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The diet industry has conducted a ferocious war on fat over the past three decades, causing consumers to believe that reducing fat intake is the key to weight loss. It's important to understand that not all fats are bad for you and that many "healthy, low-fat foods" can occasionally...

Singapore, 3 December 2022 – Over 2,000 participants joined Run For Inclusion 2022 in-person today, following its virtual edition last year. The event welcomed 371 Persons with Special Needs (PWSNs) who participated in varied cycle, run and walk distances. Guest-of-Honour, President Halimah Yacob, who participated in a 1.5km walk, flagged...

SINGAPORE, 20 November 2022 – Over 4,000 runners rejoiced this morning as the 16th edition of the Great Eastern Women’s Run (GEWR) made its comeback, marking the first all-women’s physical mass run since 2019. Starting at Nicoll Highway, beside the iconic Singapore Sports Hub, participants were treated to a scenic...

Moses breaks full marathon course record KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday: More than 34,000 runners converged on Dataran Merdeka last weekend to take part in the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2022. The 12th edition of the premier distance running event in the country made a triumphant return after a two-year...

ASICS opens its latest store at Paragon Shopping Centre, with an all-new concept store designed to communicate the brand’s ambition to promote a “Sound Mind, Sound Body”  It also features omnichannel retail experiences including the ‘Click & Collect’ feature and ASICS Foot-ID Quick Scan ASICS Paragon will also pave the...

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2022 is happening 2 – 4 December. Set against Singapore’s iconic skyline, the three-day event will be returning with all five of its race categories. Race slots are selling fast as the 1-month countdown starts on 2 November. Registration closes 25 November, 2359 hours, or unless...

WHAT IS EKIDEN? Ekiden is a type of long-distance relay race. Its meaning comes from the Japanese phrase “relaying station”. Inspired by Japanese heritage and running culture, the ASICS World Ekiden 2022 is the ultimate virtual relay founded on teamwork. Split into 6 legs of varying distances, the race sees teams...

The virtual race returns for its third consecutive year having attracted over 25,000 teams comprised of 96,000 participants in 2020 and 2021 combined.Teams of up to six can register to take on the relay and experience the positive impact of sport on the mind.Registration now open at ASICS World...