Media Release: THE MUSIC RUN™ BY AIA VITALITY Brings The Beat Back to Kuala Lumpur This October

Get ready to rock Kuala Lumpur! The Music Run™ by AIA Vitality, the ultimate 5K running and music festival, is bringing the beat back to Sepang International Circuit on 15 October 2016 for the third time in Malaysia.

Runners best be prepared to experience the world’s loudest 5K running course, with over 120 speakers pumping out the most popular songs voted by participants across 5 interactive and music themed zones, named Rock, Pop, Old School, Hip Hop and Dance. The run kicks off with warm-ups and a performance by a local act, and then culminates in a fun-filled after-run celebration with an international act, accompanied by dancers, laser lights, LED screens, fireworks and exciting giveaways.



Event Details
Date: 15 October 2016, Saturday
Venue: Sepang International Circuit, Selangor
Ticket Pricing: Early bird registration starts from 15 to 31 July 2016.

• Standard Pack – start from RM60 (Pack include: T-shirt, Bag, Beat Band, Sticker & Tattoo)
• Rock Star Pack – start from RM100 (Pack include: T-shirt, Towel, Bottle, Cap, Bag, Beat Band, Sticker & Tattoo)



The Music Run™ was first held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2014. This phenomenal homegrown music and fitness wave has since been winning fans the world over, from Los Angeles to Bangkok, Singapore to Hamburg.

From four events in four countries with 35,000 runners in 2014, The Music Run™ is slated to hit 40 cities in 18 countries this year and experienced by over 350,000 participants, aka Music Runners™, making it one of the fastest-growing fun run events worldwide.

For more information and announcements, visit www.themusicrun.com.my or Facebook page at @TheMusicRunMY

Media Release: H&M For Every Victory – High Fashion Performance Sportwear Made To Inspire

With the technical high fashion sports collection For Every Victory, H&M celebrates the power of personal victories. It has been developed with input from the Swedish Olympic team, and the campaign is fronted by inspirational personalities who have all achieved their own victories, whether in sport or life. The collection will launch together with the campaign in selected stores that carry the sport range from 21 July 2016. (runwitme says: We have seen them on the shelf TODAY, 14 July at Lot 10)



“This is a collection about performance with great style and the input of the Swedish Olympic team has been invaluable in the creation process. The result is high fashion technical sport pieces for everyone to wear,” says Pernilla Wohlfahrt, Design and Creative Director at H&M.



The collection combines high-fashion looks with the benefits of expert knowledge, focusing on core sports and training pieces that have all been tested by the Swedish Olympic team. The athletes advised on design, performance and wearability.



H&M is also proud to have designed outfits for the Swedish Olympic and Paralympic team for Rio 2016, including the opening ceremony uniform, selected competition pieces and the prize ceremony outfits.



The For Every Victory collection has a similar visual expression and technical knowledge to the Swedish Olympic team collection, with its own colour palette in black, grey, dusty pink and gold. It is centred on performance T-shirts, running shorts and leggings, as well as sports bras for women.



The quick-drying, breathable materials help to optimise performance and recycled polyesters prove that high-function sportswear can also be conscious and more sustainable − all showing that there’s no compromise on either fashion or performance.



The For Every Victory campaign celebrates the power of sport and self-belief to transform people’s lives. Among many there are Caitlyn Jenner with her Olympic gold medal in the decathlon, who dared to stand up for her true identity; Chelsea Werner, a gymnast who has never let Down Syndrome halt her progress; surfer Mike Coots who still takes to his board even though he lost his leg in a shark attack and boxer Namibia Flores who has fought against prejudice to pursue her dreams.

