Human Race to be last tryout for Jauhari before SEA Games

Musthofid ,  The Jakarta Post ,  Jakarta   |  Thu, 10/15/2009 12:14 PM  |  Sports

National runner Jauhari Johan will make the Human Race 10K in Singapore his last tryout in his preparations for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Laos in December.

Jauhari is hopeful he can retain the title he won last year, although remains cautious about his prospects.

"With my peak performance expected in Laos, I'm not sure I can do it again," the 25-year-old, who will run in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters in Laos, told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday.

"Obviously I'll try to win it."

The Human Race 10K, scheduled for Oct. 24 as part of sports apparel maker Nike's worldwide running program, claims to be the world's largest virtual event.

Nike is encouraging people to put on their running shoes and be part of a global online movement, with runners logging their own ultimate 10K wherever they are in the world.

The races will take place in 25 cities, with organizers expecting around 1 million people to join as they did last year.