Run for it X TBNSA 12 Hours Challenge

My first Ultra Run. Run For It 12 Hours Challenge at Taman Botani Shah Alam was held on 12th - 13th January 2019. It is a minimum of 65 km run over a 5km loop. And please do not underestimate this 5km loop as the elevation was crazy.

I always have a weak knee. My right knee suffered through this run. I gave up after 44km and 9 hours run. This was my longest run so far. Ultra running is nice especially when the food provided is of a variety and there were hot porridge, drinks, cakes and etc. I have always enjoyed long distance run when food and time is sufficient. What I learnt from this ultra is that DNF (Did Not Finished) is a common term in Ultra running and that I must learn how to take short breaks or naps before continuing the race.

Start and End and timing belt

Food and beverage tables being set up

Review on Fuji Spreme LE Road Bike

My new bike. Fuji Supreme LE. My first bike was very basic stuff with Shimano Claris groupset and twitter alloy frame weighing more than 10kg. It gave me different experience and I am able to compare both specs of bike. For beginners, pros and cons on buying a low spec bike. If you aren't sure if you will get hooked on this sports, a simple spec road bike is good for a start. In my case, it lasted me about 2100km of riding, over about 9 months.

There is really no end and the buying is limitless when it comes to bicycle (the budget is the limiting factor). It really depends on what is your style of riding. If you are into slow and relax touring spanning over several nights, then a titanium bike will be the most comfortable bike. Carbon bike may be light but involves more handling skills when you are on high speed above 40kmh going downhill. I felt my heavier twitter alloy bike was better when going downhill, since it is heavier. Carbon frames can go fast too if you pedal downhill.

Nontheless, this upgrade is a good one and lots more to gain out of this new bike.