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Battling through searing heat at the 113 Desaru Triathlon

The 2018 edition of the recent 113 Desaru Triathlon race in Johor, Malaysia can be summed up with 3 words, Hot, Hilly, and Windy. It was tough, it was brutal, but then again, it’s SUPPOSED to be that way. Come…

‘Will run for Popcorn’ runner spotted at the BESRAYA Highway Run

Envious from seeing a lot of friends running the IJM Duo Highway Challenge last year as they acquired two medals from two runs which combined to become one big finisher ‘trophy’ in the shape of a toll booth, I was inspired…

Never give up in conquering your fear of open water at the Kapas Marang Swimathon 6.5km

The most challenging sporting event in my life is swimming, always feeling unsecured and scared when my feet did not touch the ground. But as they always say, conquer your fears head on, and that inspired me to participate in…

113 OD Melaka Triathlon brings focus to IRONMAN Kona qualifier’s race

Racing in Triathlon is tricky, with three disciplines – swimming, cycling and running to master at the same time. Having picked up the sport in a hurry, I have been focusing my training on swimming with my coach, Aldrian Yeo…

Original Bootcamp Malaysia x KL Sports City Free Community Workout

OBC x KL Sports City Free Community Workout Session Dates: 6th May and 20th May, 2018 Venue: Plaza, KL Sports City (Near to LRT Bukit Jalil) Time: 7.00am – 8.00am Register here The Original Bootcamp Malaysia (OBC) in tandem with KL Sports City is bringing…

Cyclist turned runner pushes the threshold at BESRAYA Highway Challenge 2018

There I was, still suffering from jet lag after returning from Europe, embarking on my first running race since 2014 by racing 13km on the BESRAYA highway which is part of the IJM Duo Highway Challenge 2018. Race morning started…

The Kettlebowl Turns Two with Food, Fitness and Party!

#TeamToughAsia dropped by The Kettlebowl’s 2nd Birthday Bash recently for a celebration of Food, Fitness & Community – THE KETTLEBOWL STYLE! Held at the hip & trendy APW Bangsar in KL, we knew we were in for a treat, with…

Controversy on world records made at IRONMAN North American Championship in Texas

Records were shattered at the IRONMAN North American Championship in Texas, USA with Matt Hanson and Mel Hauschildt notching Ironman’s world records the wins at 7:39:25 and 8:31:05 respectively. With perfect conditions, a fast course, and an incredibly talented pro field had lined up for…

Malaysia’s Team K.A.T finishes top in Asia in Red Bull’s Can You Make It?

After one week, 459,399 km and 20,658 traded cans later, the Red Bull Can You Make It? teams arrived in Amsterdam, celebrating the journey of a lifetime. One hundred ninety-eight teams of the 200 made it to the finish line…

Brotherhood carries 3 Lee brothers across the finish line of Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon 2018

If you can’t run a fast race, make sure you run a good race. Having run a 50km trail run in Port Dickson the week before, blisters on the sole of my feet had only just recovered in time to…