Editorials

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....

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...

Run for a Good Cause with 100PLUS We attended the launch of 100PLUS Run for Good earlier today at Kallang Wave Mall, and we are delighted to share with you the happenings! National athletes ran and for every kilometre they clocked, 100PLUS pledges to donate S$50 to SportCares. Participating athletes were national sprinter Calvin...

Polar, the leader in heart rate sensors, activity trackers, and wearable sports technology, is taking its fitness trackers to the next level by introducing the colorful Polar A360 with wrist-based heart rate monitoring. Users can also match their personal style with interchangeable and vibrantly colored, soft silicone wristbands. The minimalistic...

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...

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...

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...

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...