Asia | JustRunLah! - Part 15
 

Asia

The Power Within

Calories are like human batteries but don't overload on them because all that excess energy is going to give you a belly. Did you know? Scientists have calculated that a person's typical caloric consumption of between 2,000 to 2,500 calories a day generates enough energy to power a 100W light bulb...

Your Next Run-cation Destination Is Calling For You!

Yes, Taiwan is calling you to visit them this October! The weather in Taiwan in October is definitely ideal when you think about your next run-cation. Why not kill two birds with one stone? Run a half marathon and also explore the beauty of Taiwan during autumn! If you’ve been...

FIT Summit Connected Asia’s Multibillion-dollar Health, Fitness & Wellness Industry

The first business event for health, fitness and wellness in Asia, the FIT Summit, took place in Singapore on 20 March 2019. Business leaders met to promote greater connectivity, collaboration and investment across the industry. “Our industry in Asia is growing at an exponential rate but it is too fragmented...

Personal Bests Galore at Seoul Marathon 2019

There was a huge celebration last weekend at the Seoul Marathon, the only marathon hosted in the heart of the Korean capital and the oldest marathon race in Asia. It is also one of the fastest marathons in the world. As seen on our Instagram feed, many personal bests were...

Laguna Phuket Marathon Sets The Standard As Leading Destination Marathon in South East...

Held 8th and 9th June 2019, the event is set to be the biggest yet. Runners from more than 50 countries will compete. BANGKOK, Thailand – The award-winning Laguna Phuket Marathon returns for its 14th year to the “Best Sport Event Venue In Thailand”* and organisers are expecting a bumper...

UAP’s Runkitek 2019 Set April 13

START MAKING plans for this coming April 13 as the United Architects of the Philippines in cooperation with the Pinoy Aspiring Runners present “Runkitek 2019” at the SM Mall of Asia.  The 4:00 AM fun run for a cause hopes to raise funds for the Bayanihang Arkitektura of the...

Running the Long Bien Bridge (Hanoi, Vietnam)

When in Hanoi especially near the Old Quarter and looking for a place to run, you'll likely end up running loops around Hoan Kiem lake (almost 2km) or doing a huge one around West Lake (17km).  But its actually not hard to run on the streets there in the...

Race Review: Ho Chi Minh City Marathon 2019 (by Zhiyong)

Many have already heard or experienced the greatness of Ho Chi Minh City, both as a  leisure and a business traveller. To top things up, I also had the opportunity to run on the roads of Ho Chi Minh City, which are otherwise crazily packed with cars and motorbikes...