Effective training for gruelling race
KUALA LUMPUR: Gunning
for the top three spots was the aim of four young lads of the New Straits
Times’ Streets Race 2014 yesterday.
Clocking in at three
hours and 43 minutes, the team made up of Mohamad Affindi Nudin, Jasni Khairil
Jamaluddin, Suhairi Ghazali and Badrul Hisham Mohamed Kassim, was the first to
cross the finish line at the New Straits Times headquarters in Jalan Riong.
All members, except for
Jasni, were competing for the first time in the race. Jasni had participated in
the Streets Race in 2012, winning a consolation prize.
It was Jasni who took
the initiative to form the winning team as he believed his friends had all it
took to emerge victorious.
“We have been training
daily at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa for four years now. We are also marathon
buddies, having participated together yearly since we became friends. They had
the stamina and endurance to last in the race which combines Boot Camp
elements.
“This win is a bonus and
blessing for us,” said the Jasni, adding that the toughest challenge was
carrying a 20kg sandbag and walking over 4km to Bangunan AmBank Group in Jalan
Raja Chulan.
The challenge of
climbing up over 2,000 steps up KL Tower to get their next clue was a breeze
for Affindi and Jasni as they were among the top 10 in the recent KL Tower
International Towerthon.
Badrul said to come in
first was a big surprise as they had a late head start.
They were one of the
last teams to solve a word search at the NST headquarters after the flag off.
“We took longer than
expected to finish it. We were so engrossed in it that by the time we were
done, many teams had left and got their clues to proceed to the next
destination. We had to keep our spirits high. One of our strategy was to run
while carrying the 20kg sandbag while some others chose to walk due to the
weight.”
Coming in at second
place was team “Are we there yet?”, comprising four Bootcamp members, Muhammad
Hanif Che Ismail, Wong Kien Min, Mohd Rakesh Abdul Rahman and Terence Tay.
“This is the second time
we are competing. The last time round we finished in the top 10, so we are very
happy that we got into the top three,” said Tay.
“The toughest part of
the challenge had to be climbing the KL Tower steps,” said Rakesh, adding that
they were in the lead up to that point.
Tay said a bit of the
money would be used for a celebration dinner, while the rest would be split
among them.
“We look forward to the
next Streets Race and we will definitely participate again with the aim of
winning the first prize,” said Rakesh.
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Street’s amazing race
KUALA LUMPUR: PARTICIPANTS of the 2014 New Straits Times Streets Race painted the city red as they raced past some of Kuala Lumpur’s famous streets and landmarks.
The race, in its third edition, since its inception in 2011, saw 125 teams of four solve puzzles, pick up clues and race to the finish line.
New Straits Times Press group managing editor Datuk Abdul Jalil Hamid flagged off the teams at 7.30am, and the race got off to a flying start with participants running towards Jalan Kurau for the first clue.
They then made a dash for the Bangsar LRT Station where they had to take a train to KL Sentral to get to Jalan Tun Sambanthan.
The first group of participants could not contain their excitement of being in the lead and began cheering in the train.
Swarms of participants dressed in the Streets Race red T-shirts filled the streets of Tun Sambanthan where the next task awaited them.
The next task was one of Herculean proportions as each team had to carry two 20kg sandbags to the AmBank tower in Jalan Raja Chulan.
The teams had different strategies, from taking turns to carry the sacks while some of the stronger participants ran with the weight.
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The test of strength then turned into a test of dexterity as participants had to make a fishing rod out of chopsticks, thread and a paper clip.
They then had to “fish” four keys using the fishing rod to pass the test.
At that point, the race was already past the halfway point and participants were required to get the next clue 23 storeys up Menara KL, which involved over 2,000 steps.
With that, the teams headed towards Lake Titiwangsa for a task that tested their physical endurance and required a bit of luck.
Three buoys were placed in the middle of the lake, with only one containing a clue to the next destination, if the first buoy they kayaked to did not have the clue, they would have to make their way to the next.
