Running-Malaysia

4th June 2016, PENANG Three thousand runners took the streets of Penang island in the first ever Garmin road race in Asia. The half marathon Garmin Malaysia for Runners attracted not only the locals but foreign runners from the USA, Australia, the UK, the Philippines, France, Germany, Japan, Kenya, Singapore and many more.Garmin chose Penang as its first venue of...

In the story of Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, sports and politics can make a dynamic combination to move a nation. Boy oh boy, is there much more to Khairy Jamaluddin than what you think of Malaysian politicians? This guy definitely isn’t where he is today because of his family tree and connections. Yes, he may be the son-in-law...

"Fasten your seatbelt, please”, said a cabin crew member as the flight was preparing us for landing. It was almost midday and the sun was shining, setting up the mood perfectly as we looked out the windows to see the skyscrapers of Chicago. We were thousands of miles away from home on a journey that would revolve around a...

Big Things Come in Small Packages. As Malaysia gets into the era of health and fitness, running just seems to be booming wider and wider. What makes running such a beautiful sport? Well, the fact that running has no age limit and all you need is a good pair of shoes. A runner’s natural instinct is to go further and...

Since its inception in 2014, this event had only been growing in name and participation rate. 113, which caters to the local flavor, is the only event which has its races in Northern, Southern and Eastern Malaysia. For those who are still wondering, the 113 Brand is a combination of distances required to be performed by each participant: 2km...

Pushing the bounds may sound like an understatement… Time and time again, we are constantly amazed by inspiring runners who tell their tales about how they completed various running events. From fun runs to ultramarathons, road runs to trail runs, what leaves us in awe about these athletes is their ability to endure such long distances, getting past the screams of...

The brand name Asics is no stranger to the public worldwide. Founded in 1949 by Kihachiro Onitsuka, Asics is a household name known for their contributions in the world of running for athletic shoes, apparels and sports equipment. The name Asics is acronym for the Latin phrase “anima sana in corpore sano”, which translates to “a sound mind in...

Under Armour suits up boys and men like their favourite Star Wars characters. American conglomerate, Under Armour, shows tribute to the iconic Star Wars films with the launch of the “Star Wars: The Imperial Collection”, in collaboration with the premiere of the 7th installation of the franchise before the initial release date in mid-December. The new apparel series is an...

Nothing throws you off from running more than the pains in your feet. The ache and stiffness can really just get you off your game. Why not tape up your feet with RockTape for a more protected and secured run? It causes no discomfort, and neither does it affect your performance. Instead, it helps you to mend on the...

Doting mother, wife, businesswoman and marathon runner. Is there anything this woman can’t do? At 49, Jolene Hong proves that it’s no longer a man’s world—that women can do exactly what men can. Juggling between work, her family and training, this mother of two is out to prove a point that in this era, women are stepping up in...