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Speediators Ran 65,193km in Restart Malaysia Challenge

Runners in Malaysia have been through some rough times in this COVID-19 pandemic. Taking things into their stride, the Speediators running club put their best foot forward to claim extra mileage in the recent Restart Malaysia Challenge (RMC) virtual run….

Continue Your KL Marathon Streak With Inaugural KLSCM 2020 Virtual Run

Every runner in Kuala Lumpur has been nursing itchy feet and their shoes have been yearning to take to the streets of the Golden Triangle again. Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck out the live marathon this year, the Kuala Lumpur…

Run the river, beaches and hills in Malacca with Ann Pow

Malacca is usually synonymous with tourist sites like A Famosa, St. Paul’s Church, Jonker Street, and Baba and Nyona Heritage Museum, among others. The gastronomical options are also aplenty, with peranakan food and other local delicacies beckoning you to a…

Fuel Your Race With A Feast at Penghu Marathon

Imagine a marathon where the route and the local delicacies spur you onto completing the race. Last weekend, more than 2,800 people took part in the Penghu Cross-Sea marathon based in Taiwan. When the international borders and flights reopen, look…

Syazana Alia Battles Cancer Through Running And CrossFit

When it seems like everything in life is going downhill, Syazana Alia did not give up. Instead, the medical doctor lifted some weights, and picked up a pair of running shoes to set on a new phase of life! However,…

Team Spirit Spurs Kelana Jaya Run Club To Complete Trans Borneo 1600km Virtual Run

The Trans Borneo route is a legendary one that spans 1600km of running from Sarawak to Sabah. In today’s pandemic conditions, it is was not possible to have a live run on the route. However, it did not deter the…

Looi Chee Hoe: 10KM Specialist Ready To Run Further

Some of us have been running for years and are happy to just complete a race in one piece. Then, there is Looi Chee Hoe, who was placed second in the Men’s Open category of the IJM Besraya Highway Challenge…

Bukit Pelindung, Taman Gelora, Teluk Cempedak: Allison Yee’s Favourite Running Spots In Kuantan

Depending on where you are right now, you may or may not be able to travel interstate. However, if you have that opportunity to head or pass through Kuantan, Pahang, do check out national duathlete Allison Yee’s favourite running spots…

At Only 19, Jacob Kiplimo smashes World Half Marathon Championship Record

Sterling young teenager, Jacob Kiplimo eclipsed his rivals to smash the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships Gdynia 2020 in 58:49. Only 19 years of age, and running the 21km distance for only the second time, the Ugandan surprised the field…

[Updated] FAQ for Running and Cycling In Klang Valley, Putrajaya and Selangor During CMCO

After the initial announcement banning all sporting activities during the Conditional Movement Control Orders (CMCO) for Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, the local and state governments have changed their decisions. Individuals are now allowed to go running, cycling, hiking and…