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Running Away from Cancer: A Brain Cancer Patient’s Inspirational Running Journey

The RunSociety Team — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 05:06:00 +0000

“Running Away from Cancer” is more than just a memoir; it’s a beacon of hope and an exemplar of human resilience. Authored by Greg Schnoor, a Pensacola-based runner and brain cancer survivor, this book is a profound narrative of facing life’s most formidable challenges with courage and determination. Diagnosed with brain cancer, Greg Schnoor’s life [...]

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8 Top Excuses Not to Run and How to Overcome Them

Sheryl Goh — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:30:00 +0000

We’ve heard it all before. You really had the intention of going for a run but somewhere, somehow, a small little voice in your mind tells you not to. It’s your evil twin cajoling you to take the easy way out. In the end, you end up procrastinating, telling yourself you will run another day and make up some excuses to justify your decision.

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Chow Yun Fat, 67, completes 10km race in 1 hour at Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

The RunSociety Team — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 07:48:43 +0000

Veteran Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat complete the 10km marathon in the 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon last Sunday (12 Feb). Chow, who is also known as “Fat Gor” (“Big Brother Fat” in Cantonese), started the 10km race at 5:40 a.m. and completed the race in 1:03:58, placing him in the top 20% of [...]

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Do you hate running? Learn These 5 Ways to Love It

Jimmy Wu — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:37:40 +0000

Eat, sleep, train, repeat. The same running routine that everyone goes through every day. In every run, you put yourself in a game mode and train relentlessly like a beast. All of a sudden, these thoughts strike into your mind: Why am I doing this to myself? Why did I get myself all beat up [...]

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How has running changed your life?

Samantha Khoo — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:00:16 +0000

Running is a sport that greatly impacts everyone’s life. It changes from healthy lifestyle to setting ultimate goals or hitting personal achievement. Running brings you the highs and lows every step of the way. It gives you the excitement that you crave for each time you come back for your runs. Not just that, but [...]

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How three runners in different countries coped with running during the pandemic

Samantha Khoo — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 05:12:54 +0000

The pandemic has changed a lot of things in the world. However, it does not stop runners from continuing to pursue their favourite sports. Runners around the world have demonstrated their determination and wits to continue running even when they are under lockdowns or under quarantine. Today, we are pleased to talk to three active [...]

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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 Run to Help Raise Sexual Violence Awareness?

Samantha Khoo — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:58:57 +0000

An athlete from Australia, Claire McFarlane, rowed at the national level. She also competed in the Australian National Championship when she was 18-years-old. Back then, she did not enjoy running. This all changed in 1999 when Claire was raped in Paris while living there as a foreign student. In 2009, 10 years after the ordeal, [...]

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A Charity Director shares why he is motivated to Run for Vietnam this year

Samantha Khoo — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 09:16:11 +0000

From Australia, Warren McMillan is a director of PiCCA and an avid runner. When he was young, he used to run for fitness. But due to work and family commitments, he has little time for exercise. A few years back, he had a serious health issue and was determined to complete his first marathon by [...]

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Harvard Master’s Graduate Finds Running Is A Life Of Wealth For His Health

Samantha Khoo — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 03:33:44 +0000

What does wealth mean to you? Wealth is an abundance of possessions or money in life. For 41-year old Harvard University Masters of Education graduate, Mr Yap Wai Meng, it’s something much more than just monetary possessions. As an educator who enjoys working with students, Yap has never been a fond of sports. He prefers [...]

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You Can Eat Again After Surviving An Eating Disorder. Sarah Ravindran Shows Us How.

Aidan H. — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:49:17 +0000

Conducting an interview with Sarah Ravindran is like trying to catch a butterfly. Despite being only 20, this Malaysian-born medical student has launched an Instagram page that attracted 1.6 million followers, most of whom marvel at her story about the eating disorder that nearly ended her life. A published author of two e-books titled “Beginner’s [...]

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This 19 year old Japanese female runner broke a leg during a relay marathon. But she still completes the race.

Cherment Tay — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:57:34 +0000

“Don’t Give Up” or “Never Give Up” is one of the most repeated phrases being used all the time. Human beings have limits, and when we reached the limit, the thought of letting go is stronger. Thus, “not giving up” is a phrase that is much easier said than done. Let’s use running as an [...]

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Be super proud when you can complete a marathon because this celebrity almost gave up!

Cherment Tay — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 09:29:34 +0000

The World Marathon Majors consists of six major cities: Berlin, Boston, Chicago, New York City & Tokyo. As an avid marathon runner, your dreams would probably be successfully surmounting these gruelling challenges. Several celebrities and athletes have tried taking up the challenge and managed to succeed. However, instead of commemorating Eliud Kipchoge on breaking the World [...]

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How to Become Healthy and Fit in Singapore

Priscelia Chin — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 04:57:47 +0000

Even the government has got in on the action to make the city-state an epicentre of wellness courtesy of impressive initiatives that include everything from incentives to exercise to recommendations for healthy eating. Yet, we all need reminders to stay in shape, so think of this as your 10 Commandments for staying healthy and fit [...]

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How I Quit Smoking and Started Running in Singapore!

RunSociety Community — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 10:23:02 +0000

I’m not proud to admit that cigarettes held me hostage for over a decade. I started smoking because it made me feel grown-up — especially in social situations. Fact is, addictive properties in cigarettes took over and before I knew it, I was hooked. Cigarette prices went up. I found a way to justify spending [...]

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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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Anna Frost: Why She Deserves to Be Every Little (and Big) Girl’s Role Model

Aidan H. — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 02:00:07 +0000

The lyricists responsible for Princess Anna's powerful words probably had no idea they would inspire and motivate kids around the world. It’s also unlikely that they knew about a real-life Princess Anna: mega-athlete Anna Frost of New Zealand. Both Annas are forces to be reckoned with, but only Anna Frost is the real deal, so we are delighted to introduce you to her!

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5 Simple But Powerful Steps That Could Change Your Life

Lim Soo Ee — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 01:00:31 +0000

We have all been there to that dark place where motivation is lacking. With the limited time and energy we have after a day at work, exercising could very well be the last thing on our minds. When that happens, we need a plan, for besides a life devoted to work, it is important for us to cultivate the motivation to stay active.

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Marion Neubronner: She’s in the Business of Healing People’s Minds

Aidan H. — Sun, 17 May 2015 02:00:24 +0000

Even fully engaged athletes don't always see the connection between mind and body, but Marion Neubronner does. This wise, insightful and intelligent woman spends her waking hours helping people change and heal in her capacity as a writer, psychologist, coach and counsellor. She changes people's lives, but the overachiever – with too many undergraduate and graduate degrees to list here – considers it all in a day's work.

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Match Made in Heaven: 11 Best Runs in Singapore To Pop the Question

Aidan H. — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 07:00:07 +0000

These days, lovers find unique ways to pop the question, but for runners, only one place makes a proper venue: A race! Your heart rate is already elevated, so it may as well stay that way. And dropping down on one knee isn't problematic when legs are weary. No fancy clothing required, either. If she loves you, a race bib and running shoes will win her heart. But, wait! There's no reason female runners can't propose. After all, the world is changing. Does it matter who does the asking if you two plan to run through life together?

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