ASICS RELAY 2019 RETURNS FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN MALAYSIA!

THE SOUTHEAST ASIA 2019 EDITION PROMISES AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT RUNNING EXPERIENCE

ASICS RELAY is Back!

Armed with a brand-new logo, a regional ambassador, an updated website and more, ASICS RELAY 2019 is all set to be a thrilling event when it launches in Southeast Asia from June onwards this year.

Running across four cities, ASICS RELAY 2019 kicks off in Jakarta, Indonesia (29 June), followed by Bangkok, Thailand (3 August) and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (7 September) before concluding the series in Singapore (12 October). This year, the Malaysian edition will see Sepang International Circuit being selected as the venue of choice, promising a different race experience to all running enthusiast.

KPOP fans will be thrilled to know that this year, South Korean singer, Park Sang-Hyun aka Thunder has been appointed as the regional ambassador and will be participating one of the four ASICS RELAY races.

Running alongside Thunder will also be the ASICS dream team represented by one ambassador from each – Olivia Jensen for Indonesia, Toey Pongsakorn for Thailand, Jasmine Suraya for Malaysia, and Zong Zi Jie for Singapore. They will compete in all four of the ASICS RELAY series happening in Southeast Asia as a team, with each member representing their very own cities.

Across all four cities, ASICS Relay 2019 features two race distances – 42km Full Marathon and 21km Half Marathon. In teams of four, each participating team can choose from three relay categories – Male, Female, and Mixed team where each team member is required to complete 10.5 kilometers for Full Marathon, and 5.25 kilometers for Half Marathon to meet the total distance.

Beyond the race, participants can also look forward to exciting activities and preview from local partners and sponsors at the race village. Participants will also receive an attractive finisher’s medal, personalized race bib, and an exclusive ASICS race tee.

It’s time to start those group training sessions and work on your best form as a team leading up to the race day, because seeing the looks on your teammates’ exhausted but jubilant faces as you speed toward the finish line, and sweaty hugs exchanged between each other when you cross the finish line is truly an immersive experience like no other.

Join us at ASICS RELAY in Kuala Lumpur! Follow us on Facebook and stay tuned to www.asicsrelay.com for updates!

Duo Highway Challenge 2019 back with the first-ever night run

GET READY TO CONQUER THE HIGHWAYS

Duo Highway Challenge back with the first-ever night run

● NPE Highway Challenge will be held on 14 July 2019 while Besraya Highway Challenge will be held on 24 August 2019.
● The Besraya Highway Challenge will be an inaugural night run for the series.
● Registration is currently open at www.ijmhighwayrun.com and www.justonlineregistration.com
● Registration closes on 1 June 2019 for both Besraya and NPE Highway Challenge

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2019 — Following the success of the IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge and the positive response the series has received over the past two years, IJM Corporation Berhad and Allianz Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Malaysia) have announced the extension of their partnership for this year's Duo Highway Challenge.

The popular run series will kick-off with the NPE Highway Challenge on 14 July with a unique distance of 21km half marathon challenge and 10km run respectively, followed by the Besraya Highway Challenge on 24 August which offers a much more challenging distance of the 26km and 13km run, compared to the 13km and 6km distances that was offered in 2017 and 2018. Since its debut in 2017, this year's challenge aims to attract more running enthusiasts with the exciting dditions in distance in the Besraya Highway Challenge.

Being the first ever duo highway challenge in Malaysia organized by Besraya (M) Sdn Bhd, New Pantai Expressway Sdn Bhd, and EC Pixels, this year’s challenge promises to be more exciting with the Besraya Highway Challenge being the series’ first night run, organized on a fully closed highway. The night run gives participants a cooler and more comfortable running experience while enjoying the scenic night view of the KL city skyline along the route. This year will also see the introduction of a relay run category for two runners with distances of 13km each.

“We are proud to announce the return of the IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge 2019 as it gives runners the assurance for continuity and aligns with IJM’s long-term plans to continue contributing positively to sports and the community. We are excited to solidify the partnership between IJM, Allianz Malaysia and EC Pixels for the IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge extension for another year. Just like previous events, we are committed to ensuring the safety of our participants, so they get to compete and complete the challenge on a fully closed highway worry-free without a single car obstructing the run routes. We would also like to thank the Malaysian Highway Authority for their continued assistance in ensuring the success of the event,” said Dato’ Soam Heng Choon, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of IJM Corporation Berhad.

This year, the organizers aim to attract 17,000 participants. The NPE Highway Challenge is expected to attract 10,000 runners and the Besraya Highway Challenge 7,000 runners. Those who are quick on their feet will get a chance to win RM84,400. Runners will also get a special edition t-shirt when registering for the Duo Highway Challenge that is limited to 4,000 participants only.

