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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All about overseas races

Let us start by answering, why you should run an overseas race to become a stronger runner? With the increasing availability of affordable flights from Singapore and emerging running culture developing in this region, you can fulfil your wanderlust and be spoilt for choice to race overseas. A new race challenge could be the key to

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RD Girl Gang shines at Skyhawk

Many of us from the Running Department took off to Malacca last weekend to eat endlessly, stroll aimlessly, bond lovingly and to participate in the 22 KM Skyhawk Nature Run 2020. A trip that has etched it’s memories for us to revisit fondly and frequently. And aren’t we chuffed to share that four of our

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Run The Singapore Marathon

The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon highlights many of the aspects of Singapore that make the country so special. The well-designed route guides runners past bustling vibrant city streets, over pristine man-made highways, across the consistently level footpaths of the East Coast Park and straight into the heart of the concrete Central Business District (where they

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2019

2019-02-17 marked the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon (“SCMHK”), also known as Hong Kong Marathon. The SCMHK is one of the popular annual sporting event in Hong Kong and is recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federation as a Gold Label Road Race. As for myself, it was my third SCMHK this

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Race Review : Kyoto Marathon 2019

When Running Department (aka RD ) first announced the collaboration with Japan Tourism Board (JTB) to organise a Kyoto Marathon 2019 trip, I indicated my interest without much thought, impulsively. However, the anxiety started building when the trip was confirmed and countdown began. Anxiety number 1 – training mileage required. Anxiety number 2 – cold

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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

GEWR 2018: A Race Reflection

In this article, one of our 10 KM pacer Felicia, takes you through her race reflection for GEWR 2018. So, lets get into her mind and find what a pacer’s early morning on the race day looks like. 3.45am. I woke to an angry flash of lightning and a ferocious roar of thunder; and gasped

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The ST Run 2018: A Race Review By Gordon Lim  

Gordon Lim, who placed third in the 18.45 KM category of The Straits Times Run 2018 shares his run experience from start to the finish line in this article. Sunday, 23rd September, 2018 reaffirmed just how fantastic it was racing through the concrete jungle of a city in the wee hours of the morning, with

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