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Kuala Lumpur Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 3.3 
Organization 3.1 
Spectators 2.5
Number of comments: 25 [displaying comments 21 to 25]
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Lover Boy from Canada
(3/31/2002)
 "Everything sucks but the people and weather!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 1 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 KL International Marathon, March 4, 2001 - Registration: location impossible to find for a stranger to KL; unfriendly staff, not helpful, unknowledgeable (on water/replenishment stops, aid stations, route map, etc.); race number printed on cloth bib (was it a kids' race?); too much bureaucracy. - Official 'Guidelines': printed on 4 flimsy pages which disintegrated in the rain; route map was illegible and useless (the Web-map was just as bad); some instructions were laughable: 'must wear official t-shirt', 'drinking at unofficial stations will not be entertained' - Check-In: Given a 'report card' to hand in at starting area - don't know the purpose when running no. bib would do; another bureaucratic fumble. - Check-Out: 'Luggage cards' were issued for checked-in belongings - don't know the purpose when running no. bib would do; would have had to carry it for 26 miles! I threw mine away. - Check Points: marathoners were supposed to be given two tokens on the course for hand-in at finish; this didn't happen, instead a piece of string/banner was tied round one's neck and collected at the finish...strange, maybe I could have hung myself if I didn't finish! - Transport: to use LRT, pay only 75% fare with running bib - where in hell am I to carry my Ringgits for the fare? - Replenishment Drink: I choked on the CARBONATED drink provided on the course; I think it was called Isotonic 100 and should be BANNED from races - get me some Gatorade! - Course: It was pitch-black on part of the course on Jalan Lapangan Terbang (near the old airport) and I tripped twice in potholes! Worse, the downtown traffic jams near Jalan Raja Laut and Jalan Raja Muda with fumes spewing out of cars, buses and trucks into the face of runners - I had seriously considered abandoning the race at this point - it was too dangerous. - Finish Area: couldn't find any replenishment drink which I needed in my dehydrated state; luckily, I had a bottle of saline solution in my checked-in baggage (when I found it). - Baggage Pick-up: had trouble finding it; when I did, it was unattended and I could have walked away with some nice stuff! | |
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A Runner from Malaysia
(10/15/2001)
 "Overall-satisfactory" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 The finish point should be re-located to somewhere exciting instead of the 'dull & boring' finish at a carpark. Based on my previous KL runs I would say that the Dataran Merdeka would be an ideal location to provide for the final kick as this location is able to attract a larger public. Furthermore logistics would call for a more convenient finishing point than that of the 2001 race. Late publicity is another area that can be improved. Apart from these, my continued support is assured. P.S. Contact nos. of the race director have been changed as follows : tel-603-2072-3072/fax-603-2072-3959 | |
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A Runner from Singapore
(8/3/2001)
 "Good run in Asia" (General Comments)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I did the half marathon and I had a good time. The police were diligent in blocking out traffic and the folks distributing water at the water stations were encouraging. There were plenty of first aid stations and a school band and cheerleaders were 'performing' at the finishing line. Unfortunately, like many other runners, I took a long time locating my belongings after the run, as the bags were placed in an inconspicuous corner. I felt very welcome in the race from start to finish and might go back to KL for this race. To those used to running in crowds, please note that races in Singapore and Malaysia have much fewer participants. There is no 'crowd spirit'. | |
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photek at visto dot com from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(8/3/2001)
 "Flat course, city marathon" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 I actually ran the half marathon event in 2000 and 2001. So my comments would apply to the first 21KM of the race. The race starts from Dataran Merdeka in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and winds through city streets and several highways. Usually one to two lanes are blocked off for the run with police escort at several junctures. But I wasn't affected by the traffic per se. The ending at the base of the tallest building in the world (KLCC) is breathtaking end. The only gripe I have is the handling of the checked in materials - it took me at least one hour to retrieve my bag from the truck. Need more organization planning there.. | |
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A Runner from London, England
(3/9/2001)
"Well organized and friendly atmoshpere" (General Comments)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Race starts at 5.30am to avoid the late morning heat and humidity. However, it did get hot by 8.00 am. There were about 450 runners. Course is on the roads of Kuala Lumpur. It is well organized. Water and time guides every 5km, and also water and sponges in between the 5km stops. By 8.00 a.m it does get very hot, so make sure you are well hydrated during the race. A really nice touch were the outdoor fans and coolers at the finish of the race. Not many spectators, but very friendly atmosphere. |
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