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Runners Unite to Surpass Global Running Day Pledge with ToughASIA

As the world separated us due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the world of runners have now started to come together again in attaining athletic goals. On Global Running Day, ToughASIA initially pledged to run 50 miles (80km) but a total…

KBS: Hiking Allowed Beginning 15 June 2020

Malaysia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) has confirmed that hiking is one of the outdoor activities allowed by the government beginning 15 June 2020. However, hikers are required to abide by the standard operating procedures (SOP) and social distancing….

Gyms to Reopen on 15 June

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced that gyms and sports complex such as badminton courts can resume business beginning 15 June 2020. However, swimming pools will remain closed and other close-contact sports (including rugby, wrestling, boxing, football, basketball, hockey…

Run with Team ToughASIA on 3rd June Global Running Day

Eager to complete a run challenge this Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO)? Now you can be a part of Team ToughASIA to complete a FREE Run Challenge in conjunction with Global Running Day this coming Wednesday, 3 June 2020. Organised…

2020 Edition Cancellations: Salomon X-Trail Malaysia Series and Gold Coast Marathon

Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic is still disrupting lives and normalcy. In the running world, no events have been spared be they the major marathons or a regional favourite such as the Gold Coast Marathon (GCM). Many Malaysians make the GCM…

[Updated] 9 Places to Run in Klang Valley and Selangor during CMCO

2020 seems to have changed all our running plans with the Covid-19 pandemic and the Controlled Movement Control Order (CMCO). However, as we always say, ‘training must go on!’ We all miss our parks adorned with lush greenery, which brings…

Sports Distancing: How to Protect yourself while Exercising

We are all anxious to be free again, to enjoy running and cycling in the great outdoors after 46 days in the Malaysian quarantine. However, we need to bear in mind that the covid-19 virus continues to linger and we…

Top 4 Things To Know Before Returning to Run or Cycle Outdoors

The end of the Movement Control Order (MCO) which has beleaguered Malaysia is almost in sight. The federal government has taken to relax measures and allow outdoor exercise, with some restrictions. However, as of 12am May 4th, 8 states –…

Music & Fitness Festival to Raise Fund for Food Bank

Fresh Events Asia, a Malaysian based events company has created ‘Stream The Beat’, an 8-hour free live-streamed music and fitness festival to provide people with some much-needed entertainment, whilst raising money for The Lost Food Project (TLFP). TLFP is a…

These 4 Athletes Will Increase Your Running Fitness on Instagram

Here we go into another phase of quarantine for the greater good in this pandemic. However, that doesn’t mean you can continue to sit on your laurels. The holy month of Ramadan has also begun, so let’s take this time…