After that it was a mad dash to City Hall’s soccer field in Brickfields and then back to Balai Berita, where Ska Runners TT Kuda was the first team to cross the finish line.
After the race, participants gathered for lunch, before prizes for the top 10 winners were presented, along with lucky draw prizes, including hotel stays and dining vouchers.
The winning team went home with a cash prize of RM10,000, while the second and third teams went home with RM8,000 and RM5,000, respectively.
“The support towards the race is very encouraging. I am very pleased to see the participation of teams across all races, age groups and genders,” said Jalil.
“The Streets Race is a good branding platform for the community pullout and it allows people to get to know more places in the city as they race on foot and rail,” he added.
Also present were AmFamily Takaful Bhd chief executive officer Wan Zamri Wan Zain, AmBank Group chief information officer, Charles Tan and assistant vice-president of media affairs (group communications and strategic marketing department), Haliza Hamid, NSTP marketing general manager Putri Shireen Syed Othman, and Streets editor Prasanna Raman.
The sponsors for Streets Race 2014 were AmBank Group, Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd, Sunway Pyramid, Unilever Holdings Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, Nestle Malaysia, Permanis Sandilands Sdn Bhd and Menara Kuala Lumpur.
The lucky draw prizes were sponsored by Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Sunway Putra Hotel, The Westin Kuala Lumpur, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, Best Western Premier Dua Sentral and Grand Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur. FlyFM was the official radio station for the event.
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Streets Race 2014 Champion
KUALA LUMPUR: The New Straits Times’ Streets Race 2014 crowned team SKA Runners TT Kuda as the first prize winner with a cash prize of RM10,000. The team of four, beat 124 other teams, as they raced around parts of the city yesterday.
The race, in its third edition, saw participants solving puzzles and overcoming challenges as they raced to the finish line in the shortest time possible.
New Straits Times Press group managing editor Datuk Abdul Jalil Hamid flagged off the teams at 7.30am.
“The support towards the race is very encouraging. I am very pleased to see the participation of teams across all races, age groups and genders,” said Jalil, after the flag-off.
“Streets Race is good branding platform for the NST’s community pullout, Streets and it allows people to get to know more places in the city as they race on foot and rail,” he added.
Also present were AmFamily Takaful Berhad chief executive officer Wan Zamri Wan Zain, AmBank Group chief information officer, Charles Tan, Prasarana assistant vice-president of media affairs (group communications and strategic marketing department), Haliza Hamid, NSTP marketing general manager Putri Shireen Syed Othman, and NST Streets editor Prasanna Raman.
The second and third teams received RM8,000 and RM5,000 respectively.
The sponsors for Streets Race 2014 were AmBank Group, Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad, Sunway Pyramid, Unilever Holdings Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad, Nestle Malaysia, Permanis Sandilands Sdn Bhd and Menara Kuala Lumpur.
The lucky draw prizes were sponsored by Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Sunway Putra Hotel, Westin Kuala Lumpur, Best Western Premier Dua Sentral and Grand Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur. FlyFM was the official radio station for the event.
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Extracted from New Straits Times (14th June 2014)
Extracted from New Straits Times (14th June 2014)
KUALA LUMPUR: Tomorrow, 125 teams will test their brains and brawn as they take to the streets in The New Straits Times' Streets Race.
Traversing the city on foot and on LRT rides and monorails, race participants will need to overcome certain challenges in a race of speed to win the grand prize of RM10,000.
The second team to finish after completing all the challenges will win RM8,000 and the third team will walk away with RM5,000. There are 10 consolation prizes worth RM1,000 each.
Among the sponsors are AmBank Group, Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) and Sunway Group.
Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (Prasarana) is giving away 500 MyRapid Barcelona FC cards for participants to board the light rail transit (LRT) and monorail during the race.
Other sponsors include Nestle Malaysia, Permanis Sandilands Sdn Bhd, Unilever Holdings Sdn Bhd and Menara Kuala Lumpur.
