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The last two long distance runs I did were a real cause for concern. Weeks 6 to 8 of the marathon training plan I'm following called for a 20K, 22K and 24K workout, respectively. I felt great during the 20K. I had my bottle of water and my gel. I...

January 2017 was composed mostly of rainy days in Penang. Fat and gloomy clouds heavily pregnant with drops of water and lightning conveniently crossed the skies in Butterworth after I took my tea, which is the time I usually lace up my shoes to run. Fresh from a month’s break of...

IT'S LIKE A SPARK that ignites a fire. When the gun goes, the clock starts and the runners leap forward, eager to shave seconds off their personal bests. It begins and there is no turning back. As the athletes inch closer to the finish line, these are 4 things,...

What started out as a co-curricular activity (CCA) in their school days turned out to be a passion that binds their friendship over a decade. In the months of preparation leading up to the 71st Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon, the running buddies of Soh Rui Yong (Singapore’s fastest marathoner)...

Amidst the dearth of Penang runs in the gloomy January, Gelugor Power Run 2 seemingly stood out like a lighthouse for the islanders! This event provided the much-needed beacon of hope to brighten up the northerners, eager to jump-start their official runs. Held for the consecutive second year, this time...

This is my first time taking part in a virtual race. I find it very interesting and motivating for non-elite runners like me to run more and get healthier. The normal virtual race organise by 42race is payable but this CNY Running Battle race is free. Anyone can join...

Fear Not the Sea  “ I can’t swim!! ”, “ I can’t swim freestyle ” are the barriers to join a triathlon event. “ Me too!! But we can learn", I said. The main trigger to undertake this challenge is the ATTITUDE. I have overcome several obstacles training, why I can’t swim freestyle?...

'Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sail. Explore. Dream' – Mark Twain Guilty as charged, but the...