Monday, January 13, 2020

Nike Launches the Nike React Infinity Run



This season, Nike is excited to introduce the Nike React Infinity Run, Nike latest's running shoe with an aim to reduce the potential of the injury while running.

Thursday, January 09, 2020

Oh No! Malaysia's Ultra Runners Ranked The Slowest in the World!



What a revelation! When it comes to ultrarunning, Malaysian men and women are ranked the SLOWEST in the world, according to a study done by the statistically savvy people from RunRepeat.com.

Monday, January 06, 2020

Shoe Review: Reebok Liquifect - 3 Reasons You Will Love



These shoes are the latest arrival to the Reebok stores. The Reebok Liquifect. Not sure if the word Liquifect is derived from Liquid + Perfect or Liquid + Effect. Anyway, I had the chance to take them for a spin at the Oppo Reno Festive NightRun (5km) and the Terengganu Drawbridge Tower Run. They performed really well on both events, the first on the tarmac road and the latter on the 442 steps up the recently opened drawbridge tower in Terengganu.  

Here's my review on the Reebok Liquifect Running Shoes, simplified in three reasons you might consider buying the shoes.

Sunday, January 05, 2020

Melawati Run 2020 - Challenge Your Limits

Winners from all the categories posing for a photo after the prize presentation of the Melawati Run 2020.
I am back, albeit it was a last-minute decision. I only got to know that the organiser had an extra media bib available the night before the race. Better late than never. So, I decided to say yes to repeating the Steroid Hill and all at the Melawati Run 2020.    

My 2019 Finisher Medal Collection



It's time to put away my 2019 medal collection. They fit nicely in the mooncake metal gift box. I have a many many of them boxes over the years. Every year I would save a box to put my medals in.

Saturday, January 04, 2020

Travel Trends: Ecotourism a New Favourite for Generation Z guests in Malaysia



Ecotourism Experiences in Malaysia were one of the top picks amongst Generation Z guests (aged 24 and below*) over the past year, marking a progressive shift in travel trends towards sustainable tourism and off-the-beaten-path Experiences.

Monday, December 30, 2019

Your 2020 Malaysia's Marathon and Half Marathon Calendar



From Perlis to Johor Bahru to Sabah, these are the marathons, half-marathons, and other races to look forward to in 2020.

Friday, December 27, 2019

More than 7,300 participants ran the distance at the Inaugural Garmin Marathon 2019



Kuala Lumpur, November 2019 – The inaugural Garmin Marathon 2019 took place on the 2nd of November 2019, the first marathon introduced by Garmin in Malaysia. The run was held at the Putrajaya Garden City and was joined by more than 7,300 participants.

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Nike Launches Victory Swim Collection Targeted Specifically for Muslim Women


This season, Nike is excited to introduce its first swim wear collection targeted specifically for Muslim women, the Nike Victory Swim collection.

Asics Introduces New Gel-Nimbus 22 Shoe for the Most Comfortable Ride On The Market To Date



ASICS launches the 22nd iteration of its top-of-the-range, neutral long-distance running shoe, the GEL-NIMBUS™ 22. A trusted training partner for runners’ all of abilities for over 20 years, the shoe incorporates human-centric science and advanced technology to provide long-distance runners with superior cushioning for the most comfortable ride in the series to date. 

PUMA Teases Exciting Collaborations and Collections Set to Drop Next Year


Signing off an eventful year filled with successful campaigns, collaborations and product releases which gained widespread appeal among the fans, global sports brand PUMA ended the year in absolute style – hosting an exclusive preview party for guests across the region in Malaysia. 

Crossing Fitness with Street Style, Celebrity Fitness Fahrenheit88 is now open!


Malaysia’s largest fitness chain, Celebrity Fitness announced the opening of its 24th club located at Fahrenheit88 in an exclusive preview party today. With an aim to bring fun in fitness to the heart of Kuala Lumpur, city dwellers can soak in the breath-taking vista of Kuala Lumpur and stay in the zone with the club’s fresh and inspiring environment. 

Four Hidden Gems for a Relaxing Getaway in Western Australia

Hidden Valley Eco Lodges & Day Spa

Nothing is more fulfilling than embracing the here and now, and catching a breather from our packed schedule, away from the tedium of our everyday lives. With a canopy of blue skies, picturesque green valleys, along with a stretch of spectacular beaches and booming wellness retreats, Western Australia offers the best of wellness retreat holidays by helping one reconnect with nature, all in an idyllic setting. 

Newly Launched Beverly Hills Polo Club Fragrances Now Available Exclusively at Watsons


Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC) has currently launched the new series of their fragrances at Kohi Yatta, Kuala Lumpur. The scent is evocative, that it can trigger a memory in an instant and remember the perfume our mum used to wear, or when we get a whiff of freshly printed ink on a new magazine and remember our school days that we really feel it.

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Is the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon Really The Worst Marathon in the World?



The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon was recently listed as the world’s worst marathon by a UK-based trainer review site called The Sole Supplier. The study was intended to inform the site’s readers on which were the best marathons in the world to run, and conversely the worst.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

‘NASI MARRYBROWN FAMILY RUN’ Makes A Hit Debut with 3000 Runners



Johor Bahru, 11 December 2019 – After a great and successful 2019, Malaysia’s largest home-grown Halal fast-food restaurant chain Marrybrown began the month of December debuting their very first Nasi Marrybrown Family Run with a bang at Desa Tebrau Linear Park, Johor - receiving vast participation from all walks of life.

Friday, December 06, 2019

Under Armour Announces Second Polartec Collection


Under Armour announces the second delivery of its "UA Trek" collection featuring Polartec fabrics. Pairing its outdoor performance heritage with current style elements for a complete head-to-toe assortment, the collection includes apparel made with Polartec® Micro technical fleece as well as Polartec® Power Fill™ insulation, each made of 100-percent post-consumer recycled content.

Sunday, December 01, 2019

Ronhill & Hilly Celebrates its Launch in Malaysia with the #RunEveryDay Challenge



Kuala Lumpur, 28 November 2019 – The Ronhill & Hilly brand held its launch at The Marathon Shop in Lot 10 on the 28th of November 2019. Coinciding with the brand’s activation was the launch of the #RunEveryDay Challenge, whereby people are encouraged to run at least 1km a day for 30 days, to record their progress on Strava, and to update their social media profiles.

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Allianz Pacesetters 4x3KM raises RM28,000 for Down Syndrome


Kuala Lumpur, 19 November 2019 – The Allianz Pacesetters 4x3KM 2019 Relay Run raised RM28,000 for Down syndrome this year. 

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

2019 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Attracts Stellar Lineup of Leading International Marathoners

Men's marathon winner, Joshua Kipkorir

SINGAPORE / TAMPA, Fla. (27 November 2019) – With just three days to go, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) has announced its most competitive field of elite athletes to date. This year’s elite field is the most diverse in the event’s history, boasting a total of 55 athletes from 18 different countries, regions or territories, more than double the 2018 field.