Virgin New Balance MT101 Minimalist shoe on trail run @ FRIM

It's weekend. It's was Saturday. Everyone was busy preparing for their races. No one to date with.  I'm got nothing to do and I'm just went to run solo on trail which I'm wanted to do it since I got my New Balance MT101 minimalist shoe on Monday.

I'm been tweeting #NewBalance MT101 and I finally received it together with LineBreak compression from Singapore via stopover in Thailand. A very long story & complex things yet faith brought both item to me! hehe...

FRIM - Forest Research Institue Malaysia 

The last time i was here when I'm running with CariRunners. Our Taikor from Penang were in KL, and we brought him to FRIM here for running! I remember that day was Sunday, after we done running in FRIM, we went to Batu Caves famous frog porridge for breakfast. 

After that, we went to Batu Caves temples and climb up. hehe... 

I'm arrived at FRIM around 7:00am and the walking path were cleaned ! I'm loving it! Well maintained. 

From the bottom, starting from the "Masjid Jamek" I start to run up ! It's trail. It's uphill... Lucky I got the energy to run up... slowly... hehe... 

On the half way, I was overtake by some runners! Horey! I was thinking, my trail run today wont be boring anymore! I got someone to pace with. Waits, It's not just someone, but some two, three, four and fifth runners continue to overtake me! Wow... 

I keep hard pushing and keep my pace to catch up with them! It's so hard! Running trail Vs running on road are totally different games! But Im love it! 

The trail. Im loving the FRIM's trail route... 

Running with my virgin New Balance MT101 Minimalist trail shoe at FRIM trail.

Pairing NB MT101 with my injinji toe sock!  Since it's minimalist, it's totally no cushioning. The 14.5 KM trail running were taxing on my calf muscles. I feel the pain for rest of the day! 

Self cam-whoring @ one the pit-stop! hehe... 

My newly meet friends! They are fast!! Nice to meet you all! 

After the pit-stop, there's a very hilly uphill... I give up on half way! Revert back to walking. Wait I'm well train in the trail running, I'm going to run up all the way this hill !!! 

After the hill, it's a nice view with 3 routes to choose ! Which one you would like to take? 

Oh yeah, on other hand, Im running with my Linebreak "no nonsense compression" ! hehe... 

Another self cam-whoring! Im really enjoy the nice surrounding going up hill... It's a very nice forest farm.
"Ladang Hutan" the trees are planned. First time running here and just discover such a nice view!

Feel like running in oversea right? The trees, the trails... It's just awesome! 

Finally reached on the top part of the FRIM !

This video, it's downhill and I can't believed I can run downhill this fast on trail with camera in hand ! The NB MT101 really gives me confidence on the downhill... That's why I got the confidence with just its a try and downhill as fast as i can...
On the last part of the video, it's show my NB shoe and Linebreak compression tight! I'm just loving it! Next week going to run again!

Ah! I likes my New Balance MT101 minimalist shoe on trail run! This MT101 going to accompany me for The Most Beautiful Thing  (#TMBT) : Sabah Adventure Challenge 100 KM Trail Ultra Marathon in November 2011. 

Running on trail.... 

hehe... 

Lastly, thank you Azrul for the ice-cream. It's just awesome! hehe...

FRIM is going to be my another training ground for trail running. I'm shall be reporting to FRIM on every weekend without fail unless something urgent. If you thinks you can catch up with us, welcome to join us on every Saturday morning 7:00am, that's if you able to wake up. haha...

#TMBT, It's just 102 days away from today!
Keep it up Chin Ann.
Everyday is a good day to improve yourself !
I'm going to complete my second Ultra marathon ! Trail Ultra marathon
The Most Beautiful Thing 100 KM !

@Saucony Triumph 8

Finally, i received my Saucony Triumph 8, the latest model for Triumph series thanks to my shoe supplier. 

Im been running with my new shoe since after Energizer Night Race. 

Currently my Saucony Triumph 7 have clocked about 450++ KM and i feel i need another new shoe for preparation of my 100KM Sundown Ultramarathon. 

Thank god, my shoe supplier managed to request 1 pair of Saucony Triumph 8 to ship to KL ! 

