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Your Running Journey. Our Passion. Progressively Working Towards Your Goals, #TranscendYourself.

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Mel
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The Performance Series is a series of running races throughout the year that brings you to iconic landmarks of Singapore and Malaysia. Don’t stop at just one race – because TPS is about making a lifestyle change. Achieving goals is about setting mini ones on the way to make sure you are on track. Keep your eyes on the gold, but have mini milestones to be sure you are getting closer to your goal. TPS 2017 will be your mini checks on your way to a bigger goal – Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2017!

MAKE THE YEAR 2017 GREAT WITH TPS AND SCMS 2017!

#1 Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

Every body begins somewhere. Take the first step and never turn back. Consistency is key. For those just starting out – looking to just become consistent in this new thing called running, join the 5km distance in the TPS Running series and SCMS 2017, making it 5km every quarter. Make running a constant in your life by taking little steps!

#2 Progressive Improvement

Being a little more ambitious for the year 2017? – Increase your distance with every race you join! Start with a 5km, move up to complete a 10km, hit a half marathon distance  in TPS 2017 and complete your running journey by accomplishing the infamous marathon distance of 42.195km at the SCMS 2017. There is just something cooler to be able to call yourself a marathon runner! We know it’s just a label, but it’s a cool label.

#3 To Constantly Stay In The Zone

You are pretty good at running. Running a half marathon is no problemo! But just because you can run 21km now, does not mean 3 years down the road 21 kilometres will still be easy-peasy! Keep yourself in the zone and keep on running! Register for a 21km every quarter and just to challenge yourself, end your year with the marathon distance! You can certainly be sure you’ll still be able to run a 21km 5 years down the road then. Fitness is something to be maintained!

#4 To Improve On Your Personal Best

It’s time to challenge your limits and see how far you can go! Train hard, trust the process and put your training to the test! Sign up for a 10km distance or half marathon distance every quarter and see how much you have bettered! That satisfaction when you hit a new personal best is going to be addictive! At the end of the year, give yourself the ultimate test on the Gold Label SCMS Course and target a new PB! You’re going to be left wanting more!

Come progressively work towards your goal with the TPS 2017 and Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore Running Series, and #TranscendYourself.

Surprise Surprise – The Performance Series Malaysia

Yes, you heard right, The Performance Series is crossing borders, bringing you to Malaysia! Challenge yourself in Penang on the 9th July, or Kuching on the 3rd September, or come to Kuala Lumpur on the 19th November! And really, all these heritage places will make it a great run-cation, at the same time, you get see how much you’ve progressed towards your goals! Come #TranscendYourself with the TPS running series!

Read More about TPS

  1. TPS Run Malaysia One Race At A Time
  2. The Performance Series Is Back In 2017 – New And Refreshing Elements
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Right of Way

By
Ranjetta
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Traffic jams are common in races and real life.

The world can be crowded at times. Everyone is everywhere, chasing success, dreams, goals and personal bests. Life can be one tough race.

I found out that a person’s journey can be enhanced or outright halted by the presence of two groups of individuals: those who give way to the person, and those who accidentally or intentionally throw a monkey wrench in the works.

I was in the midst of an uphill run in campus one evening, as I came across a couple of students walking abreast each other on the same pavement.

There was a gap of about 200 metres in front of us. Both the ladies, walking downhill, clearly saw me coming towards them. I moved to the left corner of the road, which loomed over the precipice of the hill, hoping that one of them will give way.

Most people give me way when they see me running. A man once stepped off the road and offered me his path as I ran. I wave my thanks to them, always.

However, in this case, both the ladies decided to ignore my presence, and continued chatting away as I approached them. I finally had to shout out my presence, after which one of them just slightly moved her shoulder to let me through.

I bumped hard into her anyway. It was a miracle I did not fall and roll down the hill. That would have made a great news headline. I take half the blame for assuming that they would give way to me. This incident, however, was the first of many that would happen throughout my years of running, some of which occurred under the most ludicrous of circumstances.

But then I began to wonder, how do I stay away from these blocks in life? How do people drive on roads under such circumstances? Can I avoid colliding into people and things when I run?

Just like driving, it turns out that there are “rules” for running on road and on the track. The Internet is awash with articles teaching runners how to run and behave in a civil manner. Some of the top rules include not running abreast more than two at a time, stepping away to allow a faster runner to pass or to run fast yourself, and informing those in front of you should you need to pass them.

It was good to know that there are ways of eliminating unwanted incidences when I run. It would be even better for everyone else to know that such rules exist.

I find it surprising that such situations can occur among the track elites, in light of a recent fracas involving runners aspiring for a certain prestigious regional event. A humble recreational runner such as I rely a lot on common sense to prevent accidents while running. Naturally, I assume that top-notch runners do this as well. I give way whenever I can, and steer clear of potential collisions if I want to run faster.

