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Finally, the global running phenomenon parkrun has arrived in Singapore. Actually it arrived in June, but I didn't notice until last week! So what is parkrun? On their website (www.parkrun.com), the lovely parkrun people say : We had an idea. We ran with it. Parkrun started back in 2004 when 13 runners got together on a blustery...

Cool crisp air, lush greenery, breathtaking scenery. It was hard to deny that the organisers for TriFactor Run this year has indeed picked a paradise for our race participants to enjoy the race. Before the sun has peered out from the clouds, the 31.5km and 21km runners have already started their...

The Great Eastern Women’s Run 2014: Run To Live Great Programme During last weekend, the Run To Live Great programme kicked off. This event, targeted at new runners, is aimed at helping them to take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle of regular exercise and staying fit. This programme is...

Chan Meng Hui, aged 84, is Singapore’s oldest marathon runner. But Chan, who picked up running in his fifties – when he retired – is still going strong and has completed 99 marathons and still counting. He has even written a book, Run For Life, and was promoting it at last...

The big decision Well, I did it! I signed up for the very first triathlon of my life! I've done a biathlon before, so swimming 1.5km in open water and running 10km is not a problem to me. Riding a bike for 36km is the issue - I'm sure my...

"One World, One Race, One Goal". Picturesque scenery that Bedok Reservoir Park entails This was the statement for GK Run to Build Race 2014, that was held last Sunday. Indeed, throughout the race itself, I can see the statement being brought to life through the race participants- for both 8.6km and...

A hot Sunday morning in July. Clear skies and full hearts. The buzz of nervous energy on the start line. Mizuno PAssion Wave Run 2014. 15k on what I know is going to be a tough course. One steep climb & a trail section. This is a great race though. A...

A 41-Year-Old National Record Broken Last month, a 41-year-old national running record was broken. This was the 10,000m track record set by PC Suppiah in 1973 – with a time of 31 minutes and 19.0 seconds. But Soh Rui Yong, recently broke it, by running the same distance at the USA’s...