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March 2015 brought with it a rollercoaster of emotions for the Singapore running community. Whilst our calendar was packed with popular running events, the passing of Mr Lee Kuan Yew, our nation’s founding father, led to postponement and cancellation of some activities, while bringing a sombre note to others. Yet,...

After a busy month of racing in March, the racing scene in Singapore is slowing down a little to catch its breath in April. Nonetheless, it promises to be a month where there’s something for everyone. Six different types of events at six different locations, runners have every reason...

Shoes. When everything else is optional, they are the single, most important thing for running. Runners know this, and for this, we love our shoes. We buy multiple pairs, and rotate them according to the type of surface we intend to run on. We keep a close eye on...

It has been close to a week of massive outpourings of appreciation and gratitude for our beloved founding father Mr Lee Kuan Yew. The extensive love and respect for him vividly displayed by Singaporeans is evident. Love. What is that? Buddies, look, hear and feel all that had happened over the...

As a runner, an active athlete, I have been thinking for days what should be the appropriate tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew. A lot has been said on other social media platforms on his achievement covering almost every areas on his abilities, foresight and leadership. In my opinion, in...

As we all mourn the passing of the man who built the Singapore that we know and love today, the endless tributes flow in from all around the world, paying homage and sharing memories of our late first prime minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. But how can we properly thank someone...

Why Black? Life was dark for all visually impaired runners. Life was dark for all intellectually-challenged runners. Life was dark for all physically-challenged runners. How to stay active and lead a healthy lifestyle were a question none of them could answer. Likewise, a lot do not have the opportunity to...

After doing the Tokyo Marathon in 2014, a friend told me about the Nagoya Women’s Marathon and how this race was different from others. So last September, I bidded for an entry slot and was lucky to garner an entry to this largest women-only marathon in the world. Here are...