Additional reading:

  • http://www.rrca.org/education/etiquette-for-runners
  • http://www.runnersworld.com/getting-started/proper-running-etiquette-for-beginners
  • https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2013/may/28/running-etiquette-10-commandments
  • http://www.runnersworld.com/for-beginners-only/essential-rules-for-the-track
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Race Review: Venus Run 2017 [5km] (by Lingderella)

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Lingderella
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She is beautiful. She is strong. She is a runner. That’s what is printed on the race t-shirt. I think it’s really nice. Sometimes we just need to tell ourselves this and we don’t need everyone else to agree with us. We know what we are and that is good enough, just like one of the Christina Aguilera’s song: You’re beautiful in every single way 😊

But then hor flag off is 5pm at a time still so hot and we are given a black T-shirt 😅 But I don’t like T-shirt, though I like the wordings but I don’t want to “trap heat” so my friends and I wear what we wants, though we always wear what we wants 😆 Though they tried organising a contest of “best dress costume”, but I didn’t think anyone participated as I didn’t spot any runners wearing anything unique at all.

We are also given two race bibs each. Wonder is it double print, or to use the additional bib to invite our buddy buddy to run or do we really need to wear front and back but we only wore one bib to run but there’s no issue. It is a 5km run and is quite a small race I think with maybe just a few hundreds of women runners. Weather is good though usually at 5pm the sun is still quite unforgiving but we are blessed with the Sun hiding behind the clouds today 😊

There is also a photo booth, with many nice props that my friends and I have fun at and took quite a few shots. Everything is smooth such as for the baggage deposits and collections and the finisher entitlement collections. There is a water point at about 2.7km where they give out a small bottle of New water to every runner. But it’s a 5km run, I’m still ok so I didn’t take the water. I will not say it’s JUST a 5km run because all these runs I had, I’ve learnt to respect every 0.001m because every step is really a determination to carry on 💪🏻

I have no aim for this run as my legs was a little aching. All my previous 5km runs are all fun runs such as Hello Kitty run, Music Run, Batman Vs Superman Run and Color run so this is considered as a more “competitive run”. Once flag off, we were running on gravel, which is not easy to run on. The route is one loop of Bedok Reservoir and I was reminded that I signed up for 50Hrs non stop run in May, running 15 loops there may going to be quite torturous actually 😅

(Photo Credits: JJL runners – Nick) Everyone is running fast and I try to keep up. I was quite impressed as everyone is so fast. No one seems to be slowing down and I keep looking at my Garmin watch to see my pace and I feel ok though I really have weak determination and feel like slowing down but keep on repeating in my mind, “ending soon”, “hang on”, “keep on going” and “breathe”. Sometimes I find “talking to myself” is really a good way to keep myself occupied and motivated 😊

The best part of the day is when I just ended the run and was collecting my medal, one runner came to me and say” Thank you, you are my pacer and I was following you.” Wow! I was so happy! 😍 This is the first time someone said this to me! And the funny thing is that I walk off forgetting my medal and was called back by the volunteer distributing the medal 😆 LOL!

[In a relationship]

You can skip this part of you have something better to do because this is purely my “romance novel” Just like Pussycatdoll’s song “Be careful what you wish for coz you just might get it”. During Chinese New Year, I put a sky lantern writing down my wish. And I wrote “跑出火花” which direct translation means running out sparks.

And it happened in merely a month while I’m running the zoo run 😍 Thank you JustRunLah! for the race slot, if not we could not have not met. I will definitely not sign up for a $70 10km zoo run. I was sick after coming back from HKSCM and the day before zoo run I was still thinking whether to turn up for the run as I was even on MC the day before, still I turn up for the run. At zoo run, he spotted me as I was orange from the sea of blue.

See, maybe since then he strategize and plot to get near me? 😆 We were each other’s 42race followers but I don’t know him at all because he dosen’t post pictures of himself but he recognised me. I don’t really remember much actually. At about after 2km I slowed down as I feel a little giddy. And he ran pass me and said “Jia you”, and I was like thinking who is this guy? Then according to him he said he slowed down to check whether I have catch up as he have impression of me usually not this “slow”. I was like wow, this guy is observant and sweet or this guy is creepy and stalking me but I don’t feel uncomfortable or uneasiness with him and I was the more talkative one 😆 I was sick and the guy friends I came with don’t even noticed anything wrong about me and chiong off themselves. For the rest of the distance maybe 6km or 8km he ran all the way with me, when I asked him to carry on to run as I’m going to walk but he assure me its ok and it’s a fun run. It’s a chit chat run and when I walk, he walks with me which I’m really grateful because it’s really not easy to carry on when I’m sick and it’s a 10km run. But once we reach the finishing line, I sort of “abandon” him and went looking for my friends. So the rest started with adding as friend and chat in Facebook. I asked whether he has Facebook or Instagram so I can send him the photo that Eugene from Running shots took of us, that’s my pure intention seriously but he take this gesture as “whether he got chance or not” 😆

Singapore is small. But it’s really just so freaking coincidence. Ok, so maybe I’m either just pure kpo or interested as after he added me in Facebook and I can suddenly become like “Detective Conan” and go “CSI” his posts, or maybe this is not “CSI” right as usually people add new friend in Facebook will go and see the posts right? 😂 Then I saw that my colleague had liked a post on his zoo run then I remembered a few days before zoo run, while at work she asked me if I’m going for the zoo run and she says her friend is going And yes, strike lottery also not as accurate, he’s coincidently the friend she is talking about! Hey I just met him, but this is crazy 😆 Nobody knows about the future, but just one step at a time, to cherish and appreciate ❤

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Race Review: Guerilla Race 2017, Altaraza (by Monch)

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Monch
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The Guerilla race 2017 took place in Altaraza, San Belmonte, Bulacan. It is an army training inspired race that test strength and endurance. It featured a 5k Sprint with 12 obstacles, 10k Warrior with 18 obstacles and Team relays.

