January is one of the coldest months of the year for semi-tropical Ishigakijima, one of Japan’s southernmost islands close to Taiwan. It is also the best time to visit as pink cherry blossoms begin to bloom, strikingly beautiful against the green landscape and blue coast.

Who says it’s a good thing to volunteer your time to help stage a race — particularly if that race happens to be a charity event? You have better things to do with your time: chat up friends. Shop. Flirt. Get your hair cut. In our humble opinion, becoming a race volunteer isn’t just a terrible idea, it’s one you’ll soon dismiss after reading the following 20 reasons to take a pass on offering your time and efforts down the road.

What is protein made of? I once saw two enthusiasts of fitness arguing about if rice has protein. The one stating that rice has no protein is totally wrong. Probably watched too much epic mealtime.

Fancy panoramic views of rugged mountain ranges? Then follow the tracks through the stunning Hajar mountains of Oman. Organised by a dedicated team of volunteers, the Wadi Bih Run ventures to the vast Wadis and mountains of the Northern Emirates.

Back in Khon Kaen on Sunday, 24 January 2016, the Khon Kaen international running event features a Full Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.1 km), Mini Marathon (11.55 km), and a Walk & Fun Run (4.5 km).

You need a matchmaker – and that’s us. We want to help you expand your social universe while you stay fit and have fun, which is why we offer the following tips as suggestions for meeting people with the potential to become a friend. Try one. Try them all. Just don’t blame us if you become so popular, you turn into a local celebrity!