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Ni Jia Leads the Charge as Garmin Run Asia 2025 Brings Racing Fever to Putrajaya

Malaysia’s road running scene came alive in Putrajaya as national marathoner Yeow Ni Jia and Taiwan’s Chi-Wen Hung topped their respective half marathon categories at the Garmin Run Asia Series 2025, capping off a high-energy morning that drew more than…

Estonia’s Siim-Erik Alamaa and Great Britain’s Sally Potter Crowned Champions at IRONMAN Malaysia 2025

Estonia’s Siim-Erik Alamaa and Great Britain’s Sally Potter emerged as the overall male and female champions at the 10th edition of IRONMAN Malaysia in Langkawi on Saturday, marking a milestone year for one of Asia’s flagship long-distance triathlon events. The…

The Strategy of a Champion: Haikal Fauzi at Kangar City Half Marathon 2025

Haikal Fauzi approaches running as a process to be understood, not a performance to be flaunted. Each step is measured, each kilometre observed. Even when the rain fell and the course threatened rhythm, his focus remained on the fundamentals: pacing,…

TriFactor World Championships Returns to Quzhou After Six Years – Welcoming 1,223 Global Athletes to the Ancient City

The TriFactor World Championships Quzhou 2025 made a triumphant return after its last edition in 2019, drawing 1,223 athletes from 15 provinces and municipalities across China, representing 37 cities and 13 countries and regions, to the historic and picturesque city…

Reading the Field: Yeow Ni Jia’s Tactical Preparation for SEA Games Marathon

When Yeow Ni Jia talks about running, he doesn’t sound like a man chasing a medal. He sounds like a man running a simulation. Every session, every kilometre, every rest day is a deliberate input. And as the 25-year-old prepares…

IRONMAN Malaysia Marks 10th Year of Grit and Glory in Langkawi

Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah, will welcome thousands of endurance athletes as it hosts the 10th edition of IRONMAN Malaysia from October 30 to November 2, 2025. Featuring a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike ride, and 42.2 km marathon…

Haikal Yusoff Takes on His First OCR Challenge at Viper Challenge Genting

Haikal Yusoff is no stranger to endurance, but this November, the familiar rhythm of road running will give way to rope climbs, mud pits, and monkey bars. The avid runner is set to take on the 10KM category at the…

Syed Moheeb: Step by Step, A Marathon of Resilience

At 72, most people would be slowing down. Not Syed Moheeb. The retired Malaysian CEO with a background in finance is on a mission – to complete “100 half marathons before he turns 80”. A veteran of both the corporate…

Brace for the Heights: Viper Challenge Takes Over Genting Highlands 2025

Get ready, Vipers! The mountains are calling. This November, Malaysia’s most iconic obstacle course race (OCR) is heading to the highlands for its most epic adventure yet: the Tropicana Viper Challenge Genting Highlands 2025. Expect cool air, crazy climbs, and…

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…