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You've put in the hard work, effort and determination. You wouldn't want anything to go wrong! Ensure your race day goes without any hiccups with these marathon race day preparation tips. Here's everything you need, from the night of the marathon, to when you stand at the start line. #1...

 It has been said that 4 factors determine how fast you are – genetics, form, how smart and hard you train and weight (not necessarily in this order). Every runner knows weight affects performance. As a general rule of thumb, lighter does equal faster. However, we must always remember too...

Don't get us wrong, fruits are extremely healthy. But they can make you gain weight if you don't watch what you eat! It's great that we're swapping the junk food for healthy snacks such as fruits and nut, but we've got to watch the quantity because some of these...

Sleep is a very important aspect, especially for us runners. Sleep is when our body recovers and rejuvenate. It is recommended that we get at least 7 - 8 hours of shut eye. Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Here are a couple of hacks for these common...

After a strenuous run or a big race, it is of utmost priority to replenish your muscles with the necessary nutrients and fluids lost during your run. This will help speed up your recovery time and ensure you would be back in shape in no time. Good Carbohydrates Reach for simple...

It is tricky - running by gut feeling and running according to the data spewing on your GPS watch. Some people recommend racing solely by feel, and some recommend to stick to your planned splits religiously. So at which point is the best time to have a glance at...

We've all heard this one critical rule before - but seriously, this is an important rule to follow. Trying something new and untested could really mess up your race! Honestly this is a one very basic rule of marathon running, but one many of us tend to forget. We...

Running our first marathon can be daunting. We are inexperienced and may make inaccurate judgments, hence making many rookie mistakes that may cost you your race. Running a marathon can be one of the most fulfilling experiences, but mistakes can make it a horrific experience. Here are the top...