Weightlifting or running? It’s always phrased as an “either or” decision. But here’s the problem: it shouldn’t be. Runners should incorporate weight training into their fitness regimen. You may scoff at the idea of disrupting your cardio routine, but including a weight-lifting program can take your running to a whole new level.

Many world-class ultramarathons involve running on rugged dirt trails, towards mountain peaks and traversing forested and jungle areas. Hazardous conditions, such as extreme weather, dramatic elevation changes, dangerous wildlife and rugged terrain, attract running enthusiasts from around the world. Many ultramarathon competitors travel great distances to participate in the world’s most challenging events.

We congratulate Gen Lin Foo, Jee Keng Chew, Noboru Matsumoto, Derek Li, Tasuo Komoto, winners in the 10km men’s competitive category and Vivian Tang, April McKenna, Baoying Lim, Heidi Makinen and Hilda Stoney who brought home victories in the women’s 10km competitive run at this year’s July 12th Pocari Sweat Run Singapore. See the entire list by visiting the Pocari Sweat Run Singapore 2015 result page.

As fitness trends go, cross-training has grown legs in terms of longevity and popularity. We touted the benefits of cross-training sometime ago yet the trend hasn’t diminished thanks to benefits like injury prevention, rehabilitation, running endurance, active recovery, enhanced motivation, rejuvenation and more. Whether you skate, ski, swim, bicycle or do strength training, you already know the importance of having the right gear, and the right headset can often set the tone for your efforts.

Yang Tiong Hock is pretty cute. Find him at the Let’s Take a Walk 2015 team, scroll down the page and look for the guy holding the quirky sign reading: “Age and Weight not Spoken Here”. This is the fun side of Yang, co-organiser of the 2015 Let’s Take a Walk (LTAW) event scheduled to take place on 5 and 6 September 2015 at National University of Singapore’s Sports Hall. Yang’s commitment to charitable action is as deep and meaningful as the grin on his face, so if you’re seeking an example of selfless activism, you couldn’t find a better role model than Yang Tiong Hock.

80 selected pairs of women had the opportunity to meet with The Great Eastern Women’s Run 2015 #RunToLiveGreat influencers on 25 July, Saturday at The Luxe Museum. The influencers consist of Cheryl Miles and Kelly Latimer; the most inspiring pair from last year’s edition- Zann Soh and her mom Teo Yok Wan, as well as GEWR female pacer Ranjini Mei Hua.