Salomon Xtrail Run

Officially retiring my Nike Lunarglide 2. Served me well since Dec 2010

This is my first time running in a trail running event. It's a 10k run in the vast field of Ladang Ternakan, UPM, Serdang. I wore my Nike Lunarglide 2 because I do not have any specific trail running shoes. Also this would be Lunarglide's last run meet as I'm going to retire it after all the hard pounding since 2010. I know that's a long time in a runner's world, but for me, I beat the crap out of mine until it's last stretch. My only concern running in trails is when your foot does not land properly and you end up rolling your ankle. Thankfully I didn't get one. Alongside me for this little adventure this time around was Zawawi. Let's go!

The men's category was flagged off first then the women's category, 15 minutes later. Reason being was to avoid congestion, I guess. Well, here's my problem with different flag off time. Why can't men and women be flag off at the same time. Unless there's a different distance category, I don't see any other points and it takes out the fun for me as I only ran passed men and faster women ran passed me '-.-

The starting line was at stadium UPM, then runners made their way into the Ladang Ternakan which was only a quick jog away. Before entering the field, runners were greeted with a small pool of water where majority of runners chose to climb over fences to go around it, including me. Nobody wants to get their shoes wet that early. This particular obstacle caused a small traffic. Once in, everything went smoothly. The sky was clear and the sun was up. Certain areas were a bit slippery where there were mud and wet grass. Definitely got to watch your steps. Few climbs but nothing lung busting. Considerably flat and non technical. Basically, it can be easily adapted by any road runner. 

Ran the whole 9k alongside Zawawi but decided to push harder in the last km. I should've known better that my shoes will eventually get dirty, and did cross the pool of water as I was making my way back towards the stadium. Crossed the finish line at 1:21'49". Hit the refreshment booth and grabbed few photos before heading back home. Next Nike We Run KL!   

At the entrance (the gap in the middle was where the pool of water was)

Cows cheering runners on

Close up of the finisher medal

With Zawawi at the finish line