Giveaway: Jackie Chan's SKIPTRACE Premiere Screening Tickets @ GSC Pavilion KL

Hong Kong detective Bennie Chan (Jackie Chan) has been tracking notorious crime boss Victor Wong for over a decade. When Bennie's young niece Samantha (Fan Bing Bing) gets into trouble with Wong's crime syndicate, Bennie must track down the only man who can help him: fast-talking American gambler Connor Watts (Johnny Knoxville). Bennie races against the clock to bring Connor back to Hong Kong and the unlikely pair embark on an entertaining, action-packed and perilous adventure from the snowy mountains of Mongolia to the windswept dunes of the Gobi desert.



Release date: 21 July 2016 (Thursday)
Language: English
Genre: Action / Adventure / Comedy
Director: Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger)
Casts: Jackie Chan (Rush Hour 1 – 3, Shanghai Knight, Shanghai Noon), Johnny Knoxville (The Last Stand, Jackass The Movie, Men In Black 2), Fan Bing Bing (X-Men: Days of the Future Past, Shaolin)



The generous people at RAM Entertainment is giving 15 lucky readers of this blog two tickets each to watch "SKIPTRACE" Special Premiere Screening.

SKIPTRACE
Date: 19 July 2016 (Tuesday)
Venue: GSC Pavilion KL
Time: 9.00pm



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First Look: Terry Fox Run 2016 (Kuala Lumpur) T-Shirt Design - Aspire, Inspire

36 years ago today Terry ran an astonishing 42km from Port Hawkesbury to Antigonish, NS Canada. 36 years later Terry's example of courage, hope and determination is still inspiring us all.

Terry Fox was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, bone cancer when he was 18. His right leg was amputated 15 cms above the knee.

He decided to run across Canada, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean raising money that would go towards cancer research. He ran daily for 143 days before being forced to give up the run. He ran on average 40-42 kilometers a day with an artificial leg.

Find out more about Terry Fox HERE.

The Terry Fox Kuala Lumpur Run usually will be held toward end of the year. For more info about the T-Shirt sale, please click https://www.facebook.com/TerryFoxRunKL

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Giveaway: Bounty Hunters Premiere Screening Tickets @ GSC Mid Valley

Lee San (Lee Min Ho), who has a mysterious past is an expert martial artist. Yo (Chung Hon Leung) is a former INTERPOL agent turned investigator. Together they opened a bodyguard service and accepted a job to protect Sam, a reporter from Incheon, South Korea. As fate would have it, the duo ended up joining a group of bounty hunters that include the smart and beautiful Cat (Tang Yan), a genius hacker Swan (Karena Ng) and Bobo (Louis Fan) who has incredible strength. Their first mission was to find the serial bomber whose target is Hotel A.



The group tracked the bomber from Bangkok, Thailand back to South Korea and split up to look into the bombing of Hotel A in Jeju. While Lee San and Yo excelled, Swan, Cat and Bobo were kidnapped by Tommy (JeremyJones Xu), the son of the ex-Chairman of the hotel. Tommy confessed to be the mastermind behind the bombing. What was his motive? Will the bounty hunters complete their mission?



The generous people at Lotus Five Star is giving 10 lucky readers of this blog two tickets each to watch "BOUNTY HUNTERS" Special Preview Screening.



Premiere Screening details as below

BOUNTY HUNTERS
Date: 12 July 2016 (Tuesday)
Venue: GSC Mid Valley
Time: 9.00pm

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Media Release: adidas Drops The Next Generation Of Running Greatness With Ultraboost Uncaged

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 JUNE 2016 – The wait is over. adidas embraces the future of running with the introduction of UltraBOOST Uncaged, a shoe inspired by fans and perfected by the innovation experts of adidas Running. Featuring a new adidas Primeknit upper, an internal support system and unique tiered lacing system, UltraBOOST Uncaged is engineered for maximum performance.



