Exclusive: Lim Ee-Van on Completing All 34 IRONMAN VRs, Tristupe and Racing Triathlons
Lim Ee-Van is no stranger to the triathlon community in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur born and bred, Ee Van leads an environmental risk management team in Middle East and Asia, but really, many know him from tristupe.com. This 44-year old with…
Running Lifts Nurfaizah’s Mind, Body and Spirit
“I feel that running is not just about running, that there is so much more! It is akin to meditation in motion, a spiritual practice and it allows me to stay focused in everything that I do.” Nurfaizah Binti Mohamed…
Exclusive: Chooi Fern Sets Her Eyes On 2021 SEA Games
2020 was a tragedy especially for the sports industry which puts 2021 in the limelight as major global sporting events find its footing once again. While the Tokyo Olympics may be the biggest event anticipated this year, local athletes are…
Brakes, Bells and Lights – Cycling Safety Comes First in Putrajaya
If you love riding around Putrajaya on your two wheels, please be aware of the Operasi Khas Basikal (Bikes Special Operations) that will be in enforcement soon. A Facebook post by Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) shared its press release on…
2020: The Year of Growth and Reflection for Runners Safiah Galgo, Grace Goay, Dr. Lynn Azura and Ann Pow
As we draw 2020 to a close, we take pensive but inspiring views on what our sporting community has achieved in 2020. While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone differently, it provided a platform to pause, reflect and move forward….
Playing Mind Games: How To Gain a Winning Edge Over Your Rivals
Mind Games. When we talk about it, we would often picture ourselves in another person’s head, wreaking havoc on him – or her – and winning the battle even before it begins. This is also affectionately called “living rent free…
Triathlon Coaches Sue Teoh, Jessen Lee, Aldrian Yeo and Edwin Thiang Switch Gears in 2020
Coaches usually set goals for their trainees, but what happens when the circumstances change and they need to reset goals for themselves? ToughASIA spoke to 4 triathlon coaches – Sue Teoh, Jessen Lee, Aldrian Yeong and Edwin Thiang – who…
Khairy Jamaluddin Suffers Bruises After Hitting Pothole While Cycling
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin had an unfortunate accident while riding on his road bike in the Banting, Selangor on Sunday. The minister suffered some bruises after hitting a pothole, he tweeted on social media. Interestingly, the Kuala…
Joymix Beetroot Does It for Reita Kanagarajah’s Thalassemia Condition
Dhia Danisha Reita Kanagarajah, or “Reita” as she is affectionately known, seems like your usual avid sports enthusiast, taking part in running and triathlon events. However, little did we know that she has Thalassaemia – a red blood cells deficiency…
Malaysia’s Marathon Record Holder Leo Tan Improves Personal Best in Taipei Marathon 2020
Despite the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, the Taipei Marathon hosted the largest mass race in the world since the outbreak with 28,000 runners in the event. Malaysia’s fastest marathoner, Leo Tan recorded another blistering fast time at the recent…
