Editorials | JustRunLah! - Part 80
 

Editorials

Chronic Stress and the “Fight-or-Flight” Response

Running often places good stress (eustress) on the body, resulting in many physiological and emotional benefits. What tends to get covered up is bad stress (distress), typically occurring at a low level but persisting for days, months and years. Enter the reality more individuals are dealing with: chronic stress. Acute...

Strides – And How They Are Important In Making You A Faster Runner

Strides are what gets your body geared up to get fast. Strides are commonplace to prep yourself for an upcoming hard workout. It can be used as a tool for warmup or even training. What Is Striding? Striding is running loose and relaxed. You run a distance only a short distance...

Break Out Of Your Running Rut – How?

Runners do experience ups and downs. Sometimes we get into a rut. It's a downward spiral and getting out of it is tough. Sometimes, we feel we are stuck in a slump, thinking maybe we would never make a comeback in running. #1 Focus On Rest & Recovery The most likely...

Do You Have Noisy Joints? – That Click, Pop, Snap. What Does It...

The joints in our body may make an array of sounds. Our knuckles may crack, our knees may creak, our ankles may pop - so is this something to be worried about? Generally speaking if you don't feel discomfort, you don't have to lose any sleep over noisy joints!...

10 Thoughts Every Runner Has Experienced

Sometimes our runs makes us feel good and empowered, but sometimes it does leave us questioning our sanity. You ask yourself why you are doing this to yourself - again! Here are 10 thoughts you've probably experienced - some questioning whether you are insane and some to keep yourself...

How To Best Prep Yourself For Race Day

It's quite daunting isn't it - all that training cumulating to just that one big day. You either make it or break it on that day. Remember, a good run is no accident. It is the result of hard work, determination and grit. But having done all the hard...

Discover The Tampines Heritage Trail – 3 Trails, 3 Difference Experiences

The National Heritage Board has just launched it's 17th heritage trail - The Tampines Heritage Trail. Explore the Singapore heritage while keeping fit and healthy at the same time! The trail features 18 heritage sites which celebrates and promotes the distinct memories and histories of these areas where Singaporeans...

How to Stay Healthy While Travelling [Infographic]

There is no secret to staying fit and healthy while you’re traveling, it’s a simple case of making sure you’re maintaining a healthy balanced diet and exercising regularly. But that’s the problem, maintaining your regular levels of diet and fitness while travelling isn’t simple at all, and it’s not...