 2006 9:46 AM | Link to comment
You Da Man!.................
Posted by: terenceloh at 08 March 2006 9:47 AM | Link to comment
Way to go! Congrats !!!!!!
Posted by: gl at 08 March 2006 9:49 AM | Link to comment
Good work done! Congrats!
\(^o^)/ YAY! \(^o^)/
Posted by: faeline at 08 March 2006 9:51 AM | Link to comment
I like your pictorial journey through 42 unimaginable kilometers man. At the 30 km mark picture MY legs already felt numb liao. Anyway, you gave me semangat to tackle a marathon. So, with all subsequent readers as witness, hahaha...I will do one full marathon before I die!!! Wooohoo!! I just hope i don't die doing it so I can document my version of the run..hahaha.. Oh yeah..one suggestion, put the "chariots of fire" theme song leh...i tell u...surely damn feel wan. I am imagining myself saying no to the DBKL-van-for-the-slow when they come up beside me man..THEN i can play the chariots of fire song. Hopefully my chariots don't become one great big ball of fire and go up in smoke lah.
Posted by: nizar at 08 March 2006 9:53 AM | Link to comment
congratulations kenny for actually completing the marathon. hope you learn something out of it, though... hehe... ^_^
Posted by: mizz_shandye at 08 March 2006 9:54 AM | Link to comment
how does it feel like having no armpit hair? or pubs for that matter...
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 08 March 2006 9:54 AM | Link to comment
Congrats, Kenny! So sorry I doubted you! Yes, this is one thing you can tell all grandkids and so on.
Pssssttt... and there's this other little marathon later this year in one of your favourite cities.. I hear they have more water stations than KL..
http://www.singaporemarathon.com/2005/index.asp
Posted by: suertes at 08 March 2006 9:55 AM | Link to comment
were you the last one to complete the race?
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 08 March 2006 9:57 AM | Link to comment
Congrats Kenny...at least you've done something to make yourself proud other than becoming a nude blogger. Omedeto!!
Posted by: CY at 08 March 2006 9:57 AM | Link to comment
u feel new because u are so clean down under ur pubs and underarms!!!
TEHEHEHEH!!!
Posted by: teehehehehee at 08 March 2006 9:57 AM | Link to comment
you are great. I have run three marathons and did lots of training before each run. you only ran two weeks and able to finish the marathon. Wow. big congratulations. you are an inspiration to every one.
Posted by: runner at 08 March 2006 10:09 AM | Link to comment
Way to Go Kenny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Craftsman at 08 March 2006 10:09 AM | Link to comment
congrats!!!!!
Posted by: congrats at 08 March 2006 10:10 AM | Link to comment
take away those 2 coconuts, and i bet you will finished
Posted by: meng at 08 March 2006 10:14 AM | Link to comment
take away those 2 coconuts, and i bet you will finished in less than 6 hrs
Posted by: meng at 08 March 2006 10:15 AM | Link to comment
good job kenny.
Posted by: lis at 08 March 2006 10:15 AM | Link to comment
Kenny you did awesoomee man.
Seriously dude, i don't think i would have finished 42km even if i was walking.
It's always good to see a Kuchingnite (is that how you spell it even?) delivering the goods man and you do it everytime.
Great post.
I actually, no.. i hear the song 'chariots of fire' already.
Posted by: wombok at 08 March 2006 10:19 AM | Link to comment
Good job!!! LOL! Kenny, you are not that fat!
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 08 March 2006 10:27 AM | Link to comment
Okie Dude, u DID it! I'm proud of you! Kuching-boleh!
Congrats.
Now are you ready for Mt. Everest next month? kekeke
Sorry kenny but I just couldn't resist that!
Posted by: FH2o at 08 March 2006 10:27 AM | Link to comment
Congratulation for completing the marathon.. I confess i was one of those who voted that you couldn't finisht the race... I'm glad to be proven wrong..
Posted by: eksk at 08 March 2006 10:27 AM | Link to comment
Congrats..! i had no doubt you would finished it.... :)
Posted by: Mama BoK at 08 March 2006 10:30 AM | Link to comment
Well Kenny, I understand your feelings upon completion. I had the same experience when I was going up Mt. Kinabalu.. an overweight.
That experience pushed me to conquer her two more times, the only difference was that I was prepared.
Would you like to join me on my next trip? Should be fun.
