ToughASIA

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Triathlete Afiza Abdul Halin Shares Love for Cooking After Debilitating Injury

For a person who suffered panic attacks in her first triathlon, Afiza Abdul Halin has come a long way transitioning from a runner to triathlete to now mother and a cooking advisor. Known as Fiza, the Selangor-born was enjoying an…

Run Asia Kemensah Duathlon: Training and Racing Tips From Jessen Lee

Duathlon is a growing sport in Malaysia. There are more duathlon events today versus just five years ago, and the number of participants has swelled too. However, the duathlon that we typically associate with would be a road duathlon event:…

Without a Smartwatch, Sue Kay Clocked PB En Route to IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

It is race morning, and you are all set for the race. You have been training hard and hoping to hit your personal best timing. Somehow during the race, you realised that your smartwatch is NOT functioning as it should…

New Balance Exclusive 2020 London Marathon Kit Launched, Pays Homage to its 40th Anniversary

New Balance has released its commemorative London Marathon kit, paying homage to the London Marathon’s 40th year with its ruby red theme. The kit features a Windcheater jacket and training gear for runners set to take on this year’s London…

Bekele Breaks Farah’s London Record at Vitality Big Half

Kenenisa Bekele set a new course record at the Vitality Big Half on Sunday, crossing the line in 60 minutes and 22 seconds. The Ethiopian runner shaved one minute and 18 seconds off Sir Mo Farah’s course record. He managed…

Osako Suguru Breaks Japan Record in Tokyo Marathon, Receives 100 Million Yen Bonus

Osako Suguru dug deep with an Olympic berth at stake in the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday (1 March), finishing a Japanese-high fourth in a national record of 2:05:29. Osako rewrote his own Japan record by 21 seconds. If no one…

Aimi Iwasaki perseveres to third placing at ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup and Southeast Championships

Standing among the best of Asian champions, Olympics hopefuls and SEA Games medallists, Aimi Iwasaki was intimidated, yet inspired at the 2020 Rayong NTT ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup and Southeast Championships in Thailand recently. Fresh from her SEA Games…