I joined for the first time and chose the 10k. I was very excited since this is new to me and I didn’t know what to expect. I’ve seen some pictures but that’s it. I trained by doing 1 hr runs and sprints, then did pull ups, squats, clean and press to improve strength. My goal for this race was to complete the 18 obstacles within reasonable time.

The participants included weekend warriors, sports enthusiasts and a few from the army. The race started as the sun was rising, enough light to see the obstacles. I started with my 10k training pace and tried to maintain it. The route shifted from road to dirt several times. There was good balance of flats, uphills and downhills. What I enjoyed most though were the obstacles that required crawling, jumping, pulling. Balance, grip and stamina were also critical.

Each obstacle presented different challenges, some more difficult than the others. If the racer cannot do the obstacle, the consequence is 30 burpees.

My 5 favorite were the Mud crawl, Wall climb, monkey bars, Parrallel bars and Cargo net. The mud crawl was dirty and fun. There was a 6 foot wall which we have to go over. I had to pause and watch how others do it. Someone jump, grab the top and pulled himself up and jump to the other side. I did the same. I thought the monkey bars would be difficult, but I completed it without falling. I had the most problem with the parallel bars and cargo net. Both of which were on the last 2 kms. I was losing power at that time and didn’t have the correct technique. I failed the parallel bar thrice but made it on the fourth try. As for the cargo net, I didn’t know how to flip to the other side. Good thing I faced my fear of falling and just carried my weight to the other side.

I finished the race strong and clocked in at 1hr and a few seconds. My normal 10k time is around 48 minutes, but considering the obstacles, I was happy with my time. I had a different kind of fatigue though since it was a whole body workout and my recovery time was longer.

The race was 8 out of 10 for me. I got what I was looking for, which is a new challenge. They also have good singlets and lots of freebies. Medics were available and there were parking spaces. The route was safe as there were no vehicles and there was a fire truck for the best shower ever! If there were more marshalls to avoid confusion, it would have been a 10.

The next Guerilla race is on May in Splash island. I’m looking forward to joining it again.

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Watch: More Than 400 Runners Brace Some Crazy Wind At French Race

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Mel
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We all face a little head wind when running, but, 40mph gusts of wind? That really is insane! Last weekend at the Foulées des 2 Rives 14K in Brest, France – Runners had to brave and brace themselves against wind that reached up to 40mph as they crossed the Albert-Louppe bridge. Runners were certainly in for a great surprise!

Well, isn’t that a wow?

 

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Training for Malaysia Half Marathons? – Check out these 3 suggested training routes.

By
Mel
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Bear in mind, always train hard so you can race easy! Here are 3 training routes you can check out on your next run.

#1 Penang Botanical Gardens

Photo Credits: NK Khoo

Penang Botanical Gardens is perfect for training. There is a small loop for some speed interval training, and a bigger loop for slower long runs. Want to do some hill training? – run up Penang hill or select sections of it to do hill repeats. There are also trails through moongate for you to run. All kinds of training, all in one place! This is the perfect place for runners to train.

#2 Kuching Reservoir Park

Photo Credits: My Sarawak

A beautiful park overlooked by runners as to how much different types of training can be done, all in one location. One loop around the lake gives you a kilometre. You can utilize this for 1km speed intervals or you can loop it to make it a long run.There is also paths that branch out that gives you a run with mile elevation. And yes, there is also stairs for strength training. Here, you can run and train in beauty and tranquility.

#3 Bukit Jalil Park, Kuala Lumpur

Photo Credits: MZulkifli

If you have not heard, this is the place where the Standard Chartered KL Marathon holds their running clinic – and with good reason. The hilly route will give you a good long run. There is also a stairway to heaven where you can do some stairs-training. Everyone should incorporate stairs into their training as they are able to give your legs some good strength. It will make a whole lot of difference in your runs. You can also pick the milder less hilly sections to do some fartlek or speed training.

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T-Minus 2 Days Before the Marathon

By
Lila
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Got my race kit. All systems go!

It’s my 12th week which means it’s taper week. I’ve got two days to go till Marathon Day. I’ve only got one run left which is just a short 3K day before D-Day. Of course, I’m freaking’ out. I’m starting to get worried.

But I’m trying to seize this fear and use this energy into getting everything ready both for race day and post-recovery.

Race day fuel – check.
Race kit – check.
Post-run recovery food and liquids – check.

I’ve also familiarized myself with all the right things to do days following this epic run. Stretches, how to rest, what to eat – the whole deal.

Because we don’t have a bathtub in the house and I really want that ice bath after the race, I got an inflatable pool which will serve this purpose.

