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Seah Zhang Yu and Boo Chai Yee wins Under Armour’s Test of Will 2018 – Malaysian Championships

The Malaysian Championships for Under Armour’s Test of Will 2018 concluded recently with Seah Zhang Yu and Boo Chai Yee crowned as the Best Male and Best Female contender. Both of them walked away with a total of MYR3,888 cash each…

IRONMAN Triathlete puts training to litmus test at 113 OD Melaka Triathlon

The 113 Melaka OD Triathlon was actually not in my 2018 race calendar for my preparation for my upcoming “A” race in July 2018. However, when given an unexpected chance to race on Klebang Beach in the historical state of…

Junior triathlete strives to improve at PowerKids Malaysia 2018

This was my second Powerkids Duathlon race and I was looking towards improving my race, although I’ve moved up to the more competitive 11-12 years category. Starting off Race Day enthusiastically, I checked in my bike in the transition area…

Newbie surmounts run-bike-run Powerman Malaysia 2018 duathlon

“A hard earned medal” said a good friend – Ismail Cheah, after our celebratory selfie with our finisher medals at the recent Powerman Malaysia 2018 duathlon held in Putrajaya. The atmosphere on race morning was bustling as early as 6am, with…

Rupert Chen: What is Brick Training for Triathlon?

Brick training is a superb way to prepare the body for the specific demands of race day. Adding them together frequently and at the right amount and intensity will prepare yourself for race day. Brick training means doing another discipline…

Glowing party on the run with Illumi Run Malaysia 2018

As we stepped into the Selangor Turf Club, where the Illumi Run was held recently, it was like a carnival! Lots of beautiful lights adorned the night sky, with cute flamingo and flat pineapple floats adding to the atmosphere. Everyone…

When IRONMAN Triathlete takes on Spartan Race Malaysia

I am standing in the muddy starting line, clad in my old running tee, throw-away shoes, and a silly headband proclaiming my race number. As I stare blankly around, I am dimly aware that there is a group of very…

Ultra runner takes on Spartan Sprint Race Malaysia

This would be my shortest distance event of the year, but it is not an easy one as this is a world best obstacle race, Spartan Race. Aroo! It all started with a nice cloudy morning when I met Zee…

Triathlete Jason Loh wins Best Malaysian at IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi 2017

Triathlete Jason Loh finished as the Best Malaysian at the recent IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi, held in Kedah, Malaysia. He finished the race consisting of 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21km run around the Jewel of Kedah in 4 hours 42…

Junior Triathlete wins podium place despite crash at 2017 Epsom College Triathlon

“I pushed my bike out of the transition area and mounted on but suddenly, I slipped off the pedal and crashed. My finger and a part of my trisuit got stuck on the front wheel. I thought I was doomed…