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27 Reasons to Run: Your Ultimate Fitness Guide

The RunSociety Team — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:09:56 +0000

Running is more than just a physical activity; it’s a gateway to a healthier, happier you. Accessible, affordable, and adaptable, there are countless reasons to run. Not only does it torch calories and sculpt your body, but running also boosts your mood, sharpens your mind, and strengthens your heart. Did you know? Just 30 minutes [...]

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65 Funny Running Jokes and Puns to Keep You Going

Aidan H. — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:20:29 +0000

Running is a rewarding yet challenging activity that tests both your physical and mental limits. Whether you’re an ultramarathon runner, a casual jogger, or someone who enjoys a brisk walk, humor can be a great companion on your fitness journey. A good laugh can lighten the mood, relieve stress, and give you that extra boost [...]

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Chain-Smoking Marathoner: The Incredible Tale of Smoking on the Run

The RunSociety Team — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:03:46 +0000

In the world of marathon running, where discipline and health are paramount, an unusual story recently emerged. A Chinese marathon runner was disqualified for chain-smoking throughout the race. While this incident may seem just a quirky footnote in sports, it offers surprising insights into the unconventional and the human spirit’s resilience. The Chain-Smoking Marathon Incident: [...]

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The Luckiest Times To Run During Chinese New Year 2024

The RunSociety Team — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 06:49:24 +0000

As we gear up to welcome the Year of the Dragon in 2024, let’s add a twist to our running schedules by aligning them with the auspicious tides of Chinese New Year. Yes, you heard it right – running can be lucky too! Understanding the luckiest times to run according to the lunar calendar can [...]

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Scary Dos and Don’ts of Running During Ghost Month 2024

The RunSociety Team — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:44:20 +0000

Ghost Month, a tradition deeply rooted in Asian cultures, is a time when the gates of the afterlife are believed to swing open, allowing spirits to wander our realm freely. With the increasing popularity of running, an intersection arises: How do these cultural practices affect our daily jogs, especially when they converge with superstitions and [...]

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Here’s How to Amp Up Your Runs With These Fun Ways

The RunSociety Team — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 02:38:59 +0000

It is exciting when you are out for a run once you lace up your shoes and start to hit the road. The feeling of running through the fresh air gives you the “feel goods” to keep running. Some days, running can be exciting, while other days can be boring or burned out. For sure, [...]

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The Most Unbelievable Things About Running

Samantha Khoo — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:03:58 +0000

Before or after your run, do you come across any funny or absurd comment about running? How would you normally respond to them? As a runner, what do you generally think about that unbelievable comment? The RunSociety family has gathered a few funny and absurd comments about running that our readers would be interested in [...]

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This is how you run a marathon at home without a treadmill

The RunSociety Team — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 11:44:33 +0000

Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, many countries have restricted people from leaving their homes (apart from essential errands) or placed some people on a 14-day stay-home notice However according to health experts, people should keep their body and immune system in peak condition by maintaining a proper diet, sleep and regular exercise. So in order to keep fit [...]

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Fun Run Runners: Why Did They Join?

Samantha Khoo — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:04:00 +0000

Have you ever thought of joining your favourite movie or cartoon characters in any running event? Novelty runs or fun themed running events have been common in recent years, especially after a movie box-office or to commemorate an anniversary of a popular anime or cartoon character. Although a serious runner might not consider fun running events [...]

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Two-year-old dog completes 42km Vietnam Trail Marathon 2020

Samantha Khoo — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 17:21:30 +0000

The biggest start of this year’s Vietnam Trail Marathon stole the hearts of trail runners along the tough 42km mountain course. He may have run with no official bib, but he was awarded a finisher medal nonetheless. Cam the dog lives in Mama’s House, a Homestay close to Ban Ang Pine Forest, the start line of VTM 21k, 42k [...]

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The Luckiest Time To Run During Chinese New Year 2020

Samantha Khoo — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:25:16 +0000

Feeling full with delicious delicacies during Chinese New Year? Why not go for a run to burn away those calories. If you are planning to go for a run during CNY, here is the timetable on the most auspicious time to run during the first 7 days of Chinese New Year. Based on the lunar [...]

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Can You Run While Keeping a Hula Hoop Spinning?

Aidan H. — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:53:09 +0000

If you think multitasking is hard, once you look at this woman runner did during her jogging session, you will be amazed. A man spotted a rather impressive sight at Sengkang, which he proceeded to capture on video. In the video, a woman can be seen jogging down the pavement near Rivervale Drive, Singapore. Take [...]

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50 Fascinating Facts About the Joys (and Weirdness) of Running

Dr Vicky Lauren — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 16:55:14 +0000

The art and science of running extends beyond your toes. Curious runners study their craft, practice endlessly and wax poetic about details associated with the runs, events, gear and more. Having searched far and wide to find revelatory facts aimed at delighting your mind, we hereby invite you to go forth and enjoy the fruits [...]

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The Superstitious of Singapore Runners

Lee Nah — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 07:51:57 +0000

Are you a runner that believes all kinds of superstitions? Those who believe in superstitions don’t realise that it actually shapes the way they think and live. Not everyone believes in superstitions at first. Some don’t even believe it at first till coincidentally something happened and make them believe that it is true. Some believe [...]

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The 10 Types of Superstitions That Some Runners Follow

Lee Nah — Wed, 02 May 2018 16:05:16 +0000

Does superstition really works or is it just something one believes in? Some may believe in these superstitions because of their friends and some may believe in it just because something great repetitively happens. If one does not follow the superstition that they regularly follow before a race, they’ll feel like they wouldn’t do well. [...]

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Japan Condom Makers Want to Reveal Their Ultra-Thin 0.01mm Condoms in Olympic 2020

Lee Nah — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:18:17 +0000

There are several common things between running and sex as they help to burn calories, they are also performance enhancers, speed reliant and many more. For years, hundreds of thousands of condoms are handed out to competitors at the Olympic Games for free. This is an act to promote and encourage the athletes to have [...]

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Why You Must Run Outdoor in the Evening of 31 January 2018!

Eva Natalia — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 00:00:52 +0000

The rare astronomical event where three special occurrences of the Moon – lunar eclipse, blue moon and supermoon – coincide was last observed 152 years ago in 1866. This year, the rare event will take place on 31 January 2018, approximately from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Singapore time, with the greatest eclipse happening around [...]

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Your Guide to Proposing Marriage at an Upcoming Marathon

Nathan Lin — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 07:41:55 +0000

Whether you’re old or new to the Singapore marathon scene, you know that participation requires myriad decisions. Should you try a distance that pushes your capacity? Could investing in new running shoes improve your performance? Does it make sense to volunteer to work the event rather than participate? Oh, and should you propose marriage to [...]

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Prudential Marina Bay Carnival: Why You Should Run at Marina Bay till April in Singapore

Eva Natalia — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 22:03:28 +0000

Are you constantly looking for ways to add varieties to your usual running routes or make your running more fun? Well, from 15 December 2017 to 1 April 2018, running at Marina Bay will guarantee you a hell of a fun time. Here are the reasons why. 1. There’s a carnival with no entrance fee! [...]

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Dear Serious Runners, Here’s Why I Hate You!

Nathan Lin — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 13:45:24 +0000

We are in an age of the health enthusiast. People are looking for sugarless, meatless alternatives to dinner and local parks are cluttered with walkers, bikers and runners. Many of these people live and breathe a healthy lifestyle. For those of us who are committed enough to roll out of bed and go running at [...]

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