DNS 21 LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

FIT MALAYSIA, #FITMELAKA @ PADANG AWAM, TELUK MAS, MELAKA.

After so many time we propose to Maam Hanim for our leadership program, finally we got the approval. Although we do it quite a last minute job, less than 2 week to be precise, finally we succeed with our program. Our leadership program is a community fun run by “Fit Malaysia” and this time it is in Teluk Mas, Melaka. Our program is to all DNS 21 Alpha & Bravo (35 cadets), and we do invite some juniors to join us to make it more interesting.

(21^st April 2018, Saturday) This is the event day, as we woke up very early as in at 5 o’clock because the bus will move at 0515H, plus Teluk Mas is a 1 hour 30 minutes ride from ALAM. So we should be there before 0700H as the flag off is at 0730H. But then, we arrive it quite early which is at 0645H, then we go to change our attire and some of us go for their Subuh Prayers.

(Because it is still early, we all take the opportunity to continue on sleeping in the bus while on the way to teluk mas)

Exactly at 0730H, is the flag off, but it first start with 30km fun ride, then 10km fun ride, then 10km run and lastly 5km fun run. The event was quite organised as the road is totally close for us to run safely, and then the route lead us to “Jalan kampung” to minimise the runner from any contact with the vehicles. The track is very nice as we would run in the village track and can take a look around to the breath-taking view. And the surrounding is very nice and the air is very fresh as the place is surrounded by trees and mountain.

(The situation at the starting line, the bikers are ready for the flag off)

(The runners at the back, also ready for the flag off)

Most of us run 5km because it is the shortest distance they would offer.. Plus, 5km is a fun run, so most of us only come to have fun. And only a few of us who run 10km, these person are Firdaus, Akid, Latif, Thiabuddin, and Azim. And with every run there will be a finishing medal for those who finish the run and cross the Finishing Line. The best part of this run is there are no cut off time, which means no restriction of time for us to run.. And all of us manage to finish the run and cross the finish line.

After crossing the finishing line, we will receive the finishing medal, some drink, and a bread. And after that, we all go to the field to visit some booth there. Actually there are a plenty of booth, some of it encourage us to live a healthy lifestyle, some of it offer nutritious foods and drinks to us so that we will live a healthy diet, and many more booth are there to visits.

(Some of the booth are quite crowded, it is because it offer some free stuff)

                After that, we all focus our attention to the grand stage because the VVIP is there, and one of it are the Minister of Youth and Sports, Khairy Jamaluddin (KJ), the crowd cheers and claps very loudly to his talk. This time we didn’t manage to meet him close up for a handshake or even a selfie because he’s quite busy, after the talk, quickly, the security escort him out from the field because he got another event to attend to.

(KJ giving a speech)

                The event is very tiring because we go for a run and sweat, and then walk around the field from booth to booth under the hot blazing sun. But if you ask us is this event is worth it, most of us will answer YES!! Yes because not everyone of us got the chance to experience what’s it like to join a marathon event or any open running event. Mybe, some of us, this is their first running event, and mybe this event can help them to open up their eyes and mind to live a better and a healthy lifestyle next time. This event surely will leave some good memories for them later.

After the run and everything, we go to Maam Hanim at the warung for a “Lepak” and have some quality time there. At there also we got the chance to meet little cute Adam. We all have some foods and drinks, and then when everyone had arrive, we take the chance to take a group photos for our memories later on. On this day also, Adam got his first finishing medal as he come to attend this fit Malaysia event.

(Adam's first finishers medal)

After that, around 1130H, after everything had finish, we go for a quick short escape to the AEON Mall at Bandar Melaka. We all split up and go on our own ways. Some of us went for a lunch, some of us only wondering around the mall, and some of us even take the opportunity to enjoy themselves by going for a karaoke..

After that, at 1400H we went back to the bus, and the bus directly shoot to ALAM. Most of us fall asleep in the bus because it is a very tiring day.. But then, this day will surely a day they will remember later on

 (The main tent, in front of the main stage where most people gather here for any activity)

 (This is the place like a mini obstacle challenge where 2 people compete doing a certain task, and the winner will be awarded with a bottle of 100 plus and some drinks)

(This is DNS 21-Alpha with Firdaus Aris mom)

(Squad DNS 21-Alpha)

 (Final group photo with Maam Hanim,Adam and DNS 21 ALPHA&BRAVO)

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Source of poster : fitmalaysia main website