To each our own: Defying conventional running wisdom
When my brother asked me to plan a half marathon training programme with two runs a week, I refused.
That training plan would flout conventional wisdom, which recommends a minimum of three runs a week, I lectured. Two weekly runs would not meet the mileage commitment required for a half...
Bliss-Out Fringe Event @ The Yoga Co, Review
Hey fellow Yogies! How does groovin' to some good music after an awesome (hot) sunset yoga session sounds?! Head down to Singapore's first ever Yoga+Concert event "BLISS OUT" at The Meadow @ Gardens by the Bay on 12th December 2015 for to find out more!
As a lead up to...
Team Costa Top 10 Series – Lower Peirce Reservoir
Commissioned in 1912, Lower Peirce Reservoir is the second oldest reservoir in Singapore. Impounding the upper-reaches of Kallang River, the reservoir is surrounded by a mature secondary forest interspersed with rubber trees and oil palms.
With an early morning start we had the pleasure of soaking in the serene surroundings...
Race Review: Newton Challenge 2015 [32KM] (by MJ)
The Preparation
There was no preparation for the 32km race whatsoever. Thanks to the haze, I only managed to squeeze in only 3 runs for the entire Sep 2015! A grand total of 18km!! This was why I was contemplating not to turn up for the race. But after collecting...
Race Review: Commando Challenge 6km Obstacle Race 2015 [by ‘red3’]
Icy baths, electric shocks, vertical climbs and prone crawls... why wouldn't you want to compete in the Commando Challenge obstacle race? The 13 military style obstacles were interspersed within a 6km run along the beaches, tracks, and jungle of Sentosa Island.
A stinking hot day at 33 degrees celsius, perhaps...
[MesaStila Challenge 21km Trail] Travel, Relax and Race – Day 3
Waking up rejuvenised for race day, runners for the 21km/13km events were ferried to the start point at Ambarawa Railway Museum, located about 30 minutes bus ride from the resort. Runners were to start at the railway station, running along the heritage railway for most part of the course...
[MesaStila Challenge 21km Trail] Travel, Relax and Race – Day 2
The 2nd day of the 3D2N travel and run trip was spent doing an easy run, exploring the resort while checking out the activities available. There is a 4.8km designated route around the resort for guests to walk/run. The route brought me through the rustic villages. I also saw...
[MesaStila Challenge 21km Trail] Travel, Relax and Race – Day 1
MesaStila Hotel & Resort Magelang is located in Central Java, Indonesia, which is only 3.5 hours' away from Singapore (2 hours direct flight to Semarang Airport + 1.5 hours land transfer). Before my departure, everyone was worried that the haze condition will be bad. However, Java is actually located...