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“Sports Can Create Peace” – Marathon Legend Tegla Loroupe

Tegla Loroupe was considered the fastest woman in the world over long distances at the end of the 90s. Today, the marathon legend brings peace through sports – especially in her home country Kenya. In an interview with ISPO Munich,…

Pacemakers Malaysia Continues Running Strongly Since 2004

When you want to join a running race, would you ring up a band of brothers? That’s what Ronnie See did in 2004 and 16 years later, the Pacemakers Malaysia still runs together in a group. Formerly known as Der…

Which Trail Races in Malaysia Should You Join?

Short answer: ALL! Of course, you will need time, money and good health to be racing all the races. But No, we are just kidding. What races you want to join would depend on a myriad of factors: attractive destination,…

57-year-old Diabetic Woman to Run Seven Marathons in Seven Days Across Seven Continents

Linda Carrier, 57, took up running as a teenager soon after she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. She first ran a half marathon in 1995 at 33, and has been gradually pushing her physical boundaries ever since. In a…

“Bukit Kiara may seem like a playground, but the trails will give you the beating” – Kelvin Wong

If you feel that trail running is tough, then imagine being a trail event organiser. Much work goes on behind the scenes, and usually decisions – good or bad – need to be made especially in regards to the route….

7 Weeks Powerman Malaysia Training Plan by Chap Ayam Triathlete

The 17th edition of Powerman Malaysia will take place in the middle of March, and tickets are selling out very fast. Given we are now weeks away, you may have already registered, serviced your bike, bought some new apparel and…

KL Standard Chartered Marathon 2020 has Sold Out!

The biggest and most popular marathon in the Golden Triangle, the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) sold out its public registrations in a record 7 hours yesterday. The 12th edition of ths premier distance running event is slated to…

Hong Kong Marathon to proceed in February

Organisers of The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon will proceed with the 2020 edition to be held on February 9th. The race is highly popular around Asia and anticipates 74,000 participants in the biggest participation sporting event in Hong Kong,…

Malaysia Women Marathon 2020 collaborates with MCIS Life

The 8th edition of the Malaysia Women Marathon will be known as the MCIS Life Malaysia Women Marathon (MWM)’ for the next 3 years. The only women marathon in South East Asia welcomed MCIS Insurance Berhad (MCIS Life) as their…

Words of Wisdom From Powerman Malaysia Legend Shahrom Abdullah

If you have been following Powerman Malaysia since it started way back in 2002 in Putrajaya, then on to Lumut, and back to Putrajaya, there is only one Malaysian name that is synonymous with being on the podium arguably the…