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Exclusive Interview: Jason Loh performed valiantly at first-ever ITU Multisport World Cup

Flying the Malaysian flag high, Jason Loh finished a respectable tenth place at the first-ever ITU Multisport World Cup in Wenzhou, China recently. It was the first-ever edition of the Multisport World Cup, a pioneering tier of events for ITU…

Allison Yee podiums at debut Duathlon race in first-ever ITU Multisport World Cup in China

Hot into her debut at the 2019 Wenzhou ITU Multisport World Cup, Allison Yee Phui Se finished third in the Duathlon’s Elite Women category in China recently. It was the first-ever edition of the Multisport World Cup, a pioneering tier…

Jeff Lau completes 2260km Swiss Ultra Deca Triathlon as first Malaysian in history

True to the Merdeka spirit, Jeff Lau Jun Tean was flying the Malaysian flag high through his sporting sacrifice to God, king and country and became the first Malaysian to complete the Swiss Ultra Deca Triathlon race. The International Ultra…

Skipping puddles on the run at Kuching Marathon 2019

The Kuching Marathon saw its biggest crowd ever in 2019 with more than 10,000 runners cruising the historical streets of Kuching in Sarawak. The old town charm still remains quaintly but it is in danger by fast paced development, threatening…

Newbie Triathlete averts disaster and perseveres through Everly Putrajaya TRIFactor International Triathlon 2019

Coming from a running background, I had stepped into the multi-sports world only recently and was excited to participate in my first Triathlon at The Everly TriFactor International Triathlon 2019. Part 1 : Pre-Race Could not sleep very well as…

Returning runner discovers secret in Reebok Be More Human Race 2019

It has been three years since my last official race. Pregnancy has turned me into a miserable sloth, and I had unabashedly continued to be one, until a friend introduced me to virtual race! Reebok’s Be More Human Race 2019…

Brutal heat grills Triathlete at 113 Desaru 2019

My last 113 Desaru Triathlon at Desaru in Johor, three years ago still rang clearly in my mind. The hot weather, the rolling hills of the bike route, yet I find myself returning for yet another edition in 2019. Race…

Adidas continues pledge to Run For The Oceans at Putrajaya, Malaysia

Marine life has always interest me since I was a child, and I’m saddened by the destruction mankind has caused over the years. It’s devastating, to say the least. Along comes Adidas with their pledge to ‘Run For The Oceans’…

Speed up and strengthen your core with Adidas Runners KL

Despite the holy month of Ramadan, Adidas Runners KL (ARKL) activities have been in full force. What more, a speed training + core session was the plan today! Nearly had to skip the session at the University Malaya Arena in…

Running Sunway City with Adidas Women

I love that Adidas Runners KL (ARKL) created a Women’s Run in 2019 to emphasize women’s participation in running. From beginners to enthusiasts, everyone is included and special efforts are made to make sure that no one gets left behind…