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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…

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…

Ziq Junaidy takes a learning curve out of 113 OD Melaka

What an effortful race at 113 OD Melaka held in Klebang, Melaka with the Elite Triathletes recently. As usual, I was the last one to came out from water as I over looked the second buoy on the second loop…