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Ahmad Shamin Runs To Recover After Hit-and-Run Coma Tragedy

Every runner has his own story to tell. For Ahmad Shamin bin Ahmad Najib, his running journey started from a tragedy. The 35-year old from Kuala Lumpur, a technical executive at MRT Rapid Rail, shares his inspirational story with ToughASIA….

Safiah Galgo Ran 42km With 1000m Elevation Gain But Did Not Complete the KLSCM Virtual Marathon

When is a run not counted as a marathon? Avid runner Safiah Galgo had previously completed a few marathons, but she made a crucial mistake and failed to complete the marathon in the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon Virtual Race…

Kristy Chai Appreciates Friend For Pacing Her In A Triathlon Race

When you mention to your friends that you are taking up running or racing in a triathlon event, you would likely get all kinds of reactions. Some may support you while others may tell you how a slippery path the…

Start Running with KL, Penang and Singapore Marathon Plus ASICS Ekiden Relay

If you miss racing, this is your chance to nail your Personal Best (PB) running time in one or more races offered in the Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore marathon or the ASICS Ekiden Relay. Earn your bragging rights as an…

Experienced Runner Tan Ghee Beng Completed 500km In One Month

I don’t need a reason to run and I don’t need a race to train. Running is like eating and drinking – I do it no matter how, because it is part of my life. Over the last 20 years,…

Vicky Phan Started Running To Overcome Childhood Bullying

Phan Hui Fong, better known as Vicky, had been a victim of bullying in her childhood. One day, she decided take her life by the reigns and started running. The 38-year old home baker and direct sales agent hailing from…

Coach Jatt: Strengthen Yourself To Prevent Injury

Switching from high-performancing coaching for the renowned MotoGP superstar Zulfahmi Khairuddin to a sports performance and strength for Adidas Runners Kuala Lumpur and Adidas Malaysia, Mohd Haffizat bin Mohd Sabaruldin from Subang Jaya has certainly earned his versatility in these…

Dentist Gives The Thumbs Up to JoyMix’s Pea Protein

Completing a marathon is not an easy feat, but mustering his medical peers to complete a sub-4 marathon (and potentially a sub-3 marathon in the future) is no easy feat. This is a part of his motive to promote work-life…

Run together and uplift the world in ASICS World Ekiden Relay Race

Runners like to run together and race together. It’s only befitting that ASICS is inviting you and your friends to uplift the world by completing the ASICS World Ekiden 2021. Inspired by Japanese heritage and running culture, the ASICS World…

IRONMAN Finisher Miyoki Khoo Maintains Workouts As Part Of Daily Life

Freelance accountant Miyoki Khoo from Ipoh, Perak used to be someone who did not enjoy sticky, sweaty, outdoor activities. However, she believes that anything is possible when you are willing to take a step forward and try until you find…