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When I first decided to take running seriously, I embarked on some research so that I may make the most out of my runs. Among my burning questions were, "What's the best time to run?" Before sunrise or after? What about at night? Before or after meals? Should I run when...

Coe & Ovett This week’s Running Heroes instalment was a lot of fun to research and produce, bringing back some great memories. Two iconic middle-distance runners from my youth, a rivalry made all the more interesting because of their backgrounds & characters – as you’ll read in this post. I was...

At the break of dawn 15,000 women woke up Sunday morning (9 Nov) to participate in the one and only all women's running race, the Great Eastern Women's Run.  Certainly the 5am precipitation did not hinder the keen runners, joggers or walkers. By 6.30am the sparkling view of Singapore's many iconic...

The art of running and travelling Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed the last post from Sydney's Bondi beach; this time, I'm checking in from sunny Adelaide. As the journey progresses, I continue to enjoy running regularly, and in this post, I'd like to talk a little bit about running while on...

Completed my first ever half-marathon! My unofficial timing is about 2 hours 30 min which is what I aimed for. I am happy that I am able to complete and reach my goal timing for this half-marathon but I am sure that I can do even better in the future...

A race worth travelling for. Singaporeans looking to do an overseas run should list Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon (SCKLM) as one of the few runs to sign up. Traditionally taking place in June/July, this year's run was planned for in October to avoid any postponement due to the haze...

Hi there! Take one look at me and you will never guess that I am a runner. I am short, and sometimes walk funny. This is due to a previous injury, my hips hurt when I stand too long or when I just completed an intense exercise (like running). Yet,...

A satisfying race! It was my second participation at Great Eastern Women's Run in the 10km category. The first was in 2012 and I have yet to beat that timing of 57 minutes. I did not carry my mobile phone throughout the race, and I find it a pity that I was...