To do an ice bath, according to RunnersConnect, fill the tub with ice and cold water and submerge your lower body for 15 minutes. Some sites suggest going for a maximum of 10 minutes. You don’t need the water too cold, 55 degrees is optimal, but anything colder than 65 degrees will do.

And here’s the theory behind this cold therapy according to Active.com: “The general theory behind this cold therapy is that the exposure to cold helps to combat the microtrauma (small tears) in muscle fibers and resultant soreness caused by intense or repetitive exercise. The ice bath is thought to constrict blood vessels, flush waste products and reduce swelling and tissue breakdown. Subsequently, as the tissue warms and the increased blood flow speeds circulation, the healing process is jump-started. The advantage of an ice bath submersion is that a large area of intertwined musculature can be treated, rather than limiting the cold therapy to a concentrated area with a localized ice pack.”

Meanwhile, I came across a very apt quote from no less than Martin Luther King Jr. While below quote has a deeper meaning in terms of pursuing justice and the civil rights movement, I’m going to think of it on a more literal way come Sunday.

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”

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STAR WARS™ RUN Singapore 2017 – Here’s Why You Don’t Want to Miss it

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Mel
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As part of the ‘May The 4th’ celebrations, The Walt Disney Company South East Asia and local organizer Esprimo brings us the STAR WARS RUN Singapore on 6th May 2017! This is going to be arguably the coolest run in the universe! Here are our 5 reasons why you do not want to miss the ultimate run of the galaxy – STAR WARS RUN Singapore 2017!

#1 First STAR WARS RUN in Singapore

Come join the very first STAR WARS RUN in Singapore where fans, families and run enthusiasts can look forward to a night filled with all things STAR WARS. To enhance your experience – dress up as a Dark Sith Lord or a Jedi Master and totally immerse yourself in the STAR WARS experience.

#2 Choose a side – DARK OR LIGHT

Will you walk in the footsteps of Darth Vader and uncover the powers of the Dark side or join the Rebellion on their plight for justice on the Light side? – 2 sides, one choice! Choose your path, run, it’s your destiny! Either way, it is going to be an epic 4.5km route. If you are up for the ultimate test of endurance, you can opt to battle your way through a 10km competitive route.

All running enthusiasts who are brave enough to take on the challenge will receive exclusive STAR WARS RUN merchandise. Whichever your chosen path, you will receive a drawstring bag, a plush toy, a participant tee, a towel and a limited-edition commemorative medal. Designs will vary depending on the side you choose.

#3 Fireworks

This is going to be one of the highlights of the night. Everyone loves fireworks! Imagine the sky filled with an explosion of light and colour – it’s going to be an epic sight and an experience of a lifetime.

#4 STAR WARS Carnival

The STAR WARS RUN will come with thematic routes, complete with many surprises, and promises an intergalactic adventure through 4 decades of STAR WARS legacy. The fun however does not end right after the run! The night continues at the race village with STAR WARS themed activities. It’s going to be a top notch race village experience!

#5 Outdoor Movie Screening

STAR WARS under the stars! Huddle together with all running enthusiasts, families, friends, and fans to enjoy a truly unique outdoor movie screening experience. It’s going to be a memorable experience to watch a great movie in an outdoor setting.

Do or do not, there is no try! Register now!

Enjoy discounted registration rates with our promo code: Click here to get the code. Valid for 1,000 uses only!

Cover photo: STAR WARS RUN 2015 – Buenos Aires

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Clark Hosts 2017 Color Manila Challenge

By
Servinio
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     AFTER SUCCESSFULLY conducting the fifth edition of its flagship event to an overflow attendance last January, Color Manila Run braces for a fitting follow up with the holding of the Color Manila Challenge Run on March 19 at the Clark Special Economic Zone Parade Grounds in Pampanga. This time, participants will have to negotiate a series of obstacles while being dusted with powders of various colors.

Distance categories are at 10, five and three kilometers.  There will only be one registration fee of PHP 650.00 for all distances but runners may opt to upgrade their Deluxe Kit to the Trooper Kit for only PHP 1,050.00.

The Deluxe Kit consists of a race singlet and bib, sunglasses and a packet of colored powder while the Trooper Kit contains everything in the Deluxe Kit plus a bandana and drawstring bag.  All finishers will be rewarded with a medal upon crossing the finish line.

Online registration is now ongoing at www.colormanilarun.com.  Those without credit cards may purchase prepaid cards at selected branches of Runnr, Toby’s Sports and at all branches of SM Tickets nationwide.

“We had over 6,000 runners compete in our Color Manila Night Run last December at Clark with runners coming not only Pampanga but also from Metro Manila and other distant provinces plus a good number of foreign tourists,” said Color Manila Vice President Justine Cordero. “We hope to use this event to do our share in helping promote tourism in the area.”

If one survived the Fifth Color Manila Run, it’s time to take the game to the next level and take up the Color Manila Challenge. There are no obstacles that are too tough to overcome so sign up now!

