Editorials

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...

As we browse through races around the world, there are some which we think to ourselves: Could this race be brought to Singapore? With our race venues, available resources and demographic of runners, here are some races that made us stop and think: Men-Only Race Women-only races in Singapore are extremely popular as...

Looking for an alternative cardio sport besides running that allows you to kick, jab, clinch and master self-defence techniques in a non-contact environment? Body Combat is an action-packed workout activity that encompasses all of the above, which guarantees to make you sweat it out and get your heart racing. Inspired...

Bottles of colorful liquids are often spotted in the gyms, sports arenas and running benches where athletes gulp them down after working out. Sports drinks come in various flavours, sizes and contain different nutrients but do you know how did these seemingly magical drinks come about? 88 year-old medicine drink - Lucozade The...

Drinks stations are what most runners will welcome as an opportunity to “take a break”. Some may even plan their pacing according to the location of the drinks stations. Usually, ice, first aids, toilets, gels, bananas, isotonic drinks, biscuits or fruits are available at these drinks stations, and amenities will...

People know you that are a runner when you get tan lines on different parts of your body from running in the summer heat of Singapore during daytime. Some of these ‘signature’ runner lines include: Watch tan, sock tan, sports bra tan, shorts tan and so on. While these...

Bright colours are in! You have probably noticed that almost every runner is geared up in a bright display these days. Do you find yourself buying them too? Here are two reasons why bright colours are in trend, and why they might actually be a good idea to wear! - Looking good is the first...

For many years, sports technology has evolved tremendously to cater to different specific needs of sportsmen in enhancing their performance. Every device usually has a limited number of functions, which results in athletes having multiple, different gadgets strapped on them while they train. It is therefore every runner’s dream to own...