More than 1,200 runners took to the trails at the first ever MSIG Singapore Action Asia 50 ultra-marathon on Saturday, 25 July 2015. Competing in 10 km, 21 km and 50 km distances along some of the island’s most beautiful green areas, runners took the off-beaten track through the lush Green Corridor, a historical nature trail. Other highlights of the scenic course included running to MacRitchie Reservoir Park, Singapore’s oldest Reservoir, and across the newly built bridge on the Durian Loop.

I was feeling tight in my head. I had thought of getting honey initially but I stumbled upon this offer: 75% off with a free smaller bar. As it was late and I would be turning in soon, I decided to grab a XXXXX brand 95% cacao bar since I would not be active physically to expand the energy I would have consumed from any honey products.

Specialists in overseas races, Jean-Claude Le Cornec and team present their newest challenge and addition to the Ultra-Trail series. To be held over the weekend of 23 and 24 January 2016, this inaugural edition will take runners across the centuries-old archaeological sites in Siem Reap, a modern resort town in northwest Cambodia.

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.