Are Runners in Southeast Asia the Slowest in the World?

Globally, runners in timed mass participation running events have never been slower - shows a recent study covering 107.9 million race results from more than 70 thousand events between 1986 and 2018.
In 1986 the average finish time for a Full Marathon was 3:52:35, whereas today it's 4:32:49 - a...
Participation in Running Events in APAC grows 24.54% year-on-year, Despite Global Slowing

A large study covering 107.9 million race results from more than 70 thousand events from 1986 to 2018 has recently been published by RunRepeat.com and the IAAF. We took a deep dive into the data and hereby presenting you some of the key findings.
Global participation in the last 10...
5 Best Exercises For Strengthening Your IT Band
One of the most common running injuries is
Iliotibial band syndrome (IT band syndrome). This issue occurs when the
connective fascia tissue that connects the shinbone to the pelvis bone becomes
too tight. The tightness of the tissue causes the IT band to painfully rub
against the femur.
Often, it is runners who...
Mandiri Bintan Marathon Kicks-Off With More Than 3,000 Participants From Over 35 Countries
Singapore, 7 September 2019 – From first-timers to running enthusiasts, there is something for everyone at the Mandiri Bintan Marathon this year. Taking place in the beautiful Bintan Island, the second edition of the Marathon kicks off yesterday with more than 3,000 runners across five categories.
In addition to the...
What gear do you REALLY need for triathlon? (hint, not as much as...
What gear do you really need for triathlon? It’s not as complicated as some may want you to think. Getting in to the sport of triathlon is easier than you might realize. Especially if you are already a cyclist, swimmer, or runner, the transition to doing three sports in...
How do you go from running the roads of Singapore to tackling the...
While lacked the ideal terrain here in Singapore to prepare for the big mountain races we were passionate about, something about the sport of trail running and dreams of spending time in the mountains kept us hooked.We sought to improvise and find creative ways to get the necessary training...
3 Marathon Workouts that Could Take You Under 3hrs for Your Next Marathon
Coaches note: You do have to be relatively fit before attempting these workouts, as a guide you should be able to run comfortably for 26-30km before attempting the workouts featured below. Completing these workouts on similar courses to your marathon is also ideal.
Workout One: 3 x 5km with 1km...
Update to running route: Re-opened sections of the Rail Corridor
Trail enhancement works along the following sections of the Rail Corridor have been completed and these were re-opened to the public since 30 June 2019:
1. Commonwealth Drive to Jalan Kilang Barat2. Near Former Bukit Timah Railway Station to the Historic Brick Drain
There will be alternative footpaths provided to connect...