Happy Chinese New Year 2014

Penang 100km Ultra Marathon 2014

The main objective of this ultra-endurance race is to make Penang famous as a world recognized ultra-running and runners state. This event is unique in that besides promoting a healthy living through running, it also introduce the route of world heritage site and inner beauty of Penang.

Date: 6 Sep 2014
Time: 9pm
Venue: Esplanade Padang Kota Penang
Distance: 50km, 84km and 100km
Registration fees:

Medal: Finisher medal
Trophy: Top 5 winners
Prize: Top 5 winners
Contact: info@actifestyle.com
Closing date: 1 Jul or 450 participants
Details here

100km route

2nd Milo / FTKLAA Walk Circuit 2014

Circuit 1: 23 Feb 2014
Circuit 2: 20 Apr 2014
Circuit 3: 24 May 2014

Venue: Gazebo Restaurant, Taman Botani Perdana, KL
Time: 7:30am
Distance: 2.4km, 5km and 10km
Registration fees: 10km - RM10, others - Free
Medal: Top 10 winners
Prize: In-kind
Contact: FTAAA
Closing date: 3 days before event date
Details here

The Burden Run 2014 - Top 15 Results

 Women open

 Men open

Photos courtesy by Teh Eng Tiong, thanks

SK Shine Fitness Run Kedah 2014

Date: 22 Feb 2014
Time: 8am
Venue: Kulim Hi-Tech Park Kulim In front of Allianze University (AUCMS) Kedah
Distance: 8.5km, 10km, 16.5km and 18.5km
Registration fees:

Cash Prize: Top 10 winners
Medal: Finisher medal
Contact: 018-4049597
Closing date:
Details here

Brooks Transcend: the Core Technologies

To support the concept of Stride Signature, Brooks unveiled a new heavily cushioned running shoe : The Transcend.
According to Brooks, the Transcend is not just about delivering lots of cushioning, but the fresh technologies behind the shoe is about providing support that kicks in only when the runner needs it. And there are 5 technologies are embedded within the shoes to achieve that.

And the 5 key technologies behind the Brooks Transcend are explained as:

The Super DNA is 25% better cushioned than the BioMoGo DNA, delivers adaptable cushioning that is designed to provide the ultimate cushioned ride and it is supposed to smartly adapts to your every stride. Brooks calls this “float.”  and if you remember the kind of superior cushioning the Glycerin 11 or Trance 12 provides, imagine that the Transcend is even better!

Guide Rails – is the 'dark coloured rail' that sit atop the midsole foam and to the outer edges of your foot, to control your movement if you deviate too far from the way your body is expected to travel. Brooks believes the Transcend will deliver plenty of stability without using a traditional post, the firm gray foam found under the arch of many running shoe and still allow your lower body’s joints to follow their natural movements. 

You can think of this like bumper bowling on the footbed. The Guide Rails revolutionalizes traditional stability by allowing your hips, knees and joints to move within their unique motion path while you run all without traditional posts. It replaces the Diagonal Rollbars to balance off pronation and supination issues. 

Ideal Pressure Zones – distributes pressure evenly within the heel, mid-foot and forefoot. The shock of impact will not feel magnified in any one area, as it gets minimized and spread out evenly. This will distribute greatest pressure over larger area and minimize local pressure while maximizing comfort.

Ideal Heel aligns every stride naturally where the focus is put on where your heel usually lands in its natural motion. It all starts with a rounded heel like that found on the Pure Project shoes. This reduces the amount of material at the outer edge of your heel, which if it were there and made contact with the ground would speed your rate of pronation.

Plush Upper – conforms to every foot for a custom fit. With a soft, comfortable and luxurious feel, your running will reach an experience of a new level with the no-sew tunnels that integrate laces into upper for a wrapped fit that customized to different foot shapes. It is to provide that plush sensation which continues above the midsole with the shoe’s upper features luxurious materials that are expected to feel soft against the foot. 

The Brooks Transcend will be available from February 2014 onwards and is expected to retail for RM759.

Here are the exciting colours of the Transcend. 

What's your colour choice?

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JCI Pearl Women's Run Penang 2014

Date: 9 Mar 2014
Time: 7am
Venue: Padang Kota Lama Penang
Distance: 6km
Registration fees: RM25
Medal: Finisher medal
Contact: 012-460 9245
Closing date: 7 Feb 2014
Details here

International Earth Day Run 2014

Date: 20 Apr 2014
Time: 7am
Venue: UM KL
Distance: 3km, 5km and 10km
Registration fees: Open - RM60, Veteran - RM50, Junior - RM20
Medal: Top 30 winners
Cash Prize: Top 5 winners
Contact: 019-368 5275
Closing date: 28 Mar or 5000 runners
Details here
2013 Top 20 results here

5km route

Race In The Dark 2014

Concept of Race in the Dark:
Teams of 8 to 10 participants will be grouped up to complete a Fun Race in the Dark, a Race of Discovery and Exploration in complete darkness. Participants will be led into 3 Different Galleries to hear and identify sounds, touch and identify items and taste to identify food/drinks in complete darkness. Participants will be given a total of 45 mins to complete this Race of using their other senses to identify items that are often seen in their daily world.

