Brazil Stun Canada in Penalty Shootout at World Championships
Brazil pulled off an incredible comeback victory against Canada, winning 19-18 (7-8 in the penalty shootout) in a dramatic clash at the World Aquatics Championships. “It was a very balanced game. We got neutralised by Canada at the beginning, they…
Adrian Loo is Using Monopoly Run 2025 as His Next 5KM Benchmark
Register for Monopoly Run 2025 with code TOUGHASIA10 to enjoy 10% off. Click here to sign up. For Adrian Loo, running was never just about medals or recognition. It started with something simpler. He believed that if you showed up,…
In an ode to SG60, Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ reveals the Padang as the 2025 Finish Line
photo credit: Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Participants in the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ (SCSM) 2025, which will be held from 6-7 December, will be met with a stunning view as they triumphantly cross the finish line at the Padang, a…
31 Hours Above 3,000 Metres: Pharawus Achuan’s MANTRA116 Survival Story
For Pharawus Achuan, MANTRA116 wasn’t about racing the clock. It was about surviving it. 31 hours, 51 minutes, and 29 seconds. That’s how long it took him to cross 116 kilometres of unforgiving Indonesian mountains, battling over 7,400 metres of…
Muhammad Haris Iman Bin Shuhaimi Wins SCORE Marathon 2025 10KM Men’s Open in 36:17
Muhammad Haris Iman Bin Shuhaimi claimed victory in the 10KM Men’s Open category at SCORE Marathon 2025, crossing the finish line in 36 minutes and 17 seconds to secure first place overall, first in gender, and first in his age…
IRONMAN Langkawi 2025: World Championship Slot Allocation Explained Under New Qualification Rules
Following IRONMAN Group’s announcement of a new performance-based qualification model for the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship, Malaysian triathletes heading to IRONMAN Langkawi 2025 now have more clarity on how these changes will impact their chances of securing a coveted Kona…
Redefining Strength: What an Ultra-Runner Teaches Us About Letting Go of Ego
We often think strength looks like going longer, pushing harder, or proving more. Especially in the trail and ultra-running world, where pain is a badge and distance is currency, choosing to “step down” can feel like stepping back. But what…
The Joy Returner: Elinda Zulkipli’s Happiest Running Season Yet
After years of chasing numbers, Elinda found something better: joy. There was a time when every run in Elinda Zulkipli’s calendar had to count for something. A faster pace. A longer distance. A personal best to chase. “I used to…
Zukarnain Mat Nor: From Cycling Crash to Ecotrail Putrajaya 2025 Men Open Champion
Zukarnain Mat Nor didn’t just show up at Ecotrail Putrajaya 2025, he showed up ready to own the trail. With months of calculated preparation and a clear target in mind, he powered through 80 kilometres to claim the Men Open…
What If Running Was About Discipline, Not Speed? Syafiq Tayeb Thinks So
At the 2025 Garmin Run Asia Series, he isn’t chasing pace — he’s honouring the quiet work behind every mile. There are runners who live for the chase. The podium, the pace, the personal best. Then there are runners like…
