Top 5 Reasons Singaporeans Love to Run In Kota Kinabalu
Are you bogged down by work and commitments, unable to take a break for a holiday trip? Why not consider a short getaway to Kota Kinabalu? Home to the highest mountain in the Malay Archipelago, Kota Kinabalu has much more to offer as a destination beyond the heights of its...
Race Review: Educity Sundown Malaysia 2015 (by ‘Dropthepoptart’)
Finally, a HM in Johor state..
Educity Sundown Malaysia returns in its second edition following its successful debut last year. Being adventurous as usual (I've never run a race in Johor state despite its' close proximity to SG), I decided to take part in this years' edition - given the chance that I...
Race Review: Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2015 (by ‘Elf’)
The Haze Does It Again
4th October 2015 0600hrs - What should have been the start of another run in KL turns out to be the start of my return back to Singapore on a flight booked immediately after the announcement of the cancellation of the race. It was probably...
Standard Chartered KL: The event that almost was
*sigh* at the haze.
This was supposed to be my Human’s first run in almost 2 months – a "comeback" of sorts, you know?
In a nutshell, Human re-injured her IT band when she recklessly when ahead to attempt the Gold Coast Marathon back in July without sufficient training. Despite the...
[SCKLM 2015] Eat, Relax and Train hard at Kuala Lumpur
On Friday, 2 October 2015, organiser of the Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon stated that the marathon would go ahead as weather conditions had improved and API readings were at moderate levels. Members of the JRL Academy, together with the Head Coach, departed for KL in high spirits on...
5 Reasons why you should visit Penang, The Pearl of the Orient
The Penang island has been the heart of the trading relations between Europe/Middle East and Southeast/East Asia for hundreds of years, where historical remains of the East-West relations and the colonial heritage still seen around the fusion of architecture, culture, food and people in Penang.
One of Malaysia's most diverse, cosmopolitan and exciting cities with...
Running @ George Town Part 2 – Mural Trail
Country: Malaysia
State: Penang
Highlight: George Town Mural Paintings
Accommodation: Evergreen Laurel Hotel
Water points: Shops along the route (Please bring some money)
This route brings you to the famous wall paintings by Lithuanian artist, Ernest Zacharevic, in George Town. In addition, many local artists followed suit and added to the whole collection which attracted tourists from all over the...
The Medal Collector
Admit it, sometimes we sign up to races because the medals look awesome.
We are lucky that some organizers take interest in designing medals for runners so they can show it off after they have earned it despite blood, sweat and tears. We look at our medal collection and...