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Orthopaedic Surgeon Flags Shoulder and Elbow Strain Risks for HYROX Athletes

Dr Lester Tan Teong Jin of Oxford Orthopaedics explains the shoulder and elbow risks in HYROX, the warning signs to watch for and how athletes can prepare ahead of HYROX Singapore.

Koh Chang: Run Hard, Eat Harder, Recover Smarter

Koh Chang Trail 2025 was not just about racing through rivers and mud. It turned into a four-day “racecation” that mixed sweat, scenery, and seriously good food. Here is how the trip unfolded. Day 1: Touchdown and Trail Vibes The…

COROS VERTIX 2S Lands in Malaysia: The Ultimate GPS Sports Watch for Adventure Athletes

The COROS VERTIX 2S is finally making its touchdown in Malaysia on 24th May, bringing advanced GPS sports wearables and training software for performance and adventure athletes. The latest edition in the VERTIX series of sports watches, the COROS VERTIX…

Let’s Get To Know Hana, Race Director for CULTRA

 In the heart of Malaysia’s running community, Azlihana binti Abdul Rahim, affectionately known as Hana, has become a beacon of inspiration and dedication. From the bustling streets of Ampang, Selangor, Hana has carved a niche for herself as a trail…

Former Champion’s Roadmap: Jack Oh’s Guide to Conquering the Merapoh Rainforest Trail 2024

With anticipation mounting for the upcoming Merapoh Rainforest Trail 2024, seasoned ultra-distance trail runner and former champion Oh Jin Heng, Jack, from Team KAILAS Malaysia generously shares his invaluable insights and tips for those gearing up to take on this…

Tips for First-Time Half Marathon Runners: Insights from Fitness Enthusiast Syazwan Haziq

Navigating the intricacies of preparing for a debut half marathon can be daunting, especially with events like the SCORE Marathon presented by AIA Vitality looming. To provide guidance to those new to the distance running scene, ToughASIA reached out to…

Explore Kuching and Beyond On Your Runcation

With the Borneo Trail Classic coming up in about five weeks, runners would be at the peak of training for race preparations. These not only peaking for the race, but also logistics of flying into and out of Kuching, getting…

New Mum runs to empower underprivileged children at KL Standard Chartered Marathon 2019

Completing my first 10km race postpartum at the recent KL Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) could never be more meaningful as I ran to empower underprivileged urban poor children through the Dignity for Children foundation. In retrospect circa 5 years ago,…

From Fat to Fit at the KL Standard Chartered Chartered Marathon 2019

Embarking on a ‘Fat to Fit’ journey with the KL Standard Chartered Marathon as my target race of 2019, I successfully completed the 10km race in 80 minutes! Well within my target of 90 minutes, this was my first KL…

New Mom Triathlete Jessica Tang wins The Everly Putrajaya Trifactor International Duathlon

It seems like only yesterday that Jessica Tang Mei Lee delivered her firstborn, but she’s already conquered podiums, winning Overall Female at The Everly Putrajaya Trifactor International Duathlon recently. Racing in the 5km run-40km bike-5km run race just after six…