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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…

Brakes, Bells and Lights – Cycling Safety Comes First in Putrajaya

If you love riding around Putrajaya on your two wheels, please be aware of the Operasi Khas Basikal (Bikes Special Operations) that will be in enforcement soon. A Facebook post by Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) shared its press release on…

Joymix Beetroot Does It for Reita Kanagarajah’s Thalassemia Condition

Dhia Danisha Reita Kanagarajah, or “Reita” as she is affectionately known, seems like your usual avid sports enthusiast, taking part in running and triathlon events. However, little did we know that she has Thalassaemia – a red blood cells deficiency…

Chin Chin Gets To Run PBIM Again – Virtually

There, but not there. You get that feeling when you are actively involved in a marathon, but not in the role that you want. A home-grown fan and avid runner Tan Chin Chin – founder and managing director of Runners…

Run the river, beaches and hills in Malacca with Ann Pow

Malacca is usually synonymous with tourist sites like A Famosa, St. Paul’s Church, Jonker Street, and Baba and Nyona Heritage Museum, among others. The gastronomical options are also aplenty, with peranakan food and other local delicacies beckoning you to a…

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…

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…

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…

Catch Mind Gap Chatting with Malaysia’s #luarbiasa national athletes on World Mental Health Day

Tomorrow, 10 October 2020 is World Mental Health Day. Tomorrow would also be the day for you to get up close and personal into the minds of former national athletes through a #luarbiasa webinar by sports psychologists Mind Gap. ToughASIA…