Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation

By far the best birthday present ever.

Thank you everyone for your contribution. We have managed to donate IDR 13,310,185 for the work of Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation to rescue-rehabilitate-and release the Orangutans that are victims of poaching and palm oil plantation and to keep the Orangutans' habitat from extinction.

I promise you this will not be the last.

Now please pray for my left knee because I really want to run more Marathons just to sound this again and again!

God bless you!

ps: My SG Marathon timing was the worst ever because I was fighting a fever. Vomiting every 10K, I was so close to giving up.

God made me able to finish. He walked (Yes I walked from KM 25 to KM 40) by my side and remind me of why I am doing this.

 

What I learned in 2017

For me, 2016 was a year of wealth. My award winning short movie resulted in some good financial boost. There were some free-lance projects that seemed to fall on my lap too because of it.

How to best picture it; I flew half of my family members to Bali and paid for most of things; return tickets, entertainment, lunches and dinners. 
The house also got some nip and tuck ; new roof for the garage, new sofa, I even installed a new air conditioning in the guest room.

It was easy.

But it did not take long for it to go South as soon as I entered 2017...

Illustration by Aolanow

My 42.195K For the Orangutans

Dear beautiful people, I will run my next Full Marathon this coming 3rd December at the @sgmarathon and raise fund for the work of Bosfoundation for the Orangutans ❤️

I understand fully that the work of educating people, and to rescue-rehabilitate-release the Orangutans that are the "Gardeners of the Forest" is a long and tough journey, so I want to dedicate my time, my struggle in Marathon for them while raising fund

Please get to know these beautiful people at Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation and contribute to the welfare of our close relative, the Orangutans, and their habitat.

How: 
1. Click HERE and 
2. Press “Donate Now”/ “Donasi Sekarang”
3. Fill in your contact details
4. Enter the amount you wish to donateand select the form of payment
5. All the money goes directly to Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation account.

Thank you for your kind support, and for showing such passion for the animals and the environment.

God bless your heart, and wish me luck!

Road to Full Marathon

Some of you may already know that I am in training for my first Full Marathon. It has been hard. And I am still so far away from my target. Some of my techniques still need fixing. Tho, my coach been complementing me about my endurance.

I look all smiley in pictures but honestly, I am in pain most of the times. But, as they say misery loves company, If you want to follow my training regime, I will be happy to share. For the good of course! I also do not mind sharing more details about my favorite gears. We can swap infos!

People been asking me if I have lost so much weight. Well, maybe like 10kgs. But I lost them gradually in about two years, not in a short amount of time. 

My objective was never that, as I was never feeling fat anyway. But it came as a bonus. I feel so much fitter. Tho I have been very sensible by eating more and more rice because I am more comfortable with a little bit of meat on my body.

If you are feeling like you are not shedding a pound or two and thinking about asking me how, I must say I may not be the best to go person. Because I eat like a maniac.
Maybe go to your nutritionist first, as they know what is best for each body type (blood type matters too?) then you may follow my training plan. 
Oh, I will share details on running gear on a different post. So keep an eye out!

If you want.

26.2 Miles

I have around five months to prepare my body for this. The training plan does not require me to run everyday but I am advised to convince my mind every single day. Every minute, every second. And most strongly during the race.
Grading up from 10K to 21K was not easy but I took it quite well. However, from 21K to 42K means way more that just "double up the amount."

"How do people do it and actually be addicted to it? I mean 42, 195 Kms?!"
What do they mean by "You will know the best and the worst in you during that  first Full Marathon."
"What it I cannot finish it?"
"Some might pee themselves?!"
"What if I die in KM 41? Or worse, KM 42?"
"Do I really need to do this?" 


I am so looking forward to answer the questions myself.

ps: If you are with me, you may want to follow this training plan and read this article on What to expect on your first Marathon. Eeks!