Striking the balance – Engine Vs Gears
For runners, the Engine represents your heart, physique, fitness and mental endurance; Gears refer to the latest running shoes, sports gadgets, compression apparel and supplements. Everyone was born to run, however, not every runner share the same physical needs and demands to be the runner they envision to be.
Some might...
Runners in the 21st century – What a feast!
Gone were the days where runners rely solely on water, isotonic drinks and whole foods to power their runs before, during and after a race. With extensive research and innovation in sports nutrition over the years, modern runners of the current era often themselves spoilt for choices of sports supplements which...
Civil Service Club Singapore Duathlon: Calves vs Thighs
Running and cycling are the two most popular aerobic sports in Singapore which trains your stamina, strength and boost cardiovascular health. Runners usually have strong calves while cyclists have powerful thighs, specifically the 3 main groups of the quadriceps, the hamstrings and the adductors. Do you know which other type of athlete embody all...
6 Things Runners Say – Life as a Runner
Runners come in all shapes and sizes, age and genders but there are just some things that we all share in common that make us part of the running community. Do you embody any of these 6 lifestyle habits and qualities of most runners?
1. "My watch is cooler than...
Safety tips for running on roads, at night and in rain
Safety is always the number one priority for all athletes regardless of where, when and how they train. As we all know, running is one of the sports that require minimal sport equipment and the rule of thumb is to run simple, light and free. Safe running is possible...
Thank you, Volunteers!
No race can happen without this group of special individuals - they come from all walks of life, have different commitments and jobs, and yet choose to come together to dedicate a portion of their time in doing good for the sports community, without expecting any monetary benefits in return. Race volunteers,...
Do you know what’s your pronation type?
Pronation is the inward roll of the foot while walking or running. It is part of the natural movement that helps the lower leg to deal with shock. An ideal foot-strike is the neutral pronation, which is a slight inward movement of the ankle-bone during stance (when the foot is in contact with...
Why You Should Travel for a Race in 2015
It's the time of the year again where you start making plans for the year-end vacation by reviewing your bucket-list items and travel packages. Instead of being a typical tourist doing sightseeing, food-tasting and other touristy activities, why not assume a new and different role this year as a...