Running as a pacer helped prolong my interest in the sport

When I started running, all I wanted to do was to run races and finish them without walking. Then I began to set different goals: get faster, run a longer race and run forevermore. I did everything I thought I was supposed to do in training. I stopped drinking, planked, strengthened, stretched and tapered for

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Major Throwback: When We Were Young(er)

I’m sure many of us will miss running the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) this year. We have come up with a series of articles to feature some notable pacers from previous SCSMs, as well as for everyone to reminisce the good times. To kick off this series of articles, we have interviewed two pacers

Remembering Victoria

On the 22nd of October, 2020, Our beloved runner and friend, Victoria Hii left us. As a community, Running Department thrives from the commitment and active participation of volunteers who help run our activities. Our success would not be possible without the contributions made by our crew members, who sacrifice their time for us because

The Apple Watch Series 5

About: As an avid runner who previously owned the Apple Watch Series 2, I was never really a big fan of the product. Instead, I tracked all of my running matrices with the ever-reliant Garmin watches that I used. However, there is a drastic improvement from the Series 2 to the Series 5 and I

Shoe review: Nike React Infinity Run

A bit of background I’ve been running for about 10 years but only recently started running in Nikes. I like light racing shoes with a bit of stability. It’s a bit hard for my wide feet to fit into most Nikes, but my recent experiences have changed my perception.  I had a terrible fall and

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And why runners don’t have to wear masks?

Up until recently I was wearing a mask whilst running because I was apprehensive, despite clear guidelines. I hadn’t really understood the science behind – no masks. I guess I was baffled when everyone seems to have contradicting interpretations of the science and etiquette around whether to wear a mask or not. First, let’s get

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Basic running etiquette during CB and beyond

During the Circuit Breaker (CB), there was a large increase in the number of people visiting the park connectors (PCNs) to walk/jog/run/cycle. This resulted in regular runners like myself having to find an alternative running route as the PCNs were unusually packed. The lack of adequate knowledge on running etiquette became evident during this time

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An important reminder from your favourite running community

We hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe during these unprecedented times. When history reports 2020, collective trauma will be at the heart of the story. The current situation is industry, geography, nationality, race or socioeconomic status agnostic. You can be anyone and without a doubt you will be on the emotional roller

Mr Nice Nic

Are you missing our Wednesday runs? If you are regular runner with RD, you will be familiar with the strength training sessions that Nicholas conducts after each session. Learn all about his different passions in this issue’s Feature Friday. Men in black – looking after the well-being of pacers – that’s him on extreme left RD:

Postpartum Running for New Mummies

I have just given birth to a baby boy (Shameless me: I think he is quite cute!) and haven’t been running for a year in preparation for his birth. I have always stared hard at various Instagram posts of mummies running with a big belly that is dangerously hanging low and wonder, am I going