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6 Malaysia Half Marathons You Should Experience for 2017

By
Mel
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The Half Marathon is a distance that is challenging enough, yet does not require as much commitment. It is an undeniable fact that the marathon distance requires a lot more dedication and training – I mean the first guy who ran a marathon did actually die. While a lot of people don’t die running a marathon these days, it requires way more effort. Hence the half marathon has become a more popular option amongst runners. Here are 3 Malaysia Half Marathons you should experience for yourselves!

The Half Marathon gives you almost all the satisfaction and achievement of the marathon but far less than half of the aches, pain and fatigue – Jeff Galoway, 1972 Olympian

#1 The Performance Series Penang

The unique thing about The Performance Series is their tagline #TranscendYourself. Here, you run with people who inspire you with their #TranscendYourself stories, and you in turn inspire other with yours. That’s what great about this running sport – these stories, our stories!

Photo Credits: Property Guru

TPS is coming to Penang, and it is going to be a runcation to remember! Apart from running with people with inspiring stories, and inspiring runners with yours, TPS brings you to food haven. It’s really the combo of the 2 things runners love most – running and eating. Run your hearts through the beautiful heritage streets of Penang, and complete your day with Penang food which is a notch above food of other origins.

9th July 2017

#2 Alor Setar Half Marathon

Photo Credits: In a Whiz

This is your chance to run through paddy fields. The views will amaze you and the pancake flat course will ensure you are in for a personal best. Being close to the border of Thailand, the food in Alor Setar has a hint of Thailand influence and is different from the other states of Malaysia. This run really brings you away from the hustle and bustle of the city and showcases the smaller townships of Malaysia.

18th March 2017

#3 The Performance Series Kuching

Kuching gives you a unique mix of a small town vibe. Kuching has a fascinating past that is showcased in its architecture, food, culture and heritage. This makes Kuching a city waiting to be discovered, and its rich history unearthed. When you have had enough of history, you can move on to discover the food which is also unique given the rich blend of history. And when you’ve had enough of that (but no runner gets enough of food),you can begin exploring the jungles.

Photo Credits: Mulu View

The Performance Series Kuching brings you to run through this great heritage city! You’ll get to see the city on foot. And with Kuching being such an interesting city, it is going to be yet another great run-cation – for you, your spouse and even your kids.

3rd September 2017

#4 Pahang International Marathon

Dusty Monkey brings you the very first edition of the Pahang Marathon. The run brings you through the town of Kuantan, a beachside town, giving you great views of the town and the beach. East Malaysia also has a different influence. Here you are able to try plentiful of authentic Malay cuisine. Soak in the sunshine, run a beautiful town, and enjoy the fantastic delicacies!

12th March 2017

#5 The Performance Series Kuala Lumpur

Photo Credits: Mandarin Oriental

Kuala Lumpur is home to most runners in Malaysia. And it is here you would get to meet most runners with great #TranscendYourself stories to tell. TPS 2017 could possible be home to many runners very first half marathon, in line with TPS 2017 tagline #TranscendYourself. Come out and see these inspiring people for yourselves! It’s going to be one of those moments that go down in history – maybe not your, but to these people transcending themselves!

19th November 2017

#6 Borneo International Marathon

Photo Credits: Borneo Adventure

The other side of Malaysia, is really the other side! It is special and different. Running a half marathon in the Kota Kinabalu town will show you a different side of Malaysia. Considered kind of a sea port, the seafood here is fresh and considerably cheap! They even have their own noodles – Mee Tuaran! The Borneo International Marathon really is an event for you to run your heart out, ear your heart out, and end it with an adventure with the beautiful Akinabalu!

7th May 2017

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5 Surprising Ways to Feel and Look Good During Yoga

By
Meera Watts
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Yoga is an amazing activity. I’ve personally been doing yoga for some time now, and my life has changed drastically. I don’t have as many negative thoughts and emotions as I had before and my body feels much better. Yoga classes are designed in a specific way so each time you finish a session, you’ll notice many differences almost immediately. Some people prepare for yoga as if they were preparing for a night out. Others don’t make the right choice when it comes to clothes or similar things. Here’s how to make yoga even better and more interesting. We’ll be talking about five surprising ways to feel and look good during yoga.

Wear Comfortable Clothes

The whole point of yoga is to feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible. If you wear jeans and tight clothing, you won’t be able to do certain poses, and you’ll have a difficult time relaxing. Simply wear something that is comfortable and stretchy, a plain t-shirt, and some leggings would be a great choice.

Take Time To Get Ready For Yoga

To improve your entire experience while doing yoga, take some time before the sessions to relax your mind and get mentally and physically ready. It doesn’t need to take too much time, 15 minutes should be enough. Calm your mind and prepare your body for the session. By doing this, you’ll be strengthening your body and mind, as well as increasing the effectiveness of the benefits of yoga. You check out Alo Moves yoga review for some reference.

Make-Up Is A Distraction; Keep It Simple

Applying make-up is completely unnecessary. Sure, you will be surrounded by other people, but make-up is useless because you are going to sweat and it’s going to look horrible. Not only is that but also makeup is time-consuming. You’d be wise to spend the time you’d usually spend on make-up by spending it on something else; for example, preparing for the sessions!

