Hengpei is a fitness enthusiast who is also a huge foodie. She believes that balance is key to leading a healthy lifestyle, and the perfect post-workout meal for her is kaya toast with eggs and coffee! Stay tuned for more articles from her.

The Incredible Irene

Irene is one of the ‘pioneer’ members of Running Department ( aka RD ), supporting RD since its inception in 2013. In this feature we get to know Irene a bit better.  RD: You’re like the big sister of RD! How did you come to be with RD since the very start? Irene: I knew Terence

SCSM 2019: Pre Race Countdown

Runners, ARE YOU READY? To keep our energy levels up as we anticipate the start of the largest race in Singapore - SCSM 2019, we have come up with some fun stuff just for you! Scroll down to find some whacky Instagram story templates. These are for you to download and add

When We Put Long-Distance Runners to a HIIT Workout Challenge

Over the last weekend, 10 of us from Running Department chucked our running shoes aside, and participated in Test of Will 2019, an event hosted by Under Armour. In it’s  4thedition this year, Test of Will is an urban fitness challenge, consisting of four 1-minute exercises, with 20 seconds rest in between each exercise.  The

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Running OSIM Sundown Marathon ? It is time to understand Carbo Loading.

You’ve probably heard the term carb loading thrown around, especially around athletes right before a big race as they stuff their faces with mountains of bread and spaghetti. Truth be told many of us don’t really understand Carbo Loading. With OSIM Sundown Marathon roughly around two weeks away let us throw some light on Carbo

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Do I even need Sunscreen? Part 1 of 2

When comes to products we always question whether we really need them or they are just a part of our vanity kit? In this article we explore all things sunscreen. Let’s get started. How important is sunscreen? Sunscreen prevents skin cancer; UV is a known human carcinogen. It is found that more people develop skin

Do I even need Sunscreen? Part 2 of 2

Is sunscreen necessary indoors or when it’s cloudy? Yes. UV rays are everywhere, and UVA in particular, is able to penetrate window panes. Are waterproof sunscreens truly waterproof? There is no sunscreen that is truly waterproof for long periods when exposed to water. Such claims are no longer allowed by the FDA. Waterproof or water-resistant

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5 Fun Hacks to Curb your Post CNY Overeating Guilt

Have you eaten too many pineapple tarts, slices of ‘bak kwa’ or Chinese New Year cookies? Do you feel like you need to work your butts off to get back on track? After thorough and rather fun filled research, we have short-listed 5 of our favourite ways to salvage the situation! So, here are 5

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SCSM 2015 – The Journey is Always the Same

SCSM 2015? Yes, we know it’s 2018, but if the journey is always the same then why don’t we learn from someone who has already undertaken it in 2015 ? Meet Chris Cheow who has completed a hat trick in pacing for SCSM Full Marathon and in total has completed 10 full marathons! That’s an incredible

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Do You Need a GPS Watch Whilst Running ?

These days, many people will not think of heading out for a run without a GPS tracker of some sort, be it a tracking app on the mobile phone, or a GPS watch. A GPS watch can provide the runner with data such as distance, time elapsed, pace, speed, calories burnt and even heart rate.

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Starting off SCSM training on the right foot

The SCSM 2018 Training Programme features a series of activities tailored to help runners train towards 8th & 9th December. Yesterday, at 9 AM this programme was officially launched at Vivocity with a myriad of activities. I reached the event venue early, and noticed the official pacers from Running Department mingling with the public runners.