Run Site : Bandar Sri Damansara
Hare : Uncle Soo
Co-Hares : John Koh & Diva
It was clear from the onset that this was one runsite quite familiar to most Klang Valley hashers. There was ample RSC hash signs to the run-site, the hare probably killing two birds…?
It would be the ideal run-site, situated at the end of the road at the Sri Damasara housing estate, on the overhead bridge overlooking the NKVE, if not for the ‘kongsi’ at the other end of the bridge. Still, it accorded enuff cover for open air showers, etc.
It was a mighty hot day, the run started on time and as expected, we ran into the hills which used to house the orang asli of Sungai Penchala some 10 years back, but the area was now swiftly being developed. It was a relatively small group by the usual Saturday standards.
The first part of the run was surprisingly pleasant as we meandered along grassy slopes and past the huge lake where residents were fishing. There was enough hills for a good sweat out. A tricky check at the top of the hill as we came out into the tar road kept the pack together. The checkers were sent scurrying down the road into yet another hill trail. It was single file all the way here as there were ample thorns above and below; a number of runners trying to overtake had to endure angry scratches on their legs and ankles.
Another check in the middle of this downward trail had everyone waiting in line as those checking ran up and down, and Chai Lean and Mrs Soo managed some time to compare t-shirt sizes. The on call (?) was forward down, which led to the open road to Damansara Perdana hillslope where construction was on-going. We ran past lorries and excavators down the dusty slopes, probably giving the workers something to talk about.
Yet another check at the foot of the hill halted our progress; most of the runners, now at the back, caught up with the pack at this point. We must have been there a good 15 minutes as Charles Lee and company ran around the construction site behind the Mutiara Damansara houses. A few smart alecs declared that the way home was back up the hill but even as we trudged up, another check call was declared. At this point, someone declared that we were running backwards , but further checking yielded no clear solution so, having had enough of the waiting, we proceeded up the hill back to the run-site, on the way which afforded us an excellent view of the NKVE highway and its surroundings.
Managed to catch up with gossip and stuff back at the run-site but couldn’t stay for circle and on-down due to prior commitment elsewhere. Anyhow enjoyed the run, good run-site with no hassle of traffic and distance for once. A very relaxing afternoon of exercise and fun.
Anyone who was present for the circle and ondown welcomed to forward their comments here!
Scribe: Lilian (for Mohd Noor)
Posted by onsec at September 13, 2005 09:22 AM