Standard Chartered Half-Marathon 2013

 Raja & crew promoting Pusat Ehsan's "The Run"

 Staff of Sunlit Advertising.

 Mike, my running buddy.

 My 10km Finishers' Medal

 At the starting line.

 Caps were given this year but I didn't use it; will keep as a momento!

I started taking up running when I participated in Standard Chartered Half-Marathon 2012 on 8 April last year and since then I have been jogging at least once a week besides my regular squash games on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. SCB Half-Marathon 2013 flagged off this morning at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium with the 21km run at exactly 5.30am followed by the 10km run at 6.00am. The next categories which were the 5km and 2.5km started at 6.15am. I participated in the 10km run and managed to finish in 1 hour and 17 minutes (despite a swollen right knee) but I will update once the official results are out.  I almost had cramps on both my calves with approximately 100 metres left to the finish line; guess age is catching up! As usual, I left the venue early at 7.40am (after cooling off), for that much needed rest! Thank you, SCB for organizing this year's half-marathon and all the sponsors for supporting this event. 

UPDATE

Ranked 757 with a gun time of 01:16:46.44

Seaworld Neptune Restaurant & Catering

My favourite oversize clams!

Located just behind the Jerudong fish market and where all the fishing boats are berthed lies this seafood restaurant called "Seaworld Neptune Restaurant & Catering". I've been told that it has been operating for quite a number of years and I only came to know of its existence (I'm rather embarrassed!) only yesterday and through a foreigner as well! It's concept is rather similar to the numerous seafood restaurants scattered throughout Kota Kinabalu which emphasize on live seafood which you can select from the aquariums outside the restaurants. Business was brisk as a bus load of tourists were also having their dinner there last night. It would be perfect if I could bring a bottle of red wine to go with my food. However, drinking in public is strictly prohibited in Brunei. For seafood lovers, this is one  place not to be missed.

Muhibah Run 2013

 Deputy High Commissioner, Cik Haznah & PWM President, Mr Lee

 Some of the early birds!

 Raja & family signing in

Thermomix = healthy food!

 Seri Sentosa's Harley Davidson display

 PWM Exco, Mooney Arthur

Instructors from Zumba Fitness Centre

This morning, PWM with the support of the Malaysian High Commission organized a Muhibah Run 2013 at the Malaysian High Commission's car park. More than 100 participants turned up for the run which were categorized into the "VIP run" which was about 2 km and the "Jungle Trail" run which was about 5 km. I took part in the "Jungle Trail" run (my first run for 2013) which was a totally different ball game from the road runs which I used to participate. The two steep slopes and rough terrain which I encountered was enough to make my soles and calves very sore! A big thank you to the sponsors, Seri Sentosa, Am Capital, Kingston Beverages (Revive), Nestle (Milo), Superwater (Rainfresh mineral water) and Zumba Fitness Studio for the warming up session. Congrats to the Organizing Chairwoman, Ellin for a job well done!

Sayonara, Your Excellency!

 L-R: Chris, Jimmy & Alfred

 L-R: Johnny, Dato' and Tiong

Right after attending His Excellency, Dato' Abdullah Sani Omar's farewell dinner at Rumah Malaysia last Sunday (hosted by His Excellency himself), PWM organized its own farewell dinner for His Excellency at Sri Lembayung Family Karaoke last night. About 30 Excos and Advisors attended this function to bid farewell to His Excellency and Datin who will be leaving Brunei Darussalam on 24th March 2013, the day we will be having a Muhibah Run 2013. Hopefully, His Excellency can join us for this event. Fingers crossed!

Farewell Dinner @ Rumah Malaysia

 L-R: His Excellency, PWM President James & SL

 L-R: Dato' Ali, Ken & PWM President, James

 L-R: Simon Gelan, DP Tiong & Dato' Ali

 L-R: SL, Chris, Nicholas, Chee & Jimmy

 Nicholas & DP Tiong

 Jenny & Mary

Last night, His Excellency Dato' Abdullah Sani Omar, the Malaysian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam  and Datin Adeda Rahimah Ahmad hosted a farewell dinner at Rumah Malaysia, their official residence at Jalan Kebangsaan. They have been in Brunei for slightly more than two years and we have a fantastic relationship with Malaysian High Commission under His Excellency's stewardship. On behalf of PWM, we wish Dato' and Datin all the best in their future undertakings and hopefully we shall meet again!