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Long-Distance Running for Women: 3 Expert Tips to Strengthen Your Body

Alica Syafiqah — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:12:47 +0000

The way a woman moves while running is deeply powerful and mesmerising. Her ponytail swaying like a pendulum, in rhythm with the strategic thud of her shoes on the ground, is a sight to behold. What’s most interesting is that she exhibits grace even while cutting through the crisp air. The Paris 2024 Olympic and [...]

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Is Women’s Running Safety Still a Huge Concern in 2024?

The RunSociety Team — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:49:21 +0000

In a world where the freedom to run should be unencumbered, the reality for many women, highlighting the importance of women’s running safety, paints a different picture. A study from the University of Manchester casts a spotlight on this issue, revealing a troubling landscape in Greater Manchester and Merseyside where a vast majority of women [...]

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Do You Know Running is More Expensive For Women?

Priscelia Chin — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 11:15:00 +0000

If your mum told you repeatedly that “life isn’t fair,” you’d better sit down while reading this article because you’ll discover that she was more than right! Think about how much more women spend on clothing, health care, their children and parents than do men, and you can conclude that financial inequality is everywhere. To [...]

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Best Lessons to Learn From These Amazing Woman Athletes

Samantha Khoo — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:43:20 +0000

Women’s running is more popular than ever before around the world. It is truly inspiring to see what they have achieved in the running scene. They have empowered and taught us to be strong, resilient, persevere and have the courage to cross the finish line like a boss. In summary, women really do run the [...]

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Best Home-Based Workouts For Women To Prepare For A Marathon

Samantha Khoo — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:15:46 +0000

When preparing for a marathon, you’ll probably be doing a lot of running training; however, you might miss out on working on your strength and condition work entirely. To reduce your risk of injury, strengthening your muscles may help you to run efficiently. Also, by doing a strength workout, your muscles will be able to [...]

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Philippines Women Marathoners: Running Is Empowering Women

Samantha Khoo — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:55:00 +0000

Having a hard time getting back on track? Don’t worry, we are introducing our three skilled women marathoners from the Philippines who are constantly motivating others to be the better version of themselves. So let’s hear their valuable tips and tricks on how to conquer your marathon race. BONUS: Read other inspiring stories of women [...]

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Indonesian Women Marathoners: Continue Running During Tough Times

Samantha Khoo — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 01:58:34 +0000

Are you drained from all this negativity during this unprecedented time? Or are you struggling to build up your motivation to run again after months of inactivity? We have located these awe-inspiring ladies to share with you how they coped with running a marathon to help you gain back the confidence and motivate you to [...]

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Thailand Women Marathoners: Staying Active During The Crisis

Samantha Khoo — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:14:00 +0000

“I am stronger than I think I am. Mentally, physically.” – Misty May- Treanor Are you ready to restart your running after months of inactivity? We are pleased to talk to three wonderful women runners from Thailand to understand how running a marathon shaped their lives. You can also read the interviews of other women [...]

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How does a woman complete a marathon safely during the pandemic?

Samantha Khoo — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 16:35:51 +0000

As more countries around the world get the COVID-19 pandemic under control, people are slowly intensifying their exercise training. Although marathon races may not resume immediately, running a marathon on your own can be interesting too. To celebrate women in running, Spacebib has launched the first woman-focused online race—Floral Women Online Race this year with [...]

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Women Running: Confidence is the key to success

Samantha Khoo — Tue, 26 May 2020 06:33:44 +0000

Training to be a runner is not easy, especially during the pandemic. Pushing the limits to keep going safely while adapting to the new running norm could be challenging. But running is the easiest sport to maintain our fitness. This is why female runners are keeping themselves active and healthy by joining the first women-focused [...]

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Malaysian Women Marathoners: Why Run A Marathon?

Samantha Khoo — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:23:53 +0000

“She believe she could, so she did.” – R.S. Grey Although we do not know when can we be out on the road running freely, it’s never too early to prepare ourselves for a marathon. Previously we spoke to 8 amazing women marathoners from Singapore to find out why did they run a marathon. Today [...]

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Singapore Women Marathoners: Empowering Women Through Running

Samantha Khoo — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:58:42 +0000

“She remembered who she was and the game changed.” – Lalah Deliah What happens when you cannot join a marathon race now? No worries, you can still be inspired by other peoples’ marathons stories at home. Running a marathon race is not easy, and it’s more challenging for female runners. So to make running a [...]

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Great Eastern Women’s Run 2019 Race Results

The RunSociety Team — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 02:59:21 +0000

Around 13,000 ladies laced up their running shoes and pounded the streets at the 14th edition of the Great Eastern Women’s Run (GEWR) on Sunday morning, 3 November. The race, which started on Nicoll Highway, beside the iconic Singapore Sports Hub, treats the participants to a scenic run through some of Singapore’s most picturesque landscapes, [...]

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What Do People Say About Resilient Runner Poon Wei Leng? That She’s Unstoppable!

Samantha Khoo — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 02:39:04 +0000

Women will be represented in big numbers when Singles’ Day and the end of the Solo Run Online Race arrive. But one inspiring Solo Run Online Race Ambassador will be running a brilliant race because she knows a thing or two about getting knocked down by life and getting right back up again! We introduce [...]

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11 Reasons You Should Join the Shape Run 2019

Mia Tang — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:15:35 +0000

Singapore has a very rich culture entwined with running. In the 1920s, the sport of running emerged during the Kampong Era, when runners would run barefoot. Japanese occupation led to decades of strife, but in the 1960s, running was mandated as a way to honor and defend the country. By the 1970s, runners were wearing [...]

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Why Run For Women on International Women’s Day?

Dr Vicky Lauren — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:37:13 +0000

There’s a reason why Spacebib chose a diamond shape for the finisher medals of the first International Women’s Day Online Race that will be handed out to participants of this timely event. Diamonds represent strength and beauty, but for today’s runner, there’s more symbolism to be found within these gems. According to “Jing Daily,” today’s [...]

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adidas Next Generation Ultraboost 19 For Female Runners

Cherment Tay — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 03:52:42 +0000

Before you read on, catch up on adidas Unveils Next Generation Ultraboost first. In celebration of adidas original Ultraboost’s heritage as an icon of both performance running and contemporary streetwear, adidas Running is officially launching the redesigned and reimagined adidas Ultraboost 19 in a limited-edition exclusive Bat Orchid colourway, for female runners. This will be [...]

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Why Women’s Strength Training and Weightlifting Myths Are No Longer A Tale From The Past

Dr Vicky Lauren — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:05:20 +0000

We don’t have to tell you that old wives’ tales are as prevalent in Singapore as they are elsewhere on the planet. Your mum may have shared these crazy OWTs with you: You’ll get a cut behind your ear if you point at the moon. Your future spouse will have terrible skin if you leave [...]

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Tips for Female Runners: How to Look After Your Hormones While Training Hard

Caitlin Evans — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 15:40:45 +0000

What is the difference between you and the man running next to you? No, I am not talking about the level of fitness or women being the “weaker sex”. I am talking about female hormones which can have a powerful impact on your lung function, metabolism, and more. Man’s hormonal environment is considered to be [...]

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She was 85 years old and among the last runners to finish the Boston Marathon. But she set a new world record.

Cherment Tay — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 06:37:53 +0000

What would you be doing at the age of 85? As a matter of fact, not many could live till that age. I was always assured that at that age, the majority would either be taking care of their grandchildren or simply watching television at home. However, after learning about Katherine Beiers, I branded myself as [...]

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