Will We See a Rise of Virtual Runs?
With the COVID-19 virus being declared a pandemic and ‘social distancing’ becoming the new buzz word, many races and events are being cancelled as the day goes by. Abbott World Major marathons will postpone their races to new dates: Boston…
Kelana Jaya Run Club: Newbie With Big Ambitions
ToughASIA regularly features running and triathlon clubs with the intent to share the latest happenings with our sports communities. Typically, these clubs are founded by the who’s who in the industry – coaches, performance athletes, brands – or, they have…
2020 Boston Marathon Postponed to 14 September
Boston Marathon’s inception in 1897 makes it the oldest annual marathon in the world. But with COVID-19 spreading through the United and states and across the globe, the marathon’s officials along with state and local officials have decided to postpone…
OSIM Sundown Marathon Joins List of Cancelled Races
The OSIM Sundown Marathon has joined a slew of Singapore events that have been cancelled owing to the covid-19 outbreak. The race organiser announced yesterday that the 23 May race would not go ahead after the World Health Organisation declared…
IRONMAN Provides Flexibility In Triathlon Races Due To COVID-19
Many triathletes have IRONMAN races coming up and yet the dark cloud of cancellation or postponement is looming over them due to COVID-19. You have booked your travel and accommodation, you have done the training, but what happens now? IRONMAN…
COVID-19 Chaos: Race Cancelled or Postponed?
*Update 17 March 2020: Malaysia’s government has announced a movement restriction order from 18 March 2020 – 31 March 2020, prohibiting all mass movements and gatherings across the country including religious, sports, social and cultural activities The sudden spike of…
Chris Khoo and Maple Chan say I DO to Multisports for Life
Chris Khoo turned to multisports when he found it hard to have a sustainable diet and lifestyle. But little did he know that in a few years later, he would find his true love in Maple Chan, pursuing multisports alongside…
COVID-19: NYC Half Marathon Cancelled
The 2020 New York City Half Marathon, one of the largest races in the United States that brings 25,000 runners to the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan, announced its cancellation of this Sunday’s race due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Newcomer Lee Suit Yan Stole the Limelight at Conquer the Trails 2020
The flag off before dawn saw a handful of trail run enthusiasts gathered at Bukit Kiara last Sunday, 1 March 2020 for the Classics de Kiara – an infamous 40km trail challenge at Bukit Kiara, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail. More…
5 Last-Minute Tips For Powerman Malaysia
There is a saying within the racing enthusiast community that “you should never try anything new on race day”. While this is generally true, it surely does not hurt to take on board some tips for last-minute preparations. This is…
