Editorials

Despite the cheap and easy option of 24-hour food courts or hawker centres, perhaps you’ve made the decision to cut down on eating out. After all, the best way to control what goes into your food is to prepare it yourself. But if it’s been a while since your...

Being a student is no walk in the park! As a result of their involvement in various interest groups and societies offered by their schools and other communities, students often find themselves juggling their academic commitments with many supplementary activities. Of these, sports is a popular choice, and one...

In 2015, one evidently missing event is the MediaCorp Hong Bao Run. In 2014, 5000 runners were up early to take part in the 8km run through the city. The event was the first running event to be held after the Chinese New Year, with participants getting a shot...

Greek philosopher and scientist, Aristotle once said, “Good habits formed at youth make all the difference”. Indeed, during the stage of adolescence, our bodies and minds are developing and changing as we explore different ways of life, which ultimately shapes the future lifestyle we would lead. As such, the...

For parents by teens What is your first reaction when your child comes back from school one day and tells you that he or she has joined the school’s track and field team? Are you going to be excited and looking forward to witness your child receiving medals and trophies...

Days prior to your race, you are most likely going to nervous. Ever forget that important item needed for your race, only to realise it only at the race start point? Or sitting down every Friday night or Saturday night, wishing you have a checklist to start packing early?...

Late last week, a story of Swedish distance runner Mikael Ekvall made the rounds on the internet once again. It's not a news story because it happened years ago, and there are only so many times you can tell the same story of a man pooping himself in the...

Sometimes, being a runner is a lonely experience. You’re surrounded by well-meaning friends and family members who don’t always sympathise with your struggles, and perhaps unwittingly even discourage you with some irresponsible remarks. All runners can relate to the following five statements, and here are some of our responses. "Why...