ToughASIA

Just when you think you're tough enough

Running my maiden marathon with Garmin Forerunner 735XT at Standard Chartered KL Marathon

With the spirit of Olympics in the air, the marathon is always followed closely as it’s one of the oldest event, over a hundred years in the Olympics. Here and now, I was preparing towards my maiden marathon at Standard…

An accidental Triathlete tackles Xterra and Everest Marathon

What usually takes most people months to plan and train for a triathlon, Annemieke Oomen did on a whim when she was travelling in Asia for seven months. Annemieke has always been active in sports, indulging in tennis and running as…

Josiah Ng: Do not do your best, do it EXTRAORDINARY

Don’t do your best. Your best is what you do at all other competitions. This is an extraordinary event. Something magical will come out of your mind, body and soul. DO IT EXTRAORDINARY! – Josiah Ng This could possibly be…

Edmund Tan and Joy Somers amassed hard-earned victories at The Hopper Warrior 2016

The Hopper Warrior was created and organised by CrossFit Pahlawan from Malaysia with an aim to build and strengthen the growing CrossFit community in Asia. CrossFit athletes were put to the true test of fitness based on the modalities of…

Quest for the Musang King durian with Casio Exilim FR100

The state of Pahang in Malaysia centers on the hilly regions of the Titiwangsa range, most famous for the hilltop casino and entertainment center, Genting Highlands. However, we had a different agenda as we embarked on a road trip on…

Shahrom Abdullah victorious in muddy and slippery Double Trouble Xtrail Duathlon

At the inaugural Double Trouble Xtrail Duathlon at Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia recently, Shahrom Abdullah renewed his rivalry with ex-teammates from his home state of Kelantan to emerge with top honours at the race. The renowned triathlete showed…

Pimp your underwater selfies with Casio Exilim FR100

Just when you think compact cameras are no longer in fashion, here comes Casio’s Exilim FR100 to add some fun in your selfies.. underwater! We saw the perfect opportunity to grab some friends and plunge underwater in a swimming pool…

Unmistakably Malay SuciMurni Yoga retreat at Tanjong Jara Resort

Bask in the soft ray of sunshine as the sun rises over the horizon, feel the sea breeze blow over your skin, bring your awareness to the yoga mat and clear your mind. Amidst the rustic ‘kampung’ (village) feel of…

Lightning strikes twice at 113 Desaru Triathlon

Many people warned me about the turbulent, ‘washing machine’ current off the east coast at the 113 Desaru Triathlon, and I also knew about the unforgiving rolling hills that surrounds the idyllic resort town of Desaru in Johor. And yet,…

Young siblings triathletes show passion and determination in Nexus International School Triathlon

Siblings Angie and Edward Liew rumbled like warriors through the 2016 Nexus International School Triathlon at Putrajaya recently. They had both joined the Tri-AMAteur Club which trains kids for triathlon, and this event proved to be their first judgement day….