Originally created as an evolution of the greatest running shoe ever, UltraBOOST Uncaged continues the performance legacy of its predecessor with each element designed to collectively deliver an unparalleled running experience. To transform the Uncaged look into a performance vehicle, adidas adapted an internal midfoot skeleton using technology developed for the world’s top track athletes, delivering highly technical support and comfort with a rebellious look. A re-engineered adidas Primeknit upper provides flexible breathability and natural movement through each stride to complement an adaptive knit collar. A new multi-tiered lacing system allows runners to personalize style and fit, while specially-designed flat laces offer enhanced comfort and stability.



Alongside its new innovations, UltraBOOST Uncaged also maintains its signature UltraBOOST features. A supportive heel counter showcases the iconic embossed UltraBOOST name and keeps the foot locked in place for additional stability; a full length BOOST midsole provides industry leading Energy Return and a Stretchweb Continental Rubber™ outsole flexes naturally for superior traction with every step.



In addition to providing running greatness, UltraBOOST Uncaged represents the commitment adidas has to its fans and athletes. After global trendsetters first modified UltraBOOST by cutting off its cage, adidas embraced the movement and invited partners to create their own stylized versions of the shoe. Following this collaborative approach and in line with its dedication to delivering only the best for the athlete, adidas created its latest running innovation - a sleek new silhouette with the performance benefits that separate UltraBOOST from every other running shoe.



“UltraBOOST Uncaged combines the performance and innovation standard of UltraBOOST with the unique flair of our passionately creative fan base,” says Ben Herath, Vice President of Design for adidas Running. “adidas is committed to making athletes better through innovation and UltraBOOST Uncaged is another prime example of that pledge being met with the input of runners from around the world.”

adidas UltraBOOST Uncaged is available on shop.adidas.com.my and in adidas performance stores from June 29 at RRP RM750.

Join the adidas Energy Running movement by following @adidasrunning on Twitter and Instagram using #UltraBOOST.

Media Release: Allianz Pacesetters 4x3km is back!

Kuala Lumpur, 28 June 2016 – Running enthusiasts, block your calendars as the Allianz Pacesetters 4x3km 2016 makes its return this November.

The relay run will be held at Padang Merbok, Kuala Lumpur on 5 November 2016 and it features Allianz Malaysia as the title sponsors for the third consecutive year. Organised by Pacesetters Athletic Club, the biggest running club in Malaysia, the run hopes to attract some 200, as compared to 170 teams, last year.



“You can truly well say that Malaysians have come to love running as much as their food and have really taken in the running culture. Running can be a solitary sport but if you are a family of four or more, the Allianz Pacesetters is the perfect chance for the whole family to get involved and start making healthy choices. And you can also do it for a good cause,” said Susan Ong, Chief Market Management Officer, Allianz Malaysia Berhad during the launch at Menara Allianz Sentral in Kuala Lumpur today.



Allianz Pacesetters 4x3km 2016 features five different categories; Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Mixed Open, Under 26 Mixed and Kiwanis Pace-It- Forward (Mixed). To compete in the Kiwanis Pace-It- Forward category, a minimum donation of RM1,000 is required by each team. All proceedings from the donations received will be contributed to the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation.

“This year we are looking to break the 200 teams mark. Over the last two editions we garnered close to 170 teams each year, so we hope to break that this year.

We also hope that this means more teams will sign up for the Kiwanis Pace-It-Forward in support of Down Syndrome and do something good this year,” said Susan.

Ultron and Lucozade Sports are the official apparel and sports drink for the event.

Registration for the Allianz Pacesetter 4x3km 2016 closes on 16th October 2016 or when it reaches 250 teams, whichever happens first.

Below are the participating fees according to the category:

Category Number of Teams Fees (RM) / per team

A – Men Open 60 / 200
B – Women Open 30 / 200
C – Mixed Open 60 / 200
D – Under 26 Mixed 30 / 120
E – Kiwanis Pace It Forward (Mixed) 70 / Minimum 1,000 donation

Terms and conditions include that runners must be at least 13 years old as at 31 December 2016. Teams participating in category C, D and E should have at least one woman as the first runner. As for category A, B and C, Pacesetters member teams will enjoy a RM40 rebate per team. All four team members must have a valid membership that expires in December 2016 or later to be eligible for the rebate.



