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Spice up your salad with Arugula and Ginger sauce

If you’re looking for a way to mix it up, spice up your salads by adding Arugula and a tinge of ginger sauce. Arugula has been cultivated in the Mediterranean region since Roman times. It first earned its reputation in…

Exclusive Interview with Ironman Asia MD, Geoff Meyer: What does it take to organize an Ironman race?

Every year a momentous triathlon has been celebrated in the mythical islands of Langkawi in Kedah, Malaysia where ‘weekend warriors’ transform at the finish line, with the words’ You are an Ironman’. The triathlon community comes alive and many ‘weekend triathletes’…

Amateurs seek trophies and glory at Xterra World Championship in Maui

The XTERRA World Championship not only attracts the professional triathletes around the globe to Maui in Hawaii, but a long list of amateurs are gunning for top honours too. In the men’s amateur chase Martin Flinta from Sweden (pictured), the reigning…

1500 gets shocked and muddy at first Tough Mudder in Asia at Bali, Indonesia

In partnership with Seroja Partners, Tough Mudder made its debut in Asia on October 1, 2016 at Jimbaran Hijau, a development situated among pristine forests, scenic flatlands and breathtaking cliffs hugging the Indian Ocean in Bali, Indonesia. “We are thrilled to now welcome…

Scuba diving in Timor Leste with underwater casing for Casio Exilim FR100

Right up Casio’s alley of travel and adventure, Team ToughAsia embarked on an exotic destination to test out the underwater casing of the Exilim FR100 (EXFR100). The seas less travelled We set out to explore the lesser known Timor Leste, on…

Basketball players cross train with CrossFit to improve strength and athleticism

CrossFit is indeed spreading like wildfire around the globe, and now across all sports. Texan Mount Pleasant Tiger basketball team is toughening up their players by cross training with CrossFit in the hunt for a district championship trophy in Texas, USA. After…

P1 AquaX adds Malaysia to International Race schedule

Aqua Cross – AquaX,the fastest growing personal watercraft championship in the world will host its first ever event in Malaysia on 29 & 30 October at Metropolitan Lake Kepong as the opening weekend of a three-event series. New Jet Ski…

Chris James conquers 50 Tough Mudders

48-year-old Chris James has completed 50 Tough Mudder competitions, more than his age. He’s indeed proving that age is just a number, with obstacle races as the fad these days among the youth. Tough Mudder, has garnered it’s reputation as one of toughest…

Mat Fraser withdraws while Rich Froning steps into the CrossFit Invitational

Newly crowned Fittest Man on Earth, Mat Fraser has announced on social media that he would be not be the fittest man come the CrossFit Invitational in November. On Instagram, Fraser wrote: “I just wouldn’t be able to compete at…

Garmin Varia Vision keeps an eye on your ride

Garmin Malaysia – Aeco Technologies, has announced the Varia Vision, an in-sight display that helps enhance cyclists’ road awareness by putting information in their line of sight. Varia Vision’s versatile mounting attaches to cyclists’ sunglasses and displays key data from a…