Marathons and Me
Sitting here today thinking about next weekend's Sundown Marathon, has me recollecting marathons past and I've decided that my sporadic and unfulfilled relationship with 26.2 miles is worth a blog post.
By way of intro, Sundown 2014 will be my 5th Marathon. I did my first in 2003 in London,...
Veteran Ironman Adrian Mok’s running tips
Running Tips From Veteran Ironman Adrian Mok – for Sundown Marathon
Adrian Mok, a former national triathlete and endurance athlete, recently gave a talk to runners – in the lead up to the Sundown Marathon. Adrian, the founder of HiVelocity and the brains behind the Sundown Marathon, shared with runners,...
Tips for improving speed and efficiency
Becoming a Faster and More Efficient Runner
Becoming a faster and more efficient runner definitely does not mean longer and harder training sessions on a frequent basis. You may even get injured if you train more than your body can tolerate.
Try focusing on the following, instead.
Exercise Your Core Muscles and...
Tips From Top Runners for Sundown Marathon: Part II
Who is Who
IT executive Marcus Ong (top) has conquered the Sundown Marathon twice. In 2009, he was the champion for the 10km race. And last year, he emerged victorious in the Men’s 4x10km relay category. Come May, he will be taking on the 10km race again – at Singapore’s biggest...
Tips From Top Runners for Sundown Marathon
Who Is Who
Alex Ong (top) and Ivan Low (left) are both regular podium finishers in the Singapore running scene.
Ivan, who picked up running only in 2011, has come a long way since then. Within one short year of his introduction to the sport, he stole the show, with a...
Tips for you to like and enjoy running
First and foremost, a big HI to everyone.
Sorry for being MIA for a pretty long while. As a final year student in University, I have been mugging and slogging my guts out for my final year project (FYP). I still am mugging now but have decided to take some...
Completing a full Ironman at the age of 50
Her First Full Ironman Race @ Age 50
Age is no barrier to achieving your personal dreams and aspirations. And 50-year-old doctor Joanna Lin, can definitely attest to this.
For she took part in – and conquered – her very first Full Ironman race, at the Asia-Pacific leg of the IRONMAN...
Miracle Tape
Yes, by miracle tape, I'm referring to those colorful tapes that you see on runners and athletes. These tapes were made famous during the 2008 Beijing Olympics by the beach volleyball players (I think, do correct me if I'm mistaken here). I was skeptical to try them at first,...