Editorials

It can be difficult to predict how much exercise is too much for our body and it can be enticing sometimes to push ourselves to achieve a certain goal. When that happens, overworking will only have a backwards effect on our body and we may even end up getting...

Heading to the gym and need a set of workout to follow? To become a stronger runner, it is not just about the legs; we also have to work on our core stability and upper body mobility for improved posture and more efficient movements. You can try these 5...

This year marks Great Eastern’s 10th year of unifying women in health and life. Asia’s largest women-only race – Great Eastern Women’s Run – is a run for ladies from all walks of lives. Featuring the 5km, 10km and 21.1km race distances, Great Eastern aims to make the run...

This year 2015 we saw one of the worst cases of haze in the Southeast Asia region. PSI levels rose to a record high level of 341, schools were closed, events were cancelled and Singaporeans were recommended to stay indoors most of the time. Even though things are turning...

You’re a runner, you love to run. You know your fartleks from your tempos, you’ve memorised your VO2 Max and you can recite your PBs for all distances from the 100m sprint to the marathon. You are more likely to recall your first race than your parents’ wedding anniversary. In...

Flat feet, also known as fallen arches, is a physical condition where the foot does not have a normal arched shape when one is standing. It can be commonly found in children during their early childhood stages and in adults during their normal ageing process or prolonged pressure on...

Previously, we asked you to share with us your christmas wishes as part of our contest for Santa Run For Wishes 2015. Many had wished for world peace, harmony, happiness and health, while some had also wished for a haze-free white christmas. We have received many interesting well wishes, and have picked out some of our favourites,...

The first thing that comes to runners' minds when it comes to planning for runs is none other than - place. The running surface and environment of the place determines the intensity and purpose of your workout. It is therefore important for runners to understand the characteristics of various...