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How to Be a Good Pacer in 2024: Essential Tips

Samantha Khoo — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:00:01 +0000

Looking to level up your training or aiming to excel as a standout pacer yourself? You’re in the right place! In this dynamic feature, we’re thrilled to present you with insights from six exceptional running pacers who’ve truly mastered their craft. They’re here to share invaluable tips and advice that will equip aspiring pacers with [...]

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6 Powerful Protein Benefits Boosting Your Health & Fitness

Samantha Khoo — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:23:45 +0000

Packed with health benefits, protein plays a pivotal role in fueling an active lifestyle, offering significant protein benefits that can’t be ignored. This powerhouse nutrient doesn’t just elevate endurance; it’s crucial for muscle repair, growth, and recovery, especially after a spirited run or rigorous exercise. Consequently, it’s no surprise that runners and fitness aficionados closely [...]

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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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Best Tips To Start Running From Runners

Samantha Khoo — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:50:51 +0000

Sometime it’s hard to start running, especially when you have been idle for a while. Some say that when you stopped running for 2 weeks, your fitness level would drop to the level like you never run before. So it’s important to maintain your fitness by running at least twice a week. There are many tips on how to [...]

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Why I Choose To Join Spacebib Virtual Races

Samantha Khoo — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 03:18:00 +0000

Online races or virtual runs are a popular way for runners to keep themselves active with a purpose amidst the pandemic period. But none does it better than Spacebib, the leading online race platform, where runners are empowered to run anywhere and anytime they want, challenging themselves in numerous ingenious online running races supported by [...]

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Should Runners Wear a Face Mask While Running?

Samantha Khoo — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:10:48 +0000

Running while wearing a mask is not required in our everyday life, but face masks have become a part of our lives, and we must wear them anytime and anywhere when we are out in public. Since then, it has changed our running routine. But a question that is always unclear is whether we should [...]

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How to start running after 50 years old and achieve your goal? Here’s how they did it

Samantha Khoo — Sun, 09 May 2021 06:42:36 +0000

Running is a great way to maintain your overall health, as it will help you to stay fit and strong. Well, some naysayers may say that running in your 50s might not be safe because running is a high impact exercise, and it can be tough on your muscles and joints. It might lead 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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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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Best Free Marathon Training Plan in 2024 By 10 Marathoners

Samantha Khoo — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:12:00 +0000

Every runner has their own approach in terms of training themselves for a marathon. They create their master plan on how, what and when to prepare for the upcoming marathons. We are super excited to speak to some of the most avid and elite marathoners in the running community and have them share with you [...]

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Are You a Night Runner?

Samantha Khoo — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:20:07 +0000

When the sun goes down, it is time to lace up your favourite kicks, then snug your earphones in and get ready to run your best night run. Runners run in the night, whether they have a jam-packed schedule or are a night owl at heart. What’s more exciting is that running at night makes [...]

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How to Train For a Half Marathon Easily in 2024

Samantha Khoo — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:28:00 +0000

Do you know how to approach your half marathon effectively? Do you find it complicated when you start to plan out your half marathon training plan? If you have the above questions, you’re in the right place as we have invited 8 experienced half marathoners to share with us their half marathon training plan, and [...]

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How to Train For a Duathlon in 2024 with 6 Great Duathletes

Samantha Khoo — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:23:00 +0000

Can you swim? Swimming is by no means a natural human activity, which is why at least 4 billion people in the world cannot swim. So if you can’t swim, Triathlon inevitable become a hurdle for you. That’s why Duathlon becomes another popular sport after the Triathlon. Duathlon is a two-sport race that involves running and cycling in three stages (run-bike-run). [...]

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How to Find Freedom Through Running

Samantha Khoo — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:44:41 +0000

Running is a symbol of freedom. Running is more than just sport. It also gives us a feeling of freedom to put our worries behind us for a moment and give us a way out of our hectic life. Through running, you will find that you are able to develop confidence and become stronger to [...]

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How to Avoid Weight Gain When You Are Injured

Samantha Khoo — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:19:04 +0000

Having an injury can be frustrating and painful to endure, plus have you sidelined from your regular workout routine as well. The next thing you are worried about is, “Am I going to gain weight without exercise for weeks?” Don’t panic. In fact, it may be the time for you to take a break from [...]

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5 Essential Tips to Run Faster in a Marathon

Samantha Khoo — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:36:07 +0000

If you aim to run faster to beat your personal best in a marathon, you have to undergo intense training for it. Whether you are a newcomer or active runner, it is important to set a goal and pick a training plan that suits you. If you just simply run without a plan, you most [...]

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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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5 Vegetables To Eat For A Strong Immune System

Samantha Khoo — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:17:16 +0000

What you eat plays a significant role in promoting a healthy immune system. A strong immune system helps keep your body healthy and strong. And yes, exercise regularly does help you to stay away from illness and infections. But when it comes to proper nutrition, people neglect to fuel themselves with nutrient food in their daily [...]

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Here’s Why Eating Well Plays An Important Role For Runners

Samantha Khoo — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:45:23 +0000

Do you know why feeding yourself with a good nutritious snack or meal is important? And especially if you are new to running, it is important to know that fuelling yourselves with nutritious food helps improve endurance, lower the risk of injury, boost the level of performance, and many more. Thus, we spoke to three [...]

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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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