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
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International Women’s Day Special: 6 Running Facts About Women
Today is International Women’s Day, thus we are dedicating this article to all ladies out there. Of course, guys, you are more than welcome to read on to learn more about us! The female body is physiologically very different from the male body. Here are some facts that you may or may not already know
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2019-nCoV: How to Run Safely
As the 2019-nCoV is here to stay for a while, here are some precautions you should take when you run or exercise outdoors. 1. Stay Home and Avoid Crowded Places If Unwell This is the most obvious, especially now. Please do not head out for your run when you are feeling unwell. Firstly, your
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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
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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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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
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Prehabilitation with Ying Rong
We know that many runners visit a physiotherapist when they are injured. Do you know that a physio can help you even before injury strikes? We ask Ying Rong, co-founder and senior physiotherapist at The Rehab Lab to tell us about prehabilitation. What is prehabilitation? Prehabilitation is about the prevention of injuries. It refers to
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