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Better Than an Energy Bar? Here’s What Jenica Says About JoyMix Awake

Age may be a problem for many of us when it comes to sports as our stamina and body functions become less efficient. But 46-year old Jenica beats the odds with regular training, supplemented with JoyMix’s Awake, to sustain and…

Nur Farah Loves Going the Ultra Distance in Virtual Runs

Virtual runs mean different things to different folks. Some like it, some do not. For 28-year old Nur Farah Nabila binti Mokhtar from Petaling Jaya, she loves it so passionately that she clocked ultra long distances on virtual runs in…

London Marathon Calls For 100,000 Runners in October

London is calling 50,000 runners worldwide to join in the virtual 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon on October 3rd. This is in ADDITION to another 50,000 participants running in the physical race in the Big Ben city. 50,000 runners seems…

Start Running In The World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 21 Global Challenge

Do you relish the chance to represent your country in a global running challenge? Seize the day by running in the World Athletics virtual race between February 1 to March 21 to get the limited edition Global Medal. The top…

From Graceful Ballerina to Running Podium Winner, Beatrice Au Recommends Running Routes in Ipoh, Perak

From ballerina flats to running shoes. Such is the journey for former ballerina Beatrice Au, whose husband motivated her to take up up running 5 years ago. Since then, this mother of five children is a regular finisher on the…

Aimi Iwasaki Keeping Others Fit and Optimistic During MCO 2021

Although we have embarked into another Movement Control Order (MCO) period, Aimi Iwasaki is keeping an optimistic eye on the horizon. Learning from the ‘dark ages’ of 2020, the Penang-based triathlete has developed a fourth discipline – mental strength. Recently…

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FAQ for Running and Cycling During MCO and CMCO in Jan 2021

Following the government’s recent announcement, sporting activities will be allowed during the Movement Control Orders (MCO) and Conditional MCO (CMCO) across different states nationwide. This will apply from 13th – 26th January. For simplicity’s sake, we have summarised what you…

Exclusive: Lim Ee-Van on Completing All 34 IRONMAN VRs, Tristupe and Racing Triathlons

Lim Ee-Van is no stranger to the triathlon community in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur born and bred, Ee Van leads an environmental risk management team in Middle East and Asia, but really, many know him from tristupe.com. This 44-year old with…

Running Lifts Nurfaizah’s Mind, Body and Spirit

“I feel that running is not just about running, that there is so much more! It is akin to meditation in motion, a spiritual practice and it allows me to stay focused in everything that I do.” Nurfaizah Binti Mohamed…

Exclusive: Chooi Fern Sets Her Eyes On 2021 SEA Games

2020 was a tragedy especially for the sports industry which puts 2021 in the limelight as major global sporting events find its footing once again. While the Tokyo Olympics may be the biggest event anticipated this year, local athletes are…