As usual, new year new me thingy is in the air every January. I look back and I feels that I had to join the band wagon. What do I need to change? Oh, off course the loose weight challenge. I'm at my heaviest so why not? Doing it for myself pun, not for other people.
I decided to visit Bukit Melati last Monday. It is near, easy access, easy parking and most importantly the hike is moderate. Centipede Hill, Monkey Hill, Cobra Hill, Rope Hill, Mosquito Hill and Eagle Hill. Bukit Melati was on a private land right next to housing estate called Desa Melati. Green and shady making it a choice to many. The trail is clear with marking and direction. Suitable for rookie hiker too.
I went with Amanda, PUDGi's latest volunteer at 7.30am. We started at Eagle Hill, half Centipede, up to Monkey totally skipping Rope then to Cobra and skip Mosquito before exit.
Why Bukit Melati is suitable for newbie and training ground?
1. Setting of the trail - Good cardio when climbing Centipede or Eagle before a shady trek to Monkey giving your heart a good rest while you can choose to run or slow walk.
2. There's Rope Hill - train arms strength here. You'll appreciate it.
3. Steps - training for Korga? Kinabalu? Come here. Some steps are man-made and some are nature.
4. Short and sweet - Bukit Melati is not a long hike. 1 - 3 hours depending on your speed. But as someone with low fitness level, I usually finish slightly over 2 hours.
5. Friendly community - smiles are plenty there.
I guess I started the year OK then.
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| It was a hot day. |
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| Made new friends off course. |
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