Running Clinics in KK

Once again the weather interfered with Saturday's running clinic. If any runners are meteorologists, please explain to us what's going on ;). Despite the delay, on Sunday June 22 we had a great running clinic at Likas Lake.

After chatting to runners at the clinic, there was general agreement that we should meet up on a weekly basis, rather than fortnightly. So we propose to conduct the "official" clinics every fortnight (at 4:30 pm on Saturdays, next clinic on July 5), but on alternate weekends we'll just go for a run!

So starting next weekend (June 28), please join us for a morning running session at Likas Lake. We plan to run for about 1 hour. There will be several of us running, and we'll be going at an easy pace.

Where: Likas Lake, near sports complex

When: Saturday, June 28, Start time 7am.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Regards, Chris

Online Payment Option

You may have noticed that the online payment facility on our website is not operational yet......

The organisers apologise for the delay in providing an online payment facility to runners. Getting this facility up and running is proving difficult. Please be assured that we are doing all we can to get this facility working and available on our website.

In the meantime, please register your intention to participate by sending an email to us (info@borneomarathon.com), with the following details:

- Name
- Contact email
- Contact phone number
- Event you wish to participate in

We will record your details and send you a message to let you know when the online payment is ready. The entrance fee will be based upon the day you send us the mail.

Once again, sorry for the inconvenience. Don’t let the payment problems interrupt your training schedule!

Regards, Chris

Training Clinic No 2

Images taken during Clinic No. 1

BIM's 2nd Training Clinic is on this Saturday the 21st! Clinics will take place every 2 weeks. Runners start charting out your progress now.

PURPOSE

Running any of the 3 events of the Borneo International Marathon 2008( 10kms, half marathon and full marathon) is a great challenge and a rewarding one. For those who have not attempted these distances before, a running clinic is a great way to start for some very good reasons, such as:

••• to get first hand knowledge about proper running techniques, nutrition, hydration, shoes , etc from experienced runners

••• to make new friends who share the same interest and their running experiences

••• to push and motivate fellow runners to set new targets and achieve new goals

••• to get fit and discover the new and healthier you!

WHERE AND WHEN

Date : Saturday 21st June 2008(change to Sunday if raining on Saturday).

Time : Meet at 4.30pm to 4.45pm

Intro and briefing : 4.45 to 5pm

Location : Likas Sports Complex jogging track - at the small roundabout by the lake directly opposite the main entrance.

Next Clinic: The 3rd clinic will be 2 weeks after on 5th July 2008, at the same venue and time. The clinics will continue if there is light rain but will automatically carry forward to Sunday if there is heavy rain. Same time and place.

Clinic 1 : 7th June

Clinic 2 : 21st June

Clinic 3 : 5th July

Clinic 4 : 19th July

Clinic 5 : 2nd August

Clinic 6 : 16th August

Clinic 7 : 30th August

Clinic 8 : 13th September

Clinic 9 : 27th September

THE CLINIC

The following topics will be covered in the introduction and briefing:

••• correct running style and techniques

••• proper running equipment

••• stretching and warmup exercises for runners

••• proper nutrition and hydration for running

••• questions and answers

••• and a short 30 minute run together as a group

See you there :)

Training Clinics

Dear Participants of Borneo International Marathon 2008

Come and join us for the 1st running clinic conducted by Dr.Fiona Lim, Sabah's own IRONLADY, with the partners of BIM '08 at Likas Complex Lake jogging track this Saturday, 7th June at 4.30pm.

Free 100 Plus isotonic drinks sponsored by Tong Hing Supermarket

See you there!

Chief Marathoner

Race directors during Monday's courtesy call with Sabah's Chief Minister.
From left : Urs Weisskopf, Andrew Voon, Y.A.B Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Bin Hj. Aman,
Simon Amos and Chris Nielsen

Updates & Supporters

Interested parties may now collect Borneo International Marathon entry forms at ALL (I repeat) ALL Coffeebean & Tealeaf outlets throughout Sabah and Sarawak. Payment may also be made at these outlets.

In Sabah
WISMA MERDEKA OUTLET
Lot AG16, Ground Floor

WATERFRONT OUTLET
No. 15, Ground Floor, Waterfront

KARAMUNSING OUTLET
Lot G(90) A, Ground Floor, Karamunsing Shopping Center

DAMAI OUTLET
Ground Floor, Lot 11, Damai Plaza

In Sarawak
SARAWAK PLAZA OUTLET
Lot 291, Sarawak Plaza Shopping Complex

KUCHING AIRPORT OUTLET
Lot L2A 02, Kuching International Airport

BINTANG PLAZA OUTLET
Outdoor Ground Floor, Bintang Plaza Shopping Complex

SHELL OUTLET
Main Entrance Cafeteria, Sarawak Shell Bhd.

2) Borneo International Marathon posters, stickers and can be spotted at YFitness (YogaZone) at City Mall in Kota Kinabalu. They will also have a few entry forms for anyone who may be keen to participate but for those looking to sign up, please make your payments either to a Coffeebean outlet or register at our main office :

Championship Sports Events Sdn. Bhd.
B702, 7th Floor, Phase 2,
Wisma Merdeka
Jalan Tun Razak
88000 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah, Malaysia
T/F : +6-088-218 833
E : info[at]borneomarathon[dot]com
W : www.borneomarathon.com

3) Little Italy, easily one of Sabah's most popular Italian restaurants, is also a supporter of B.I.M. Stickers and posters can be spotted at their outlet in Capitol Hotel opposite Wisma Merdeka. Newbies and first time visitors to KK, if you're after a great meal at prices which are reasonable, you now know where to go. My only advice would be to go early. The places tends to fill up unsurprisingly fast.