A Marathon Taper Off Plan For The Week Before Your Big Race
It is very crucial to taper off on your running the week before a marathon. If you do not, you will only put yourself at greater risk of injury – … Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Running
How to Run More Efficiently
Many people think that the secret to becoming a more powerful and efficient distance runner is to train harder and for longer sessions. But such views may be misguided, because … Continue Reading →
Mental Training for a Marathon
In the preparation for a marathon, not only do you have to consider physical aspects such as the training, but the mental preparation is also important – especially during the … Continue Reading →
Review of the 2013 Great Eastern Women’s Run
Billed as Singapore’s biggest women-only race and the only women’s half-marathon race in the region, the Great Eastern Women’s Run was held this year on 10 November at the Floating … Continue Reading →
How To Reduce Exercise Boredom During A Treadmill Run
Many runners find that treadmill running is boring. For example, the scenery does not change and you are just running on exactly the same spot for what can feel like … Continue Reading →
Common Marathon Training Plan Mistakes
You have decided to put your name down for a full marathon so now you need to train yourself up for the race. Regardless of whether you are an experienced … Continue Reading →
The Adidas Auckland Marathon 2013, NZ: My First Overseas Run
The reward to reach the finishing line – one banana. I was full of adrenaline and totally pumped up as I made my way to the ferry terminal in Auckland … Continue Reading →
Tips for Running your Best Marathon Ever
If you have put your name down for a marathon and you want to perform brilliantly and deliver a really good performance on race-day, here are some tips – to … Continue Reading →
How to Run Faster
You want to run faster, but no matter what, you cannot seem to break your personal best records in races anymore. As a result, you may be feeling as though … Continue Reading →
How to Cope with Running Race Fear and Anxiety
New runners tend to have some fears and anxiety about racing, but these will definitely go away with more experience. However, some runners may still prefer not to sign up … Continue Reading →
How To Train for a Marathon
Running over 42 kilometres is not an easy task and one cannot hope to do it without adequate training and developing the right mindset. But regardless of whether you just … Continue Reading →
Are you Ready to Run and Train for a Marathon?
You have firmly set your sights on running 42.195km. But should you take the plunge and actually sign up and train for one? Or should you give yourself another year … Continue Reading →
Running Tips from 2013 Winner of the Singapore Pokka Tri Factor Run: Alex Ong
With a time of 2hour 4minutes 47seconds, Alex Ong, 26, won the men’s 31.5km race at the recent Pokka Tri Factor run in Singapore. How did this trainee teacher manage … Continue Reading →
How To Choose The Best Pair Of Running Shoes
Choosing the right shoes is very important to runners as the type you wear may determine your performance. When you are just starting out, you may suffer from feet problems … Continue Reading →
Is it Possible to Run a Full Marathon in Under Two Hours?
As you are probably aware, elite Kenyan athlete Wilson Kispang recently broke the world marathon record, completing the Berlin Marathon in a short 2hours 3minutes and 23seconds. Over the last … Continue Reading →