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How to Start Running Fast: A Beginner’s Guide to Running in 2024

Brooke Whistance — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:09:00 +0000

You’ve seen your friends and colleagues sign up for various running events all year around and finally you’ve decided to cave and give it a shot. Congratulations! You’ve made a life-changing decision to start running that will transform your health forever. Those who have a successful run the first time tend to do it again [...]

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How to Stairs Running with Proper Stair-Climbing Technique

Liam Cayton — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 17:59:00 +0000

Running stairs is an exercise with many benefits. It can be done anywhere, at home, work, the gym. It’s a workout by itself or an excellent addition to fitness training. Strengthen the core, lose weight and develop endurance simultaneously.

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How Changing Your Landing Could Make You a Better Runner

Liam Cayton — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 04:26:00 +0000

The running community is full of heated debates about footwear, diet, hydration, and proper running technique. Chief among these debates is one about how and where your foot strikes the ground. In fact, much of the debate about running shoes, minimalism, maximalism, and heel-to-toe drop stems from the debate about the proper way to land [...]

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Should You Run For Time or Run For Distance?

Liam Cayton — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:25:00 +0000

Whether running for marathons or beginner runners, it is important to understand the difference between running for time and running for distance. Both variables help people with their race training. After all, people need to gauge their running performance. Checking time or the number of miles run helps people set physical goals and improve training. Different people have different goals when it comes to running.

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How do you run consistently? (Tips by 3 avid community runners)

Samantha Khoo — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:49:00 +0000

If you are running without a plan, you are most likely to skip your running session, for both work and life commitments make it difficult to plan and execute a consistent training plan. To conquer the half marathon or a full marathon, developing consistent running practises is an essential piece of in your process. But [...]

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How to Master Your Long Distance Run in 2024

Samantha Khoo — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 08:26:50 +0000

No doubt, running is hard, especially when it is a long run. It can be boring and challenging to maintain your performance during long runs. Sometimes, you might want to quit your training. We’ve all had those days when the struggle is real. So, what we need is motivation to shift our mindset and keep [...]

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8 Effective Workouts That Will Improve Your Running Performance

Liam Cayton — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

These 8 simple and effective exercises will help you strengthen and stabilize your legs, which will in turn prevent injuries.

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How To Train For Your First Aquathlon

Samantha Khoo — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 01:42:44 +0000

Are three sports in one too challenging for you? How about trying out two sports instead? Aquathlon makes it perfect for people who love running and swimming. To understand more about Aquathlon, we are privileged to speak to six dedicated Aquathletes to find out their ups and downs and their experience with this sport. Besides [...]

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Stair Climbing vs Running: Huge Benefits of 2 Exercises in 2024

Nathan Lin — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 09:12:42 +0000

Both running and stair climbing are great exercise routines. Running and stair climbing have aerobic benefits and tone muscles in the legs and buttocks. However, stair climbing affords many more benefits than running or walking. Stair climbing builds muscles in the lower body and burns calories.

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Top 10 Running and Fitness Coaches in Malaysia 2024

Samantha Khoo — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 08:20:06 +0000

Finding a running or fitness coach that suits your fitness plan will be a plus in your fitness regime. You may think you do not need one in order to excel your master plan. But, these trainers that we are going to introduce you, they are going to make you consider about getting a running [...]

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6 Final Touches to Your Marathon Preparation

Shem Leong — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 16:05:09 +0000

You are about 2 weeks away from the big day and almost all the hard work is behind you. The months of early morning long runs and late night interval sessions should have you feeling confident about putting in a good effort on race day. These tips on the peripheral aspects of running a marathon will help you nail it.

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How to Become a Stronger Runner

Jonathan Fong — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 08:10:31 +0000

It is often regarded that the easiest, most effective way to get better at running is to do more training and to do that training a lot harder. What proves to be interesting is although you may achieve some success at shaving seconds or even minutes off your personal best, it is often short-lived due to the onset of fatigue leading to injury or illness.

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Singapore’s Top Running Coaches: Meet 16 of the Best

Aidan H. — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 16:10:07 +0000

Who can’t relate to the idea of having someone advocate on one’s behalf — and if that person happens to be one of the top running coaches in Singapore, how perfect. Coaches, like running shoes, come in all shapes, prices and styles. Finding which certified running coach or personal trainer in Singapore and offers the [...]

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Ultimate Pre-Race Warm Up Routine: What All Runners Must Know Now

Holly Martin — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 17:00:43 +0000

A good race starts with a good warm up! Below is a pre-race warm up routine guaranteed to set you up for success during your race, and to make sure your body feels good throughout! Pre-Race Warm Up Routine: Registration & Check-In First thing’s first, we have to make sure we’re registered and checked in [...]

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Every Mile Counts: How to Improve Your Running Through Biking

Jessica D — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:56:05 +0000

How can riding your bike enhance your ability to run? The answer to this question lies in the idea of cross-training. Whether you’ve heard the term or not, cross-training could be the key to helping you unlock your optimal running performance. Now, if you don’t know much about the idea of cross-training, it’s very simple. [...]

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Do You Have a Mind of the Strong or Body of the Weak?

Mattea Jacobs — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 09:26:28 +0000

The main problem which occurs when people try to engage in any activity is thinking that strength comes only from the outside elements. This puts an extreme focus on physical activity, foods, and supplements. However, sooner or later runners or athletes recognize the importance of a strong mind that comes from within. How come that [...]

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How to Improve Your Stamina Without Running a Single Step

Liam Cayton — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 04:02:54 +0000

When John Wayne Creasy Jr. was asked by the faculty of his department which subject he intended to pursue his doctoral dissertation, he didn’t hesitate. His “An Analysis of the Components of Mental Toughness in Sport” evolved into a fascinating examination of a topic rarely investigated, but on point. Stamina, it seems, is not just [...]

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Training for a (Half)Marathon at Any Age

Mathews McGary — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 08:06:12 +0000

It’s the epitome of stamina, and it’s the most challenging long-distance race in the world, ever since it first came into life in 490 B.C. on the dusty roads leading to Athens. As such a tremendous endeavor, it’s the crown jewel of all runs for any lover of the sport, and a challenge that will [...]

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How to Include Cycling in Your Running Training

Mike Jones — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:15:15 +0000

Exercise is extremely important to your health. It helps you feel better, look better, and live better in general. Runners, especially, know this to be true. However, as the weather is growing cooler, it can put a damper on your exercise routine. From running each day, you don’t want the cooler and even colder weather [...]

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How to Run Your First 50km and 100km or More Without Killing Yourself

Liam Cayton — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 02:46:10 +0000

It’s that time again: You’ve accomplished all or most of the New Year’s resolutions you made a year ago and your gut tells you that you need to up your game in the year ahead. Making a decision to run a 50km, 100km or a more punishing distance is well and good, but don’t let [...]

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