Date: 9 Mar 2014
Time: 10am
Venue: Dialogue in the Dark Malaysia, Petrosians, The Discovery Centre, Level 4, KLCC
Registration fees: RM50
Prize: Top 5 winners
Closing date: 28 Feb or 300 participants
Details here

Larian Merentas Desa Serdang Kedah 2014

Date: 23 Feb 2014
Time: 7am
Venue: Taman Rekreasi Sri Serdang, Kedah
Distance: 10km
Registration fees: RM25
Cash prize: Top 3 winners
Medal: Top 30 winners
Contact: 012-2237280
Closing date: 10 Feb 2014

Campaign For A Lane (CFAL) 6th Edition Penang 2014

Date: 17 Aug 2014
Time: 7am
Venue: Esplanade Penang
Distance: 82km
Registration fees: Malaysian - RM90, Foreign - RM120
Medal: Finisher medal
Contact: gclub@gclub.com.my
Closing date: 15 Apr or   participants
Details here
Online registration here

Larian Perpaduan Penang 2014

Date: 16 Feb 2014
Time: 7am
Venue: Pusat Kecemerlangan Sukan Westlands, Jalan Padang Victoria Penang
Distance: 3km and 6.5km
Registration fees: RM12
Medal: Top 15 winners
Trophy: Top 6 winners
Contact: 04-227 3092
Closing date: 10 Feb 2014
Details here

SP Half Marathon Kedah 2014

Date: 13 Sep 2014
Time: 6am
Venue: Dataran Zero Km, Sungai Petani, Kedah
Distance: 3km, 5km, 12km and 21km
Registration fees:

Medal: Finisher medal for 12km and 21km
Cash prize: Top 10 winners for 12km and 21km
Contact: 013-500 0684
Closing date: 12 Sep 2014
Facebook here
Online registration here
2013 top 5 results here

OCBC Cycle Malaysia 2014 - Official Results

KUALA LUMPUR, 20 January 2014 – Minister of Youth and Sports YB Encik Khairy Jamaluddin applauded the tremendous response to OCBC Cycle Malaysia 2014, which attracted over 6,000 participants in its third edition. He had earlier cycled with more than 3,000 riders in The Challenge (48km) while the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, YBhg. Datuk Seri Haji Ahmad Phesal bin Haji Talib, also flagged off the ride.

When asked what he thought of the third edition of Malaysia’s largest mass participation cycling event on closed public roads, he said, “It is a fantastic experience for all cyclists because Kuala Lumpur offers a unique blend of lush scenery, cultural heritage, and modern cityscapes. I wish to applaud Spectrum Worldwide, OCBC Bank, and Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) for making this event a success.”

He then called for greater support to enhance the sport as he hopes to instil a healthier culture amongst Malaysians. “The Mayor did an amazing job because it is not easy to close off the city. With his continued support, I am hoping that the organisers are able to extend the route by an additional five kilometres that would allow the capacity to increase by another 1,000 cyclists or so. If more Malaysians took up cycling, it will definitely help shape a fitter Malaysia,” he added.

Day three of OCBC Cycle Malaysia ended with The Challenge (48km), The Community Ride (24km), The Foldies Community Ride (24km) and The Corporate Charity Challenge (48km).

Fun for the entire family

OCBC Cycle Malaysia attracts cyclists of all kinds and a major group often involves families who sign up their children for The Junior Challenge (30 minutes), The Kids Ride (5.5km) and The Tricycle Ride (100m) as well as participating in The Challenge (48km) and The Community Ride (24km) themselves.

Spectrum Worldwide’s Managing Director, Chris Robb, was elated by the huge turnout upon the event’s return to Dataran Merdeka. “We were always delighted to be able to return to Dataran having held the event here during our inaugural edition. The venue carries such cultural and historical significance, while the lush field creates a fantastic atmosphere for picnics – but with bicycles!”

Nicky Choy, a mother who rode with her three children and six nephews and nieces said, “OCBC Cycle Malaysia 2014 provides the perfect opportunity to create crucial bonding time between family members through a healthy and fun sporting event. This is our second time participating, and you will be seeing us again next year!”

Che Suza, who participated in The Challenge (48km) along with his wife, Mazlina Mokhtar, and his two beautiful children said, “We encourage our children to participate in cycling sport and they have been trained in mountain biking since young. Participating in OCBC Cycle Malaysia 2014 has been a great experience for our family and we are looking forward to participate again next year!”

Bikes of all shapes and sizes turn up

While the event saw many variations of road bikes, mountain bikes, and folding bikes, there were some unique designs that caught the eye such as this front-wheel recumbent bicycle, parent-child tandem bicycle, and a flaming Chopper-inspired bicycle! These eye-catching designs simply add to the spectacle of a cycling extravaganza for both riders and camera-happy spectators!

Giving back to the community
Whilst the main objectives of the event are to encourage healthy living and to have fun, a major component of OCBC Cycle Malaysia is to create opportunities to give a little back to communities. The Corporate Charity Challenge, which saw 16 teams comprised of 64 riders raise RM72,000 for the event’s official charities: The National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM), The Budimas Charitable Foundation, and the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM).

After the rides, families and spectators were welcomed to visit Sport and Lifestyle Expo located at Dataran Underground, where various bicycle merchandises could be purchased at specially discounted prices.

OCBC Cycle Malaysia, which is Malaysia’s largest mass participant cycling event on closed public roads, ran from 17 to 19 January 2014 at Dataran Merdeka. For more information, kindly visit www.ocbc.cyclemalaysia.com.my

 Minister of Youth, Khairy joined in 48km challenge 2nd wave

 Foldies community ride - 24km

Check your result here
More photos here

Mercy International Humanitarian Run 2014

Date: 2 Mar 2014
Time: 7am
Venue: Padang Merbuk KL
Distance: 7km
Registration fees: RM60
Medal: Finisher medal
Cash prize:
Contact: fre@mercy.org.my
Closing date: 20 Feb 2014
Facebook here
Registration here

Road Share Run Sarawak 2014

Date: 23 Feb 2014
Time: 7am
Venue: Waterfront Esplanade Kuching Sarawak
Distance: 5km
Registration fees: RM30
Contact: 012-8096809
Closing date: 24 Jan 2014
Form here
Details here