Mind The Food You Eat

Food can make a massive difference when it comes to your body’s health. Also, remember the good old rule where you shouldn’t eat anything heavy before a workout session. Eat 2 hours before exercising, so you don’t cause yourself unnecessary issues. If you plan on being completely healthy and doing yoga, we recommend you take care of what you eat. Don’t eat junk food, get rid of fizzy drinks and, if you drink alcohol, lower your consumption levels. Focus more on salads and other healthy food.

Embrace Yoga And Practice At Least Twice A Week

If you think of yoga as a chore, you should give up on it. Yoga isn’t something that you should be forced to do. If that’s the case, then there’s no point to it. Embrace it and let it fill you. Have fun and enjoy doing yoga because you will appreciate it. We recommend you practice at least twice a week, but you’re free to practice as much as you want. After all, yoga is all about relaxation, and if it’s necessary, you can increase the number of times you practice each week! Gradually you will start loving yoga which may lead into you becoming a Yoga teacher.

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Be a Hero for Boracay on April 22 via Skyathon Boracay Beach Run

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Team JustRunLah!
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SKYathon, SKY Cable Corporation’s annual beach run, returns to Boracay on April 22 for its 8th year of raising awareness and funds to sustain the island’s excellent natural beauty and rich marine ecosystem.

For two years now, SKYathon aims to help restore the island’s coral reefs by raising funds to purchase reef nurseries via the Coral REEFurbishment project in partnership with Boracay Foundation, Inc.


In fact, SKY Cable is dedicated to support the advocacy on a long-term basis.

“Boracay has given so much to Filipinos and it is only fitting that we return the favor by helping the country’s world-class island remain beautiful. SKY is committed to uphold this advocacy through SKYathon,” Jaynalen Redondo, SKY Cable’s airtime sales marketing head said.

SKYathon returns this year with the foremost running event organizer in the country, Coach Rio, as race partner.

According to a DENR assessment conducted in September 2015, coral bleaching, unregulated diving, and the spread of crown-of-thorns starfish have caused damage on Boracay’s coral reefs. The rehabilitation project can help coral reefs to recover for Boracay to maintain a healthy coastal marine ecosystem.

The highly anticipated destination run will happen on April 22 (Saturday) at the Epic Beach Front (station 2). Gunstart at 6AM. Aspiring SKYathon runners can choose from a 3K (P500), 5K (P600), and 10K (P800) beach run. A race kit includes a singlet, timing chip, loot bag, and a finisher’s medal.

Be a hero for Boracay this summer by joining the SKYathon beach run. For more information on registration, interested racers can visit www.skyathon.com.

Continuing Reef Rehabilation

With Boracay’s power to attract tourists and an undersea ecosystem as delicate as any, the island needs ‘heroes’ who can share in sustaining its environmental health.

Shore clean-ups initiated by the island’s various “stakeholders” happen seasonally, but its underwater life is of equal importance.  This is where SKYathon, the annual beach run by leading cable and broadband provider, SKY Cable, finds a place for the ‘heroes’ of the environment to offer their help.

“As the reefs continue to need care and upkeep, we are heeding Filipinos, particularly our beach runners, to join our cause to help save the island through SKYathon 2017, thus our battle cry, be a hero for Boracay,” Delbert Santos, SKY marketing services manager said.

SKY Cable and RunRio partner once more for SKYathon.

Because of the debilitating condition of Boracay’s coral reefs, SKYathon will once again allocate a portion of the registration fees to support Boracay Foundation’s Coral REEFurbishment Program to help save the island’s coral reefs from dying.

In fact, SKY is dedicated in supporting the advocacy on a long-term basis.

The rehabilitation project can help coral reefs to recover for Boracay to maintain a healthy coastal marine ecosystem.

Updates are regularly provided on the race official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SKYathon). The online registration is open until April 10, 2017.

Other registration venues include the Boracay Foundation Inc. office located on the 2nd floor of AKY Gasoline Station, Main Road, Manocmanoc, Boracay Island, Chris Sports branches in SM Megamall, SM North Edsa (Main), SM MOA, Glorietta 3, Robinsons Ermita, and D’Mall Boracay; as well as Rudy Project Branches in Alabang Town Center, The Podium Trinoma, SM MOA, SM Cebu, Robinsons Cebu, and D’Mall Boracay.

SKY Cable Corporation is the first to introduce cable television to Filipinos in 1990. Since then, it has been a frontrunner in technology and cable TV content by being the first to design a highly customized viewing experience among subscribers, and offering the most number of HD channels. Its properties have expanded beyond pay TV. SKY now has One SKY Premium (cable, broadband, and mobile internet unlimited bundles), One SKY Lite (cable, broadband, and mobile internet consumable bundles), SKYmobi (mobile internet), SKY On Demand (video-on-demand), SKYdirect (direct-to-home), SKYcable, and Destiny Cable (cable television).

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Sattahip TRI-Factor Series™ Triathlon success motivates more Thais to Grow Stronger, Live Better

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Yvonne Siew
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The TRI-Factor Series™, the fastest growing triathlon series in Asia officially kicked off in Thailand under the brand’s Grow Stronger, Live Better vision, firmly establishing its place as one of the new flagship triathlon events in the region. TRI-Factor Thailand’s inaugural triathlon held on Sunday February 26th 2017 at Sattahip Naval Base welcomed triathletes from Thailand and more than 22 other nations including England, Japan, New Zealand, Slovakia, Singapore, China, Australia and the Philippines.

