He has scaled Mt Aconcagua in Argentina and a few peaks in Kazakshtan, often finding himself to be the oldest in the group. He even went to a mountaineering school in India and convinced them to take him in as a student. The age limit was 45.
He had a few blockages so he had a stent inserted. Despite that, Dr Khairuddin did not retreat into a sedentary lifestyle. Six weeks later to “test the stent”. He cycled from Adelaide to Melbourne in Australia. And he continues to train for regular triathlons. Just for kicks.
He is a regular fixture at the gym, taking capoeira classes and lifting weights to hone his muscles. Occasionally, he trains on the stationary bike to increase his endurance.
He is a regular fixture at the gym, taking capoeira classes and lifting weights to hone his muscles. Occasionally, he trains on the stationary bike to increase his endurance.
He said, “I set my aims high and reach for the stars. I don’t know how long I’ll be in this world so I don’t care what others say! It’s the journey which I really enjoy. So what if I don’t reach the mountain top or complete a triathlon? It’s an enriching experience, nevertheless.”Read the full story published in theStar on 6 December 2008: Buzzing with vitality
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