Running-Malaysia

In ancient Greece, women were once forbidden to compete in the Olympic games. Running is more than just a sport or a hobby. There is a long tradition of women running as a form of protest. That’s why every kilometer that you complete is a celebration of women who have fought for their rights to take part in running...

In the last decades, running events in Malaysia have been vigorously opening categories such as ‘Fun Run’ or ‘Kids Dash’, involving age group of 6 to 13 years old most commonly. Getting kids outside and active is obviously a good thing. It is a good move that the trend presents attempts to get kids off their tablets, video games...

The Marathon Company runs by one philosophy, “from runners to runners”. Benz began his running journey way before he started The Marathon Company. He takes into his experience as a runner and what he would expect from a running event when designing a running event.Greeted by smiles all around, there is nothing but excitement when it comes to joining a...

The Courage To Continue Is What Counts.Sheela Samivellu Principal Assistant Director Ministry of Well-Being, Housing and Local GovernmentAt the age of 5, When most children were hooked onto cartoons, sheela samivellu would tie up her laces and run. Fast forward thirty-one years later, there she is securing first place in standard chartered kl marathon 2016 with a record...

Olá! The second edition of Running Malaysia triumphing over Macau International Marathon 2016 was back on track!If overcoming with reminiscences of the days in Macau was hardly gotten rid of, words and photos would arise to the rescue. In fact, if words could not get out of the hidden gems of Macau stretching from the people, the architectures, the arts,...

The beet or the beetroot is often underappreciated. Most people either love it or dislike it. But here’s a delicious piece of information that will redefine your perception of the beetroot. Beets contain tryptophan, a substance that brings on natural calming effects. Coincidentally, chocolate also contains tryptophan that’s why we feel content when we consume chocolate. Convinced yet? Well how...

What Does It Take To Run An Ultra Marathon? The Simple Answer Is That You Will Need To Be Unbreakable! For the record, my Ultra quests have been limited to successfully completing only three 50km and one 84km Ultra Marathons which certainly doesn't make me an expert on the subject.My only failure happened last year in May at the Eco...

We often come across these good old-fashioned steps in parks. Although dreaded by many, stairs can provide you with a strengthening and lung busting interval workout. In this issue, I will show you some simple stair workouts alongside some tricep workouts. Tricep Dip, Wall Tricep Extension, Jumping Bench Step Overs, Running Up Stairs, Jumping Up Stairs, Single Leg Jump Up...

4th-5th March 2017, PUTRAJAYA Feel the power of Asia’s Premiere Duathlon. This worldwide celebration of athletic prowess draws about 3,300 registered duathletes who took part on the run-bike-run course across Putrajaya. Powerman Malaysia 2017 was divided into these adult categories: Individual or Team Relay Classics which consists of a 10km run, 60km cycle and the final 10km run. And the Individual...

19th February 2017, KUALA LUMPURRise and shine, KL Car Free Morning is back! This go green campaign was supported by over four thousand participants that brought the streets of Kuala Lumpur to life this time. Organized by Multigreen Events, this event leads participants through about 7 kilometers of major streets in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle.Almost 300 special needs students...