Editorials

New Year, New Ways to Run Stuck in a running rut? Chances are, all (or most of) your runs are the same. You run the same distance, at the same pace, at the same time of day. Boredom is a huge motivation killer, but fear not! This can be easily fixed...

Running and losing weight at the same time is not an easy task, especially here in Singapore with all the wonderful local foods available. Even more so, the fact that we are in the middle of festive season doesn't help at all! This article is meant to encourage consistency, promote awareness and...

William Thomas, 48, lives and works in Singapore and recently became a member of the 7 Continents Marathon Club, whose members include those who have run a marathon within the Antarctic Circle, as well as on the other six continents. He began running only six years ago and says his decision...

Runninghour is an inclusive running club for integrating people with special needs. We'd like to introduce some of its members, whom you will be running alongside at the inaugural "Run So Others Can" race (March 22, 2015). Dennis Sim Joined Runninghour: 2013 What was your first running experience with Runninghour and what was...

You have trained for weeks and it’s finally Marathon Day. Having a good game plan can help ensure that you do the absolute best you can on that day. What not to do: Starting too fast. The first 2km should feel comfortable. If you start out too fast, quickly adjust your pace and...

Mud, sweat and fun For running enthusiasts looking to take on a new challenge, an obstacle race could be just what you're looking for. Singapore's very own Commando Challenge, coming up on November 15th in Sentosa, isn't for the faint-hearted. Obstacle races promise lots of fun, while at the same time putting one’s...

Run to Bond. Run so others can. We have friends who are mildly intellectually challenged, physically challenged and visually challenged joining us to keep fit. Runninghour welcomes sports professionals and anyone who is passionate about running to join them as running guides. You can do so by filling up the Particulars and health declaration...

A requirement for precision! Have you ever wondered how a distance as long as 42.195km can can be precisely measured and validated down to its last meter? IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) has adopted the calibrated bicycle method as the only approved method for measuring road races. In this method,...