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| The Penang Bridge International Marathon broke its own 2012 record with more than 47,000 runners this year - it will be in the 2013 Malaysian Book of Records. Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng gave away prizes to the winners as well as the grand lucky draw prize of a Honda City. Next year the run would be held in the Second Penang Bridge. |
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| We stayed at Ching Neng Shyan's residence in Tanjong Tokong Penang, getting ready to go for the run at 10.30pm on 16th Nov. And at 11pm we drove to the Queensbay Mall car-park and slept in the car till 2.30am. We had an early breakfast of bananas and a bottle of 100plus and then walked to the starting point and waited till our run at 3.30am on 17th Nov. It was a 21.25km marathon run completed in 3:15:04 |
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| Elise Ching Sze Lin will be joining us in 2014 ... yeh! yeh! |
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| A short speech before the start of the run at Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013. |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 count down begins.... |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 - At the middle span of the Penang Bridge. |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 - At the middle span of the Penang Bridge. |
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| These are the water sponges for cooling the body being thrown all over on the bridge after used. |
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| Can you spot where am I and Jin Yuan in this photo at the finishing line? |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 - We are right behind the guy number E06921 on the right. |
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| It was a father and sons team taking part for the first time in the 21km Penang Bridge International Half Marathon. |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 - Both my children and I completed the 2013 PBIM (Half Marathon) at 6:43:41 am with a time of 03:15:04. |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 - A wonderful Sunday with all the 47,000 runners enjoying the run on the Penang Bridge started at 2am for the full marathon and at 6.30am for the 10km run. We all enjoyed the breezy and scenic atmosphere on the bridge and also at the finishing line as the weather was good. |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 - This is the best medal I have ever received - so beautiful and well worded. |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 - What say you? Showing off our motto to all 47,000 runners: " I don't stop when I'm tired, I stop when I'm done". |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 - Making new friends from the run after getting our finisher medals .... Congratulations to all participants!! |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 - This is the best medal I have ever received among the other medals. |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 - This tall guy Stephen Tan or known as the Wawasan Power Eagles is definitely a giant! And he beat me by about 3 minutes. |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 |
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| Penang Bridge International Marathon 2013 |
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| Celebration Dinner:
For
our successful run in getting the medal, there was a great celebration
dinner hosted by my brother Ching Neng Shyan and family at Daorae Korean
BBQ in Tanjong Bungah.
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| Teoh Sau Jin with Ching Jin Wei at the entrance of Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah. |
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| Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah - I was overwhelmed with everything on the table. I didn't even know how to start …… Nevertheless, I grab a glass of Korean beer to start with followed by the Korean rice wine ..... |
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| Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah - Indeed the Ching's family is definitely enjoying a wonderful dinner. |
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| Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah - Plenty of food was served on this typical Korean floor sitting dining table room. |
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| Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah - Dishes were prepared at our table on gas and also charcoal grills that are built into the table itself. |
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| Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Shevin Teoh and her brother Sau Jin with Ching Jin Wei at Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Judith Khoo with daughters; Evonne Ching and Elise Ching at Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Judith Khoo, Evonne Ching, Elise Ching and Ching Neng Shyan at Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Caason Ching, Winnie Law and Isabelle Ching at Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Caason Ching, Winnie Law and Isabelle Ching at Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Elise Ching, Ching Neng Shyan and Caason Ching on the right at Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Evonne Ching, Elise Ching holding a bottle of Korean rice wine Makkeolli with daddy Ching Neng Shyan. |
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| Ching Jin Wei, Ching Neng Bin and Catherine Oon at Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Ching Jin Wei, Ching Neng Bin and Catherine Oon at Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Evonne Ching loves the "Japchae" at Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Elise Ching loves the "egg soup" at Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Judith Khoo and daughter Evonne Ching at Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Winnie Law and daughter Isabelle Ching at Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| At Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| At Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| At Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Dak galbi (닭갈비), barbecued chicken at Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| BBQ Dwaeji bulgogi (돼지불고기), spicy pork bulgogi at Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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| Japchae is a Korean dish made from sweet potato noodles, stir fried in sesame oil with various vegetables. |
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| At Daorae Korean BBQ in Tanjong Bungah |
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Hi Neng Bin
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping me in the loop - you're indeed very active, energetic & really living life. Have a wonderful 24/7.
Regards
Ruby
Dear Ching, Thank you for the pictures. It looked more like 3 brothers team. Well done and keep the good spirit always.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Chin Neng Bin.
ReplyDeleteYou look good even after the Half Marathon. Well done to you and sons.
Warmest regards,
K C Yong
Hi Ching, you're really fantastic and fit. I don't think many young guys can overtake you in the run. Please keep it up.
ReplyDeleteHello my friend Mr. Ching....youre an inspiration for our contemporaries. Keep it up our very own ironman....I am afraid the only way we can procure such a title is by registering for an ironing competition...LOL
ReplyDeleteBravo my friend...you could also qualify in the triathlon as ironman...I am thinking of taking part in an ironing contest to get a similar title..LOL
ReplyDeleteDear Mr Ching,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing so many of your activities, travels and adventures - all achieved with distinction. You really live life to the fullest - good for you. I can see how happy you and your family members are. You are really one blessed person. I do envy you.
Have a great year-end, and early happy new year greetings to you. Looking forward to "experience" more of your fantastic adventures for many years to come.
Regards,
yim
Well done, Neng Bin. Way to go. You look great at your age. And your photos are good too. Lintang Bob Yong.
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