Tagged with running

Review: Reebok RealFlex Transition 2.0

Review: Reebok RealFlex Transition 2.0

A Special thank you to Reebok Singapore and Royal Sporting House for sending us a pair of Reebok RealFlex Transition 2.0 We were excited to review this shoe as the original RealFlex Transitions had received great reviews from runners and cross-fitter around the world. The new Reebok RealFlex Transition 2.0 is a high-performance Crossfit training shoe from … Continue reading »

Review: Timex Ironman Sleek 150-Lap Tap Screen™ (T5K253DH)

Review: Timex Ironman Sleek 150-Lap Tap Screen™ (T5K253DH)

While GPS and Heart-Rate monitor watch might tell you everything about your running from stride, pace, distance, calorie burn and heart rate. Sometimes, all we want is something slightly less and almost minimalist to record our running performance and that’s where the Timex Ironman Sleek 150-Lap Tap Screen™ (T5K253DH) comes into the picture. Developed in … Continue reading »

Training: Uphill-Downhill Running

Training: Uphill-Downhill Running

If the mountain won’t come to the runner, the runner must go to the mountain. Running uphill are a good way to way to increase your stamina and running performance. Running hills is an acquired skill, and a little practice can give any runner the confidence to overcome a hill phobia and make peace with … Continue reading »

5 Ways To Add Some Spice To Your Running Routine

5 Ways To Add Some Spice To Your Running Routine

1) Long Runs Gradual increase by having Long runs extend the distance your body can comfortably run. By spending a longer amount of time on your feet, your body becomes more comfortable running longer distances. 2)Fartlek Fartlek literally means “speed play” in Swedish and I’ve made them a weekly staple. Instead of running the track, … Continue reading »

Foot Strike and Landing

Foot Strike and Landing

If you want to know what type of runner you are, video analysis is a great way to identify your running gait. If this is out of reach for you then the simplest way is to get a friend to observe how your foot lands when you run. One of the best way is to … Continue reading »

Why are you doing a marathon?

Why are you doing a marathon?

Every year, the number of marathon races and people taking part in marathons increases. According to official statistics from Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore website, the number of finisher in 2011 Marathon Singapore was 13,000 which is a big turnover  from about 2,000 or so who completed the Marathon SIngapore  in 2000. Back then, there were very … Continue reading »