Traveling from tropical Malaysia to the United Kingdom in early December, I experienced a drastic temperature change. As such, I took it easy, acclimatising for two weeks to the cold before I resumed running, typically done in 30°C temps. I finally ventured out for a 5km run around the neighbourhood. While the rest of me …
In 2020, thousands of races were forced to cancel worldwide, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, some cities have resumed races following the pandemic pause, albeit with a limited field of participants / spectators with strict SOP practices in place. To keep the sport alive and more importantly to keep everyone safe, Malaysian race …
I first noticed people jogging / walking beside the Klang river while driving on Jalan Syed Putra (formerly Lornie Drive) around end 2020. This stretch follows the Klang river from Masjid Jamek to Mid Valley, Bangsar. For ease of reference, I will name this route River of Life (RoL) South, to differentiate from my earlier …
Following the completion of Phase 1 in 2017, the River of Life (RoL) project in the heart of the city has transformed the muddy Klang river into a scenic waterfront, with vibrant spaces for people to enjoy the outdoors. The river confluence area has been given a new lease of life with proper walkways, restored …
Urban running is a great way to see the sights while working out. In my quest to extend mileage on my city runs, I weave through inner roads in the shadow of downtown skyscrapers, exploring new neighbourhoods in search of open spaces to incorporate into my route. Running in the urban jungleI was able to …
After being cooped up indoors for 12 weeks from 18 March 2020, I was very relieved when running outdoors was permitted once again. And that's how I devised new routes and started running around my neighbourhood. 9 May 2020 Duration : 34:44 Distance : 4.79km This was my run route around Bukit Ceylon, sticking to …
DETOURism is the willingness to travel differently, following the less trodden path, stumbling into unique experiences, and seeing our surroundings with new eyes. it entails exploring your surroundings, often associated with being a tourist in your own area, and going with the flow, going where the day takes you and opening yourself up to chance …
I first visited Siem Reap in 2001. I returned 15 years later to participate in the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon (AWHM) on 4 December 2016. The idea of running through the ruins of Angkor Wat was irresistible. The flat course allayed anxieties of not completing the race, allowing me to truly savour the novelty …
I normally post unique experiences of an event, focusing on mostly the good parts with areas of improvement where applicable. This is one of the few occasions where I am sharing a less-than-positive experience, where the negatives outweigh the positives. Starting with the good bits, my run buddy and I signed-up for this all-female run …
Confessions of a first-time half marathoner “It’s impossible.” said pride “It’s risky.” said experience “It’ pointless,” said reason “GIVE IT A TRY.” whispered the heart After completing my first ever 10km at the SCKLM 2013, I had no intention of participating in another race. So how did I end up signing up for the Half …
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