Yay! 

Clocked about 70km since after 24 April 2011. 

Love my Saucony!  

 Its Triumph 8 ! 

May my Saucony Triumph 8 can last for for 1,000km plus just like my previous Triumph 6 !  

Some technical background of Saucony Triumph 8 ! 

UPPER

Forefoot lock-down weld
Locks the foot to the midsole and provides a secure fit

Neutral Arch-Lock®
Lightweight, stretch materials in the arch area that extend to one eyelet and adapt to your foot to provide a snug midfoot fit.

Hydrator Lining
Saucony's performance apparel fabric that provides next-to-skin comfort and maximizes wicking

Comfortride Sockliner
Saucony's exclusive open cell foam sockliner. It is antimicrobial and breathable while providing superior cushioning and ride

HRC Strobel Board
Increases cushioning and step-in comfort

MIDSOLE

Full-Length ProGrid™ with Respon-Tek™
Saucony's latest cushioning technology, ProGrid™, absorbs impact, dissipates shock and provides a seamless transition from heel through forefoot

SSL (Saucony Super Lite) EVA
Our most advanced EVA blend that maximizes rebound and durability while minimizing weight

SRC Impact Zone
Provides shock attenuation and sets the foot up for a smooth transition

Impact Interface
Cushions and isolates heel impact

OUTSOLE

Blown Rubber
Lightweight flexibile material provides added cushioning while maintaining durability and a smooth ride

XT-900™
A carbon rubber outsole material that offers exceptional traction properties without sacrificing durability

Saucony Progrid Triumph 7

From my previous post on Saucony Triumph 6, now i got myself Saucony Progrid Triumph 7...! My Triumph 6 is due for retirement as the total mileage have hit over 1,000km and it still in good considition ( judge from outlook, everything includes the bottom.... But its due, i knew it as im wear it for my Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore and i can sense, feel the cushioning is gone, my feet bottom can feel some pain.

Triumph 7 

Side view

The bottom

3 generation of Saucony Progrid Triumph series... 

Red = Triumph 5 

Green = Triumph 6 

White = Triumph 7

Some specification on  my Saucony Progrid Triumph 7: 

The Triumph is long established as a luxury cushioning shoe, giving the most protection available. Now Saucony's top-of-the-range cushioning shoe,  has been upgraded even further for the seventh version - the Triumph 7.  It now has more cushioning than any Saucony shoe ever! The SRC impact zone in the heel has been increased to provide greater protection from the continued impact of road running. The full-length ProGrid cushioning pad is now even more voluminous giving a tremendously plush feeling to the heel and the forefoot area, and in case that isn't enough, the forefoot cushioning pad of SRC is also bigger. Saucony's shoe engineers have also filled in some of the midfoot area which helps give the shoe a little more structure and also provide improved protection for runners who strike the ground in that important area. To give an improved, more comfortable fit, Saucony's patented ArchLock technology has been upgraded to support the medial side of the foot and hold the foot securely.

Product Information: 

Men's SAUCONY® PROGRID TRIUMPH 7 :: Known for a triumphant balance of cushioning and responsive performance, the updated men's Saucony® ProGrid® Triumph 7 features added shock-absorption in the heel, greater arch support, and springier toe-off. Weigh 12.3 ounces (US9)


Features & Benefits: 

• Full-Length ProGrid: Absorbs impact, dissipates shock and provides a seamless transition from heel through forefoot.
• Impact Interface: Cushions and isolates heel impact
• Arch-Lock®: Provides snug midfoot fit
• HRC Strobel Board: Increases cushioning and step-in comfort
• SRC Impact Zone: Provides shock attenuation and sets the foot up for a smooth transition
• SSL EVA: Our most advanced EVA blend that maximizes rebound and durability while minimizing weight
• Lightweight mesh upper: Ventilation and breathability

Btw, please be reminded that Saucony shoe is not available in Malaysia, but how do i managed to get it here at Malaysia, KL to be precious ! 

Thanks to my shoe supplier who also a runner! His passion on running have benefits many of us! 

He brought in a lots of running sport equipment and shoes and sell online or cash of delivery since he did not have a shop. 

Choi's website is here> Ccube Sport