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Ultra Trail Malaysia by UTMB (50KM)

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Joining this race with Joey again.  Actually, she went to this race in 2023 and came in top ten, which is quite a feat as this race is famous for the muddy and super slippery terrain and also leeches.  Before its UTMB name, it  was known as Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival.   It was really a big mud festival because every year when I see the FB posts from people who participated, it was always very muddy, people sliding and getting injured.  That is the reason why everywhere I am not tempted to go for this race, as I am not very good with trail and not sure if I can grapple with the terrain.

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Kapas Marang Swimathon 2023

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It all happened because my friend , Krysania, whom I met at the Sports SG swim meet in 2020 told me about this cross channel swim.  The east coast of Malaysia Peninsula has always been a less popular destination to Singaporeans because it was more rustic and “Kampong”(meaning village in Malay Language).  However, it still has its natural beauty and draw to those who love the nature and a simple slow paced holiday.

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Adela Trail Run 2019

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As usual, browsing through the events on Facebook and came across this race.  Was actually looking for drinking events then end up signing for a trail race.  What attracted me to this place was that I had been to Kota Tinggi when I was young and wanted to go back again.  Another thing is that I was quite sure that there will not be many Singaporeans in this race.  […]