Once upon a time, life was easy. You put on your favourite running shoes, grabbed a towel, went out for a jog and returned home feeling fit, satisfied and maybe even a little smug because you saw your effort as insurance for a healthier future. These days, “simple runs” are almost anachronisms because activities classified as track and field sports now list multiple, specific categories. Making a choice isn’t easy, but if you pick the one that’s right for your body, it could carry you nicely into your senior years with just a few modifications along the way!

Are you a Garang Warrior? How many 5 km loops can you finish in 12 hours? On Sunday, 1 May 2016, you have from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to finish off as many 5 km loops as possible at MacRitchie Reservoir.

Whether for spiritual reasons or sheer adventure, the world’s mountains have long held a special allure for mankind. Mountaineering once began as a primitive yet dangerous endeavour involving rope, acquired ability, and very little else but has burgeoned into a highly sophisticated adventure sport. Climbers of all skill levels concern themselves with safety, inclement weather, and altitude acclimatisation while navigating mountainous terrains to reach summit peaks. The opportunity to master technically challenging climbing routes, experience unadulterated natural beauty, and sometimes even make history are just some of the reasons mountaineers attempt to reach the peaks of these 15 famous summits.

Just about every noted running authority has an opinion on whether there’s an “ideal” physique required if one is to become an outstanding runner. This, of course, flies in the face of those who claim that all bodies are great running machines—that there is no such thing as body types engineered to beat the competition, finish first and grab more medals than most. But, ask anyone who points to Kenyans and stars like Jamaican runner Usain Bolt when the debate begins. Surely, this is no coincidence, you think.

With the haze set to linger, your next outdoors run – no matter how beautiful the park, how lush the nature trail, or how alluring your favourite route is – is likely off your schedules for some time. While we can sit around dreaming of the elusive clear days during the monsoon season, we sometimes need to take a breather (pun intended) away from the smog.

A group of ultra-marathoners will brace the hot and humid summer during the third Oman Desert Marathon, held from 6 to 13 November 2015. Aside from water provided at the checkpoints and sleeping bags at the camps, each runner has to be completely self-sufficient.