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Full Stop at Himalaya Sports Tampin Trans Naning Ultra 2025: Ezmeer’s Reckoning Race

In 2022, Muhammad Ezmeer Shafiq Bin Dahlan came to Trans Naning to conquer the course. Instead, the trail conquered him. A slip. An ankle injury. And the DNF that followed left a scar far deeper than any physical pain. “I…

Faisal Shokri Shares Beginner 5KM Tips Ahead of Monopoly Run Malaysia 2025

For anyone feeling unsure about their first 5KM run, long-time recreational runner Faisal Shokri has a message: don’t overthink it. Just start. As Monopoly Run Malaysia 2025 gears up to welcome thousands of participants, Faisal is sharing beginner-friendly advice aimed…

Inside the Mind of a Champion: Kristjan Chapman’s Unstoppable CULTRA Charge

It started with a phone call. The night before the race, Kristjan Chapman rang his dad to talk strategy. The plan was simple: sit back, save energy, let someone else take the lead early on. But ten minutes into the…

How to Conquer Viper Challenge: Daryl Cheah’s Advice for Athletes Who Want to Do It Right

Join the Viper Challenge 2025 — grab your slot here For Daryl Cheah, Viper Challenge is more than just another race. It is a test of preparation, mindset, and resilience. Over the years, he has learned exactly what it takes…

From HYROX to Viper Challenge: How Mohd Shahrin Balances Two Very Different Challenges

Join the Viper Challenge 2025 — grab your slot here For Mohd Shahrin bin Salim, the journey from fitness racing arenas to muddy obstacle courses is not a question of either or. It is simply how he has learned to…

Adrian Loo is Using Monopoly Run 2025 as His Next 5KM Benchmark

Register for Monopoly Run 2025 with code TOUGHASIA10 to enjoy 10% off. Click here to sign up. For Adrian Loo, running was never just about medals or recognition. It started with something simpler. He believed that if you showed up,…

31 Hours Above 3,000 Metres: Pharawus Achuan’s MANTRA116 Survival Story

For Pharawus Achuan, MANTRA116 wasn’t about racing the clock. It was about surviving it. 31 hours, 51 minutes, and 29 seconds. That’s how long it took him to cross 116 kilometres of unforgiving Indonesian mountains, battling over 7,400 metres of…

Muhammad Haris Iman Bin Shuhaimi Wins SCORE Marathon 2025 10KM Men’s Open in 36:17

Muhammad Haris Iman Bin Shuhaimi claimed victory in the 10KM Men’s Open category at SCORE Marathon 2025, crossing the finish line in 36 minutes and 17 seconds to secure first place overall, first in gender, and first in his age…

Redefining Strength: What an Ultra-Runner Teaches Us About Letting Go of Ego

We often think strength looks like going longer, pushing harder, or proving more. Especially in the trail and ultra-running world, where pain is a badge and distance is currency, choosing to “step down” can feel like stepping back. But what…

The Joy Returner: Elinda Zulkipli’s Happiest Running Season Yet

After years of chasing numbers, Elinda found something better: joy. There was a time when every run in Elinda Zulkipli’s calendar had to count for something. A faster pace. A longer distance. A personal best to chase. “I used to…