Fr left : Luzozade Assistant Brand Manager Ong Sheng Yi, Kiwanis Project Leader Ngau Wing Fatt, Allianz Malaysia Berhad Chief Market Management Officer Susan Ong, President of the Pacesetters Athletic Club Wan Yew Leong and Ultron Chief Operations Officer Mark Chua during the sponsorship presentation.

For more information and registration, please visit www.checkpointspot.asia.

Giveaway: Cold War 2 Premiere Screening Tickets @ GSC Pavilion KL

“COLD WAR 2” is the highly anticipated 2016 Hong Kong Summer Blockbuster being the sequel to the blockbuster hit ‘COLD WAR 1’, the story continues where it left off in 2012 with Chow Yun Fat joining the assembly of powerful cast – Aaron Kwok, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Eddie Peng, Aarif Rahman, Charlie Yeung and many more.



Aaron Kwok reprising his role as DCP Sean Lau, who is now promoted to Commissioner of Police after the success of the Cold War rescue operation. The main villain – who was briefly mentioned in the first film – returns to the scene to kidnap Sean’s wife and daughter. Sean convinces former rival, the retired DCP of Operations officer Waise Lee (Tony Leung), to return to his post to help Sean solve the tricky kidnapping case.

Release date: 8 July 2016 (Friday)
Language: Cantonese
Genre: Cop Action Thriller
Director: Longman Leung and Sunny Luk
Casts: Aaron Kwok, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Chow Yun Fatt, Eddie Peng, Aarif Rahman, Charlie Yeung



The generous people at RAM Entertainment is giving 10 lucky readers of this blog two tickets each to watch "COLD WAR 2" Special Premiere Screening.



COLD WAR 2
Date: 4th July 2016 (Monday)
Venue: GSC Pavilion KL
Time: 9.00pm

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Media Release: Great Eastern Bubble Dash 2016 - Penang (5K) & Kuala Lumpur (21K, 12K, 5K)

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 June 2016 – Heart Foundation of Malaysia (Yayasan Jantung Malaysia) announced its collaboration with Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad (Great Eastern Life) to present the Great Eastern Bubble Dash Run 2016 which will be held in Penang and Kuala Lumpur.

For the first time in Malaysia, this year’s 5km Fun Run category will be based on multi-coloured bubble (made out of foam) stations placed throughout the running route. The recurring partnership follows the success of last year’s inaugural Great Eastern Colour My Heart Run, which was sold out at both venues. The announcement was made today by YABhg Tun Ahmad Sarji Bin Abdul Hamid, President of the Heart Foundation of Malaysia at Yayasan Jantung Malaysia and YBhg Dato Koh Yaw Hui, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Great Eastern Life.



YABhg Tun Ahmad Sarji said, “We are proud to collaborate with Great Eastern Life for the second consecutive year and we look forward to another fruitful partnership. Last year’s collaboration was a tremendous success raising over RM82,000 for the Heart Foundation of Malaysia”

According to YBhg Dato Koh Yaw Hui, the collaboration signifies both parties’ commitment in empowering the nation to embrace a balanced lifestyle through health and wellness initiatives.

He also added, “As a LIFE company, we want to empower more Malaysians to turn their health intentions into actions on their journey towards better living. Through this run, we want to demonstrate that an active lifestyle can be exciting, fun and a great way to spend quality time with our loved ones. For 2016, we want to be the first to bring a multi-coloured bubble run to over 25,000 Malaysians and inspire them to be fit and happy”



The Great Eastern Bubble Dash Run 2016 will flag-off at Queensbay Mall, Penang on 25 September 2016 and will make its way to Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on 23 October 2016. It will be one of the signature events under the company’s Live Great Programme, the first integrated health and wellness programme developed by an insurance company in the region designed to help people in achieving their health goals.

