看到跑友们的照片在报章上出现,他们都跑得好开心哟. 面子书上的留言更令我笑爆肚!
阅读以下文章,以下十个公园都曾有我的脚印，练跑＋比赛，原来不知不觉中我都跑遍了雪隆大型公园。
如数最爱我还是选择Taman Tasik Permaisuri, 因为它是我的开跑之地,对她有种莫名的感情,哈
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WE may not have long rivers like Boston’s Charles or Paris’ Seine. Neither do we have a park similar to New York’s Central Park nor London’s Hyde Park. But that’s no excuse not to lace up our trainers because running, like living, is about making the best of what we have.
1 - Bukit Tunku
On weekends, when the city is still asleep, serious runners run along the slopes of Bukit Tunku, lined with vintage bungalows and shaded by greenery. You can find them in groups or running solo, coursing through the upscale housing area, which starts from the National Monument near the Lake Gardens and goes all the way up to the Jalan Duta/Segambut roundabout. With few cars zipping through, it’s a fairly safe place to train. All you need is a pair of very strong lungs and the will to take you the distance.
2 - Lake Gardens
A favourite among runners, the Lake Gardens is a weekend haunt. The carpark near the mosque in Bukit Aman is often full by 7am. You can run in the park, through terrain and rubberised tracks on the 2.3km loop. But it can get crowded with both runners and families taking a stroll.
3 - Taman Tasik Titiwangsa
If you live near the city centre, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa is worth the drive for a morning run. The outer loop is flat and along the 2.5km stretch, you also pass City Hall’s stable for its horses, the remote controlled car circuit which is a hit on weekend afternoons, and the lake, which is the focal point of this city park. The route is recommended for beginners.
4 - Taman Lembah Kiara
This park is popular with the residents of Taman Tun Dr Ismail and those living nearby. Facilities include a children’s playground, an exercise area and an aerobics area. And the sights include a beautiful lake, hill and waterfall. The small loop around the lake is 1.1km and is pretty flat. For a more challenging run, try the larger loop through the hill for variety in inclination. Watch out for the friendly monkeys that roam freely here.
5 - Taman Rimba Kiara
This park is bordered by Taman Tun Dr Ismail on one side and Bukit Kiara on the other. It’s hilly, challenging and a good place to practise your hill runs. It’s a 5km road and the peak takes you through a 2km loop. And, it’s my favourite place to run. The views you get of sunrise and sunset from the hill as you descend are beautiful. The tarmac road can get crowded during peak jogging hours, between 7am and 8am in the mornings, and from 6pm to 7pm in the evenings.
6 - Taman Metropolitan Kepong
I wish this park is closer to my home. It’s a large, sprawling area just next to the MRR2 highway in Kepong with synthetic and tarred routes. It has a 3.65km loop, quite big for a park. Bikers can cycle along its 5km bike loop. I like the sprawling green where people can fly their kites and the children’s playground. Although this place is spacious, if the car park is any indication, this place can get crowded.
7 - KLCC Park
In the middle of the city’s concrete jungle, there’s a small green sanctuary where office workers escape to for a run before or after work. The park is a big statement in a small space. Well-managed, it has a synthetic track that covers 1.3km per loop. Running in the morning is a better option as most office workers are out in force in the evenings.
8 - Taman Tasik Permaisuri
Located in Cheras, the southern part of the city, this 48.8ha park was built around a former mining pool and has gardens and floral arches, making it a favoured picnic spot for those living nearby during weekends. For runners, the park has three jogging routes loops of 1.3km, 1.8km and 4.7km. The terrain makes running even more challenging.
9 - Forest Reserve Institute Malaysia
Also located in Kepong, the 600-hectare site is surrounded by the Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve Park. The 5km and 10km trails are filled with joggers arriving as early as 5am. For workouts on short distance (sprinting, circuit or intervals), the nature trails are another option. This park is also favoured by cyclists.
10 - Taman Jaya
Just off the Federal Highway in Petaling Jaya is Taman Jaya. This park is frequented by PJ residents. It has a beautiful lake and a jogging track within. It is easily accessible via LRT, and Amcorp Mall is just across the road, so you can schedule mall and park time together.
