Health & Wellness

Running 21k in Borneo

We took our hobby to another level. Mein and I flew to Kota Kinabalu to run our first run outside West Malaysia. It was the Borneo International Marathon 2012 which I ran 21km while Mein, 10km.


21km runners of COBC… We were flagged off at 5.00am.

It was an awesome run and I liked the medal so much. The logo has a proboscis monkey on it, an animal only found in Borneo.

Mein with her finisher medal… Good job dear!


This is definitely one of my favourite medals… I beat my own 21km record too! My timing is 2:19:15.12. My target now is to run sub-2 and to also finish a full marathon in overseas…

Health & Wellness

I Did My Maiden 21KM!

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11 March 2012 – Did my maiden 21km run in the Brooks Half Marathon Run around Bukit Jalil and Kuchai Lama area. The main reason I signed up this run was actually because I wanted to know how it feels like being on feet along the roads that I use daily. The feeling is good but I didn’t know that I have been driving along these routes for sooo many “21kms” for so many years. Blessed to have a car to travel around and blessed to have a pair of legs to walk and run.

After running half a marathon, I actually dozed off for almost half a day…aahhh… blissful…

PS : If you notice, I’ve been almost 2 weeks on Super Mass Gainer and I could already see more defined muscle tone…

Health & Wellness

Started Mass Gainer on A Leap Day

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It’s 29 February 2012, a leap day. I started my first cup of Dymatize Super Mass Gainer this morning. Well, I did some research on a few websites, comparing nutritional contents of different brands and found out that Dymatize is one of those which carry lower sugar and fat content in general. At the same time, most reviews are positive! Not sure if it will work for me, but I’m giving it a try.

Did my order with bodybuildingasian.com and received my order yesterday. They are very fast and efficient in terms of delivery. Just ordered via SMS and got my order in 2 days. Kudos!

Bootcamp, Health & Wellness

You Know What I Did in Bootcamp? (Part 4)

On 26 September 2011, marked the starting of the 8 Week Challenge. All participating COBC’ians took part in this wonderful dietary plan. We were given directions and guidance on how and what to eat and not to eat. Various workouts and exercises were given through its forum to help burn fat and build muscles. All we need to do is to follow them strictly.

During this 8 weeks, I have gone through different types of changes. Many people who know me thought that I was sick as I grew thinner in such a noticeable difference. Without knowing that I am going through the challenge, they condemned my new eating habit. Without understanding the actual food that I can eat, they actually served me with non 8WC compliant food, which I had to reject politely.

All these were so worth it. Once I revealed my new body online in my Facebook, they were actually stunned and surprised! Not only they praised my determination, they also asked about the diet plan which they wanted to follow.

During 8WC, I have learned so much. I learned how to cook without oil. I learned drinking skim milk instead of HL milk. I learned how to choose healthier food over the less healthy ones. I learned to find 8WC compatible food even when I am not at home cooking.  There are so much that I have learned. Mostly changing of eating habit. Most importantly, think before you eat.

To know what I’ve eaten and cooked during my 8WC, click here.

8WC is actually a competition between COBC’ians from Australia and Malaysia, competing to win cold hard cash AUD5k (RM15k). Everyone was so determined and strong. The competition was not easy. However, no Malaysians manage to win any International titles. Only one recruit from Malaysia managed to get to the finals – Kym Wishnowski from BU. Well done, Kym!

Original blog : Ordinary People Getting Extraordinary Result

However, there were local champions and runner ups being selected at each platoons and I won the title of Local Champion USJ1 while Sarah Tan is the runner up. Hooyah!

Original blog : The 8WC Champions!!!

Another surprise is that there is actually a Malaysian category up for grab! I managed to grab the 2nd runner up title, while Mohammad Fazli and Sarah Tan are the winner and 1st runner up respectively. It was such a surprise for me that I finally won something active and sporty!!! It is indeed an achievement I am proud of. Not only I live a healthier life now, I also live with my 6 packs washboard abs now!!! Wuuhoooo!!!!

HOOYAH to COBC!!!

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Bootcamp, Health & Wellness

You Know What I Did in Bootcamp? (Part 3)

Besides all the heart pumping exercises in the (wet muddy) field, COBC never forgets to enjoy themselves. Since June, I have never missed a partay session with the awesome team of COBC. In the party, we would usually witness top bootcampers being awarded with ACE certs for their full attendance and commitment. Also there’ll be the most exclusive award, Spirit of Bootcamp (SOB) for the most voted exemplary bootcamper in each platoon.

My favourite cap  for being the King of Squat Pulses with Lizza, the Queen of Squat pulses.

Personally, I heart the SOB so much that I wish I could be like Joe Liew, who is the record holder of the most voted SOB (5 times). Currently, I was voted once in July 2011, and also being awarded ACE cert for 6 months consecutively and counting. So far, we have had parties of various themes like Superhero & Villains, Green and Yellow (Buka Puasa potluck), Halloween and others.

One of my best achievement in COBC – SOB July 2011 (USJ1-Alpha)!!! Hooyah!!!

The big family of COBC…

The creatures of COBC – Best Dressed Nominees…