Training

Singapore is well known as an efficient, clean and green city state with her citizen operating like robots, working in an sterile environment which is culturally dead. A short run along the Singapore River will prove any critics wrong. Although Singapore has not produced any Leonard Da Vinci or...

What is aqua running Aqua running is a deep water form of running. It mimics the movement of running, but has a much lower impact. You can either make use of a flotation belt clipped around your waist or an aqua vest to prevent you from sinking. Why is aqua running good for runners Since it...

The most fundamental way of improving your running is to run more. Yet consistently subjecting your legs to such high impact is going to make you more prone to injury. That's why it's so important for us runners to cross-train. Elite runners do aqua running or antigravity running - which you can too, if...

You fell sick. You went abroad. Or Chinese New Year just happened. And you've fell back on your training. When you get back into the game again, you realize you're not quite up for it anymore. 2.4km now feels like a half marathon and unfortunately, this feeling has scientific bearings. With endurance...

Runners are as diverse as their goals. You might be running to get stronger, challenge yourself or lose weight. You might be just beginning a 5km fun run with the community centre or racing to enter the Boston Marathon. Either way, you've a goal and seeing progress is one of...

With good running form, we can reduce all kinds of lower leg injuries like torn calves or inflamed Achilles. To run safely and properly, we first need to differentiate between what is needed for sprinting and what is ideal for distance running.“Natural” running proponents will tell you that you should run...

Heading to the gym and need a set of workout to follow? To become a stronger runner, it is not just about the legs; we also have to work on our core stability and upper body mobility for improved posture and more efficient movements. You can try these 5...

Whether you are counting down to the largest and highly-anticipated race of the year in Singapore, The Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2015, or another race worldwide, 3 months is neither too late nor too early to make some changes or try out new things in preparation for your marathon run. A full...