Run Asia Kemensah Duathlon: Training and Racing Tips From Jessen Lee
Duathlon is a growing sport in Malaysia. There are more duathlon events today versus just five years ago, and the number of participants has swelled too. However, the duathlon that we typically associate with would be a road duathlon event:…
Without a Smartwatch, Sue Kay Clocked PB En Route to IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
It is race morning, and you are all set for the race. You have been training hard and hoping to hit your personal best timing. Somehow during the race, you realised that your smartwatch is NOT functioning as it should…
New Balance Exclusive 2020 London Marathon Kit Launched, Pays Homage to its 40th Anniversary
New Balance has released its commemorative London Marathon kit, paying homage to the London Marathon’s 40th year with its ruby red theme. The kit features a Windcheater jacket and training gear for runners set to take on this year’s London…
Bekele Breaks Farah’s London Record at Vitality Big Half
Kenenisa Bekele set a new course record at the Vitality Big Half on Sunday, crossing the line in 60 minutes and 22 seconds. The Ethiopian runner shaved one minute and 18 seconds off Sir Mo Farah’s course record. He managed…
Osako Suguru Breaks Japan Record in Tokyo Marathon, Receives 100 Million Yen Bonus
Osako Suguru dug deep with an Olympic berth at stake in the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday (1 March), finishing a Japanese-high fourth in a national record of 2:05:29. Osako rewrote his own Japan record by 21 seconds. If no one…
Aimi Iwasaki perseveres to third placing at ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup and Southeast Championships
Standing among the best of Asian champions, Olympics hopefuls and SEA Games medallists, Aimi Iwasaki was intimidated, yet inspired at the 2020 Rayong NTT ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup and Southeast Championships in Thailand recently. Fresh from her SEA Games…
Mother of Nine Qualifies for Olympic Marathon Trials
Around mile 14 of the 2019 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Rena Elmer made a choice. The 2:45 pacer confirmed that she would be running into the wind the rest of the race. For a moment, Elmer planned to tuck into the…
London Marathon issue statement amidst ongoing coronavirus concerns
With the news of the coronavirus spreading to Europe, plus other races being cancelled including the Tokyo marathon, a lot of runners will be worrying about the fate of the London Marathon if the coronavirus does hit London. With just…
Allison Yee secures podium and qualifies for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
Even as the blustery winds threatened to blow her off her bicycle, Allison Yee clung on tightly to win a podium spot in her age-group in the IRONMAN 70.3 Bangsaen in Thailand and qualified for the coveted IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships…
Thailand by UTMB Set for Oct 30 weekend
Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) announced their latest “by UTMB” event set to take place from October 30 to November 1. Thailand by UTMB is the fifth race to be awarded with the Running Stones system following other UTMB…
