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IRONMAN Group Has A New Owner

Advance announced today that it will acquire The IRONMAN Group from Wanda Sports Group Company Limited. To triathletes, runners and cyclists, this means Wanda Sports Group will continue to operate IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon series, Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® and Epic Series®off-road…

HIIT It, Bend It and Stretch It While On Lockdown

With the lockdown, the fitness community has been thriving with online and live sessions on social media, It keeps everyone occupied and sweat out our indulgences while activating our muscles. At this rate, we might even lose weight and fat….

7 Nutrition Habits of Highly Effective Runners during Lockdown

https://www.instagram.com/p/B95sfuwJ1eF/ Time to reload your pantry as we go further into lockdown. What kind of groceries will you restock? With this COVID-19 virus not abating anytime soon, it’s time to eat a little healthier to make sure you keep your…

Get stronger at home working out with everyday items

With all the additional snacking and eating at home during this lockdown, it is inevitable that you will be gaining weight. Therefore, get up and MOVE! Fitness trainer with 8 years of experience and 2-time IRONMAN triathlete Karen Siah lends…

Get Faster On Your Bicycle During This Lockdown

Yes, we know you all miss cycling on the open roads. Things we all took for granted with such care-free lives. Some cyclists have been keeping active, making progress and even getting competitive, by cycling on trainers in the virtual…

Will We See a Rise of Virtual Runs?

With the COVID-19 virus being declared a pandemic and ‘social distancing’ becoming the new buzz word, many races and events are being cancelled as the day goes by. Abbott World Major marathons will postpone their races to new dates: Boston…

IRONMAN Provides Flexibility In Triathlon Races Due To COVID-19

Many triathletes have IRONMAN races coming up and yet the dark cloud of cancellation or postponement is looming over them due to COVID-19. You have booked your travel and accommodation, you have done the training, but what happens now? IRONMAN…

Chris Khoo and Maple Chan say I DO to Multisports for Life

Chris Khoo turned to multisports when he found it hard to have a sustainable diet and lifestyle. But little did he know that in a few years later, he would find his true love in Maple Chan, pursuing multisports alongside…

Triathlete Afiza Abdul Halin Shares Love for Cooking After Debilitating Injury

For a person who suffered panic attacks in her first triathlon, Afiza Abdul Halin has come a long way transitioning from a runner to triathlete to now mother and a cooking advisor. Known as Fiza, the Selangor-born was enjoying an…

Without a Smartwatch, Sue Kay Clocked PB En Route to IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

It is race morning, and you are all set for the race. You have been training hard and hoping to hit your personal best timing. Somehow during the race, you realised that your smartwatch is NOT functioning as it should…