Safiah Galgo gets Women In Malaysia Running
It is always more fun to run together and to be able to discuss women-related running issues – and that is exactly what Safiah Galgo had in mind when she founded the Malaysia Woman Runners group on Facebook. Since 2019,…
Professional Women Win Battle of the Sexes in IRONMAN VR22 Pro Challenge
Virtual racing at the IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge has evolved into a virtual relay team chase format, the first between three professional women and men, ending with a narrow chase as the women clinched victory. Given a 7-minute headstart, professional…
Karen Siah Champions Running Moms Malaysia Facebook Group
For Karen Siah – founder and coach of Kia Kaha Fitness – and more importantly a mother of one since last year, she is inspired to get all mothers in Malaysia to continue to be healthy and active. Her running…
Mo Farah and Sifan Hassan break 1-hour world record in running
In a magnificent night of running, the world one-hour record was smashed by Britain’s Mo Farah and Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan at the Wanda Diamond League exhibition meeting in Belgium. Multiple world and Olympic champion, Farah set a new mark of 21,330m…
Virtual London Marathon sold out, Boston Marathon Registration Postponed
Even the world’s major marathons have not been spared by the COVID-19 pandemic still spreading aggressively throughout the world. The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced that registration for the 2021 Boston Marathon has been postponed and will not take place…
Mixed Parentage Triathlete Aimi Iwasaki Spells Malaysia for Merdeka
In celebrating our nation’s 63rd independence, national triathlete Aimi Iwasaki chose to keep it close to home in these testing times with the global COVID-19 pandemic. A few days short of being born a Merdeka baby, the Penang-born of mixed…
“Guang” Director Quek Shio Chuan: From Chain Smoking To Finishing Triathlons
When the MCO first started in March, the whole country was practically working – and working out – from home. Our triathlon community – people who are used to spending time training outdoors – had to adjust too, and that…
Penang Bridge International Marathon Turns Virtual
Penang Bridge International Marathon 2020 will be going virtual this year in a global movement against Covid-19 pandemic. Sporting a new logo, the virtual run will be free for all, to reward the many runners who have been supporting Penang…