The 67 kilometer race course comprised of a 15 km run, 2 km swim and 50 km cycle. Shorter categories of 1.5 km swim / 50 km cycle / 8 km run and a shorter sprint distance of 800m swim / 30 km cycle / 8 km run catered to athletes of varying proficiencies.

“The first TRI-Factor Series™ race in Thailand was a resounding success, bringing international triathletes to join in and compete with the local community. The feedback we received from both Thai and international athletes alike has been very positive. We expect the popularity to grow quickly among Thai athletes as word spreads about the unique race course and professional race organization,” said Mr. Elvin Ting, Managing Director of Orange Room, organizers of the event.

The world class race course located within the Sattahip Royal Thai Navy base was hailed by many athletes as one of the most beautiful and best organized events in Thailand. The single loop course comprised of a crystal clear swim course, a technically varied yet fast bike course and a scenic run along stunning sections of the coastline. The event really drew the triathlon community closer together in Thailand, and will stand as a memorable and significant milestone in the evolution of triathlon in Thailand.

TRI-Factor™ in 2017

A new point scoring system helps athletes keep track of their current performance relative to their peers across various countries within Asia. TRI-Factor Series™ is also launching a new app in 2017 that will provide an additional platform for all athletes to connect, whilst keeping them updated on the latest event news and their personal race records.

TRI-Factor Series™ is also launching three innovative race formats: AquaSwim Challenge, CycleRun Challenge and RunSwim Challenge within the Series to cater to a more experienced multi-sport community in 2017/18.

TRI-Factor Series™ Classified results:

Winner, Long Distance category

Martin Malleier – Male

Jennifer Barbour – Female

Winner, Standard Distance category

Michal Bucek – Male

Elle Brookes – Female

Winner, Sprint Distance category

Nicholas Rachmadi – Male

Vansa Chatikavanij – Female

Winner, Standard Duathlon

Sathaporn Akkatham – Male

Winner, Sprint Duathlon

Chaisit Yaisang – Male

Siriporn Sothikul – Female

About TRI-Factor Series™

The Asian TRI-Factor Championship features individual swim, bike and run events with a triathlon finale in a number of countries throughout Asia. An innovative 4-step triathlon concept is designed so that athletes can take part in various disciplines to complete the triathlon. This can also be embedded into a personal fitness calendar as well as enabling high-level athletes to compete against single-discipline specialists whilst encouraging amateur participation across all classes.

Competition information and registration is available on www.trifactor.sg.

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3 Suggested Training Routes for Singapore Half Marathons

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Yvonne Siew
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If you can run a 5km, you can definitely train for 21km – Half Marathon! Don’t know where to start? Here are 3 suggested half marathon training routes for you! And don’t forget a big bonus: All our suggested starting points have showering facilities.

1. Starting from Stadium Riverside Walk

If you are looking for an easily accessible training routes, Stadium Riverside Walk is your best choice! You can conveniently get there by car, bus or train. And by starting from there, you have the flexibility to select your own route. You can run down to Tanjung Rhu and run through Marina Bay East, then cross the Marina Barrage and run down to Marina Bay Sands. Alternatively, you can run towards to Tanjung Rhu direction, then run to the Marina Bay East and hit Straight to East Coast Park. Either way, you can enjoy the views of the river and the bay, passes gardens and greenery, skyscrapers and historical landmarks.

2. Starting from Punggol Waterway Park

Punggol Waterway Park is one of the beautiful parks in Singapore for you to clock the distance. You can easily run a 21km on the well-maintained tracks along the promenade on both sides of the waterway, and the waterway links to Lorong Halus Wetland Park and from there you can continue your run into Pasir Ris Park. The park is suitable for Half Marathon training at any time. If you head to Punggol Waterway Park for a morning run, do look out a special spot called Sunrise Point. As how it’s named, you can catch the perfect sunrise from that angle. Click here for more details.

3. Starting from East Coast Park

It’s impossible for you to miss out the popular Half Marathon training ground in Singapore – East Coast Park. It is a fantastic long stretch of road and it’s also a great place for a breezy long run in Singapore. It is shaded enough for daytime runs and well-lit enough for night runs. You can basically start anywhere from the East Coast Park and run out and back, then you clock an easy 21km! For example, you can start at the East Coast Seafood Center or the East Coast Lagoon Food Village at the other end of the park, then you can easily extend the distance beyond the National Sailing Centre. Click here for more details.

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Travelling to Singapore? Here Are 3 Things You Need to Take Note of

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Joey
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Known as the garden city of Asia, Singapore is definitely a clean and green oasis where foreigners can expect to find some world-class dining establishments and even attractions.

But although we may seem to be a country that has truly become, it has to be understood that we are still an Asian country and like Malaysia, we are multi-cultural. If you are planning a trip to our sunny island, here are three things you need to be aware of so as not to put yourself in any sort of predicament while you are here on your holiday.

