Running @ Taman Tun Fuad Stephens called Bukit Padang
Taman Tun Fuad Stephens, also called Bukit Padang, Located around 5km from city center, a popular place among locals who wants to refresh them shelves and do some exercise.
Running / jogging or even trekking around the lake 2.2km with a lot of greens and beautiful surrounding area.. The track has many up and down which give you more challenge to your run. The lake is full of fish and tortoises too. I have encountered a tortoise and labi labi ( flat bodies turtle ) while running on the track.
Trees provides good cover from the sun along the running/jogging track if you come in the afternoon. Don't get distracted by a group of Tai-Chi Group and Dancing Group along the Running/jogging ( only in the morning ).
Weekend can be very crowded on the jogging track, so i preffer to do hill run/trekk which is less people.
Hill running at Bukit Padang
Hill running/trekking is one my favorite activity in the park. At least five trails that lead you to the top of the hill from the bottom. Distance to the top is around 1 km depends on which trail you are taking.
You may see people do different activities in these trails such as, walk with pet dog, mountain biking, trekking, photo taking etc.
Breathtaking view ( Islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Parks and Mount Kinaabalu ) and nice breeze await you as get to the top. In a clear morning Tiga Island ( survivor island ) and Mangalum Island can be seen from here. Usually in the afternoon mountain will be covered by clouds. Good place to train yourself before climbing Kinabalu Mountain.
