Thailand

Every time we go on a holiday, we eat too much, sleep too much and move too little. Then, once you're back to reality, you return with sluggishness and a tad of guilt. Yes, holidays are for relaxation and spending time with your loved ones too. But what if...

Borneo Marathon Race date: 1st May 2016 (Public Holiday) Borneo, Sabah, Malaysia Distances: Marathon, Half-marathon, 10 km The Borneo International Marathon is a notable marathon on the South East Asian marathon calendar that attracts runners from far and wide. Undoubtedly, Borneo is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Malaysia and the...

1. IRONMAN Western Australia Busselton, Western Australia Next race: 4th December 2016 Incorporating the iconic Busselton Jetty, IRONMAN Western Australia is renowned worldwide for being the place to go for a personal best, with the bike and run courses amongst the flattest on the global IRONMAN circuit. The course comprises of a 3.8...

Borneo International Marathon Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia In 2008, Sabah appeared on the marathon map when the Borneo International Marathon was held for the first time. It attracted 529 runners that year. Since then the BIM has grown in size and stature and is now a notable marathon on the South...

After much contemplation and a hard time deciding over running in Indonesia (Jakarta Marathon), Thailand (SCMBKK) and Vietnam (Halong Bay HM), I decided to register for this year's Standard Chartered Bangkok Marathon (HM category) which took place on 15 NOV 2015. (I finally managed to set aside time to blog this down. Pardon for...

Between the cheap shopping and bargain hunting, gastronomical delights, a robust nightlife, and endless cocktails on the beach, Phuket has earned a reputation as a prime holiday destination for indulgence. However, holiday-makers don’t necessarily need to take the hedonistic route, as Phuket also offers a wealth of sporting activities,...

Laguna Phuket Marathon After last year’s success of drawing over 6000 runners from more than 50 different countries, the 10th edition of the Laguna Phuket Marathon returns on 7 June 2015. This year, over 7000 runners are expected to participate in the event’s following categories: the AIMS-certified full marathon (42.195km),...

Change of plans I was one of those unfortunate ones that booked the Starlight Ultra (21km) held in Penang in May 2014 but only to have the event postponed to August due to the by-election of Penang’s politician Karpal Singh. This has left me infuriated because my travel plans were...