Some studies suggest that marathoners may be able to survive heart diseases better than non-runners might.


Running uses up both fatty acids and carbohydrates for energy. Distance runners pump a larger volume per beat of their heart; which is why distance running shows positive effects on coronary risk factors, and endurance exercise associates with lower coronary deaths.


Management and Science University (MSU) through its Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (FHLS) recently organized the Bear-A-Thon 5km and 10km runs, in conjunction with the ongoing MSU Sports United Championship (SUCA) and together with main sponsor Bank Rakyat. 


MSU Diploma in Sport Science


SUCA is an annual event managed by MSU’s University Staff Club (USC), and the bear is the official FHLS mascot.


MSU Bachelor in Health Science Management (Honours)
MSU Doctor of Philosophy (Health Science Management)



A very-early-morning Zumba gathered early-rising participants at MSU’s U-Square for a fun pre-run exercise.







MSU Bachelor in Education (Physical Education and Health) (Honours)



About a thousand participants were flagged off; first the 10km marathoners, followed soon after by the 5km runners. 

















On standby at strategic spots along the 5km and 10km routes around Shah Alam Section 13 were volunteers manning the drinks stations and the medical base.











MSU Diploma in Medical Assistant
MSU Bachelor in Nursing (Honours)

Early finishers received a commemorative medal each. 







Participants who could not finish within the stipulated time were rounded up by sweeper cars before cooling down with rest therapy and the rest of the finishers. 





MSU Diploma in Physiotherapy

MSU President Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid launched the joint Bank Rakyat Nuri Nutrisi and MSU MyShape project, a collaboration in support of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Nuri Nutrisi is a nutrition programme for the nation’s underprivileged schoolchildren.





MSU Bachelor in Nutrition (Honours)


Three winners each from the 5km and 10km runs received hampers, vouchers, or cash prizes of between two hundred and five hundred Ringgit.





O
ther activities included a children’s colouring contest, with prizes sponsored by Bank Rakyat.





Among the many booths set up around U-Square was one offering MSU’s award-winning 8-in-1 herbal coffee Maca Delima, which has been proven to prevent cardiovascular diseases.





PERINTIS Best Commercial Potential Award to MSU’s Halal Health Beverage invention
MSU Bachelor in Cardiovascular Technology (Honours) 


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Some studies suggest that marathoners may be able to survive heart diseases better than non-runners might.


Running uses up both fatty acids and carbohydrates for energy. Distance runners pump a larger volume per beat of their heart; which is why distance running shows positive effects on coronary risk factors, and endurance exercise associates with lower coronary deaths.


Management and Science University (MSU) through its Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (FHLS) recently organized the Bear-A-Thon 5km and 10km runs, in conjunction with the ongoing MSU Sports United Championship (SUCA) and together with main sponsor Bank Rakyat. 


MSU Diploma in Sport Science


SUCA is an annual event managed by MSU’s University Staff Club (USC), and the bear is the official FHLS mascot.


MSU Bachelor in Health Science Management (Honours)
MSU Doctor of Philosophy (Health Science Management)



A very-early-morning Zumba gathered early-rising participants at MSU’s U-Square for a fun pre-run exercise.







MSU Bachelor in Education (Physical Education and Health) (Honours)



About a thousand participants were flagged off; first the 10km marathoners, followed soon after by the 5km runners. 

















On standby at strategic spots along the 5km and 10km routes around Shah Alam Section 13 were volunteers manning the drinks stations and the medical base.











MSU Diploma in Medical Assistant
MSU Bachelor in Nursing (Honours)

Early finishers received a commemorative medal each. 







Participants who could not finish within the stipulated time were rounded up by sweeper cars before cooling down with rest therapy and the rest of the finishers. 





MSU Diploma in Physiotherapy

MSU President Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid launched the joint Bank Rakyat Nuri Nutrisi and MSU MyShape project, a collaboration in support of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Nuri Nutrisi is a nutrition programme for the nation’s underprivileged schoolchildren.





MSU Bachelor in Nutrition (Honours)


Three winners each from the 5km and 10km runs received hampers, vouchers, or cash prizes of between two hundred and five hundred Ringgit.





O
ther activities included a children’s colouring contest, with prizes sponsored by Bank Rakyat.





Among the many booths set up around U-Square was one offering MSU’s award-winning 8-in-1 herbal coffee Maca Delima, which has been proven to prevent cardiovascular diseases.





PERINTIS Best Commercial Potential Award to MSU’s Halal Health Beverage invention
MSU Bachelor in Cardiovascular Technology (Honours) 


Love the outdoors and have a spirit for adventure? Click here.