Posted by: Teoh Teoh at 08 March 2006 10:33 AM | Link to comment
Dearest Kenny, I didn't choose the wrong person to look up to. You're amazing. ;)
Posted by: desperate addict at 08 March 2006 10:38 AM | Link to comment
SIMPLY AWESOME! i feel like i went through a marathon just by reading this post!!
You are such an inspiration. a true supa star!
well done.
Posted by: Will at 08 March 2006 10:39 AM | Link to comment
i'm gonna try it next year
Posted by: wenjun at 08 March 2006 10:41 AM | Link to comment
Hi Kenny,
Congrats on ur completion on the marathon. It takes alot of determination to strive on esp during the last 10-12KM. The feeling must be horrendous at that time, yet your willpower was strong enough to overcome. U're da bomb! ^___^
Posted by: Peggy at 08 March 2006 10:42 AM | Link to comment
Sterling performance, Kenny. Next, Ironman 2007! There, the 42km marathon is just 1/3 of the race. Finish this, and your Coconuts will level up 1000 to Supreme Mega Nova Crusher Chancellor Coconuts. You have a whole year to prep for this one, go for it! I'll be right behind you, in the spectator stand.
Posted by: Kurt at 08 March 2006 10:43 AM | Link to comment
congrats kenny!!!for the past two days, i've officially become an avid reader of your blog...you give a new lease of life to blogging!!inspiring, entertaining and...provided a room for healthy discussion.i truly admire your willpower!!!
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 08 March 2006 10:46 AM | Link to comment
congrats kenny! well done!
Posted by: jase at 08 March 2006 10:49 AM | Link to comment
Congratulations Kenny!!~~
Posted by: belle at 08 March 2006 10:49 AM | Link to comment
Congrats.. you are my hero. my kermit:)
Posted by: Ms Piggy at 08 March 2006 10:54 AM | Link to comment
Omedetou~ Yoku ganbatta ne~ ^_^ Otsukaresamadeshita.
Posted by: fish fish at 08 March 2006 11:04 AM | Link to comment
Congratulation! you make it, It doesn't matter you may not make it in expected time but more significant is the spirit and high determination to achieve the destination. Congratulation once more and good luck.
Posted by: Joe Ooi at 08 March 2006 11:05 AM | Link to comment
very impressing.. very touching also.. u ROX,!!
Posted by: Moo. at 08 March 2006 11:07 AM | Link to comment
You are so roxx!
Posted by: hayley at 08 March 2006 11:09 AM | Link to comment
you're a bullshit artist...considering the time it took you, you must have WALKED the entire journey, not RUN.
Posted by: gill at 08 March 2006 11:13 AM | Link to comment
congrats, kenny. proud of ya!
Posted by: Jeremy C at 08 March 2006 11:14 AM | Link to comment
Congrats, maybe you should run in the next Singapore Marathon and every runner there will give you a hi-5
Posted by: yothemans.com at 08 March 2006 11:17 AM | Link to comment
Hey! Congrats!
Do sign up for the Saberkas RH Marathon on the 26th March.
Posted by: Jacque at 08 March 2006 11:23 AM | Link to comment
Congratulations Kenny. Say, there's this jogathon in Kuching coming May 6th...
Posted by: Matthew A. Lockhart at 08 March 2006 11:25 AM | Link to comment
you rock, man!!
Posted by: rudy at 08 March 2006 11:37 AM | Link to comment
I voted for you to complete the race, in a realistic mindset.Completing a whole 30km race is definitely a great achievement. Congratulations!
Posted by: strawbeareez at 08 March 2006 11:37 AM | Link to comment
Wah congrats to u.
How you actually record it all? You carry the camera all the way you run? Salute your will power.
Posted by: surfnux at 08 March 2006 11:43 AM | Link to comment
Way to go man! Knew you could do it. Since you have your dicknosaurus to uphold. =)
Posted by: L at 08 March 2006 11:43 AM | Link to comment
see i knew you could do it! i was right in the poll.. u will finish it eventually! wohoo!! Kenny the Marathon Finisher. Should start calling u that or smtg.
Posted by: raf at 08 March 2006 11:47 AM | Link to comment
you da man, kenny.
congrats on finishing!
Posted by: deriku at 08 March 2006 11:51 AM | Link to comment
Kenny, im impressed. Seriously, if u can do it, there is no reason why any other fat basterd lying arnd at home cant do what you did. Im so proud of you, time for me to get my ass off doing something like what you did. I have new found respect for da man, kenny sia!
