The Science behind Heart Rate monitors and how to use them wisely

At our weekly Thursday tempo run, someone asked me about my experiment with the two heart rate (HR) watches, why were both of...

The Best Way to Measure Training Intensity

I did an experiment and wore two heart rate watches, one on each wrist. See the picture - same human, same brand, at the...

How to Choose and Follow the Running Plan that Best Suits You

There are so many training programs available online, from books and magazines. Runners are spoilt choice but that adds to the confusion. How do...

How often should I run? What is the most effective way to train?

Many elite runners run almost every day, some even twice a day. One critical thing is they have built up a level of fitness...

4 Ways Running Improves Your Brain Function

You probably already know, or heard that running does your body good. Perhaps you also know running does wonders to your brain too. The...

Cross Training: Wax on and wax off, Karate Kid!

I was asked by one of my athletes, who was rather well read to explain the Principle of Specificity and the Principle of Variation...

Why Warming Up The Wrong Way Is Bad For You

Many group runs are sprouting up all over Singapore. I worry when I watch people get together for that mandatory selfie and immediately start...