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Chin Chin Gets To Run PBIM Again – Virtually

There, but not there. You get that feeling when you are actively involved in a marathon, but not in the role that you want. A home-grown fan and avid runner Tan Chin Chin – founder and managing director of Runners…

KLSCM Marathon Pacer Redeems Himself at Virtual Race

One key motivating element we miss in live running races this year is the ever-friendly pacers especially at the highly anticipated KL Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) annual. In the 2019 edition, Ewegene Tan was tasked as the 4-hour-pacer but failed…

KL Marathon Recaptures Hearts of Malaysian Runners with Virtual Run

The most anticipated marathon in Malaysia recaptured the hearts of all Malaysian runners with the virtual version of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon VR 2020 (KLSCM VR 2020). COVID-19 or not, live race or not, the running spirit was…

The Running Doctor Sets His Stethoscope Aside for KLSCM VR 2020

An apple a day will not keep this doctor away. Instead, you might meet Dr. Jega Murugesan on running routes and races. The 32-year-old medical doctor depicts the perfect picture of health as a medical doctor. Despite his busy schedule…

Looking‌ ‌Into‌ ‌The‌ ‌Running‌ ‌Life‌ ‌of‌ ‌Tasha‌ ‌Jacky‌

Love was in the air when we first spoke to Fatin Atasha a.ka. Tasha Jacky back in January about her love story with a Kyserun Krew member. The husband-and-wife teamwho is well known for their enthusiasm and love towards running…

Shasha Ran the Full Marathon at KLSCM VR 2020 But It Was Not Counted

Running has always been her form of therapy to destress from the hustle and bustle of modern day life. Not to be defeated by this pandemic, Salmah Hasan, popularly known as Shasha put on her running shoes to run the…

MIND GAP: Stay Motivated And Get a Workout Buddy

Where were you when the second CMCO was announced? Jake was at home on a work-related call presenting to his boss. For the last few months, Jake has been made to work from home due to the second wave of…

Kibiwott Kandie breaks Half Marathon world record in 57:32

The year of the COVID-19 pandemic might be coming to an end soon, but the world of athletics is still breaking down world records. Kenya’s Kibiwott Kandie broke the 21km finish line and the world record in 57:32 at the Valencia…

8 Tips to Prepare and Run the KLSCM Virtual Run 2020

Starting tomorrow, more than 50,000 excited runners will be running the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) Virtual Run all around the globe. However, running a race virtually can be tougher than joining a live one. Do not worry, ToughASIA…

How to Use the KLSCM VR 2020 App to Record Your Run

More than 45,000 runners have registered to compete in the upcoming Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) VR 2020. Possibly the biggest virtual run in Malaysia and South East Asia thus far, the race will commence on December 5 to…