Posted by: Rina at 08 March 2006 11:56 AM | Link to comment
Kenny, im impressed. Seriously, if u can do it, there is no reason why any other fat basterd lying arnd at home cant do what you did. Im so proud of you, time for me to get my ass off doing something like what you did. I have new found respect for da man, kenny sia!
Posted by: Rina at 08 March 2006 11:56 AM | Link to comment
Hi Kenny, im impressed. You've proven that we can push our bodies to the limit and that there is no reason for any fat basterd lying arnd at home to not do what you did. If you can do it, damn, we all can do it. I have new found respect for da man, kenny sia.
Posted by: Rina at 08 March 2006 11:58 AM | Link to comment
Hi Kenny, im impressed. You've proven that we can push our bodies to the limit and that there is no reason for any fat basterd lying arnd at home to not do what you did. If you can do it, damn, we all can do it. I have new found respect for da man, kenny sia.
Posted by: Rina at 08 March 2006 12:01 PM | Link to comment
u rock!!!
Posted by: passerby2 at 08 March 2006 12:01 PM | Link to comment
Congrats! I kinda knew you would do it. Maybe it was the blog that kinda pushed you tru. You want to show the readers you can do it but you're amazing..
Posted by: p|nk at 08 March 2006 12:01 PM | Link to comment
You did it!!! Congratulations...
Posted by: malcolm lee aka pay4lei at 08 March 2006 12:03 PM | Link to comment
CONGRATS!!!
Posted by: Jing at 08 March 2006 12:03 PM | Link to comment
I am a silent reader of yours for quite some time and I am leaving a comment now only because this is truly an inspiring event. I think some people might take your constant showing off of your coconut sized balls as a joke but this time you really proved that your balls are big enough to take a real challenge like this. Kudos
Posted by: Jerry at 08 March 2006 12:05 PM | Link to comment
OMG Congrats!!
Posted by: Avril at 08 March 2006
12:08 PM | Link to comment
=) Knew you can do it! Hmm..now for the hundred klic marathon....
Posted by: shawn at 08 March 2006 12:10 PM | Link to comment
Congrats Kenny !!! *i bow to thee..**
Posted by: astrogir1 at 08 March 2006 12:18 PM | Link to comment
Yoohoo! I was yelling in my room when I got to know you finished the race. LoLz!
Posted by: VaL at 08 March 2006 12:22 PM | Link to comment
wow, I am so proud of you! You represent all of us overweight underdogs. Rest and god bless you!
Posted by: shortylam at 08 March 2006 12:25 PM | Link to comment
hi kenny, just want to say thanks for this post. i dont really surf blogs despite recently starting one myself(do visit it if you can find the time...thanks kenny)..but anyways, hey thank you again for this post. it is indeed very inspiring and i know how much words of encouragement can mean..so hope you take pride (lots of it!) in what you've acomplished..your will and mindpower has already put the great Master Yoda to shame..even his force, i doubt will be able to bring him as far as 42km... ;)
it is indeed all in the mind..if you want something bad enough..you will eventually own it... awesome kenny
Posted by: kaypopotamus at 08 March 2006 12:32 PM | Link to comment
Good job Kenny! It's amazing and inspirational to read this blog entry... Congrats on the job~ Well done!
Posted by: Siah at 08 March 2006 12:34 PM | Link to comment
U the man !!! I'm very proud of you. Well Done!!
This shows that never underestimate the power of ur mind.
Posted by: spino at 08 March 2006 12:36 PM | Link to comment
Bravo Kenny, you did very well! Although you miss the 6 hrs target but you crossed the finishing line yourself...i understand how it feel during running....i did 2.4 in 12.39mins, i almost died during the run..its is a far cry from you've did ...you've won the challenge in you... Congrats!!
Whatca you gonna do next?? enroll in another one?
Posted by: Leonard at 08 March 2006 12:38 PM | Link to comment
Hey dude,Just walked in back from a 13 mile run and I watched the video...damned, the beeps at the starting line get me all pumped up ready to go again. As I watch, I actually grunt for you at 30 km.. and clapped as you cross the finishing line, mother was wondering WTF?
Hey how about L.A. Marathon 2007, a real organized marathon where people and the whole city of L.A. cheer for you all 26.2 miles, 20, 000 runners, voulneteers along the route at every water station. Save up vacation time now, you got a place to stay and after the run you can visit California in pain.
