Traditionally the Pacesetters Club holds the Brooks Bonding event every year at the Forest Reserve Institute Malaysia (FRIM) in Kepong. However, this year the venue was changed to Klang, Sulaiman Park. With the help of Francis Toh the club’s Vice-President I just have to turn up to pay and collect the bibs on the day of the run itself.As the name implies, Bonding means running in pairs. From the Sulaiman Park car park, the route took Mee Peng and I from the backyard of a residential area to Taman Rakyat Park. I am familiar with the hilly Taman Rakyat trails as it is my favorite venue for runs whenever I had the opportunity, during my in-laws visits.
After looping the hill, it was back to Sulaiman Park where the finishing line lies immediately after climbing a flight of stairs. We were presented with a nice pair of Brooks socks. This is better than getting a certificate or medal! Later, we had V-soy soya bean drink, watermelon, buns, curry puffs etc.
The objective of this event is to get a partner or a loved one to run and cherish the benefits of exercising. There is no position or time taken, just plain fun and togetherness. Pacesetter has done it again. Well done!
