We asked runners and running coaches to recommend their favourite running books while compiling this list we came across so many new books that we love but we manage to compile the Top 4 books for you to read in the first quarter of 2020 FOR Motivation The Runner’s Guide to the Meaning of Life … Continue reading
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BENEFITS of having A TRAINING JOURNAL in 2020
Most of us have trained in one part of our lives. Chances are if you’ve ever taken your training seriously you’ve used a training journal or a training log. Training Log vs Training Journal The main difference between training journals and training logs is what you document in them after each workout or day. Training … Continue reading
Top 5 Trail Running Essential of 2020
Singapore has seen a great increase in runners taking part in trail running events which is a refreshing change from your usual running track. Trail running provides better strength training benefits for the legs compared to road running. Trail running also challenges coordination, agility and balance more so than running on roads, especially if running … Continue reading
THRESHOLD RUNNING
There’s a lot of confusion about what threshold running is, Some people think it’s just about running fast; others believe it’s about running at certain speeds. There is an element of truth in both of these, but threshold running is about exercising at predetermined heart rates that are a percentage of your maximum heart rate. … Continue reading
HOW ARE YOU LANDING?
Knowing how you are landing your foot when you are running is important this will allow a runner to identify their running gait and ensure that you are wearing the right type of shoe to meet your running form. If you want to know what type of runner you are, video analysis is a great … Continue reading
SHOULD I BE AIMING FOR A SPECIFIC TIME?
It’s always best to set more than one goal to avoid disappointment if some unfavourable conditions (like bad weather, or coming down with flu) disrupt your plans on marathon day. Instead of setting a single time target, it’s wise to widen your goals so that you’ll increase your chances of success. Choose a time window for … Continue reading
HOW DEMANDING IS A MARATHON TRAINING?
There’s no getting around it – training for a marathon requires a lot of discipline and commitment. It’s the training schedule, not the race itself, that will really impact on your everyday life. It’s not just physically demanding – it can also place a strain on your spare time and social life. Even a schedule for … Continue reading
Running your first Marathon
Your journey to the start line begins here. A marathon is a massive challenge by anyone’s standards. Therefore it’s not something you should rush into. You need to fully understand what’s involved and the problems you may encounter before you begin training, so you can assess whether you are ready or not The marathon is … Continue reading
5 Most common Goals of Running a Marathon in Singapore
With running being one of the most popular activity among Singaporean, we did a poll to find out what are the most common Goals among participant in training and taking part in a marathon. Below are the 5 most common goals from our poll. TO IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS Everybody wants to be fit or at … Continue reading
Homegrown ILLUMI RUN returns to the city after making a splash abroad
SINGAPORE’S ULTIMATE PARTY-RUN OPENS FOR REGISTRATION ILLUMI RUN 2015 DETAILS Date : 28 November 2015 Time : 20:00 … Continue reading