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How Much Protein is Required for Endurance Exercise?

Charlotte Lam — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:14:56 +0000

We tend to focus on carbohydrates intake and pay little attention to protein, as a result, protein deficiency appears often among us. William Misner, an AAMA Board Certified Alternative Medicine Practitioner, explains the amount of protein required for endurance exercise - republished with permission from Hammer Nutrition.

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Get Up and Get Fit! A Beginner’s Guide to Morning Workouts

Charlotte Lam — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 16:05:54 +0000

By following these tips on how to sleep early, you can get your early morning workouts on-track. Don’t wait a single day more – improve your workout routine today.

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Beat Your Mind: 10 Motivational Tips To Run Better

Charlotte Lam — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:15:57 +0000

Whether it's for sport or simply to achieve personal weight and training goals, running is something that is at the forefront of the nation. Here are some tips for new and experienced runners alike.

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Do’s and Don’ts of Eating Before a Run

Charlotte Lam — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 02:00:40 +0000

Figuring out how to properly fuel your run isn't rocket science. Focus on the denser foods first and then work your way down through lean proteins, and into liquids.

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Strut Your Stuff at Tokyo’s Fashionable Shibuya-Omotesando Women’s Run 2017

Charlotte Lam — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 16:10:25 +0000

A “Japan Times” article by writer Masami Ito tackled the sensitive topic of Japan’s treatment of women over time, citing 21st October 1970 as the birth of the women’s liberation movement (ūman libu). According to Ito’s article, Japanese women worked hard to overcome centuries of stereotyping by men. But once women took their rightful places [...]

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Why I Considered The New Jabra Sport Coach Special Edition For My Hubby’s Christmas Gift

Charlotte Lam — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 16:35:36 +0000

Is it fair to test someone else’s gift? I’ll borrow a phrase from 16th Century British author John Lyly whose proverb “All’s fair in love and war” has been analysed by societies for centuries. My hubby and I aren’t at war and we are in love, but my track record for picking gifts has not [...]

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Done With Your Run? Grab a Fork to Speed Your Recovery

Charlotte Lam — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 13:35:15 +0000

Did we get your attention? We hope so. It’s our job to inform you that the foods you eat after a run are equally as important as the ones in which you indulge before you lace up your running shoes. Has post-run food advice been ignored? It’s not intentional. The ritual of preparing your body [...]

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What’s in a Name? We Search for an Answer While Testing Fresh Foam Vongo Shoes!

Charlotte Lam — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:45:33 +0000

Friends say I’m a linguistic geek who can’t resist investigating words, so when I encountered the New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo shoe collection, I wanted to know what the word meant. I found definitions for Bongo and Congo, but Vongo? Nope. Therefore, I’m making an educated guess: New Balance wants runners to know that they [...]

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Which Upcoming Singapore Run is a Perfect Match for You?

Charlotte Lam — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 18:32:33 +0000

The Singapore running season runs year-round, and aren’t you glad that you don’t live in Siberia, Canada or Iceland? Pre-planning is the key to successful scheduling and we’ve figured out how to match you up with upcoming runs: our personality-based matching scheme pairs you with 11 popular events on the horizon. Our advice? Sign up [...]

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2XU Compression Run 2017: It’s the Luckiest Race in Town

Charlotte Lam — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 16:55:51 +0000

Are competitors required to don compression wear to participate in the upcoming 2XU Compression Run? Of course not — but you will want to wear the totally cool garments that distinguish this event’s brand from everyone else. The design is so cutting edge, it could inspire you to set a new personal best. What’s all [...]

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Dying To Improve Your Overall Health? Do These Simple Life Hacks Today!

Charlotte Lam — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:37:43 +0000

We are always searching for ways and tips to improve our health but we often gave ourselves various excuses like, no time, too troublesome etc. We understand that and are guilty of that sometimes, but these simple health hacks that we are going to share don’t need more than 20 minutes to almost instantly improve [...]

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Can We Prevent Stroke Just By Running?