Participants of the highly anticipated 5KM Fun Run category will pass through several stations where they will be showered with coloured bubble and foam, enjoy heart-pumping music and a host of other surprise activities. This category will be a leisure run and caters to runners of all ages and fitness levels. Early bird and LIVE GREAT Card member registrations start at RM 55, which includes a T-shirt, face mask, number bib and a pair of sunglasses.

For runners who are aiming to test their athletic prowess, they will have the option to sign up for either the 12KM LIVE GREAT Run category or 21KM LIVE GREAT Run category. The latter is a newly introduced category that will cater to an increasing demand from professional runners. Both categories will be an endurance race and will only be available at the Kuala Lumpur event. Early birds and LIVE GREAT Card members will enjoy a registration fee of RM 65 for the 12KM category and RM 75 for the 21KM category.

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After completing their run, participants will also enjoy a post-event carnival (also known as the Healthy Heart Carnival) at both locations. The carnival will be open to runners for FREE and will feature exciting on-site offerings such as free health screenings, Live Zumba workout sessions, on-stage entertainment and exciting giveaways. Other attractions include various food and beverage stalls, interactive games and inflatable objects for children to play.

“The importance of providing a wholesome and positive participant experience in an event like this is critical if we are to reinforce the message of having a healthier lifestyle. As heart disease and stroke are still the number one killer in Malaysia (almost double the number of cancer-related deaths) we want to reduce this statistic by inculcating an active lifestyle through more proactive approaches.” stated Datuk Dr. JS Sambhi, Chairman of the Heart Foundation.

While encouraging Malaysians to live healthier and better in line with the Great Eastern Life brand promise, the run also incorporates a charity element whereby a portion of the proceeds from registrations will be channeled to the Heart Foundation of Malaysia.

For information on ticket pricing and discount information, please visit www.greateasternbubbledash.com and follow the Bubble Dash Facebook page for the latest updates and special promotions.

NBOS Run (11K, 5K) & Ride (16K) Putrajaya

What? NBOS Run & Ride Putrajaya

Where? PICC, Present 5, Putrajaya

When? 14 August 2016 (Sunday) 5:30 am

Who? Organised by MAKSAK Malaysia & Kementerian Belia & Suka

Closing date: Monday 4th July 2016 Extended to 31 July 2016 or upon reaching the maximum of 4,000 participants.








For more info, please visit http://msports.com.my/

Race Recap: Onesie Runsie 2016

For those uninitiated, Onesie was originally a term for an infant bodysuit, but in the 2000s has become a commonly used word for loose-fitting casual jumpsuits for adults! They come in various shapes and designs!

For the Onesie Runsie event held in Lake Garden on 29 May, we ordered out onesie online. We opted for a more "Malaysian" design - the Maybank Tiger! Heheh!



We didn't have time to test run the onesie but we had anticipated that it was going to heat up due to its fleece-like material. So, before the start of the run, we ensured that we were properly hydrated by having a chilled bottle of Lucozade! Yummy!



Honestly, we were a bit disappointed with the low number of onesie-wearing runners at the start line.



It was not made compulsory to wear onesie in the run but why go to a onesie run if you didn't wear one? We spotted a bunch of runners in tiger onesies roaring to go!



For those who dress-up to the occasion, we thank you! Thank you for he selfies too. Some onesies were too cute to ignore!



We were sweating buckets in the onesie but we kept moving!



The run took us around the lake twice! The inside of the onesie was dripping with sweat! It was like a personal sauna.



We finished the run nonetheless without getting heat-stroke. Heheh!



Running in onesie was indeed fun but we wished that we would have chosen a lighter material. Anyway, we were glad that we were well-hydrated before the run.



Specially formulated to improve hydration, the carbohydrates in Lucozade provide energy while electrolytes help to replace the sodium lost in sweat. Great tasting too!

See you next year Onesie Runsie!