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.

When we head out for a run, or venture out in search of work and better prospects, we all can agree on one thing: we expect to come home. That’s not the case for an estimated 27,000,000 people around the world living in slavery today.

What’s it like to interview an entire team at the same time? In a word, fun! If enthusiasm is contagious, Team Beer-Lin is happily infected with the kind of enthusiasm, camaraderie and spirit that separates mediocre running teams from the pack. All four of our delightful athletes are in their 40s and all four have impressive careers, which makes their shared passion for running even more fascinating. We gave up trying to record “who said what,” so forgive us for lumping together their answers to our probing questions. If Team Beer-Lin could rule the world, we get the feeling we’d have more fun, healthier people and fewer wars! See if you don’t agree.

Running is both an exciting sport and a fantastic way to stay in shape. There are many differing opinions when it comes to techniques and gear regarding running, some more factual than others. Some ideas about running, however, are nothing but myths that do not stand up to scrutiny at all. If you want to enjoy the many benefits of running, it’s important to be able to distinguish reality from fantasy. In this article, we’ll be exploring some of the strangest yet most enduring myths and taboos that surround the sport of running.