6 Things Runners Say – Life as a Runner
Runners come in all shapes and sizes, age and genders but there are just some things that we all share in common that make us part of the running community. Do you embody any of these 6 lifestyle habits and qualities of most runners?
1. "My watch is cooler than...
Safety tips for running on roads, at night and in rain
Safety is always the number one priority for all athletes regardless of where, when and how they train. As we all know, running is one of the sports that require minimal sport equipment and the rule of thumb is to run simple, light and free. Safe running is possible...
Thank you, Volunteers!
No race can happen without this group of special individuals - they come from all walks of life, have different commitments and jobs, and yet choose to come together to dedicate a portion of their time in doing good for the sports community, without expecting any monetary benefits in return. Race volunteers,...
Do you know what’s your pronation type?
Pronation is the inward roll of the foot while walking or running. It is part of the natural movement that helps the lower leg to deal with shock. An ideal foot-strike is the neutral pronation, which is a slight inward movement of the ankle-bone during stance (when the foot is in contact with...
Why You Should Travel for a Race in 2015
It's the time of the year again where you start making plans for the year-end vacation by reviewing your bucket-list items and travel packages. Instead of being a typical tourist doing sightseeing, food-tasting and other touristy activities, why not assume a new and different role this year as a...
50, the Golden Number of 2 inspiring stories
For Singaporeans, 50 is a special number this year as Singapore celebrates 50 years of independence and birthday, with SG50 festive events islandwide. For the running community, this number has also surfaced in many meaningful race events where it bears a special significance as seen in the following sports stories in...
Orange, Yellow and Pink Ribbons: Do you know their significance?
Have you ever wondered what do the different colored ribbons stand for in the race event logos of ribbon races? In Singapore, there are 3 major ribbon sports events organised annually by various communities where race participants gather to run for their respective causes and movements. Let us find out what...
What Inspires You To Run?
Singapore has a growing total population of 5.47 million and out of these millions, runners form a huge portion where we run for leisure, health and even competitions. Many have made life-changing decisions by taking their first step into competing for races, joining a local running community and finding themselves...