Zakri Khir, Chief Executive Officer or Allianz Malaysia Berhad said “Running has been something Allianz Malaysia has been very involved in since 2013 when the company kicked off its very own Allianz Pacer Running Community in October that year. The IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge is just one of five running events that we will be involved in this year. When we agreed to be co-sponsors of this run, it was forged on a mutual goal of strengthening our commitment towards driving the healthy living agenda amongst Malaysians. And I can say proudly how we have been able to achieve this at every edition since 2017.”

“After organizing this run for the past two years, we wanted to go the extra mile for runners to encourage them to continuously push their boundaries and take up the challenge. Seeing that our returning participants have taken on the highway during the morning run we have decided to change the Besraya Highway Challenge to a night run. So that runners will get the opportunity to enjoy breezing through the highway under the stars. As safety is always a priority, it will be a fully closed highway and runners will get to enjoy the cool night breeze and city lights on the run route.” said Eugene Chan, Group Managing Director of EC Pixels.

With the aim of using sports as a force for social good, the IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge aims to be more than just an ordinary running event. Passionate about giving back to the community, the organizers donated to Malaysia Lysosomal Diseases Association last year as part of its CSR engagement. This year, 30 wheelchairs will be presented to Persatuan Bekas Polis Malaysia by Y.Bhg. Dato’ Sr. Aziz Bin Abdullah, Director General of the Malaysian Highway Authority.

IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge 2019 is supported by our Title Partner: IJM Corporation Berhad and Allianz Malaysia Berhad, Platinum Partner: EXSIM & Touch N GO Digital, Gold Partner: Magnetic Control System & Nivea Men, Silver Partner: System Builders, Official Timing: Coros, Official Isotonic and Drink: 100 Plus & ICE Mountain, Official Online Portal: Justonline & Partners: Affin Hwang, IJM Land, RockTape, Sunway Pyramid, Sunway Velocity, Nestle MILO, Nestle Fitnesse and Movement First.

For more information on the registration, race and race kits, please visit:
www.ijmhighwayrun.com or www.justonlineregistration.com
Registration closes on 1 June 2019 for both Besraya and NPE Highway Challenge.
https://www.facebook.com/IJMDuoHighwayChallenge/

National Geographic Earth Day Run 2019

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   .KUALA LUMPUR, MARCH 11, 2019

   –

   In April 2019, National Geographic will push forward its

   commitment to the environment by celebrating Earth Day with its yearly Earth Day Run. With the

   theme

   Planet or Plastic

   ?

   —

   a multiyear initiative from National Geographic, aimed at raising

   awareness of plastic pollution and reducing the amount of single

   -

   use plastic that enters in the

   world’s oceans, this

   year’s run will take place on 28 April 2019 at Gamuda Walk, Kota Kemuning

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   –

   In April 2019, National Geographic will push forward its

   commitment to the environment by celebrating Earth Day with its yearly Earth Day Run. With the

   theme

   Planet or Plastic

   ?

   —

   a multiyear initiative from National Geographic, aimed at raising

   awareness of plastic pollution and reducing the amount of single

   -

   use plastic that enters in the

   world’s oceans, this

   year’s run will take place on 28 April 2019 at Gamuda Walk, Kota Kemuning

   .KUALA LUMPUR, MARCH 11, 2019

   –

   In April 2019, National Geographic will push forward its

   commitment to the environment by celebrating Earth Day with its yearly Earth Day Run. With the

   theme

   Planet or Plastic

   ?

   —

   a multiyear initiative from National Geographic, aimed at raising

   awareness of plastic pollution and reducing the amount of single

   -

   use plastic that enters in the

   world’s oceans, this

   year’s run will take place on 28 April 2019 at Gamuda Walk, Kota Kemuning

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   In April 2019, National Geographic will push forward its

   commitment to the environment by celebrating Earth Day with its yearly Earth Day Run. With the

   theme

   Planet or Plastic

   ?

   —

   a multiyear initiative from National Geographic, aimed at raising

   awareness of plastic pollution and reducing the amount of single

   -

   use plastic that enters in the

   world’s oceans, this

   year’s run will take place on 28 April 2019 at Gamuda Walk, Kota Kemuning

   .KUALA LUMPUR, MARCH 11, 2019

   –

   In April 2019, National Geographic will push forward its

   commitment to the environment by celebrating Earth Day with its yearly Earth Day Run. With the

   theme

   Planet or Plastic

   ?

   —

   a multiyear initiative from National Geographic, aimed at raising

   awareness of plastic pollution and reducing the amount of single

   -

   use plastic that enters in the

   world’s oceans, this

   year’s run will take place on 28 April 2019 at Gamuda Walk, Kota Kemuning

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PROTON HSN21KM 2019 Is Back

Date: 13 Oct 2019
Time: 6am
Venue: Putrajaya
Distance: 5km, 10km and 21km

Registration here
Facebook here
2018 result here

Powerman Malaysia 2019 - Race Report

The world’s largest duathlon in the Powerman series, Powerman Malaysia 2019 was held on 2-3 March 2019 in Dataran Putrajaya. It has been quite some time since I posted my racing experience but Powerman 2019 was one of most memorable races that I really enjoyed/suffered. The classic category of 10km run, followed by 60km cycle and concluded with a 10 km run was more demanding physically and mentally but there was also short (half distance of the classic) and team relay categories to choose from.

