🌲P.S.P King of Forest 2017 Run – Preview by Happy Runner
Editor’s Note
I’m looking forward to hitting the trail again with a NEW FOREST TRAIL in Bukit Kerinchi. More specifically, the race venue Pantai Sentral Park (PSP) is part of a new commercial development by IJM Land who is also the Official Partner & Title Sponsor. IJM Group and IJM Land is a major sponsor of some of the best local running and cycling events. Going by their impressive track record, we can expect here another memorable event for the running community.
There’s nothing like a well-carved trail run to test runners’ agility, balance and speed as the runners bob along an undulating and natural terrain. Avoiding stumbling, tripping and falling is always my major concern in any trail run. At the same time, if I am not sensing danger with every step, then I am not pushing myself hard enough. So, in the wild trails, the line between a graceful run and a comical fall is very fine indeed. All it takes is one wrong step or one hidden tree root to stop me in my tracks in a spectacular fashion. It’s facing the untamed wilderness which gives me an ADRENALIN RUSH and makes trail running ultimately exhilarating.
Fortunately, Pantai Sentral Park is within a stone’s throw from Kuala Lumpur, and it is easily accessible via NPE Highway. Our city landscape is continuously changing, and there are not many green sites nearby like this left for us to escape to. Therefore, I hope that with the support of thoughtful runners, nature-lovers, the Local Authorities and responsible Developers, the natural beauty of Bukit Kerinchi will be preserved for future generations to experience the wonders of trail running in KL as well.
KEY EVENT INFORMATION
Event: P.S.P King of Forest 2017 Run
Date/Time: 16 July 2017 / 6am to 11am
Venue: ICE Gallery, Pantai Sentral Park
Total Participants: 1,500 Runners
There are a total of 6 categories for this event:
7.2km Forest Run
Category A: Men Open
Category B: Women Open
Category C: Men Veteran
Category D: Women Veteran
5km Fun Run (Xcitement)
Category E: Men Open
Category F: Women Open
FLAG-OFF TIMES
7:05am Wave 1: 7.2km (FULL)
7:30am Wave 2: 7.2km forest run (LIMITED SLOTS)
7:45am 5km XciteMENT Fun Run (LIMITED SLOTS)
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- New And Exciting Trail In KL
- Experience The Natural Beauty Of Bukit Kerinchi
- Join 1,500 Other Nature-loving Runners For A Thrilling Action
- Title Sponsor IJM Land is a major supporter of the running community
Hurry, registration closing 7th June 2017
RACE-KIT COLLECTION
Date: 8th & 9th July 2017, Saturday & Sunday
Venue: ICE Gallery @ Pantai Sentral Park
Lot No 2, Level 1, Jalan Pantai Sentral,
59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
#Roar and be King of the Forest! #livepsp
*Disclaimer*
To the best of my knowledge, all of the information provided herein is accurate at the time of publishing and the views expressed are based on my own personal opinions and findings, and they don’t necessarily reflect the views of the Product Manufacturer, Event Organiser or any Third Party unless explicitly specified otherwise.
About The Author
Gus is the Founder of Running Toons and a HIIT Fitness Coach. As a freelance WRITER, he has contributed numerous insightful articles to The Star newspaper, Running Malaysia magazine, Cycling Malaysia magazine, Cycling Evolution magazine, Swim Bike Run magazine and more. LIKE Happy Runner for RUNNING UPDATES, Gus Rider for CYCLING NEWS, Gus Ghani for SPORTS INFOTAINMENT and FOLLOW gusghani @IG for LIFESTYLE.
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