JomRun Founder Chang Yi Hern Acquires Homegrown Sportswear Brand, Ultron
On a mission to transform Malaysia’s fitness ecosystem, local fitness entrepreneur, Chang Yi Hern has recently acquired the homegrown, multi-award winning sportswear brand, Ultron Sportswear. With this acquisition, Chang aims to provide Malaysians with greater and more convenient access to…
Giving the ASICS GEL-KINSEI (A) Blast
Back in November, ASICS organised their World Ekiden 2021 event in a virtual format. ToughASIA took part in the 21km team relay with the team members having a go at the ASICS GEL-KINSEI Blast. What is the ASICS GEL-KINSEI Blast?…
MMTF 16Km Winner Chenora is Your Inspo Runner
As we welcome 2022, perhaps we all need a new dose of inspiration to keep us active and running. Chenora Ismail capped off 2021 by winning the women’s veteran 16 km category at the Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival (MMTF). A…
ToughASIA Special: Sporting Community Leads Hulu Langat Bobcat Flood Cleanup
The sporting community in Malaysia is truly a caring group of folks we should all be proud of. In good times, this community supports one another in training and racing. But when confronted with real tough times especially with the…
Noorsyahidda “Nell” Wati Relishes Running at Beirut Marathon
While most of us have to make do with running in virtual events, 41-year old army Major Noorsyahidda Wati Bt Abdullah Sani, affectionately known as “Nell”, had the unique experience of running in the Beirut Marathon. Trigger happy (pun intended)…
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,…
