Editorials

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...

So, you read our article on how it's never too late to start running, no matter how late in life, and you are convinced. Or perhaps you are determined to push your boundaries after reading the truly inspirational story of Ms Gloria Lau. Either ways, you've got your head...

Think running is only for the young and fit? Think again! Even if you're officially qualified for a senior citizen's discount, you're never too old to start running. Case in point? Our own home-grown heroine, Gloria Lau, first Singaporean woman to complete a marathon in each continent, only started...

Hilly routes are probably the least favourite choice among runners because of the extra amount of pressure and energy needed to propel your legs and body against the unrelenting gravitational force in conquering the upward slopes. Benefits of Hills Running While the idea of racing up and down slopes might sound...

Proper nutrition is one of the cornerstones to improving sports performance and maintaining physical health. Most of the essential nutrients can be obtained from our everyday foods. However, with significant physiological differences between males and females, our needs subsequently differ. In this article, we will be exploring and analyzing the top 3 key nutrients for women...