Ever wanted to try hiking and trail running? Or are you already an ardent fan? Then you should know that leaders in trail tourism, Asian Trail Explorers, will kick off their first trail running event in 2015. Slated for Sunday, 12 April 2015, Kemensah Krazy will guide you through the lush tropical rainforests of Kampung Kemensah, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Long before infamous South African Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius made headlines, a charismatic man named Shariff Abdullah quietly went about becoming a star on the worldwide athletic scene. Like Pistorius, Abdullah requires a prosthetic leg since he was born without a left foot, but unlike the shamed South African, Singapore’s Blade Runner has distinguished himself as a role model and his fame is spreading!

Stretching regularly will help you to maintain flexible joints while improving your overall health and fitness ability. While stretching may not seem very difficult, it can actually cause more harm than good if you do not follow the proper rules and techniques when it comes to various types of stretches.

These days, lovers find unique ways to pop the question, but for runners, only one place makes a proper venue: A race! Your heart rate is already elevated, so it may as well stay that way. And dropping down on one knee isn’t problematic when legs are weary. No fancy clothing required, either. If she loves you, a race bib and running shoes will win her heart. But, wait! There’s no reason female runners can’t propose. After all, the world is changing. Does it matter who does the asking if you two plan to run through life together?

RunSociety shares top tips for daebak—Korean for ‘great!’—races you must absolutely know. There are road races, like the Seoul International Marathon and Daegu International Marathon, for you to try.

Where are the best running trails? Thailand is not a small country and has many diverse opportunities to get away from the crowded cities. As the popularity of trail running increases, more new and interesting venues are discovered.