Posted by: e at 08 March 2006 12:38 PM | Link to comment
WAY TO GO KENNY!!!
You're DAH MAN!!!
I've only ever did a 2.4 on threadmill lor...
Posted by: sassyjan at 08 March 2006 12:46 PM | Link to comment
Kenny,
You arr...! the worker actually wants to cabut early also cannot, have to wait for you to close finish line...
Posted by: James at 08 March 2006 12:49 PM | Link to comment
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You look so CUTE in that last picture!!! I definitely wanna participate in one but i cant even RUN! Im amazed by your willpower!
Posted by: Aranyi at 08 March 2006 12:53 PM | Link to comment
you never fail to amaze me kenny.
you are one hell of a amazing guy.
despite the world passing by below your feet, you found time to smell the flowers.
loved the way you kept spirits up by Hi-5ing every police and even garnered the energy to learn about your fellow runners, documenting it in your video.
i'm so happy for you that you accomplished this personal feat and pushed your boundaries, knowing that you are capable of much greater things.
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just watching the video and reading your words, i can feel the exhilaration, so much that i almost teared!!
and of course, hearing you pant on your blairwitch video was orgasmic.
Posted by: mia at 08 March 2006 1:08 PM | Link to comment
We kowtow you, Kenny! *kowtows* I am very much impressed! It's not 2.3 or 3.6! It's 42 bloody KM!
Posted by: Sam at 08 March 2006 1:18 PM | Link to comment
first of all,congrats!!I'm really happy for u.You made me realised that nothing is impossible as long as you have the determination to do it!Thanks!!!
Posted by: Ling at 08 March 2006 1:27 PM | Link to comment
Your entry was remarkably inspiring. Great job Kenny !
Posted by: ene at 08 March 2006 1:31 PM | Link to comment
I wanna shake your hand...
nice one man
impressive
Posted by: bryan at 08 March 2006 1:33 PM | Link to comment
Bravo man.
Magnificent.
Give yourself a pat on the back. It's well-earned.
And the medal, you should carry it wherever you go for a while. It's really something to be proud of.
:)
Posted by: yanz at 08 March 2006 1:36 PM | Link to comment
Congrats, Kenny! Knew you could do it. Just didn't know that it was so difficult.
Posted by: P at 08 March 2006 1:43 PM | Link to comment
Kenny fat boy,
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
Though not as fat as u, I just don't have the balls to even contemplate taking part.
Well done.
Posted by: botak at 08 March 2006 1:44 PM | Link to comment
Congratulations. That was an inspiring story.
banana
Posted by: banana at 08 March 2006 1:53 PM | Link to comment
42 is a lot of K's.
Congrats man.
Posted by: cY at 08 March 2006 1:55 PM | Link to comment
Hie! I've been a silent reader all these while and i enjoyed reading your post.
Completing this marathon is really SOMETHING!! Here's the 152nd
CONGRATS!! This is a really inspiring and motivational blog. especially the photos! It's amazing that you can still take photos while running -_-" anyway, GREAT JOB!!
Posted by: Evie at 08 March 2006 1:59 PM | Link to comment
Kenny ROCKS!
Posted by: Robin at 08 March 2006 2:10 PM | Link to comment
Well done. Tres Bien!!!!!
Posted by: Dabido (Teflon) at 08 March 2006 2:20 PM | Link to comment
Wow..so inspirational..
Make me wanna go run a marathon now..wanna run wid me kenny? next yr maybe? :)
What say you?
Posted by: babelicious69 at 08 March 2006 2:27 PM | Link to comment
congrats, kenny!!! u made it to the line!
Posted by: py at 08 March 2006 2:33 PM | Link to comment
congratulations!! finishing 30+ minutes after the intended 6 hour qualifying time is a job well done, considering the little training you had.. good on you :D
Posted by: wendy at 08 March 2006 2:41 PM | Link to comment
Your best entry ever.. very inspriting!
Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Eric at 08 March 2006 2:43 PM | Link to comment
*inspiring I mean..:)
Posted by: Eric at 08 March 2006 2:44 PM | Link to comment
Somewhere from Bkt Bintang, my head a bit pening when watching the video. But it was a good and long run, Kenny. Really admire your perseverance. Congrats. :-)
Posted by: Lisa at 08 March 2006 2:46 PM | Link to comment
sniff....sniff....i'm SO proud of you Kenny Sia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that almost put tears in my eyes.
this is my first time commenting, but i've read tons of your posts la...dont worry.