Participants also stand a chance to win lucky draw prizes, which include hotel stays and dining vouchers courtesy of Sunway Putra Hotel, Westin Kuala Lumpur, Best Western Premier Dua Sentral and Grand Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
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Participants gear up for Streets Race 2014
Streets Race 2014 will take place on Sunday.
Each participant received a T-shirt and mineral water sponsored by Ambank, Revive Isotonic drink by Permanis Sdn Bhd, MyRapid card by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, and various sponsored vouchers, healthcare and beauty product.
Banker Nor Ermawati Mustapa, 37, who arrived at Balai Berita at 10am, when the counter opened, was taking part in the race for fun.
"I learnt of the Streets Race from an advertisement in New Straits Times. I decided to participate as I have always loved outdoor activities.
"I am not aiming for the grand prize as I am entering the race for fun. A prize, whether from the race or the lucky draw, would be a bonus," she said.
Australian Jason Moynihan, 37, who has worked in the city for over a year, said he had always loved the concept of a race-cum-treasure hunt.
"I have always wanted to join an adventure race like The Amazing Race. The Streets Race is pretty much the same as it involves mental and physical challenges.
"When my colleagues told me about it, I immediately registered for it online. I am excited because the race will allow me to explore the city.
"It does not matter if we win, the most important thing is that we have fun," he said.
Production management head Jaclyn Choo, 37, from Petaling Jaya, is participating in the event for the first time.
"I am joining the race with my sister and her two friends. We will exercise and jog every day to prepare for the challenges.
"I was a Bootcamp trainee and I am already familiar with the obstacle course. I think that will prove an advantage in the challenge," she said.
Engineer Eisak Sagiman, 27, from Shah Alam, said he was taking part mainly to spend time with his friends.
"My friends and I rarely hang out as we are always busy with our work. So this race is like a mini gathering for us.
"But, we are also playing to win. Our strategies are to develop strong teamwork and to get fit for the challenges ahead," he said, adding that he had joined many sports events including marathons and rock climbing.
Organised by New Straits Times in collaboration with Original Bootcamp, Streets Race is a combination of an adventure race and treasure hunt.
Participants will race in teams of four and are allowed to travel only on foot and by LRT and monorail in the city.
They stand to win cash totaling RM33,000.
The first team to complete the race will receive RM10,000. The second and third teams will win RM8,000 and RM5,000, respectively.
There are 10 consolation prizes of RM1,000 each, as well as lucky draw prizes, to be given away.
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Sponsorship for NST Streets Race
KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall and Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (Prasarana) have extended their support to The New Straits Times Streets Race via sponsorships.
Sunway Retail senior manager (marketing) Loo Hoey Theen handed Sunway's sponsorship of RM30,000 to NST deputy group editor Rashid Yusof at Balai Berita yesterday.
Prasarana executive vice-president (group communications and strategic marketing department) Lim Jin Aun and Haliza Abd Hamid, assistant vice-president of media affairs (group communications and strategic marketing department) handed 500 MyRapid Barcelona FC cards worth RM10,000 to Rashid.
The limited edition cards have a stored value of RM10 and are retailed at RM20 each.
Participants can use them on light rail transit, monorail and Rapid buses on the day of the race on June 14.
The event is a combination of an adventure race and treasure hunt. Participants race in teams of four. They are required to travel only on foot, LRT or monorail in the city.
They stand the chance to win cash prizes totalling RM33,000. The first team to complete the race will win RM10,000.
The second and third teams win RM8,000 and RM5,000 respectively. Ten consolation prizes worth RM1,000 each and lucky draw prizes are also up for grabs.
Read more: Sponsorship for NST Streets Race - Central - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/streets/central/sponsorship-for-nst-streets-race-1.601620#ixzz32XASD5Dh
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NEW STRAITS TIMES STREETS RACE
A challenging quest
Take to the streets and WIN great prizes!
The Streets Race is an adventure race where 4 people work together as a team to solve puzzles and overcome challenges in the heart of KL.
