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KBS: Hiking Allowed Beginning 15 June 2020

Malaysia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) has confirmed that hiking is one of the outdoor activities allowed by the government beginning 15 June 2020. However, hikers are required to abide by the standard operating procedures (SOP) and social distancing….

Kenyan Champ Kipruto Targets Medal at Rescheduled Boston Marathon

Former Toronto marathon champion Benson Kipruto has returned to training as he tries to regain fitness and compete in Boston after the race was rescheduled to September. Kipruto, the tenth finisher in last year’s Boston marathon, believes with better weather,…

Ultrarunner Sets World Record, Completes 64 Marathons in 64 Days

Ultrarunner Alyssa Amos Clark from Bennington, Vt. has successfully completed 64 marathons in 64 days as of 2 June 2020. She has moved around a lot, and she recently returned to the U.S. from just outside of Naples, Italy, where…

Gyms to Reopen on 15 June

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced that gyms and sports complex such as badminton courts can resume business beginning 15 June 2020. However, swimming pools will remain closed and other close-contact sports (including rugby, wrestling, boxing, football, basketball, hockey…

Join the Global Marathon Relay with World’s Top Marathoners

Loop Continuing on the Global Running Day fever, let us get into another global run happening this weekend from June 6-7th. Runners around the world have the opportunity to race in the MA RA TH ON initiative organised by the…

IRONMAN launches Virtual Racing Championship Series

IRONMAN has announced the IRONMAN® Virtual Racing™ (VR™) Championship Series over four weeks for the age-group competition. Athletes will be competing for an opportunity to race in the 2020 edition of the IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship with a total of…

Kemtai Brings Artificial Intelligence Into Your Home Virtual Workouts

Kemtai launched its Artificial Intelligence (AI) virtual personal trainer web app in South East Asia today. Home fitness enthusiasts can now improve their exercise form and performance and enjoy a more effective workout with programs designed by different trainers from…

Run with Team ToughASIA on 3rd June Global Running Day

Eager to complete a run challenge this Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO)? Now you can be a part of Team ToughASIA to complete a FREE Run Challenge in conjunction with Global Running Day this coming Wednesday, 3 June 2020. Organised…

Adidas Commemorates Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope with Anniversary Collection

Forty years after Canadian athlete and humanitarian Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research, Adidas is celebrating the anniversary with a special collection. The collection, which was released on May 20, includes the Orion…

Fate of Postponed London Marathon In Limbo

On 13 March, organisers of the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon announced the postponement of the race to 4 October 2020. However, it seems as though a further delay is possible for the highly anticipated race. “At this point, we…