Regional

In 2015, one evidently missing event is the MediaCorp Hong Bao Run. In 2014, 5000 runners were up early to take part in the 8km run through the city. The event was the first running event to be held after the Chinese New Year, with participants getting a shot...

Another One in The Series No surprise here - this is (yet another) review of the Standard Chartered Marathon series - this time round in Taipei. As compared to the other runs in the series, this tends to get lesser attention, at least among Singaporeans, probably due to it's location(compared...

Country: Malaysia State: Federal Territory Highlight: Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC Park, Menara Kuala Lumpur, City Hall, Merdeka Square, Perdana Botanical Garden, KL Sentral, Little India, National Mosque of Malaysia, Islamic Arts Museum, Planetarium Negara, Bird Park Accommodation: Ascott Kuala Lumpur Water points: Convenience stores / Shops along the route (Please bring some money) This route was partially adopted...

The preparation Signing up for the marathon was piece of cake. Wake up early, sign in early, registered, go back and have a power nap, prepared for work. Simple as that. I was injured prior to training for 2014 HKM. I completed 2014 HKM in 3:39, which was disappointing as i...

Country: Malaysia State: Pahang Darul Makmur Highlight: Greenery, local shophouses/residences, hills, cool weather Accommodation: Parkland Apartment Distance: About 12 km Water points: Convenience stores / Shops along the route (Please bring some money) While you drive up North to visit Cameron Highlands, do not forget to bring your running gear and enjoy running in the cool weather. Terrain...

Run competitively or for fun, pick up a medal AND have a holiday at the same time. The 2015 active lifestyle calendar started with a bang for Sabah with running events mushrooming much to the delight of running freaks around the region. The main ones continue to be the highlight...

As we get ourselves ready to mark the calendar for February races, here's a look back on the races in January 2015. Mileage New Year Run 2015, 1 Jan, Punggol Park 10 km Starting the New Year with a 10 km run at Punggol Park was the Mileage New Year Run,...

Why run overseas? It isn't unusual to hear someone in Singapore asking: "Which race are you going this weekend?" I had the privilege of answering that exact same question very differently when a colleague of mine asked. "Condura Skyway Marathon!" I answered. "Huh?" he retorted. The popularity of joining an...