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65 Funny Running Jokes and Puns to Keep You Going

Aidan H. — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:20:29 +0000

Running is a rewarding yet challenging activity that tests both your physical and mental limits. Whether you’re an ultramarathon runner, a casual jogger, or someone who enjoys a brisk walk, humor can be a great companion on your fitness journey. A good laugh can lighten the mood, relieve stress, and give you that extra boost [...]

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Staying Happy in Singapore: The Best Way to Achieve It

Aidan H. — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:44:32 +0000

In a recent report highlighted by TODAY, Singapore witnessed a drop of five spots in the global happiness ranking, yet it remains the frontrunner in Asia. This news brings to the forefront the discussion on happiness and well-being, emphasising the need for activities that foster both physical and mental health to aid in staying happy. [...]

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Total Defence Challenge 2024: Celebrating Four Decades of Resilience

Aidan H. — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 07:01:04 +0000

On 15 February 2024, Singapore marks a significant milestone—the 40th anniversary of Total Defence. This year’s commemoration is more than a reflection on our past; it’s a call to action, a reminder of the collective responsibility of safeguarding the nation’s future. At the heart of the celebrations is the Total Defence Challenge 2024, presented by [...]

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24 New Year’s Resolutions for Runners To Have a Better Year

Aidan H. — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Running is a fantastic way to stay healthy and fit. That said, it can be difficult to stick to your routine if you've been pounding the pavement for awhile, and it can be even harder to get started and stay committed through all of life's ups and downs. Here are just 22 resolutions to keep you fit and focused as a runner in the new year.

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Silent Running: The New Mindfulness Movement in 2024

Aidan H. — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:22:00 +0000

Silent running or walking isn’t a new fad; however, its popularity has recently been rekindled by TikTok, bringing a tranquil counterpart to the modern fitness realm dominated by high-energy beats. In a world where sports headphones and smartphones have become workout essentials, many have overlooked the simplistic beauty of silent running. With the rise of [...]

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What These 16 Iconic Sporting Brands Reveal About Your Inner Self

Aidan H. — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:10:33 +0000

Ever wondered if donning a specific sporting brand could actually enhance your speed or boost your performance? Is it the cutting-edge technology they employ, the psychological edge, or perhaps a bit of both? My fascination with this concept took off after encountering a research paper by Xiao Tong from the University of Alabama. She delves [...]

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Solo Running: Amazing Things Can Happen to Those Who Run Alone

Aidan H. — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:56:00 +0000

When Alan Sillitoe’s 1959 short story, “The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner,” was published and turned into an award-winning film in 1962, running had yet to become the worldwide phenomenon we experience today. The movie’s hero adopted running as his way of physically and emotionally escaping from life’s realities, and for contemporary runners, that motivation [...]

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Holo Run: Celebrate Unicorn Day with an Exciting Virtual Run

Aidan H. — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:45:57 +0000

When was the last time you outraced a unicorn? Preposterous, you say? Not if you take advantage of an upcoming virtual run that could give you bragging rights and perks guaranteed to color your world. The Holo Run has been designed to bring out the wonder you enjoyed as a kid, back in the day [...]

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Put Your Best Foot Forward at Singapore’s “City in Nature” Challenge!

Aidan H. — Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:28:11 +0000

If Mother Nature issued invitations to virtual races, you can bet your stock portfolio that the inaugural Singapore city in nature Challenge would be at the top of her recommendation list. This event has it all: Complete from any location you choose (even abroad) and pick any activity you prefer to accomplish your win: run, [...]

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Do You Want to Live Longer? Start Running Alone

Aidan H. — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 03:33:19 +0000

When Dr. Monique Tello, a public health specialist, was invited to write a blog post for the Harvard Medical School website, she explained why running has the potential add years to a runner’s lifespan. Her source for this proposition? Experiments undertaken by Duck-chul Lee and four other equally credentialed scientists. Their thesis concludes that “In [...]

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Extreme Weather Kills 21 Ultramarathon Runners in a China Mountain Race

Aidan H. — Sun, 23 May 2021 11:37:42 +0000

A 100km (60-mile) ultramarathon in the Yellow River Stone Forest, a tourist site in Jingtai county, Baiyin, northwest China’s Gansu Province was suspended after freezing rain and high winds hit the high-altitude track on Saturday (22 May). The race began at 9:00 local time (01:00 GMT) on Saturday, with several of the participants setting off [...]

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4 Hot New Puma Shoes Hit the Ground Running

Aidan H. — Mon, 17 May 2021 03:09:22 +0000

Like the company’s inspirational namesake, Pumas are on the move and four new RUN PUMA Collection debuts – The Deviate Nitro, Velocity Nitro, Eternity Nitro and Liberate Nitro – are already rumored to be game changers. What can athletes expect from the pair of shoes that most closely matches each one’s style, personality and technique? [...]

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World Cities Online Night Marathon 2021 Series: What’s Keeping You Up at Night?

Aidan H. — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:18:00 +0000

As successes go, the 2020 World Cities Online Challenges far exceeded the expectations of international runners so when Spacebib sat down to consider 2021, is it any surprise everyone agreed on a follow-up targeting some of the most exotic locations on the planet? The 2021 race series gives you the chance you’ve always wanted to [...]

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Are You Ready to Conquer the World’s 7 Legendary Summits?

Aidan H. — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 03:12:00 +0000

Having managed to make it through the worst of the COVID pandemic, you’re beginning to think about the new normal as restrictions associated with the virus are slowly lifted. You’re not being selfish by admitting that getting back to running is high on your priority list and Spacebib, the folks you count on for keeping [...]

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Run the Most Important Races of 2020: Asia Online Run™

Aidan H. — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:50:36 +0000

When Spacebib launched the Run For Singapore online challenge in 2018, Singapore runners were carefree, eager to compete and dedicated to celebrating the nation’s National Day – a beloved holiday that marks centuries of oppression finally vanquished so the city-state could guide its own destiny. Over the past 2 years, neighboring nations have been added [...]

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Are Your Running Shoes Smarter Than You Are?

Aidan H. — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:01:00 +0000

We looked into the smart running shoe trend back in 2017, but given the rate at which this technology has exploded, our news is old news. These days, manufacturers are all over the board in terms of innovation, introducing high-tech cushioning and foot control devices that claim to make your run smoother or at the [...]

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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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How to run safely in Singapore parks during Circuit Breaker Period

Aidan H. — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:11:41 +0000

Singapore started the enhanced ‘circuit breaker’ measures to deal with COVID-19 situation today until 4 May 2020. All non-essential businesses and shops were ordered to close. Private gyms, fitness studios, public swimming pools, country clubs, bowling centres, billiard halls and the Singapore Sports Hub’s sports and recreational venues and facilities will be closed too. However malls and [...]

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Earth Day Online Race 2020: Save the Planet, One Footfall at a Time!

Aidan H. — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:46:18 +0000

It matters not where you turn in 2020: Tragic stories about icebergs melting, indigenous animals losing their habitats and temperatures upsetting the balance of life are sprawled across headlines. You’re concerned. Worried. Perhaps you even lose sleep over this troubling topic. You want to make a difference—but your job, family and commitments consume your day. [...]

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