My First 42km Race @ the StanChart Marathon Singapore 2013
The full reality of actually registering for a 42km race hit me this morning as I took the train down to Orchard Road, which was the starting point for the … Continue Reading →
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Last Minute 2013 Stanchart Singapore Running Tips from Mok Ying Ren
This afternoon, Singapore’s top marathoner and medical doctor, Mok Ying Ren was on hand at the Singapore Expo to give runners some informal last-minute tips on the 2013 Standard Chartered … Continue Reading →
Post Marathon Recovery in the Three Weeks After Your Race
It is the day after your marathon run and now your muscles are probably aching quite badly. You can barely move and today, the last thing that you want to … Continue Reading →
Who Will Win The BPL 2013/2014 “Hunger Games”?
This post combines elements from Barclays Premier League (BPL) football and the popular young adult movie, The Hunger Games. The BPL Hunger Games is steadily heating up. The favourites are … Continue Reading →
Top Team Singapore Athletes Model @ Giordano Tee Shirt Launch
Lights dimmed and the audience started clapping. The petite young model took to the stage, clad in her bright red “Team Singapore” tee shirt. With her wavy chest-length hair, lovely … Continue Reading →
Sleeping Tips The Night Before A Big Race
Your big race is just round the corner and the last thing that you want is to feel tired and lethargic on the day itself. This will affect your race … Continue Reading →
Carbo Loading Before A Marathon Race
Loading up on carbs before a marathon race is important. But it is not simply having a gigantic portion of pasta or other carbs, the night before your race. Choose … Continue Reading →
Jasmine Ser – Shooting For Gold at the Myanmar SEA Games
Her pet event will not be available at the SEA Games in Myanmar next month. But that does not worry our shooting sensation Jasmine Ser – Singapore’s 2011 Sportswoman of … Continue Reading →
How do you Deal with Pre-Race Nerves?
It happens very often to runners regardless of whether you are an elite runner or a recreational one taking part in your first 5 Km run. And the more experienced … Continue Reading →
Running Tips From Top Singapore Marathoner, Anne Qi Hui
Last Saturday, I attended a talk organized by the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore team to prepare runners for the race next month. Top Singapore marathoner Anne Qi Hui and her … Continue Reading →
Swimmer Joseph Schooling: Singapore’s Gold Medal Prospect at the SEA Games
Swimming sensation Joseph Schooling, 18, is all set and ready for next month’s SEA Games – and he is confident of adding to Singapore’s gold medal tally. Click here to … Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →