5 Things to Avoid before Race Day
Runners enjoy running. Being breathless and sweaty after overcoming another medium-distance training can leave us feeling exhilarated. So we easily assume that we're invincible - we like to think that we don't need resting, and just more compression gear should suffice. But like any other complex machinery, our body needs taking care of...
5 Run-and-Eat routes for Singaporeans
We pride ourselves on our local foods - Laksa, chicken rice, satay, rojak.. They make up our culture and are intertwined in coffee table conversations, old friends meet ups and a lot more community experiences.
One thing runners like, apart from the muscle tightness we feel a good 10km, is...
3 race slogans Singaporeans must know
What are you truly running for?
It's probably one question that requires more thought. 'Health' is an easy one, but what for? And for whom? You might also be running as an opportunity to get together with friends, but what's keeping you going further? What's making you want to run...
5 Secrets from the Elites
You're scared. The amount of time you've invested in training up has created an expectation and in 42km, a lot can happen to cause a lapse in performance.
You might have 4 weeks, 1 week or just a night before your race day. If you're participating in the upcoming SCMS, you've slightly less...
5 Common – but inaccurate – recovery methods
Running is the most popular sport among active Singaporeans. There are over 150 races per year. OSIM Sundown Marathon attracted 26,000 participants this year, while Great Eastern Women's Run had 17,000 participants. From more established races such as Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore to niche events such as Color Run and Illumi Run,...
Race Day: Aviation Run 2015
This morning the Aviation Run 2015 brought together the aviation community in Singapore for a run to help the less fortunate. The Aviation Run is a key event under Aviation Community Cares, an initiative. Spearheaded by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Aviation Community Cares has helped raise funds...
8 Tips For Running In The Rain
As we are approaching the Northeast Monsoon season (mid-November to early March), we will be expecting more rain on this sunny island. Other than hitting the gym, are there any ways we can run in such weathers? The answer is yes — embrace the rain! Here are some tips...
Race Day: CSC Run By The Bay 2015
This morning runners gathered together for the CSC Run By The Bay 2015, organized by the Civil Service Club. It is a key event in the Public Service STAR Games Calendar, which aims at promoting a healthy lifestyle amongst public officers and the community at large.