Unfazed by grey, hazy skies earlier in the day, hundreds of animal lovers and their canine friends came together and enlivened East Coast Park last Saturday, 3 October 2015. Drawing a record number of participants, Light Up Your Life Run was co-organised by animal welfare group Save Our Street Dogs (SOSD) and Assisi Hospice, and is their largest charity event to date.

We’re not in the business of redefining your alphabet, but if you’re a marathon runner, you know how many components go into a race. As an homage to your favourite sport—and just for fun—we’ve created a Singapore marathon-focused alphabet just for you. Each letter and word represents an aspect of the physical pursuit you cherish most, so see how many you would have chosen had you composed this alphabet yourself.

When you’re a runner, one of the best parts of travelling is getting to see the sights and sounds of the new locale by foot. If you’re visiting Singapore, you’re in for a real treat as a runner. Whether you’re pounding through a steamy jungle or you’re soaking in the views of the roaring waves, you’re going to find something incredible to help make those distances fly by!

If you suffer from sensory overload when confronted by so many running events your brain freezes, don’t give up. Deciding which events to calendar and which ones to skip is easy if you use the process of elimination. The following “IQ” questions are designed help you match your personal circumstances and resources with your desire to sign up for just about every marathon that comes along!

As we all know, sweating is an inevitable side effect of running which often leads to an unpleasant smell. Fortunately, applying perfume at opportune times can effectively mask your body odor. There are so many different types of perfumes that choosing the ideal one for you can seem like a daunting task, but most runners prefer a scent from either the fresh, earthy, or floral family of perfumes. Our top picks are detailed below along with some tips to get the most out of your fragrance as a runner.

Every nation allocates green space for recreation, but Singapore is undertaking the mega-project of all time: Park connectors that encircle the entire city so sports enthusiasts can just keep going! The idea, proposed in 1987 when Singapore planners sought creative ideas for maximising green space in this land-scarce city, included repurposing drainage ditches, abandoned rail track and other neglected strips of land and turning them into what’s now 200 km of pathway for recreational users. There’s no traffic. No vehicles, in fact. Just kilometer after kilometer of scenic paths that will ultimately encircle the city like a warm embrace.