Charlotte Lam — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:39:36 +0000

According to the World Heart Federation, 15 million people worldwide have strokes every year. Of those, 6 million die and 5 million are permanently disabled. Also, the Singapore Ministry of Health conducted a study in 2011 showing that stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Singapore, making up nine percent of all deaths [...]

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The Reebok ZPump Fusion 2.0: A New Shoe for a New Era

Charlotte Lam — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 13:08:51 +0000

If you’re already convinced that the world is spinning too fast as milestones race by at a dizzying pace, you won’t like being reminded of this fact: The first athletic shoe entering the market featuring pump technology turned 25 years old this year. You read that right. The pump has been around for a quarter [...]

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The Best of RunSociety Articles in 2015: What You Liked Most!

Charlotte Lam — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:34:24 +0000

As the year 2015 draws to an end, we're taking a moment to look back at some of our most popular articles of the year. We are proud to have met our target of publishing an article (sometimes more) almost every single day regardless of rain or shine, because we know that our readers deserve to have the best information and news every single day.

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Do You Drink Enough When You Run?

Charlotte Lam — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 07:14:23 +0000

If you’re a typical Singaporean runner, you can probably recall at least one time that your stomach sloshed so loudly while running your race, you were sure everyone pacing you could hear it! But what’s a runner to do when it’s imperative to drink as much as possible to keep one’s body moving like a well-oiled machine? Drink up, of course.

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33 Reasons to Run This Year’s Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore

Charlotte Lam — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 04:00:21 +0000

There's nothing "standard" about the world-famous Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon, thus this popular running event staged every year is cause for celebration and reflection. Expect the 33rd Singapore Marathon, scheduled for 5 and 6 December 2015, to surpass expectations, attract star-quality athletes and turn the nation into the biggest party site on Earth. Need incentives to register and get in on the fun? How about 33 reasons? One each to mark every anniversary year of this dynamic event!

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Do You Love Power Walking, Jogging, Running or Sprinting?

Charlotte Lam — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 03:00:09 +0000

Once upon a time, life was easy. You put on your favourite running shoes, grabbed a towel, went out for a jog and returned home feeling fit, satisfied and maybe even a little smug because you saw your effort as insurance for a healthier future. These days, “simple runs” are almost anachronisms because activities classified as track and field sports now list multiple, specific categories. Making a choice isn't easy, but if you pick the one that's right for your body, it could carry you nicely into your senior years with just a few modifications along the way!

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Run Like Crazy at These Awesome Running Trails in South Korea

Charlotte Lam — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 09:13:51 +0000

South Korea may not be considered a typical destination for travelling runners to explore new trails, but there's definitely much to be said for their unique, challenging trails for runners of all proficiency levels. The topography of South Korea gives it a natural advantage for runners – according to CNN, approximately 70% of the South Korean landscape is comprised of mountains – but there are other, less challenging trails for runners who may not appreciate elevated altitudes as well.

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How To Take The Perfect Running Selfie Every Time and Any Time

Charlotte Lam — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:20:58 +0000

There is no better way to share your run with your friends than to take a running seflie. What is a running seflie? It's a picture that you take using your smartphone of yourself before, during or after your run. It is a fun way to share your activities with your friends in an entertaining way. As great as they are, a mid-run seflie can be a difficult thing to pull off. Below we have 8 tips you can use in order to take perfect running selfies every time.

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Who Won the 2015 Pocari Sweat Run Singapore? Everyone Who Competed!

Charlotte Lam — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 07:30:51 +0000

We congratulate Gen Lin Foo, Jee Keng Chew, Noboru Matsumoto, Derek Li, Tasuo Komoto, winners in the 10km men’s competitive category and Vivian Tang, April McKenna, Baoying Lim, Heidi Makinen and Hilda Stoney who brought home victories in the women’s 10km competitive run at this year’s July 12th Pocari Sweat Run Singapore. See the entire list by visiting the Pocari Sweat Run Singapore 2015 result page.

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