Posted by: jo at 08 March 2006 2:49 PM | Link to comment
Congrats Kenny! You my friend, deserve something more than just a participant's medal.
Now I'm thinking of doing something like that. :)
Posted by: Pride-Red at 08 March 2006 2:51 PM | Link to comment
Congrats, hope your pubes grow back ok and it's not too itchy.
Posted by: Celebrity Vivids at 08 March 2006 3:01 PM | Link to comment
awesome thing you did.
the timing was just gravy
Posted by: sillipore fan at 08 March 2006 3:08 PM | Link to comment
Good on ya, Kenny!
A very inspiring post indeed.
You get my full salute!
Posted by: Amelia at 08 March 2006 3:12 PM | Link to comment
congratulations! :D
Posted by: Peter at 08 March 2006 3:21 PM | Link to comment
hey. firstly congrats!! u inspire many ppl! now u make me wanna join in the next one. haha
Posted by: love_writer at 08 March 2006 3:27 PM | Link to comment
yeah!! i won my bet with my friend saying that you'll finish it but you'll take more than 6 hours... i'll try myself in the next marathon i can find!! and Ken, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Posted by: Kim Seng at 08 March 2006 3:30 PM | Link to comment
WOOOHOO!!!!
You rule!
Congratz
Posted by: Joey at 08 March 2006 3:31 PM | Link to comment
Congrats to u =) Very inspiring indeed. Really proud of u..
Posted by: sarah at 08 March 2006 3:33 PM | Link to comment
Congrats to u =) Very inspiring indeed. Really proud of u..
Posted by: sarah at 08 March 2006 3:33 PM | Link to comment
BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!!
Posted by: savahn at 08 March 2006 3:36 PM | Link to comment
unbelievable that you actually finished the race.
congrats!
cant imagine myself finishing it, let alone having the sanity to sign up for it.
well done.
you're an inspiration for your readers.
Posted by: ahber at 08 March 2006 3:37 PM | Link to comment
hey kenny. glad that you persevered :)
"give me a five
ah lousy cops'
:D
isn't it very mafan to run and hold a camera?
Posted by: kai at 08 March 2006 3:37 PM | Link to comment
incredible! congrats kenny!! yayyy!! finally u've made it!merdekA!!
Posted by: rEen at 08 March 2006 3:47 PM | Link to comment
Yay!!! Proud of ya! Proud of ya! Proud of ya!! Thanks for sharing the video! And doc it all out. Wow! I almost felt my legs sore after watching the video!
Hi 5!
Posted by: joD at 08 March 2006 3:49 PM | Link to comment
I'm out of words, Kenny. This is simply one of the most inspiring+motivational post that I had ever read. I'm just so impressed with your determination. Deepest respects to you. I've tried a 10km half-marathon before, and it was totally torturing(without any preparations, that is.)
Posted by: sehtat at 08 March 2006 3:50 PM | Link to comment
Congrats, kenny.
For a person who had never completed her 2/4 within 20 minutes, you are inspiration.
=]
Posted by: cake at 08 March 2006 4:02 PM | Link to comment
WELL DONE KENNY!!!!! GREAT JOB IN FINISHING!! i'd have given up half way.. respect is upon thee!
Posted by: lexie at 08 March 2006 4:03 PM | Link to comment
well after reading what you have achieved, i am going to start off by joining a short marathon event in my uni. i have three weeks to prepare myself for a 5km run :P. yeah i know it isn't as much as your 42km but it's a start :D
well done kenny !
Posted by: myfatstory at 08 March 2006 4:05 PM | Link to comment
I feel so lousy after reading this post.... Because i was sneering at you for even thinking of attempting it. I have never got the guts to do the marathon although I've been an avid runner. Yet I was so quick to judge you. You made me feel ashame of myself. This is a truly inspiring post Kenny. Thanks for making me realise that i should not be too quick to judge.
Posted by: blinky at 08 March 2006 4:12 PM | Link to comment
this is by far the best yet inspiring KennySia post i've ever read!! salute!!
Posted by: avid reader at 08 March 2006 4:23 PM | Link to comment
*Clap clap*
Posted by: iluvwifi at 08 March 2006 4:25 PM | Link to comment
u look good in the pics..and the chinese girl-man look damn weird.
Posted by: nik at 08 March 2006 4:32 PM | Link to comment
that was a moving post.
because you had to shave your armpits you're not only gonna feel sore and immobile, the ingrown hair would probably be a bitch as well o_O eeep..
