Hazim Zuhairi Claims 12km Title at Bukit Lagong Challenge 2026
World No. 11 tower runner Muhammad Hazim Zuhairi showcased his elite endurance and technical versatility by winning the 12km category at the Bukit Lagong Challenge 2026. Clocking an official time of 1:19:54, Hazim secured the overall championship in a performance…
Leading the Heavy Runner Community: Mohammad Irwan Shaffiee’s Bold Debut at Bukit Kiara Ultra Challenge 2026
For many, the lush, technical terrain of Bukit Kiara is a familiar training ground. But for Mohammad Irwan Shaffiee, better known to his followers as Bob Irwan, the Bukit Kiara Ultra Challenge (BKUC) 2026 represents a leap into the complete…
3 Loops, One “Wall,” Zero Excuses: Syazwan Haziq Navigates the Bukit Kiara Ultra Challenge 2026
For Muhammad Syazwan Haziq, a trail is not merely a path to be conquered; it is a sequence of variables to be solved. Where most runners perceive the repetitive nature of a multi-loop course as a psychological burden, Syazwan approaches…
From the Alps to Shah Alam: Maihazan Nurafendy Brings Tor des Géants Fortitude to UiTM Ultra 2026
For Maihazan Nurafendy, the 100-kilometre threshold is not a wall to be smashed through, but a complex mechanism to be disassembled. While many runners view the late stages of an ultra-marathon as a chaotic battle of willpower, Maihazan perceives it…
The Vertical Debut: Soo Jia Tuan Swaps Road Speed for Mountain Grit at Bukit Lagong Challenge 2026
For Soo Jia Tuan (ToHo), known to his followers as JustToHo, the transition from tarmac to trail is less of a hobbyist’s pivot and more of a psychological confrontation. A runner who has recently found his footing on the road—clinching…
51 Hours in Chiang Mai: A Sports Tourism Story Beyond Race Day
Sports tourism is often framed around the race itself – the distance, the terrain, the finish-line photo. But for many runners today, especially those balancing performance with longevity, the real value of travelling for sport lies in everything around race…
Chiang Mai by UTMB: Why I Chose Chedi 20 And Why You Might Too
This year marked my second consecutive appearance at Chiang Mai by UTMB. Last year, I ran the 50km category. It took me 11 hours. It was memorable, meaningful, and physically demanding enough to leave a lasting impression well beyond race…
Koh Chang: Run Hard, Eat Harder, Recover Smarter
Koh Chang Trail 2025 was not just about racing through rivers and mud. It turned into a four-day “racecation” that mixed sweat, scenery, and seriously good food. Here is how the trip unfolded. Day 1: Touchdown and Trail Vibes The…
Rivers, Mud and Beaches: The Many Faces of Koh Chang Trail 15 km
The 15 km category at Koh Chang Trail 2025 may have been shorter than the longer distances, but it was packed with variety: rain, mud, countless rivers, and a beach segment too. What stood out most, however, was how the…
Chapman, Jiang Crowned MY100 Champions at Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2025
Nearly 3,000 runners from 58 countries tested their endurance in Taiping at the second edition of the Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB (MYUT), pushing through one of the world’s oldest rainforests across six race categories. In its second year as a…
