Kelana Jaya Run Club: Newbie With Big Ambitions
ToughASIA regularly features running and triathlon clubs with the intent to share the latest happenings with our sports communities. Typically, these clubs are founded by the who’s who in the industry – coaches, performance athletes, brands – or, they have…
COVID-19 Chaos: Race Cancelled or Postponed?
*Update 17 March 2020: Malaysia’s government has announced a movement restriction order from 18 March 2020 – 31 March 2020, prohibiting all mass movements and gatherings across the country including religious, sports, social and cultural activities The sudden spike of…
5 Last-Minute Tips For Powerman Malaysia
There is a saying within the racing enthusiast community that “you should never try anything new on race day”. While this is generally true, it surely does not hurt to take on board some tips for last-minute preparations. This is…
Run Asia Kemensah Duathlon: Training and Racing Tips From Jessen Lee
Duathlon is a growing sport in Malaysia. There are more duathlon events today versus just five years ago, and the number of participants has swelled too. However, the duathlon that we typically associate with would be a road duathlon event:…
Thailand by UTMB Set for Oct 30 weekend
Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) announced their latest “by UTMB” event set to take place from October 30 to November 1. Thailand by UTMB is the fifth race to be awarded with the Running Stones system following other UTMB…
Team TIME Triathlon’s Tips For Top Bike Performance at Powerman Malaysia
Bike, or bicycle. It is generally defined as a vehicle with two wheels, a frame, pedals and a handlebar. For the multisport community, it is also known as the wife, husband, girlfriend or boyfriend, and sometimes as a mistress too…
Rupert Instils Sportsmanship and Fair Play for PowerKIDS and PowerTEENS
Education. Start ’em young. Nutrition. Start ’em young. Sports? Got to start ’em young too. Kids in the western world start their sports programs at a very tender age. In Malaysia, we let our kids play, but having a structured…
“Bukit Kiara may seem like a playground, but the trails will give you the beating” – Kelvin Wong
If you feel that trail running is tough, then imagine being a trail event organiser. Much work goes on behind the scenes, and usually decisions – good or bad – need to be made especially in regards to the route….
7 Weeks Powerman Malaysia Training Plan by Chap Ayam Triathlete
The 17th edition of Powerman Malaysia will take place in the middle of March, and tickets are selling out very fast. Given we are now weeks away, you may have already registered, serviced your bike, bought some new apparel and…
Words of Wisdom From Powerman Malaysia Legend Shahrom Abdullah
If you have been following Powerman Malaysia since it started way back in 2002 in Putrajaya, then on to Lumut, and back to Putrajaya, there is only one Malaysian name that is synonymous with being on the podium arguably the…
