As we were running AHM last Sunday, another team from Singapore was slugging their hearts out on the annual Mt Kinabalu Climbathon. The absolute distance from Timpohon Gates to Low's Peak is 8.72km each way, but the actual (taking into account slopes) is abt 21km, so says the official website.
Congrats to one of our Safra runners, Chin KK, for being one of the 7 Singaporeans (of which 2 are ladies) to clear within the time limits. :) And Kim Hong certainly did not disappoint, he came in 1st amongst the Singaporeans, although in his words "still far from the podium of KK". He described the race toughness as "very bad", worse than a full Ironman. Wow.... Salutes to them and all who have attempted the gruelling race. Certainly something that pushes one's limit - trail run, speed, and altitude. Well done! For now though, I think I still prefer scaling mountains the mountaineering way. :)
#43 Men's Open: Yeo Kim Hong Summit 2:21:45h, Finish 4:02:22h
#35 Men's Veteran: Chin Kok Kai Summit 3:26:15h, Finish: 6:23:19h
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For the gruelling 8.72km (each way) from Timpohon Gates to Low's Peak, the time limit allocated to each participants were:
A. For Men Category:
i) Starting line to the summit within 2 hours 30 minutes.
ii) Summit to finish line within 2 hours
B. For Women category:
i) Starting line to the summit within 3 hours 30 minutes.
ii) Summit to finish line within 3 hours.
C. For Veteran (40 above) category:
i) Starting line to the summit within 3 hours 30 minutes.
ii) Summit to finish line within 3 hours.
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