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Garmin Malaysia and MyFundAction Donates More Than RM 30000 to Flood Victims

Garmin Malaysia joins forces with MyFundAction, a youth-run non-profit organisation, in providing RM 36,551.90 worth of essential items to support 45 families affected by the recent flood disaster. The partnership represents a combined effort on two fronts. Garmin Malaysia is…

Start Running with KL, Penang and Singapore Marathon Plus ASICS Ekiden Relay

If you miss racing, this is your chance to nail your Personal Best (PB) running time in one or more races offered in the Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore marathon or the ASICS Ekiden Relay. Earn your bragging rights as an…

Run together and uplift the world in ASICS World Ekiden Relay Race

Runners like to run together and race together. It’s only befitting that ASICS is inviting you and your friends to uplift the world by completing the ASICS World Ekiden 2021. Inspired by Japanese heritage and running culture, the ASICS World…

COROS Pace 2 Review: Powerful, Versatile & Budget Friendly

Budget friendly, easy to use, lightweight, durable battery life – these are the popular demands of runners from their GPS-based smartwatches in the modern era. Here comes Coros Pace 2 to fulfil all these wishes, plus some more. From beginners…

Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon Goes Virtual Again in 2021

Lace up your running shoes, and head for the finish line. Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) will go virtual for the second year running, between 20 – 28 November 2021.  The premier virtual running event in Malaysia is organised…

Flora Duffy’s Dedication to Triathlon Wins Her Gold in Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Since she was seven, Flora Duffy had been dabbling in triathlon in her home country of Bermuda. In this 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the 33-year-old surpassed all the favourites to win the gold medal in triathlon. The 3-time Olympian with multiple…

Kristian Blummenfelt Overcomes Drama to Win Men’s Triathlon at Olympics 2020

Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt won the men’s triathlon Olympic gold medal in a race which started dramatically in Japan. At the Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo, the 27-year-old earned the first gold medal for Norway since the 2012 Olympics. After a…

Garmin Forerunner 55 Gets Beginners Running For Under RM1000

Garmin Malaysia has announced the Forerunner® 55, an easy-to-use GPS smartwatch designed for runners to track their stats and achieve personal fitness goals. If you are a beginner at running and looking for a GPS smartwatch under RM 1000, this…

Why is Beetroot the Perfect Superfood for Runners?

Among running friends, I had been reading a lot about how beetroot benefits runners. When I heard that Joymix had a concentrated beetroot powder, I was excited to try it out. Beetroot is considered a superfood as it is packed…

FAQ on Sports During MCO Effective 1 June

Following the government’s recent announcement, only LIMITED sporting activities like running will be allowed during the Movement Control Orders (MCO) nationwide. This will apply from June 1st till further notice. To keep things simple, we have summarised what you can…