#1 Singapore is a Fine City

In every aspect of the word, Singapore is not only home to many fine dining and leisure establishments; we are also quick to issue fines whenever the situation calls for it.

The thing about Singapore fines is that you will see the signs everywhere. Those are the warning signs for you to not try to do any of the fine-able actions so if you are caught doing them, don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Some to take note of would be things like spitting, getting rid of your cigarette butts anywhere else besides the allocated cigarette bins and eating in our public transport. How else do you think we maintain the cleanliness of our streets and transportation?

#2 Food here is diverse and interesting

While you may find really delicious and tantalising fare all around the island, you will also see some of the local food that may not whet your appetite very much. Although we may not have the weird insects and stinky tofu options, we have the king of fruits and dishes like frog legs and gecko or snake wine to get you started on your exotic foods experience.

Photo Credits: Food Panda Sg

The contrast can be stark because as far as we have come, Singapore still preserves much of its history for foreigners to experience and for us locals to be nostalgic about.

#3 We are a multi-cultural and tolerant society

Singapore has been a melting pot of various ethnicities, cultures and religions for as long as we have been around. Most of us locals have friends in the different race groups and we have no qualms about it. In our society, we don’t just tolerate but accept whole-heartedly the differences in our beliefs and are sensitive to each other.

Photo Credits: Ring.tv

Being in any way racist or intolerant of the different cultures in Singapore is highly frowned upon. Travellers to our land need to understand that we do not condone racism and that anyone who visits has to be respectful to the people and the establishments of worship around the island. If you have local friends who invite you to their place, it is always a good idea to find out from the other locals on what is a befitting gift or action to take when you go to their place for whatever reason, just to make sure you aren’t making yourself look silly in front of the rest of their guests.

Read More:

  1. Understanding Australia and it’s running society for all travelling runners
  2. 5 Fun Runs in Japan to join in the first half of 2017 
  3. 5 Beaches in Asia for a great holiday run
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5 Local Foods To Try When You Are In Thailand For Your Next Race

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Joey
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When the going gets tough, one of the first holiday destinations Singaporeans think to head off to is Thailand. With the low flight prices, equally cheap accommodation options, the friendly people and all the yummy food, it is really no surprise at all why this Land of Smiles reigns high on many travellers’ vacation destination list.

So should you find yourself there for a run event, do make sure you check out (and try!), the following 5 local foods. Otherwise, you cannot tell people that you have been to Thailand.

#1 Tom Yum Goong

Photo Credits: Asia Day Tours

Touted as the national dish of Thailand, this fragrant sour and spicy shrimp soup is a must-try for all visitors. Usually loaded with a generous amount of fresh prawns and straw mushrooms, you will see it on almost every table at any eating-place you go to. However, try not to have this before your run. You may risk not being able to perform with all that fire in your system!

#2 Som Tum

Photo Credits: Temple of Thai

Who can miss Thailand’s famous papaya salads? Sour with a tinge of spiciness, this dish is usually eaten as an appetiser or even as a main meal. Filled with garlic, chilies, green beans, cherry tomatoes and shredded raw papaya, this distinctively-flavoured dish may also have peanuts, dry shrimp or salted crab in the mix, depending on the region. Do take note of the ones with the raw seafood though. They may just help you to cleanse your gut in a way you may not fancy.

#3 Pad Thai

Photo Credits: The Royal Budha

This is perfect for those who wish to do some carbo-loading prior to their run. While most places in Thailand serve this dish spicy, you can opt for a less spicy one. From proper restaurants to roadside stalls to push carts, you can see this international Thai dish being whipped up almost everywhere you go. But if you really want to taste some good ones, there is always the push cart stall at Khao San that is super fragrant and delicious. Make sure you add in the necessary condiments like fish sauce, sugar, chili powder and finely ground peanuts to add more oomph to your pad thai!

#4 Gaeng Keow Wan Kai

Photo Credits: Expat Recipe

Or green chicken curry for those of us who don’t read Thai. While the green curry may look a little intimidating to the uninitiated, it is full of flavour and a dish you have to try when you are in Thailand. Usually, the meat of choice is chicken but some restaurants serve a beef or even pork variation. Coupled with tiny eggplants, bamboo shoots, coriander and generous amounts of sweet basil, this creamy coconut milk curry mixture with the tender morsels of chicken pieces are a great way to end the night after a few beers.

#5 Pad Krapow Moo Saap

Photo Credits: iloverecipes

Who can resist fragrant fried minced fatty pork stir fried with lots of holy basil leaves, fresh chili, green beans, soy sauce and a little sugar? This one plate dish is so delicious; many tourists seek it out the first thing when they get to Thailand. Mixed with a plate of piping hot white rice, this dish is usually topped with a fried sunny side up egg, which adds even more flavour. Be aware that this dish can get really spicy so if you aren’t a big fan of burning lips, you may want to get the cook to tone it down a little.

Read More:

  1. 5 Local Food to try when you are in Hong Kong for your next race
  2. 5 Local Food to try when you are in Malaysia for your next race
  3. 5 Local Food to try when you are in Indonesia for your next race
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