Adidas Allegra 2

I bought this pair at Al-Ikhsan Sunway Pyramid during the recent company awayday. Was very excited during the fitting that I forgot about the half size rule, I ended up taking the same size 8.5 UK. I hope this will not end up with the same fate as the previous Nike.

Adidas Allegra 2
A great shoe for any kind of runner. The adidas Allegra 2 is versatile and functional, packed with everything you need, from adiPRENE® in the heel to midfoot TORSION® SYSTEM to get you off and running.
Textile and synthetic upper for durability and comfort
EVA insole for comfort
adiPRENE®+ in the forefoot maintains propulsion and efficiency
TORSION® SYSTEM provides adaptive midfoot support
adiPRENE® under the heel for superior cushioning at impact
Full rubber outsole for durability in high-wear areas
Imported

Reviving Saucony Grid Formula 2

I thought of throwing away this pair after the outsole "buaya" as a result of prolonged hibernation. Instead I sent the pair to a cobbler in town who helped me to sew the insole and outsole for RM24.

The Nike running shoes that I bought 6 months earlier felt a bit tight after a few runs - I ended up giving the pair to my father in-law, happily wearing the pair for his gardening.

I would put the revived Saucony in Kuching as a reserved pair, saving me the hassle of bringing running shoes to my home town.

The Sun Park Run 2008

This 4.2km running event is coming to it's 2nd edition this year. I have been running some 2.5km about a week leading to this run.

There are more individual participation this year, signalling the increase of interest in road racing in Bintulu. Road racing is so rare in this small town that we had to organise one ourselves.

The categories were flagged simultaneously and I was starting slow at the back pack together with the veteran category, trying to maintain my pace as long as possible. I knew from the previous few runs that I can expect to walk after 2.5km. Indeed I was stopping even before the expected mark to tie my shoe lace. The pair was a reuse from last year and I was hoping that the outsole would last to the finish line, the rear outsole were both dangerously clinging like a hungry croc. After this stop I was having problem to run steadily, so I alternate the run and walk. As I was approaching the entry back to Taman Matahari I saw Tamat holding his shoes - with both outsoles fully detached, mine could end up similarly any time.

I was catching up with Alvin with about 200m to go when suddenly he fired his turbo and sprinted to the finish line. Finished at 19th spot with the time of 25:41.