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Race Review: 2XU Compression Run 2014 [10km]

The sky was still dark though a glimmer of dawn was evident. Yet, the excited faces of the 10km runners shone brightly as they started to proceed to the starting point of the race that was opened at 645am. Before the race started, some of them were taking photos...

Race Review: 2XU Compression Run 2014 [Full Marathon]

Well, I survived the 2XU marathon, and not only survived... I achieved a better timing than the previous timing by 15mins. Not only I achieve a better timing, I felt quite good after the run, and felt that I can go on for another few km... I was nursing...

Launch of Adidas Takumi running shoes for 2014

Adidas Takumi Racing Flats 2014 Series A couple of weeks ago, the new series of Takumi racing flats were launched in Japan. These racing flats are the premium marathon shoes from Adidas and is renowned for its responsiveness. I have personally wore the first series of Takumi Sen for all...

One more week to go…

2XU Compression Run Singapore 2014 One more week before the 2XU Marathon... I'm actually not quite ready, my longest run this month has only been 14km. Been somewhat busy with work, and a whole lot of other stuff, just couldn't have enough time to commit to run a 21km. Oh well,...

Running around Pandan Island in Philippines. Literally.

Pandan Island, Puerto Princessa, Philippines. I recently visited Philippines for vacations, and more specifically Palawan island. Now, I always like to go for a run in a new place, even if it is just a short one around the hotel, however, this time a new opportunity was presented to me:...

Marathon, anyone?

The reasons we run We all have our own reasons why we run, why we take part in marathons, after marathons, after marathons... What is mine? Well, honestly, I don't know now... I only remember that I wanted to challenge myself when I sign up for my first marathon in 2010....

Would you say “Hello”?

Would you say "Hello"? We all have our regular running routes, especially those in the neighbourhood, and those long runs along East Coast park. And we usually run at about the same timing most of the time.... more often than not, we meet the same familiar faces - do you...

Running the Southern Ridges (Marang Trail to Kent Ridge)

Southern Ridges, Singapore. Running from Marang Trail to Kent Ridge. A few days ago I found out about the Southern Ridges trail, and I immediately knew I had to run it. I did it this morning and I enjoyed every bit of it. The trail is about 9km in total,...