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Syazana Alia Battles Cancer Through Running And CrossFit

When it seems like everything in life is going downhill, Syazana Alia did not give up. Instead, the medical doctor lifted some weights, and picked up a pair of running shoes to set on a new phase of life! However,…

Hit 4000m Elevation Gain Through Thailand by UTMB Virtual Race

In conjunction with the first ever edition of Thailand by UTMB® this weekend, runners globally are invited to virtually complete your the distance and elevation the hilly course has to offer. Until 2nd November this weekend, take out on your…

Team Spirit Spurs Kelana Jaya Run Club To Complete Trans Borneo 1600km Virtual Run

The Trans Borneo route is a legendary one that spans 1600km of running from Sarawak to Sabah. In today’s pandemic conditions, it is was not possible to have a live run on the route. However, it did not deter the…

IRONMAN VR Takes World Tour to America

Bored of doing virtual triathlons the same over multiple times? IRONMAN VR now offers you a world tour featuring their popular race destinations including Malaysia! IRONMAN VR World Tour now features unique immersive experience on five classic racecourses and started with…

Looi Chee Hoe: 10KM Specialist Ready To Run Further

Some of us have been running for years and are happy to just complete a race in one piece. Then, there is Looi Chee Hoe, who was placed second in the Men’s Open category of the IJM Besraya Highway Challenge…

Bukit Pelindung, Taman Gelora, Teluk Cempedak: Allison Yee’s Favourite Running Spots In Kuantan

Depending on where you are right now, you may or may not be able to travel interstate. However, if you have that opportunity to head or pass through Kuantan, Pahang, do check out national duathlete Allison Yee’s favourite running spots…

At Only 19, Jacob Kiplimo smashes World Half Marathon Championship Record

Sterling young teenager, Jacob Kiplimo eclipsed his rivals to smash the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships Gdynia 2020 in 58:49. Only 19 years of age, and running the 21km distance for only the second time, the Ugandan surprised the field…

Triathlon to feature in Vietnam 2021 SEA Games

The triathlon community in the Southeast Asian region will now have a new target to aim for in 2021. Triathlon will continue to be a part of the South East Asian (SEA) Games as host country Vietnam has decided to…

[Updated] FAQ for Running and Cycling In Klang Valley, Putrajaya and Selangor During CMCO

After the initial announcement banning all sporting activities during the Conditional Movement Control Orders (CMCO) for Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, the local and state governments have changed their decisions. Individuals are now allowed to go running, cycling, hiking and…

Wendy Chan Shares The Mental Torture of London Marathon Virtual Race

The Virtual London Marathon 2020 was a unique event. Participants paid to participate, and would receive actual bibs, and medals and tees upon completing the race over a weekend. It was so popular that the race was sold out in…