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Editorials

Inspirational Weight Loss Story: Ben Davis

At the age of 22, Ben Davis weighed over 360 pounds. Depressed, addicted to food and morbidly obese, he eventually decided to take control of his life and get healthier. He started to run. He experienced not just nipple-chafe, that endearing long-distance companion, but actual bloody nipples and excruciating...

Sportsmanship: Fair Play By Ivan Fernandez Anaya

At a cross-country event in Burlada, Navarre, on Dec 2, 2012, Spanish Ivan Fernandez Anaya impressed the world when he gave up his chances of winning a cross-country race by displaying his incredible sportmanship spirit. Leading the race was Kenyan athlete Abel Mutai, but Abel stopped 10 metres before the finishing...

Inspiring Weight Loss Story: Derrick Deaton

Derrick Deaton's story is one of a combination of being physically active and wise about food which pays off with “magical” results. Before he started his weight loss journey, Derrick weighed 529 pounds, which he attributed to a "sedentary lifestyle and eating whatever you want." He decided to commit himself to...

4 Singaporeans’ Favourite Running Routes You Need To Know

1. Marina Bay Sands - Gardens By The Bay - Marina Barrage This is the most beautiful night running route in Singapore. From the skyscrapers in the CBD, to the majestic Marina Bay Sands, to the lush vegetation in Gardens by the Bay and the Singapore Flyer, there are so many...

Inspirational Story: Bailey Matthew

Bailey Matthews is a British schoolboy, from Doncaster, who has won awards for his sporting achievements in the face of his cerebral palsy. Despite his physical disability, and having difficulties completing daily tasks, Bailey Matthews is a young boy with incredible spirit and is currently aiming to finish 5...

Know how much you are eating this Chinese New Year!

Chinese New Year is coming! Some of you may have already started snacking on the chinese new year goodies while the rest of us are still preparing for the festive occasion. Before you start popping those yummy goodies into your mouth, find out how much calories each serving gives you!...

5 Negative Thoughts Runners Should Get Rid Of Immediately

We have all been there before. We let the devil in our mind speak to us and we choose to do anything else but run. But running has so many benefits and can even make you a happier person (think endorphins!). Here are 5 negative thoughts you should get...

Sports Massage & Its Benefits

Muscle tightness and strain affects a range of performance athletes. Runners: Tight hamstrings can cause your strides to be shorter than they should be. This means more effort and longer time over the same distance. Cyclists: Tight ITB and quads, besides being extremely painful, can affect your cycling cadence and lead...