Donning colourful sports gear, hyped and ready running enthusiasts, trainers and race organisers gathered for the launch of the largest Runners Convention in Southeast Asia. Organised by Train Live Compete, the inaugural event brought together local and international experts to conduct informative talks and excellence training workshops on 7 and 8 February 2015.

Penang is fast becoming one of the world’s premier running sites, and if you’re preparing to visit for an upcoming race, factor in extra time to see the sites, taste the food and relax at beautiful hotels and resorts in this tropical paradise. Sure, you’re coming to run, set a personal best or test your mettle, but that doesn’t mean you can’t collect medals and memories during an extended visit to Penang. To help plan your schedule around your race and training obligations, we focus our recommendations on the geographic area around George Town so you can maximize your free time enjoying as many experiences as possible in close proximity.

Adorable animals, countless slopes, enthusiastic crews and zookeepers. Whether you need some support, some challenges to test your endurance or just some motivation, Safari Zoo Run 2015 will give you plenty of them! One of the first few races of the year, Safari Zoo Run 2015 not only started off with a funky workout that was led by Fitness First’s fitness instructors, but also roped in Yellow Fellows’ burning passion for the fight against cancer.

Avoid the weekend mall and restaurant crowds this Valentine’s Day. Make your S.O. swoon and head outdoors for a little adventure for two instead!

By now, you’ve heard how Earth Hour works. Everyone—individuals, businesses, governments, communities—kill all the lights for an hour at night to take a stand against climate change. Instead of sitting around twiddling thumbs in the dark, let’s walk the talk. Literally. Make this year’s Earth Hour a meaningful one and join a Night Walk organised by WWF-Malaysia and Sunway Shopping Malls.

You don’t have to visit stuffy museums to learn about history. Singapore’s colourful past can be glimpsed through roads and buildings that have been carefully preserved for posterity. Some of these places are almost 2 centuries old!