5 Embarrassing Running Problems and how to deal with them!
There are just some things we runners do not talk about or share with our friends or even team mates. And when we do, we realize that many actually encounter similar experiences of these embarrassing problems during their running journey. As gross or unsightly the following points might sound or look, it is...
Less is more: Rest to become a better runner
Getting started on running is tough; Putting a halt to your regular training sessions for rest and recovery is even tougher. Many runners make the mistake of training way too hard and frequent, in the hope of improving their performance within the shortest time possible, while facing the risks of sustaining...
Running outdoors: What’s on your running route?
As runners, we simply love the feeling of running free, light and easy without any burden or worries on our minds. However in reality, we might encounter times when we need to utilize various public amenities to complete our run. For instance, answering an unexpected nature's call, catering to emergency...
5 Simple Ways To Be A Happy Runner
Running can be for health, fitness, beauty, passion and more but do you actually enjoy the process? Some perceive it as a therapeutic process while some find it boring and are unmotivated. Yes, running is a solo sport most of the time and can prove challenging to complete it with joy for...
3 Reasons why runners should pick up Pilates
Similar to Yoga, Pilates also challenges a person’s flexibility, balance, core fitness and strength; all of which are valuable to a runner. Below are some benefits to convince yourself to start trying out Pilates:
1. Run longer and faster
Pilates helps to develop a strong core by supporting and strengthening the...
Waking up early – A Runner’s nightmare?
Ask any runner to recommend you the best time of the day to run and most would say the early morning, especially when the sun has not fully risen. Between early hours of 6am to 7am in Singapore, runners have already been spotted warming up for their runs along many running...
Tokyo Marathon 2016 – RUN as ONE
Out of the 6 World Marathon Majors, Tokyo Marathon is the only race to start as a massive race from its first race. Taking place on 28 February 2016 Sunday, the upcoming Tokyo Marathon 2016 will be its 10th anniversary running and has expanded its race scale to 36,500 for...
Runners’ tips for the haze season in Singapore
Haze condition for the current month
It is the time of the year when the seasonal smoke haze from Sumartra spreads to our island air due to changes in wind conditions. As of yesterday (3 September 2015), the National Environment Agency released a haze situation update stating that the air quality...