Runners crossing Sydney Harbour with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House in view

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Ballot now open · closes Mon 19 Oct, 7am SGT

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On Sunday, 28 March 2015, more than 3,000 members of the public, corporate workers and university students are expected to gather with a message. Making a symbolic statement to race against time, a 10km hike will aim to create awareness on the importance of conserving rainforests.

Buying an insurance may seem distant to runners because they are always fit, healthy and make considerably few trips to the doctors. However, with the rise of popularity in running, so are the numbers of running-related injuries and accidents. While most insurance policy are created for professional runners, we realise more people are determined to be runners as is evident with the numerous marathon events and races in Singapore.

Running can give some runners a kind of euphoria and a reduced sensitivity to pain. In some cases, it can even help them to forget about time. Some runners describe it as an intense, blissful and emotional experience similar to an orgasm. For some, it is peaceful while others feel a burst of energy. Still others have never experienced the phenomenon of a runner’s high.

The 3rd generation of running shoe coveted by elite and everyday runners is back with the latest improvements. Pairing plush Lunarlon cushioning with an incredibly strong Flyknit upper, the Nike Flyknit Lunar 3 delivers stronger support for a light-footed running experience.

Have you watched the recent Youtube video in which 4 ‘speedsters’ decided to do a relay, raced against the MRT and managed to get from one station to another within 2 minutes and 30 seconds? What? 2 minutes and 30 seconds? Isn’t that as fast as the MRT itself? Yes! If you have watched it, you must have wondered, why did they do that? Are they promoting something? What has it got to do with the website, that appeared at the end of the video? Well, follow me through as I introduce to you Singapore’s 1st night marathon relay race! In fact, it is also ASICS’ first running event in Singapore!

Your passion for running has improved your mental and physical wellbeing, but you need at least one alternative workout to stay toned, fit and conditioned. Sure, you could hit the treadmill. Lift weights. Endure a rowing machine minus the scenery. But, where’s the fun? Don’t settle for ho-hum supplemental workouts when you can be swept away by music, variety and joy. On your non-run days: bust a move and dance! See which of the following intrigues you most and get moving!