Posted by: dope at 08 March 2006 4:40 PM | Link to comment
congrats kenny!! eh.. hw abt nxt time come to s'pore and run too!!
Posted by: sixsphere at 08 March 2006 4:41 PM | Link to comment
Glad & Bravo...Make a big round in KLCT...You are the first ever man who represented Sarawak to archive by visiting K.L in one whole day..
Posted by: Christopher at 08 March 2006 4:47 PM | Link to comment
first time commenting here.. just had to do it like many others. congrats and here's to you for inspiring many others. cheers!
Posted by: fan of kennysia.com at 08 March 2006 4:51 PM | Link to comment
what a feat! congratulations. my hat's off to you
Posted by: kimberlycun at 08 March 2006 4:52 PM | Link to comment
Congratulations! Let me give you a Kiss
to your iPod
Posted by: ChowFC at 08 March 2006 4:57 PM | Link to comment
kenny! hurraye for you!! if u can do it.. so can everyone else! i think you you are really damn boliao with the cops la! and man.. the marathon was sure damn inspiring!
Posted by: syah at 08 March 2006 5:03 PM | Link to comment
KENNY..KENNY!!!
CONGRATS!! Good job man!!
man,inspired me to run one too.. walking up hill in NZ is already killing me.. what more to say running 42 km??!!! WOW!!!
Posted by: Angeline at 08 March 2006 5:03 PM | Link to comment
Congratulations Kenny! How you managed to run and take pics at the same time, I won't know. But yes, its the experience that you gained which is priceless.
So has E banked in your USD50 yet?
Posted by: miracle8 at 08 March 2006 5:10 PM | Link to comment
Kenny, congratulations.... you made it, you da man. I have been your reader for quite a while. My respects to you. 2 thumbs up!!!
Posted by: tommychin at 08 March 2006 5:15 PM | Link to comment
Wow, that's simply amazing! I am totally inspired by what you did. I wanted to join the Singapore half marathon 2 years ago, but I chickened out. I should really try it out. Am truly inspired by your post.
Congratulations, love your great attitude! Keep it up!!! :)
Posted by: Violet at 08 March 2006 5:15 PM | Link to comment
Congratulations Kenny!!! From the video can hear your Aussie accent a bit. I find that locals in Australia/ AngMohs in Australia will say "hey!??" when they can't hear something or they want to say " i beg your pardon"....:D
Cheers and congrats!
Posted by: Kuchingite27 at 08 March 2006 5:22 PM | Link to comment
I guess next for you is sprinting up Mt. Kinabalu ;)
Posted by: JoyceTheFairy at 08 March 2006 5:23 PM | Link to comment
Congrats!!! You are da MAN!!! ;p
Posted by: TITOKI at 08 March 2006 5:24 PM | Link to comment
well here goes nothing. CONGRATULATIONS to you Kenny and may u have a speedy recovery and better late than never rite? don't take it too hard of wat others said. Sometimes it's hard to pls everyone. So as long as u satisfy with your achievement then do not let others pull u down.
Posted by: DeV|LisH at 08 March 2006 5:32 PM | Link to comment
great job!*applauds*
Posted by: anony at 08 March 2006 5:51 PM | Link to comment
great job!*applauds*
Posted by: anony at 08 March 2006 5:51 PM | Link to comment
yay!!! you did a very good job. congratz :)
Posted by: cholic at 08 March 2006 5:53 PM | Link to comment
Yo Kenny.
Congratulations to you! I believed you run with two legs and then 4 legs and your little brother touch the line! Phew! Real hard work!
Put icecube to cold down your coconuts. Expert says too hot will reduce sperm count! I am serious! Once again thanks for being so brave over the 50 bucks
Posted by: Dax at 08 March 2006 5:55 PM | Link to comment
I am sure that you can make it ;D
and yes you did it.
Posted by: monochrome at 08 March 2006 6:04 PM | Link to comment
congrats!!! :-D So proud of you :)
Posted by: lungiman at 08 March 2006 6:09 PM | Link to comment
whoa you are the man, man. I would have died at 5km...seriously. My legs were already shaking when i fisnished running only 3.6km...
you are crazy but good crazy...
good for you!! hope you lost some weight!
great job man...great job.
