When you think of the word “marathon”, you probably think of a long, long run. Or maybe the word conjures up images of a TV marathon or an interminable stretch of time. Regardless, a marathon is something that takes commitment and dedication, and that commitment results in a sense of pride and personal achievement once the event is done.

Following sister races in Hong Kong and Taiwan, the MSIG Singapore Action Asia 50 ultra marathon trail race kick off in the Garden City for the first time. Covering some of Singapore’s most beautiful nature trails, organisers are taking a proactive approach to preserving the environment with a strict No Cup policy.

A massive community of seasoned and rookie runners of all ages and fitness levels shared on thing in common: an exhilarating good time at the 37th annual Gold Coast Airport Marathon. More than 11,000 people took part across all races on Saturday, 4 July 2015, including the Southern Cross University 10 km Run, Junior Dash races and the Suncorp Bank 5.7 km Challenge. Together with Wheelchair 15 km athletes, another 16,000 runners took on the 42.195 km Gold Coast Airport Marathon and ASICS Half Marathon the next day on Sunday, 5 July 2015.

It’s an old saying your mum may have repeated when she soothed your hurt feelings: Beauty is only skin-deep. As I got older, I came to understand how important that phrase can be—particularly since I stay so active. There’s hardly an inch of my body that hasn’t been exposed to one assault or another. Wind. Rain. Snow. Blisters. Cuts. Chafing. The list is endless! So when I heard about a new product launched in Asia and Australia that went on to star in the Frieburg Marathon in Germany, my curiosity was piqued and I began researching pjur active 2skin. When I learned that the maker was giving out free samples, I did a happy dance. Keep reading to learn how you can try it for free, too!

As a member of my high school and college running teams, I was one of those rare runners who raced 5ks during cross country and 400 metre hurdles on the track. I needed a way to build flexibility in my hips to clear the hurdles, while increasing strength in my calves to run up on my toes for speed. When my coach suggested I start doing sets of backwards running, I thought he was joking. He actually wanted me to run in reverse. Sound silly? Maybe. But it can really be a beneficial addition to your exercise regimen, whether you are training to finish your first marathon or simply to improve your overall health. In my case, I believe it was what enabled me to compete in such different events for eight years without suffering a single injury.

Being part of Asia’s largest night marathon, OSIM Sundown Marathon never fails to awe runners. In total, up to 26,000 runners took part in this night race. Among the runners were familiar faces like Rachel See, Colin Tung and Ravin Kumar, all whom participated at the recent SEA Games.