Terms and Conditions
1. NST Streets Race is open to all NST readers aged 16 years and above, except for the employees of The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad (“NSTP”), its group of companies and their immediate family members; employees of The Original Bootcamp Sdn Bhd, its group of companies and their immediate family members.
2. Participants below 18 years of age must obtain consent/authorisation from their parents/guardian.
3. Entry is on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis and limited to the first 125 teams / 500 participants. A team must consist of 4 individuals and each individual is required to fill up ONE original registration form.
4. All participants are to ensure that information submitted in the registration form is complete and accurate.
5. The confirmation of participation is ONLY VALID once the payment on the registration fees is confirmed.
6. A confirmation email will be sent upon successful registration. If you do not receive the confirmation email by Monday, 31 May 2014, please contact us at 019-307 2497 or email to streetsrace@bootcamp.com.my
7. The Confirmation Email is the ONLY VALID proof of confirmed registration and to be use for the collection of race kits and participation.
8. By confirmation of payment, the participants agreed to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the organisers.
9. All entries are NOT TRANSFERABLE, NOT REFUNDABLE AND NOT DEFERRABLE.
10. Non-Malaysian participants must ensure that they obtain all necessary entry, exit, health and other documents required related to participating in this race. Please contact the necessary Consulate or Embassy for these additional requirements.
11. The briefing session will be held on Sunday, 15 June 2014 at 7am before the flag off of the race. Other pertinent information will be disclosed during this briefing session.
12. Participants must adhere to strict traffic rules and regulations applicable to pedestrians in the course of event. The organisers reserve the right to disqualify any team found to have committed traffic offences.
13. Route: Participants will be required to travel only “on foot” and “LRT and/or Monorail train” within KL city.
14. Indemnities: Every participant agrees to indemnify and keep the organisers, sponsors, servants and agents safe and harmless from and against any and all actions, claims, expenses or demands in respect of any loss, death, injury or property damage to participants or third parties however caused on or arising out of or in connection to this entry and their participation therein not-withstanding that the same may be contributed to or caused by negligence of the said organisers, sponsors, bodies, servants or agents. All participants will be required to sign the indemnity clause, which is included in the registration form.
15. Participants are advised to get doctors’ certification that they are fit to participate. Participants are also reminded that they are entering the race at their own risk.
16. The organisers may, at their discretion refuse any entry, cancel or postpone the event without due notice in the event of any unforeseen circumstances. No claims of any kind arising from abandonment, cancellation or postponement of the event shall be entertained. Rules and regulations for the race shall be determined by the organisers.
17. Disputes will NOT be entertained under any circumstances. The decision of the organisers and panel of judges is final and binding.
18. The organisers including but not limited to NSTP reserves the right to publish and display the winners’ names, addresses and NRIC/Birth Cert No., their photographs and audio and/or visual recording for advertising and publicity purposes without compensation and prior notification to the winners.
19. The organisers including but not limited to NSTP shall reserve the right at its absolute discretion to substitute any of the prizes with that of similar value at any time without prior notice. All prizes are non-transferable.
20. The organisers including but not limited to NSTP reserve the right at any time without assigning any reasons to add, alter, modify, change or vary the challenge procedures and terms and conditions, wholly or in part, at its absolute discretion.
21. In respect of any identifiable personal data (hereinafter referred to as, “the Personal Data”) that he/she may provide to the organisers and/or its sponsors for this challenge, he/she as parent/guardian hereby acknowledge that he/she has read the New Straits Times’ Personal Data Protection Notices which can be viewed at www.mediaprima.com.my/pdpa (“Notices”) and he/she consents to the processing of any Personal Data provided to the organisers and/or its sponsors in accordance with the terms contained in the Notices.
22. Participants are not able to limit processing of personal information for the race. If participants do not consent to NSTP or the organisers processing his/her personal information for the race, then he/she must NOT participate in this Streets Race.
23. For enquiries, call 019-307 2497 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm) or email to streetsrace@bootcamp.com.my
Read more: Streets Race - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/streetsrace#ixzz08cJ33SkQ
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