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Sabah Randonneur Teh An Qiao Shares Beautiful Kota-Kinabalu-Kimanis-Keningau Route

With international borders closed for leisure travels, seasoned cyclists looking forward to overseas races may feel restless. But perhaps, it is time to look inwards, take things slow and rediscover our beautiful Malaysia. Forget races, just enjoy leisure rides and…

Podium Winner Andy Lee Shares His Favourite Trails in Penang

35-year old Penangnite Andy Lee, who works as a business unit manager in an automation firm, may initially seem like your typical running enthusiast. His story sounds familiar – he ran in primary school and was former state runner, then…

Ewegene Tan Shares Favourite Running Places in Taiping, Perak

Sometimes, we hear that running event organisers are “in it” just for the money – that they do not run, do not know what runners want, and what have you. But for Ewegene Tan, the 46-year old Taiping-born who organises…

Ultimate Trails of Penang Set For 24 October

With so many race cancellations and postponements taking place, it is refreshing to hear that this year’s BUFF Epic Ultimate Trails of Penang will take place on 24th October. Trail running races are set turn our heartbeats up higher, and…

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…

“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…

Karen Foong Aims for 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships

It is one thing to qualify for an IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships, and another if one has to pick which year to race in. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event has been cancelled, and qualified triathletes are given the…

It’s A Wrappe For Lim Yong

As if managing his family’s construction arm as a project engineer is too simple, 32-year old Lim Yong – born in Penang and raised in Petaling Jaya – decided to add the food business into his portfolio too. And as…

Paris Marathon Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Resurgence

The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, originally planned on April 5, was postponed to November 15 when Europe experienced the first wave of COVID-19. Last night, organiser Amaury Sport Organisation decided to cancel the marathon as France faces a resurgence…

Ann Pow: IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Qualifier After Only 3 Years in Triathlon

At the age of 19, Ann Pow Chia Ling dabbled into the sport of running and quickly started doing marathons. Not satisfied with doing just a single sport, Ann then bought a bicycle two years later to get into triathlon….