The race flagged-off at 7am sharp for the classic category. The running route consisted of 10km (2 loops of 5km) with gentle elevation. There were total 3 water stations on each loop which was highly welcomed especially during the 2nd run as the weather was getting hotter. The transition area was well organized with clear signage and marshal directing the traffic. Next, the 60km (2 loops of 30km) bike route awaiting after the 1st 10km run. The bike route was very challenging as it combined many sharp turns, U-turns, narrow path and few long climbs. The cycling route became more congested after both classic and short categories were flagged-off. Hopefully, the organizer will consider to change the bike route next year. The 2nd run was the same route as the 1st run but extremely torturous under the scorching sun and also the long stretch of road before reaching the finishing line.

Overall, this is a fantastic event with glimpses of international atmosphere since Powerman Malaysia is one of the Asia Championships races. This year edition was slightly more happening compared to last year with challenging and tricky bike route. Completed the race at 23rd position under my age group of 30-34 with the total timing of 3:46:46 (slightly deteriorated from last year).  Given my current condition, I was quite satisfied with my performance and was very proud of my old bike for the breakthrough. There are still so much to improve and i am slowly getting into better shape. Will continue to put in more effort and hopefully strike better result in the next race.

ILLUMI FEST RUN MALAYSIA 2019 A GLOWING SUCCESS WITH MORE THAN 7,000 RUNNERS

Kuala Lumpur, 5 March 2019 – More than 7,000 participants took part in the recent ILLUMI Fest Run Malaysia that took place at the Selangor Turf Club on 2 March 2019. The second edition of the ILLUMI Fest Run Malaysia saw family, friends and children come together for a neon fun, glow-tastic day. 

ILLUMI Fest Run Malaysia is organised by Infinitus Productions Pte Ltd in collaboration with presenting sponsor, MPI Generali Insurans Berhad. This year’s festival offered participants another level of excitement through its new features introduced along the routes while being splashed with the special neon glow water.

K. G. Krishnamoorthy Rao, CEO of MPI Generali Insurans Berhad said: “The second installation of the ILLUMI Fest Run has definitely been a successful and exciting event, especially with new elements such as the Neon Playground and giant ILLUMI slide. We’re glad that this year’s festival has once again provided a platform for families, children and friends to come together and engage in this wholesome fun activity. “

Held for the second time in Malaysia, ILLUMI Fest Run saw participants enjoying each of its themed routes with numerous activities at the Race Village which included the Neon Playground that showcased giant installations of popular childhood games such as Hopscotch, Jenga and Tic-tac-toe. 

The excitement started off with participants making their way through the Glow Mania zone while they danced and dashed through the glo tunnel of lights.  After tackling the glow-tastic illuminators equipped with their fully charged neon blast, participants then made their way through a world of ultraviolet Bubble Pop and even stopped to take a selfie with loved ones at the Neon Life zone. The run ended at the Crazy Lazer zone as they partied towards the finishing line. 

The fun continued along the routes at the Neon Playground that showcased interactive games such as Hop Scotch, Jenga and Tic-tac-toe for the runners to enjoy at the Race Village. Hanging glowing orbs known as the Glow Swing were decked with LED lights embedded in the swings that activated and changed colours as each swing moves. Another exciting element was the 3-meter-high Giant ILLUMI Slide at the festival village that helped participants cool down after their run as they slide into a pool of paint. The night ended with LIVE acts from recurring DJ Jenni F who brought the latest Hip Hop, Retro and Electronic dance beats together with DJ Tiger Ming. The music festival finale was definitely the kicker for the whole course as the runners ended the night on a luminescent high.

“ILLUMI Fest Run has definitely brought people from all walks of life to participate and engage in a healthy activity whilst having fun and it’s indeed the most gratifying part. We will definitely bring back ILLUMI Fest Run for our future events within Malaysia and the region. This year has certainly surpassed last year’s event.” said by Jeffrey Foo, Director of Infinitus Productions Pte Ltd.

Jasmine, 28 shared, “overall it was a great experience! It is my first time here with my family. For me personally it holds a special place because I’m a Spinal Fusion patient, so completing the 4km run motivates me to be better and I will definitely participate in the next ILLUMI RUN!”

“My family and I really enjoyed ourselves, from the beginning till the end it felt like we were going to a party while being splashed by glow paint! Everyone had loads of fun and we got to say that the music is fantastic!” said Sharon Khor and family.

Emerson Dinesh, 30 shared his favourite moments during the run was going through each of the elements on route “The whole experience ended off perfectly well! The highlight of the event was experiencing the neon party at each pit stop as we got to dance and take pictures and what’s even more attracting to the crowd is the awesome music!” 

As part of its CSR programme, RM3 from the registration fees was donated to The Human Safety Net for Families Programme, a global movement initiated by Generali to empower disadvantaged people