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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…

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…

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…