Recovered From COVID-19, Wan Noorasni Is Thankful She Started Running
With the pandemic looming around us, it helps to keep our body healthy and immunity system at its best. Wan Noorasni “Asnie” Mohd Noor recently contracted COVID-19 can attest to that, and is grateful that she started running. “Long before…
Chai Yee Kuan: From Disliking Outdoor Exercises to Finishing Marathons
There are many motivational stories on how one began their journey in running, but 30-year-old Chai Yee Kuan took it to the next level when she pursued running as a lifelong hobby. The ten-time marathon finisher shared with ToughASIA her…
TriPutra Coach Abu Amar Grooms The Next Generation of Triathletes
Inspired by key local triathlon ‘legends’, Abu Amar Bin Darus – a veteran athlete himself now looks towards inspiring the young ones. The Royal Malaysian Navy officer from Pulau Pinang has joined the Putrajaya Triathlon society (TriPutra) as head coach…
10 Year-Old Son Inspires Eugene Teoh Into Triathlon
Most of the time, parents play a role in influencing their children into sports. However for Eugene Teoh, the roles were reversed with his 10 year-old son who had started participating in triathlon. Additionally, the triathlon community proved to be…
Running Increases Confidence and Motivation in Nora Zaidel
Running seems to have inspired Nora Syamsiah Binte Zaidel to not only improve her lifestyle, but also to become more confident. Lessons learned from the highs and lows in running, has enabled the Kuching-born entrepreneur to make adjustments in her…
Aimi Iwasaki: Eating Healthy is the Key to Stay Fit During Lockdown
Every athlete manages their nutrition needs differently, each with their own preference. Even SEA Games triathlon finisher Aimi Iwasaki took some time to fine tune what suits best for her. To keep up with her tenacious training routine, the Penang-based…
Marathon Finisher Captain Shaheen Adam Now Looks Towards Triathlon
29-year old Captain Shaheen Adam, has always been active in sports. While the AirAsia pilot, was mainly pursuing football when he was younger, he and his wife of three years now enjoy hiking, running and wall climbing together. Shaheen was…
Muhd Hafiz “Apete” – Weight Loss Journey Leads To IRONMAN Malaysia Triathlon 12-Hour Finish
Imagine watching an IRONMAN Malaysia race and getting inspired to take up triathlon. Next, to race the full IRONMAN distance and to complete it with a very respectable timing of 12:11:57hrs. And furthermore, to improve it to 11:37:15 hours next…
Melody Tan Set To Do Malaysia Proud Officiating At Tokyo Olympics 2020
If you have been dabbling in triathlon races in Malaysia, you would likely be familiar with Melody Tan. When it comes to officiating triathlon races at the highest levels, chances are that this Kuala Lumpur-born and raised, active lady would…
Janatul “Jaii” Naim Aspires To Represent Malaysia in Multisports
Janatul Naim Bin Mohd Noor might be 22 years young, but he already aspires to represent Malaysia in multisports in the near future. Popularly known as Jaii, the Kuala Lumpur born is also an Officer Cadet in Military Training Academy…
