A FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

THE RUNNING DIVA MALAYSIA - PINKTOBER EDITION IN CONJUNCTION OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS TAKES PLACE ON OCTOBER 23RD 2016 

Press Release

Beneficiary, Partners and Sponsors Photo Session after the Press Conference.

PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA - NM Galaxy has announced the exciting upcoming events in October 2016 "The Running Diva Malaysia (TRDMP)" at Putrajaya. This is the second event after the first, The Running Diva Malaysia happening in March for International Women's Day. Working together with its beneficiary, National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), NM Galaxy knows that as the society, they can do something for the cancer survivors. They decided to have the air and fight against cancer against cancer with the official partners, Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside, Grab, Nexus Medallion, TIXTAC, MBG Fruits, Celebrity Fitness, XIXILI, Salonpas and Summersault, Sweetcuts Asia. The focus of the event is Breast Cancer as it is the most common cancer in women and also being celebrated in October worldwidely. They believe, as a group of society, it is their priority to provide excitement and inspiration shared by the breast cancer survivors with other people, especially around Malaysia. 

Welcome and opening remark by Mr Ariff Syafik, Race Director for TRDMP

"The cancer survivors who have experienced the hardship and even lost their days to the battle need the support and help of the society", says Hafizuddin Abu Bakar, the Project Director of TRDMP. The Race Director, Ariff Syafik also shared, "We want to reach out to those who might be in pain or might want to be together with us in showing support towards the month of the Breast Cancer that is being celebrated annually throughout the world". As well, we will be having the free clinical breast examination for the public conducted by NCSM's specialist on the event/s day. 

Sharing session on "Cancer & Chemotherapy: How Do I Survive?" by Madam Zaiton Mohamad, the Event Ambassador

If you feel the air of excitement in Pinktober slightly, do not be hesitate to be part of them in 3K Glamour Run or 10K Diva Run and create the motivational and fun tools to enjoy the run. The participants will surely get excited to run because they know that they are celebrating the breast cancer awareness month and the world will be tagged along with them.

The Running Diva Malaysia - Pinktober Edition will be organized locally by NM Galaxy and the official partners on board this October at Water Sports Complex, Precint  6, Putrajaya. It is expected to have more than 2500 participants will be participating in the run!

Group Photo Session With All The Running and Lifestyle Bloggers along with the Partners and Race Director - Pic Credits to Fiona =)

Visit the website www.therunningdivamalaysia.com to know more on this. If you'd like to be in the event or to show some support to thecancer survivors, check their online registration platform at http://run.tixtac.com/trdmpinktober2016/ now. 

#bukansekadarselfie #breastcancerawareness

Oh I had the privilege to share with you guys the first look at the fabulous stunning finisher medal for The Running Diva Malaysia Pinktober Putrajaya 2016. It was definitely a must have for your medal collection.  It's shimmering, a bit bulky, unique bra medal design with a lovely lanyard too.

Definitely a keeper! Super awesome medal design  like totally....

So, looking forward to meet all of you Diva runners out there this coming 23 October 2016, ya? We are going to have lots of fun and tonnes of excitement together. It's all for a good cause too. 

Oh, I forgot to mention that I'm totally in support for Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign ever since my dearest Mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer Stage 1 this year. Now she's undergoing the 5th Chemotherapy session. That's why whenever I run any events, I run for my Emak too. #runforemak. Just to show myfull  support for her battle against this breast cancer. Nothing can be compared to what she had to go through right now.

I managed to get Madam Zaiton Mohamad to sign an autograph and some motivational words for my dearest Emak. Thank you so much Madam. Here's what she wrote... To all the cancer survivors and fighters that are still battling against it out there...

Thank you Madam Zaiton for your book and motivational talk

P/S: before I go, let me share with you my exclusive first ever pose in a tutu by Summersault. You can get it at a promotional price during the racekit collection and event day. How I love purple so much hohohi!

THE RUNNING DIVA MALAYSIA 2016 #bukansekadarselfie ~ So Divalicious ~

The Running Diva Malaysia Run 2016 (TRDM) was held on Saturday 12 March 2016. The venue was at Kolam Renang Universiti Malaya. It was their inaugural edition organized by Tixtac Malaysia & NM Galaxy.
 

First of all, I was so glad and honoured to be appointed as their Diva Runner "Ambassador" along with Elizabeth Tan as the Diva Celebrity. Thanks to the organizers for their opportunity and trust. Did not see it coming though. I was so flattered. Truly I am.

 There were 3 categories provided for TRDM 2016, which 5km Diva Fun Run (non-competitive) , 10km Prince (competitive)  and 10km Princess (competitive).

I took my racekit from their office a few days before the event. Met Mr Ariff Syafik and Muazan there. Thanks guys!

Unfortunately the beautiful forever gorgeous Miss "Knock Knock" Elizabeth Tan @ Lizzy could not make it to grace the event for the meet & greet session because she was feeling unwell. So under the weather. You should see for yourself how bad her voice sounds like in her official Instagram. Poor Lizzy! Get well soon yaa... But still the show must go on!

On that very day, I arrived quite early and parked my car not far from the Stadium. I decided to wear my brand new King Royale Crown and the golden bling2 hood from MisFydKrafts. The headgear was pretty heavy too. Love the intricate details and hard work being put into such magnificent masterpiece! Thanks Mis Fid!

