The 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games will take place this December in Songkhla, Thailand, and Malaysia is allowed to send two athletes for the marathon event. With four runners having achieved sub-2:30 marathon times this year, the big question is — who gets the call? Surprisingly, there has been no clear qualification criteria set by […]
Malaysia’s rising marathon talent from Penang, Yong Lin Jia (杨霖嘉), is turning heads after setting a new personal best of 2:27:42 at the 2025 Gold Coast Marathon. With that result, the 25-year-old hopes to earn a spot on Malaysia’s national team for the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok, scheduled for December 9–20, where he aims […]
So, you’ve crushed the marathon, and now you’re eyeing your next challenge: the ultra marathon — any race longer than 42.195 km. Whether it’s a 50K trail race or a 100K overnight journey through the jungle, ultrarunning is more about mental strength, preparation, and patience than speed alone. This guide will walk you through everything […]
