Soo and Strength Training
Many of us know that Soo is a super runner and has many feathers in her running hat. However, recently she has been strength training with the same passion and discipline that she brings to her running training. Her new love for strength training intrigued us and we asked her some questions. Let us see what
- Published in Strength Training
Tracy’s Top Ten Tips For Cameron Ultra Trail
4 days to Cameron Ultra Trail! Here are top ten Cameron Ultra Trail Tips from Tracy who has romanced the Cultra Trail a few times. Wear trail shoes with good grips: One of the key attraction of CULTRA is running through the BOH Tea plantation, the ground is naturally soft and moist. Terrains can be very
- Published in Running Adventures
At 39 KM, In to the Pacer’s Mind, to Find
Of course crossing a finish line warrants a big smile on a pacer’s face and that is why every finish line photo is flooded with smiles but today we want to retract 3 KM’s before the finish line, get in to the pacer’s mind and find, what do they think then? Pacing is akin to
- Published in Run Experience
Can runners take a leaf out of Greta Thunberg’s book?
Who is Greta Thunberg and what can runners learn from her? At just 16 years old, Greta Thunberg has started an international youth movement against climate change. The Swedish teenager first staged a “School Strike for Climate” in front of the Swedish Parliament in August last year. She continued to gain international attention after speaking at
- Published in News
4 Tips for a Healthy Runner’s Diet
So, you finally decided to run a full marathon. You picked up your race kit and I am sure counting down the days until the start in nervous excitement. You must be training hard and testing your body and mental limits, but may I ask you a question? Have you reviewed your pre-race nutrition? My
- Published in Running Health
How did Janice train for MR25 Ultra Marathon?
The 41st edition of the annual Mizuno MR25 Ultra Marathon took place on 30 December, 2018. Held at Macritchie Reservoir the race is only considered finished when the participant completes 5 laps of 10.35km (approx) each, totalling 51.75km (approx). The winner is the person that completes the most laps within the race’s 12 hours period.
- Published in Run Experience
This Pacing Life & a Chance to Pace
If you were to ask someone who is new to running, “do you know who is a pacer?” Most likely, the response will be something like this, The term pacing or the role of a pacer is not commonly known. *Infact, the original term was pacemaker or pacesetter, sometimes informally called a rabbit, it is a runner
- Published in Run Experience
SCSM 2018: How did Chris get a PB ?
December 9, 2018, an utterly stirring yet successful day for Chris! Stirred by the journey, success via PB at SCSM 2018. The little known fact is that Chris decided to sign up for SCSM 2018 at the last minute. Now, I am sure you have a burning question, how the hell did he get a
- Published in Race Reviews
A Run Gear Checklist For You
An astronaut, a surgeon and a test pilot, all use checklists to avoid missing a step in a complicated process. Checklists are used in many fields where precision and perfection are absolutely necessary. Checklists save lives! But we’re runners and the stakes aren’t very high. No one loses a limb if we forget something on the race
- Published in Run Experience
The Straits Times Run 2018 : How Can Pacers Help You?
The Straits Times Run will take place on 23rd September 2018. The Straits Times Run is unique and memorable because of the 18.45 KM category which celebrates the founding year of The Straits Times newspaper. If you are someone who is targeting to finish this race in a certain time or looking for that extra
- Published in News