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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…

The Dual Citizen of Running: Aiman Haiqal’s Return to the Road

For years, Mohamad Aiman Haiqal bin Mohd Zani belonged to the trails. He learned how to suffer in silence, how to find peace among roots and ridgelines, how to listen to his breath when everything else fell away. Trail running…

Singapore’s Aaron Lee Wins International Multisport Coastal Fest in Sweltering Heat

Singaporean triathlete Aaron Lee produced a strong finish to emerge as the fastest finisher of the 113 Triathlon at the International Multisport Coastal Fest 2025 on Sunday, conquering punishing conditions to come out on top in the event’s flagship race….