Race Day: Illumi Run 2015
Last night, music by DJ Tang and DJ Andrew T pumped up the young crowd for Illumi Run 2015. As the ultimate party on the run, the energy at the event was very high, with runners dancing along to the music and the light batons and neon paint filled the...
16 Virtues to ace any race – #7: Challenge
We've all heard of setting SMART goals right? It sounds all very sombre and nerve-wrecking, but if you're going to keep going, you'd at least need a specific goal.
Often times, we either set the bar too low or not set any goals at all because we're afraid of failing....
16 Virtues to ace any race – #6: Strength
Nearly 50 percent of recreational runners who participate in distance running end up with a running injury each year. And 82 percent of them suffer such injury in their lifetime. Definitely, we admire every runner out there waking up in wee hours to get in a run and pushing through...
16 Virtues to ace any race – #5: Pride
There are probably a couple of accomplishments you've made thus far. You might not have noticed them, but they're definitely worth celebrating.
You went ahead to register for your first race and to some extent, you've made some investment into this new promise you made. Commitment to effort is an admirable...
16 Virtues to ace any race – #4: Focus
Just like the fitness industry with their #fitspo, inspiring marathoners would tell you that the key to their training success is consistency. We jump from fitness trends like popcorns ready to be eaten - from Bikram Yoga to Powerlifting. The thing is, training for a race requires you to...
16 Virtues to ace any race – #3: Effort
Author Mark Will-Weber once said, "Running is real and relatively simple, but it ain't easy."
Ultramarathoners and national record holders don't just happen. What's behind them is hours of dedicated long runs, holistic workouts and a fair share of blisters and painful muscle cramps. Whether you've signed up for 5K, 10K or had...
16 Virtues to ace any race – #2: Discipline
Now that you've decided to try, here are a few starting points for you.
What to wear for runs: Shoes are clearly going to be the most important and there are tons of options out there for you. Imagining the shoe construction - think about the amount of support you want (cushioned or...
16 Virtues to ace any race – #1: Try
Before any race, you might feel apprehension.
You might feel like you aren't ready for this, or that maybe your body just isn't designed for endurance. Even if you're already used to lacing up your shoes and going out for a sweaty workout, you might not feel like running very much...