Editorials

With over 150 running events in Singapore alone per year, doing more than one race in a weekend is a challenge you will have to face, sooner or later. To conquer such a multi-race weekend, you won't want the post-race muscle soreness and lethargy. You want to step onto the...

The big hype over Coney Island is really not far-fetched. It is beautiful, a true nature getaway and is a perfect 2.4 km in distance from the West entrance to the East entrance. However, unless LRT stations like "Samudera" and "Nibong" sound familiar to you, it's going to take some time...

Between the cheapest and the most useful, it's always a constant struggle. Singaporeans love to find something that is the most value for money. But what is the most value? This is good but can it be cheaper? Or you think, what does everyone else say about this brand? We suffer through reviews, endless walking...

Spartan Singapore is back to challenge Singaporeans physically and mentally. Racers would be pushed to their limits. With 20kg concrete balls and an iconic fire jump to finish, our racers are going to come out muddy, sore and proud. In this second instalment, Spartan Singapore would be having both Spartan Sprint...

We all struggle with it. Just caught a cold, had an ankle sprain or simply had a busy work season, and you feel like you're way behind on your training. But there's no reason to start panicking just yet. Let's do a rundown of what it means to lose fitness and...

Who would think that if you wanted to grow more brain cells, you had to start doing something with your legs? Aerobic fitness, such as running, is the best way to enhance hippocampal neurogenesis. That's what researchers from Finland and other institutions have found. Researchers had adult male rats divided into...

The heavier we are, the more negatively it affects our run performance. Interestingly, this correlation is more distinct with runners than swimmers and cyclists. This is because body weight increases the energy cost of overcoming gravity. With every stride we take, we are effectively lifting our body weight (source). Having...

What is aqua running Aqua running is a deep water form of running. It mimics the movement of running, but has a much lower impact. You can either make use of a flotation belt clipped around your waist or an aqua vest to prevent you from sinking. Why is aqua running good for runners Since it...