Don’t Try Anything New On Race Day!

We've all heard this one critical rule before - but seriously, this is an important rule to follow. Trying something new and untested could...

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...

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....

5 Drinks You Should Stop Buying!

We run, and naturally, running makes us thirsty. You did a long run, you think you deserve that ice cold Coca-Cola. Thing is, not...

4 Foot Injuries To Watch Out For While Running

As a runner, we put our feet under immense stress and pressure. We are more susceptible to foot injuries. Here are 4 foot injuries...

5 Mistakes That Are Keeping You Fat

I go for that body combat class and grit class back to back everyday, every week, why aren't my abs showing? - sounds familiar?...

Guide To Your First 50km

So, you've conquered the marathon distance - what's next? Some of us would want to hit a better personal best, conquer the elusive sub4...

3 Pacing Strategies To Your Next Personal Best

Running a personal best is a delicate thing - all things must come together in the right manner. Look at Kipchoge's attempt at the world...

5 Foods To Avoid Before Your Next Big Race

With a big race, with putting all our hard work, determination and effort into a big race, we want to minimise the chances of...

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...

4 Biggest Problem Areas For Runners

Runners need to be strong in certain areas. This allows to run better, faster, stronger and more efficiently. With a strong form, your form...

How Many Calories Does Running Burn?

It's quite simple actually. Most experts suggest that a person of an average weight burns about 100 calories every mile he runs. You burn...

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...

5 Common Marathon Training Mistakes

Here are some marathon training mistakes you may be committing and how to avoid them. Marathon training time is precious - make the most...

How To Avoid These 3 Common Long Distance Hydration Fails

The longer the distance, the more potential it has for something to go wrong - terribly wrong. Hydration is one of the things that...

5 Inventions That Make Working Out Fun

Some fitness routines can get mundane and boring. Sometimes we need something to spice it up - to make working out fun and interesting....