They took off at 7am Sunday morning. The champion arrived at 9 something, here's his picture. Can't believe he is 21! We didn't managed to shoot on his glorious arrival due to..erm, we're still asleep in our cozy rented cabin. What's the point of going for a getaway when you're still bounded by schedule and rushing all the way? So, we intentionally overslept and only managed to see the 12th or 13th participants arriving. It's overwhelming to be at the finishing line. .
This guy endured physical pain..
This guy cried..probably disappointed by his own performances?
This guy is all smiles!
This guy is bloody inspiring..he is without his right limb, yet managed to finish top20. Well, you don't race with your arms..it's the feet that matters!
This is the pride of Sabahan..pindik-pindik tagap applies to them! There's several Malaysians in the top10..but pictures not available. These guys here have those blue bracelet which indicates that they did reach the summit. Among 173 participants, only 53 or 58 managed to reach the summit on the given time. The rest were asked to turn back..and got DNF (Did Not Finished) printed on their certificate..
The choice of footwear by the locals and the foreigners. They say adidas kampung/samson (left pic) has more grip than any other shoes. It's rubber, Crocs-like and widely used by farmers.
Neng was actively participating Climbathon (and Marathon) ten years ago. He stopped for a while, then recently resumed his participation. I don't think he's in it to win anything, mostly it is for the motivation to stay healthy. An excuse to eat the right meals and to keep your heart pumping. I can see myself in the future doing this..haha..
Next up..pictures un-related to the Climbathon..
It's cold! But it's bearable to shower..given that there's heater! I stay in Kundasang at least once a year for our church seminars/meetings/etc (usually on Friday-Sunday)..and I know how to keep myself warm..SHOWER! Ironic as it may seem, it works for me. =)
*Pics taken by baby bro..
