Regional

Dirigo Events and Standard Chartered Malaysia are pleased to announce a four-year extension to their title sponsorship agreement, taking the Bank’s partnership with the Standard Chartered KL Marathon through year 2022. The 2019 edition of the highly anticipated event will take place on 28 and 29 September and is...

Southeast Asia’s marquee annual road race, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) returns for the 17th edition on 8th & 9th December 2018. In preparation for the race, organisers have made provisions to ensure minimal traffic disruptions and smooth access for the general public living and working along the race route and...

Overview Trail races are getting popular in Thailand.  Having some of the more interesting terrains and weather condition, plus the cheap and good Rest and Relax after that, Thailand is definitely worth to do a trail race in.  Chiang Mai in the Northern part of Thailand offers rolling hills and...

Jaybird has always been a leading the charge for Bluetooth fitness earbuds for years, but I haven't had the chance to use it. I have always felt comfortable using an earpiece, in terms of its fit and also its specs. Also, a common misconception I had about Bluetooth earbuds...

“If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon.” Kathrine Switzer, the first woman in history to run Boston Marathon (1967) As my lethargic feet sprinted past the finishing line of Balik Pulau Marathon on 7th October 2018, a mixed feeling of joy and sadness overwhelmed...

Singapore Aquathon 2018 attracted an 800 participants athletes racing while Singapore National Athletes took top spots across their age group categories. 21-year-old Singapore Bryce Chong claimed the championship for the standard distance of 1.5km swim and 10km run with a formidable time of 1 hour 10 minutes and 44...

Ten years ago, when I first started running, I ran my second marathon only 6 weeks after my first. I told myself I wouldn’t do that again, and I haven’t. Instead, this month, I ran a marathon only 1 week after another one. The Goodlife Rottnest Island Marathon celebrated its...

Shahrom Abdullah is a triathlete and extreme sports enthusiast from Gua Musang, Kelantan. Shahrom is a proud owner of a bicycle shop and also works as a part-time coach; coaches his students who are participating in IRONMAN Malaysia. Without further ado, here is the Q&A with Shahrom Abdullah! The Basics Full name           ...