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IT'S LIKE A SPARK that ignites a fire. When the gun goes, the clock starts and the runners leap forward, eager to shave seconds off their personal bests. It begins and there is no turning back. As the athletes inch closer to the finish line, these are 4 things,...

What started out as a co-curricular activity (CCA) in their school days turned out to be a passion that binds their friendship over a decade. In the months of preparation leading up to the 71st Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon, the running buddies of Soh Rui Yong (Singapore’s fastest marathoner)...

Amidst the dearth of Penang runs in the gloomy January, Gelugor Power Run 2 seemingly stood out like a lighthouse for the islanders! This event provided the much-needed beacon of hope to brighten up the northerners, eager to jump-start their official runs. Held for the consecutive second year, this time...

This is my first time taking part in a virtual race. I find it very interesting and motivating for non-elite runners like me to run more and get healthier. The normal virtual race organise by 42race is payable but this CNY Running Battle race is free. Anyone can join...

Fear Not the Sea  “ I can’t swim!! ”, “ I can’t swim freestyle ” are the barriers to join a triathlon event. “ Me too!! But we can learn", I said. The main trigger to undertake this challenge is the ATTITUDE. I have overcome several obstacles training, why I can’t swim freestyle?...

'Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sail. Explore. Dream' – Mark Twain Guilty as charged, but the...

LOOKING FOR a novel way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year?  Try checking out the Love Locks Fair, a one of a kind event this February 12, 2017 (Sunday) at SM By The Bay starting at 3:00 PM. Love Locks will feature a three-kilometer fun run with obstacles and a...

I hate having to buy a new pair of running shoes. There's so much pressure to buy the right kind lest I a. suffer an injury or b. waste money. After all, running shoes are not that cheap. And it's going to be costly treating an injury, too. Since I...