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Running Trinity : Karen Siah, Father and Husband Tightens Family Bond

‘It runs in the family’ must be a synonymous phrase with Karen Siah’s family as everybody runs! Over the years, fitness coach Karen has transitioned from running to triathlon as well, stemming from her brother’s influence. Her father, Siah Yang…

Off-road Duathlon at Ampang in April 2020?

*Update 13 January 2020: Changes to flag-off timing for Run Asia Kemensah 2020 Trail Run category to 6:00am, 11 April 2020. While Powerman Malaysia 2020 will continue to be the top preference for a duathlon event in Malaysia, but seems…

Kiara Trail Run 2020: Suitable For Newbies To Hardcore Veterans

Kiara Trail Run is back for its fifth edition on 1 March 2020, and has two distance categories to fit the whole gamut of runners: from those wanting to dabble into trails for the first time, to hardcore trail lovers….

Veronika Vadovicova wins 84km to seal Asia Trail Master Champion at The North Face – Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival

TAIPING, 16 December 2019 : The North Face Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival 2019 (TNF-MMTF 2019) flagged-off with a bigger turnout this year where over 2,100 runners from 35countries converged in Taiping, Perak for the competition from 13-15 December 2019.  TNF-MMTF…

Eat Your Way to the Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival Finish Line!

Some runners make the transition to trail running after getting bored of the tarmac. However, when you run of out food and water during a road run, you can still hop into a convenience store to replenish. But what happens…

100 Marathons And Counting … For Kong Yen Erl

Not too long ago, it was common to hear from ordinary folks that that they would want to run just one marathon to tick their bucket list. Oh, how times have changed. More running events, better technology in gadgets and…

Malaysia to be first Asian country to host Adventure Racing World Series

Malaysia will be a race destination for the coveted ultimate race of human race, the Adventure Racing (AR) World Series. Malaysia will be the first country outside of Europe and the USA to hold the world’s most competitive endurance race….

Suunto Community Run – 09.06.2019

Date: 09 Jun 2019, Saturday Venue: Shah Alam Community Trail, Setia Alam in Selangor, Malaysia Time: 6:30 AM Distance: 6km (kid friendly) and 12km Register here The Suunto Community Run will be going full force just after Raya to help…

The North Face Malaysia Monthly Trail Run – 30.03.2019

Date: 30th March 2019, Sat Time: 7:00AM (be on time) Venue: Kiara Hill (via Sri Hartamas) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Distance: 7km GPS for Parking:  Waze (to Guardian in Desa Sri Hartamas) Register here Notes: Parking fees are required. From…

Suunto Community – Taman Tugu: 27.01.2019

Date: 27 January 2019, Sunday Venue: Taman Tugu, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia Time: 6:30 – 9:30 am Distance: 5km +- Register here Time to explore the newest trail right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Taman Tugu with the Suunto Malaysia…