Once I reached the venue, I said hi to Zet, Shaz and Cikgu Syed. For your information,  Marathonbaker was proud to be one of the co-sponsors for this event. We had our own booth for sales and promotion. Do follow us on Facebook, Instagram and even on Blogspot ya guys... Got some promotions and flash sales from time to time... =D

Marathonbaker selamanya dekat di hatiku.... My Familia....

 Warming up session was being done at the car park area before the 10km Prince & Princess category. There were many runners joining the session too. It was still dark then.

10km runners were warming up by stretching themselves.... Pic credits to TRDM

Some of runners wanted to take pictures with me before the run. Hihi... Adei I was so shy one huhu.. Thank you guys! We were being flagged off by 7.10 am. There were quite a number of runners joining the 10km category. We ran towards the Sprint highway exit and that was our first loop. Went back up and off we go tackling  the dreadful Bukit Cinta. Heheee...

Huffed and puffed my way up and enjoyed my downhill run there. Yayy! Lots of photographers were spotted moving along the route.

Adorning MisFydKraft Creation - specially made for this event.... Pic courtesy of Running Magazine Malaysia

Afer that we turned right towards another loop up the mini incline. How cool was that! You could see and cheered some familiar faces along the loop. So cool!

Gave some high fives to several runners along the way up... Felt so good motivating each other - Pic credits to TRDM

Stopped at the WS somewhere around 3km++ Later on we ran past the normal route and went to the next loop at the end of PJ Exit. Still flat here. It was already 4km++ by then. Now we had to run all the way up to another loop on the right side. Managed to exchange high fives with some of the runners along the loops. In the spirits of runners encouraged each others. Sometimes I felt like gracing my subjects in my own way LOL...

Run Arthur Run! Almost there already.... Pic credits to TRDM

Once I reached the 6km distance, I saw Cikgu Syed & Zet were distributing Marathonbaker's Runbananaz samples to some of the lucky runners. I was running towards the last loop before we headed back to the FL.

Felt like flying when I ran downhill... Thanks to this King Royale Cape hoho! - Pic credits to Running Magazine Malaysia

 But first we had to endure the fume from the standing still traffic in Universiti Malaya compound. Thanks to the security for controlling the traffic flow. As I was running, there were people kept on cheering me. Some even called me Arthur! Like King Arthur LOL...

Smiled while running is mandatory folks - Thanks Mr Addy for this picture!

I could already see the Finishing Arch was not that far. Yayyy! Finally I crossed the FL around 1h20min++...

The race village was so happening. The runners were hanging out around while enjoying themselves. Free flow 100Plus drinks and drinking water. They were waiting for the lucky draw session after the prizes giving ceremony. Lots of runners were taking selfies, wefies and groupfies.

The Princess and The Prince.... Nice to meet you Indah!

Wefie dulu bersama Ucu Aman, Afandi, Hanim, Ishaqrudy & Kak Seri wajib k - Pic credits to Running Malaysia Magazine

With all the runners lingering at Marathonbaker's booth.... Congrats to all!

That really suited TRDM's theme tagline #bukansekadarselfie or #notjustaselfie. I went around to take some wefies, selfies groupfies with other runners. Felt like a Celebrity already hoho! Ah well, just for a half day event why not la kan... Kuikui...

Group photo with all the Bursa Runners.... So nice to meet you guys!

With the Zumba Queen herself, Hanim & her cowboy suit.... =D

Post race photos with all my loyal subjects was a must hohoho... =P

Being called up to the stage to give away the 2nd runner up prize to the 10km women's category. That was my first experience hehee... Bukan selalu diberi penghormatan sebegini hehee...

After the prize giving ceremony, our plan to had a surprise birthday celebration for Zet Marathonbaker on the main stage was successful! She was speechless when I brought her the birthday cake with all Marathonbaker Family. We sang the birthday song for her along with other runners... That was truly unforgettable moments! Happy belated birthday Zet! XOXO 🎉🎉🎉🎂

It's a Surprise Party For the Diva herself! =P

 All in all, I had so much fun meeting new friends and familiar faces during TRDM. Some of them were my Instagram friends that I met for the first time. Nice to meet you guys in person! Even Mis Fid came to meet the Marathonbaker Iron Ladies,  Zet & Shaz there. That really made my day.

Thanks Mis Fid for coming by.... Susah2 aje since you were pretty busy on that Saturday hehee....

Kebetulan pulak ter-sedondon dengan tudung kuning Shaz... hohoho!

 Thank you TRDM 2016 for having me to be part of the event. Congrats to all the finishers, organizers and co-sponsors for the smooth and well organized event. Love the finisher medal design and purple running tee for Prince category... Yeayy!

Cool medal design by Nexus Medallion... Me likey!!!

Thank you so much to all the volunteers, marshalls, crews, photographers, and medical team for all your dedication and selfless works. U guys were great!

A group photo with all the paramedic team... Cayalah korang....

The Whole Production Team of TRDM 2016...

Looking forward to join TRDM 2017 @ Melawati. Coming Soon! Stay tuned for more updates and further announcements folks! Once again I was being featured in their cover photo in Facebook page! Awww blushing already nih uols... LOL... 😝✌️🙈 Feel free to follow their Facebook The Running Diva Malaysia for more details....