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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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5 Different Types of Marathon Runners: Which One Are You?

Samantha Khoo — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 06:11:32 +0000

Running a marathon is an exhilarating adventure that brings together a diverse array of individuals. Amidst the sea of participants, have you ever pondered which of the many types of marathon runners you are? From sports enthusiasts to even a sneaker manufacturer testing the latest footwear innovations, marathons attract an incredible variety of people. There [...]

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How the pandemic has changed our running habits

Samantha Khoo — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:05:10 +0000

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, many of the local races or the major marathons are either postponed or cancelled. Under these circumstances, many races have opted for a virtual run for runners, as it is the safest alternative. For this reason, it is important to remember that we are still in the middle [...]

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Here’s Why Finisher Medals Are Important To Runners

Samantha Khoo — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 21:03:56 +0000

What are finisher medals to runners? Why run long kilometers just to get the finisher medal? Why it means so much to them? We believes these are the thoughts that run through your mind when you see a running event. But to runners, it’s a different perspective. Runners train and run because they want to [...]

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She gave up her high-paying job to set up a youth running team in Cambodia

Samantha Khoo — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 07:10:16 +0000

All the way from Hong Kong, an amateur runner and blind guide runner, Elaine Lee quit her job as a high salary teacher job and went to Cambodia alone to be a local children’s teacher. In 2019, she set up the first Cambodia Youth Christian running team called “Susu Running Teens” to provide scientific running [...]

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Will You Forget How to Run Once COVID-19 is History?

Aidan H. — Sun, 17 May 2020 17:21:46 +0000

It’s the new normal. You’re spending parts of your day balancing caution and risk with a need to get out and run so you don’t lose the benefits of your favourite activity. Meanwhile, news of events being cancelled at alarming rates—including the 2020 Olympics and dispiriting new studies that the virus has the capacity to [...]

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Will Running Be the Same After COVID-19?

Aidan H. — Fri, 08 May 2020 07:56:04 +0000

While runners are discovering new coping mechanisms to the Coronavirus virus that continues to hold the world hostage, CNN’s Allen Kim reports that running is “enjoying a boom,” because gyms and fitness facilities are closed. Is this a pipe dream or are runners more resilient than we give them credit for? Avid runners are taking [...]

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Scientists say that running the same routes and times repeatedly could be potentially harmful.

Dr Vicky Lauren — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 08:21:44 +0000

You don’t have to be a fan of the scientific method to believe the word of those who study routine for a living. You like to stick to a regular run time because it suits your schedule. You may prefer the same route because you know exactly how many kilometers you get under your belt [...]

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What Purpose Does Running Serve in Your Life?

Nathan Lin — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 02:19:15 +0000

Not everyone is brave enough to say, “I have no clue” when they’re asked to describe their purpose in life! Sure, they can explain the reasons work assignments must be done in a certain way to achieve their purpose and it’s likely your personal relationships are purpose-driven, too. After all, why associate with people who [...]

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The Cheater’s Guide to Winning an Upcoming Marathon

Ooi Sin Yao — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 05:22:29 +0000

If you think about cheating on occasion when events let you down or you find yourself in a state of desperation because you haven’t been able to crack a PB ceiling all season, you’re not alone. Thoughts of cheating can be particularly frustrating when you read about folks who seem to have zero consciences when [...]

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Introvert or Extrovert Runner: Are You Sure You’re Either?

Aidan H. — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 07:00:51 +0000

Psychologist Carl Jung has attracted many believers who accept his definitions of introvert and extrovert as gospel. But his conclusions don’t necessarily hold true in the eyes of contemporary social scientists convinced that these two personality types are simply too – well, simple. In fact, researchers now think that most people fall somewhere in the [...]

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The Diderot Phenomenon of Running

Gilbert Yang — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 13:05:12 +0000

I love running. I spent a lot of time on the sport by planning my routes and races more than the goals that lay ahead of me, like my wedding in the 4th quarter of the year; and the things I possess. I find it beautiful that I embrace running as my hobby and love. [...]

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Will The Next Singapore Olympic Gold Medal Come From Athletics?

Aidan H. — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 10:17:58 +0000

Nobody expected it — least of all iconic American swimmer Michael Phelps — but when swimmer Joseph Schooling pushed hard toward his record-setting finish, Singapore’s first Olympic medal came home to a grateful nation. It’s hard to say who was more astonished; Phelps, Schooling, his coaches or spectators! Not surprisingly, runners watching this historic moment [...]

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When a Haze Settles Over Singapore on Event Day, Do You Lose Your Cool?

Aidan H. — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 12:41:16 +0000

Raise your hand if you’re of the opinion that even well-mannered runners are capable of having meltdowns when they learn that environmental conditions are bad enough to put a Singapore mass running event on hold. We feel your pain. Fact is, haze is no stranger to Southeast Asia and the dense air can become particularly [...]

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Ladies, How Safe Do You Feel When You Run Alone in Singapore?

Priscelia Chin — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:00:37 +0000

Society likes to think it grows more enlightened with every generation, but in fact, there are gender-specific areas in which men and women are still coming to grips with — perhaps the most serious of which is the topic of physical violence perpetrated on women throughout the world. One of the biggest controversies associated with [...]

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Shirts Off, Please. We Urge You to Run Topless for Charity!

Aidan H. — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 17:32:51 +0000

U.S. running enthusiast Bill Bradley grew up in a desolate area where conditioning exercises along the Lake Michigan shoreline got him into the habit of running shirtless. He moved to a big city and kept up this practice — until his girlfriend told him he looked ridiculous running in nothing but shorts. Her admonishment tickled [...]

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Dear Morning Runners, Our World Needs to Start Respecting You!

Aidan H. — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 16:05:22 +0000

Many years ago, one of America’s most popular TV personalities was a man named Rodney Dangerfield. He was best known for comedic stand-up routines where he made fun of himself by telling the world, “I don’t get any respect!” It didn’t matter what he did, respect was an elusive butterfly, landing on everyone’s shoulders but [...]

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Spacebib Official Launch — The First (and Only) Mass Participation Sports Marketplace

Terrance Huang — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:10:09 +0000

Is it possible to expand upon a popular, trendy idea like the RunSociety concept and take it to the next level? Of course it is — because RunSociety has become an invaluable resource to runners who know this magazine does not take the needs and wants of Singapore runners lightly. Founded in 2011, RunSociety was [...]

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Singapore Runners Most Uncertain as Car Park Fee Increases

Nathan Lin — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 18:30:53 +0000

Upon hearing the recent announcement — that car park fees in Singapore are slated to increase — you might have been struck speechless. This is no easy news to absorb if you depend upon car parks for work and play. This is equally unsettling to runners in Singapore as they have to consider the increase [...]

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The Death of Barefoot and Minimalist Running?

Dr Vicky Lauren — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 18:16:38 +0000

Barefoot and minimalist running didn’t die, but it didn’t take root with mainstream runners either, largely due to a combination of runner needs and early footwear or lack thereof. Not every runner has access to natural surfaces, such as open fields, the most conducive surface for barefoot running. Not every runner has feet that can [...]

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