Posted by: trant at 08 March 2006 6:10 PM | Link to comment
fantastic!!! congratulations.... hope u'll be doin it more often
Posted by: sansraisin at 08 March 2006 6:13 PM | Link to comment
omg
U GO KENNY!!
u did it
woow..
sucha inspiration :)
CONGRATZ!!
Posted by: ed^lyn at 08 March 2006 6:22 PM | Link to comment
Congratulations Kenny!
Posted by: sharon at 08 March 2006 6:32 PM | Link to comment
Kenny, you're such an inspiration!!
Well done!
Posted by: jason at 08 March 2006 6:32 PM | Link to comment
Congrats Kenny!!
And I thought the workers said no medals?
Posted by: Ãngelu§ at 08 March 2006 6:43 PM | Link to comment
oh manz ....
clap clap....
I don't even have the courage to go for a 10km run.
your sheer determination challenge me !!!!
Posted by: Jessica Lai at 08 March 2006 6:49 PM | Link to comment
WOAH!!!! Congrats on finishing!!!! I am a teeny bit overweight and carrying excess fat. Going to do 'Walk around the Tan' for a few weeks as part of a work thing.... walk (or run) around a track and record your times.. forgot how they calculate it but my work has entered some walking and running teams which I'll be joining. After doing ZERO exercise for about 2 years... I need all the luck I can get! So I'll take a bit of inspiration from you eh 8-)
lainey
Posted by: lainey at 08 March 2006 7:03 PM | Link to comment
Hey Kenny! Well done! Great race report. I ran the KL Marathon too but barely made it due to a tummy upset. Click my blogs for pictures and write-up.
Posted by: runwitme at 08 March 2006 7:04 PM | Link to comment
CONGRATS!!!!!I salute your determination!!! Its hard to run a 42k run when you only have 2 weeks of serious training...But I respect you!!!
I knew you will make it!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Js at 08 March 2006 7:06 PM | Link to comment
Oops! I forgot to tell you. Saberkas Marathon is on the 26 March. I will be going to Kuching for this run. Are you joining?? :)
Posted by: runwitme at 08 March 2006 7:06 PM | Link to comment
cool....
i am not sure i can finish it at all..kekekekeke
another milestone in life.. hehehehehe
Posted by: leecs at 08 March 2006 7:11 PM | Link to comment
wow .... bravo ... congratulation ...
u look sexy lol ...
Posted by: sally at 08 March 2006 7:11 PM | Link to comment
FEi ZHAi................THANKS ALOT.. my friends lost 800 bucks on betting.. WAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA............................................................
MAn, u really inspired me haha
Posted by: -[i lan my world]- at 08 March 2006 7:16 PM | Link to comment
WooHoo~~!!...3 Cheers for Kenny Sia!!! You're da MAN...You're da BOM!!! Congratz dude..!
Posted by: Expect The Unexpected at 08 March 2006 7:17 PM | Link to comment
KENNY!
*HUGS*
You're my hero! *hearts*!
Posted by: Angelique at 08 March 2006 7:30 PM | Link to comment
This is uber cool! Congratulations! Are you going to come by again next year to complete the race under the time limit?
Posted by: Danielle at 08 March 2006 7:34 PM | Link to comment
woohoo! congrats kenny! am so happy you finished the race! and nice shaven armpits, by the way...*grin*
Posted by: sooyin at 08 March 2006 7:37 PM | Link to comment
I'm telling you.
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Posted by: pingz at 08 March 2006 7:43 PM | Link to comment
kenny siaaaa. you're my idol!!!!!
Posted by: julie at 08 March 2006 7:47 PM | Link to comment
HEY nice going yeah! (:
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 08 March 2006 7:56 PM | Link to comment
bravo! u are in fact quite inspiring.... i think i want to join a marathorn one day soon!
Posted by: madeline at 08 March 2006 7:56 PM | Link to comment
HaHa... funny and motivated entry.. still got time to chit chat with girl and uncle.. :D
Posted by: hui ying at 08 March 2006 7:59 PM | Link to comment
Kenny, great job!!
So impressed by you. Too bad I am having exam tomorrow, or else I would go for a run later.
You make me seriously considering doing a marathon this year.
Just wonder, how you still had energy to take pic after 6 hours of run...
Get well soon!
Posted by: z - proud to be a sarawakian at 08 March 2006 8:05 PM | Link to comment
WOOHOO! U did it! High endurance level, strong determination, fierce will power! Good for U! Were ur coconuts fine?
Posted by: aileen at 08 March