40 members of Adidas Runners Saigon (ARS) on December 2 attended the Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon Techcombank 2018. This is the debut of ARS, Adidas’ international running organisation since its launch in November. ARS members enjoying the race The programme was attended by well-known local faces, including Diem My (actress), Thuc Linh Lincoln (actor), Mau Thanh Thuy (model), and others. The Marathon offered three distances, including the 42 km full-marathon, the 21 km half-marathon, and the 10km distance. Tieu Phuong and Nguyet Do, ARS’ members and trainers, finished second and third in the marathon. Thanks to their thorough preparation and knowledge on jogging, diet, warm-up exercises, and breathing and running skills picked up over the last month, the members easily overcame their respective routes. With a love for jogging and the spirit of keep going forward, ARS’ members relished the challenge of the marathon to test and push their limits. … [Read more...] about ARS runners surpass their limit at latest international marathon
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Manulife Vietnam eagerly joined Terry Fox Run 2018
About 700 Manulife Vietnam’s employees and agents joined the 2018 Terry Fox Run, donating nearly VND200 million ($8,700) to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (Cancham Vietnam). Manulife Vietnam always advocates dynamic and healthy living This year is the eighteenth year Canadian-owned life insurer Manulife Vietnam participated in this charity run. This is the 18th consecutive year that Manulife Vietnam participated in this charity run. Over the years, the Canadian-owned life insurer has always had the greatest number of runners in Terry Fox Run, which is part of Manulife’s spirit of charity and healthy active lifestyle. Manulife Vietnam has also been the title sponsor of Danang International Marathon for the three consecutive years from 2016 to 2018; as well as partner with other charity runs such as Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon, and Hanoi Run for Children, among others. Manulife Vietnam CEO Kim Fleming and … [Read more...] about Manulife Vietnam eagerly joined Terry Fox Run 2018
Techcombank HCM City International Marathon to be held
(Photo for illustration) The athletes will compete in four races: a full marathon at 42.195km, a half-marathon at 21.1km, a 10km race, and a 5km race. They will start at Thao Cam Vien (Zoological and Botanical Garden) and pass the city’s famous landmarks such as Thong Nhat Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, Municipal Theater, and the headquarters of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. Le Truong Hien Hoa, Director of the HCM City Tourism Promotion Center under the City’s Department of Tourism, said the tournament aims to promote culture, sports and tourism in the city. Notably, the organizers will donate VND 10,000 for each kilometer run by the athletes at this year’s event to the Fund for the Poor and the Promotion Fund for Young Talents of Ho Chi Minh City Translated by Lam Anh … [Read more...] about Techcombank HCM City International Marathon to be held
Over 5,000 runners join HCM City International Marathon
More than 5,000 athletes from 44 countries participated in the 2017 Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon on November 26. In the tournament’s most important 42km event, the gold and silver medals went to runners from Kenya. Rotich Jane triumphed in the women’s run with a time of 3:02:34, while Kigen Caroline earned the silver and Vietnamese runner Nguyen Chi won the bronze medal. Meanwhile, in the men’s category, Keter Peter of Kenya won the gold medal after a time of 2:28:47, followed by Birgen Geoffrey also from Kenya and Do Quoc Luat from the host Vietnam. The 2017 Techcombank HCM City International Marathon offered a chance to introduce the city’s image as a dynamic, innovative, modern and friendly destination for international tourists, said Le Truong Hien Hoa, Director of the HCM City Tourism Promotion Agency. It comprises of 42 km, 21 km and 10 km events, with the courses running from Thao Cam Vien park in District 1 and finishing … [Read more...] about Over 5,000 runners join HCM City International Marathon