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Karen Siah publishes, ‘How I became an Ironman’ book to inspire triathletes and endurance athletes

As tide brings change, women are moving to the forefront of fitness and especially in triathlon. Hailing the toughest challenge known as ‘IRONMAN’ in triathlon, Karen Siah, a renowned name in Malaysia’s running and fitness scene, completed her first Ironman…

Shirin Gerami makes triathlon history in Hijab at Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii

The Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii is known for attracting the most inspiring triathletes, each with their own struggle and life journeys. History was made this year, when Shirin Gerami crossed the finish line as Iranian’s first and only women…

Daniela Ryf wins Ironman World Championships with new course record

Women are stronger than they think, and Daniela Ryf brought out her inner strength to retain the Ironman World Championship title in Kona, Hawaii. To top it off, the Swiss set a new course record in 8:46:46 with a 3.9km swim in…

Strong German triathlon battle as Jan Frodeno wins Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii

It was a battle of the strongest Iron among the Ironman triathletes at the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii with a suite of strong Germans paving the way to the podium. Germany’s Jan Frodeno won the Ironman World Champion title…

Get your race right with Garmin Forerunner 735XT at 113 Bukit Merah Triathlon

On my brief #roadtoIronman, 113 Bukit Merah Triathlon would be the half-Ironman distance triathlon race which would serve as my last warm up race in preparation for the full Ironman Malaysia in Langkawi next November. The third and final triathlon…

[Video] Formula 1 engineered BMC Timemachine 01 tailor-made for Triathletes

Imagine a bicycle engineered by Formula 1 racing team, imagine a bicycle extremely aerodynamic, yet specialises in comfort specifically for triathlon. BMC Racing introduces the BMC Timemachine 01 through a three year partnership with F1 racing firm Sauber Engineering in Switzerland. The…

Exclusive Interview: Triathlon dream comes true for Barry Lee at Ironman Kona, Hawaii

It takes a village to raise a child, and more so, for a community to send a Triathlete to the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. The world renowned Ironman Kona is deemed to be the world’s toughest Ironman race, with our…

Tim O’Donnell’s American vintage hand-painted Trek 9 Series Speed Concept

All eyes will be watching out for 2015’s fastest American at Ironman World Championships in Kona this weekend, but more so, everyone will be admiring Tim O’Donnell’s bicycle decked out in the American flag theme. O’Donnell will race aboard this hand-painted Trek…

Exclusive Interview with Rupert Chen: How to race Ironman triathlon in sub-10 hours?

Like every other weekend warrior Triathlete, Rupert Chen keeps all his swim caps and medals on the wall at home and has four bicycles in the living room at home. What makes this Malaysian engineer stand out among the crowd, is…

5 reasons NOT do the Ironman triathlon

So, everyone wants to pursue Triathlon and even want to become an Ironman (no relation to Tony Stark) someday. Are you really ready for the challenge? Here’s 5 reasons why you SHOULDN’T do an Ironman, tongue in cheek, of course….