Why We Runners Need You – Spectators!

Ask any runner, ask any of us and we would tell you there is something magical about races. Running a 10km on our own is just different from running a 10km in a race. Running a race is painful. There will come a time, no matter the distance that...
Marathon Race Day Preparation Tips

You've put in the hard work, effort and determination. You wouldn't want anything to go wrong! Ensure your race day goes without any hiccups with these marathon race day preparation tips. Here's everything you need, from the night of the marathon, to when you stand at the start line.
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What To Eat And Drink After Your Big Race

After a strenuous run or a big race, it is of utmost priority to replenish your muscles with the necessary nutrients and fluids lost during your run. This will help speed up your recovery time and ensure you would be back in shape in no time.
Good Carbohydrates
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When Is The Best Time To Look At Your GPS Watch?

It is tricky - running by gut feeling and running according to the data spewing on your GPS watch. Some people recommend racing solely by feel, and some recommend to stick to your planned splits religiously. So at which point is the best time to have a glance at...
Top 7 Rookie Marathon Mistakes

Running our first marathon can be daunting. We are inexperienced and may make inaccurate judgments, hence making many rookie mistakes that may cost you your race. Running a marathon can be one of the most fulfilling experiences, but mistakes can make it a horrific experience. Here are the top...
8 Tips For A Successful Taper

If you are anything like me, I absolutely love taper week. Your running is reduced, your mileage is reduced and your intensity is reduced. It's a kick back and relax week. It's about staying rested, and getting yourself mentally prepared. Tapering is actually a very important element in marathon...
How To Buy Your Next Pair Of Shoes

We're so spoilt for choices when it comes to buying shoes. We don't even know where to begin. But, know that it is worth taking the time to pick the perfect shoes for you. Running shoes these days don't come cheap. If you're going to fork out your dough,...
4 Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Body Fat

Been there, done that! We all probably have been through, yet we find ourselves in the same position time after time. You start to wonder what you've been doing wrong, or are you even doing anything right at all? Somehow or rather, we can't see the changes we were...