While on a vacation, getting in a healthy dose of exercise on a marathon might be the last thing on your mind. But what if the race took you to a new land, with a new culture to explore amongst the brilliant crimson and golden autumn foliage?

After its successful debut in Singapore last year, Illumi Run made its way back to our tropical island this year on 28 November and 29 November 2014. 10,000 participants were expected to attend day one of the Illumi Run.

Lina likes to think of herself as a typical young Malaysian mum, but she is nothing of the sort! Her life and schedule are literally and figuratively played out on the fast track as the energetic woman manages to set new multi-tasking standards by filling each day to the brim. Does she complain? Never! With a schedule others might find daunting, Lina took time to sit down, have a cup of ginger tea and talk with us about her life. She calls it ordinary. We call it extraordinary. Prepare to be impressed after reading about her!

These earbuds helped me bring my workouts to a whole new level. Thanks to Dolby’s customisable sound enhancement and powerful, built-in speakers delivering world-class sound, the Sport Pulse will deliver a premium wireless sound experience to fire up your workout.

It’s the season of joy! Jog happy by decking on Men’s Oasis Running Mesh Colour Side Tee Shirt, matched with Channel Fit Sport Short. Don’t worry about forgetting to track your run progresses with Fitbit Flex that is always by your side. Hide from the sun with Nike Men’s Feather Lite Run Cap and SPY Screw Sunglasses.

Marathon preparation requires efficacy if you intend to emerge as a champion at the end of the race. Here is how you can make all your training fruitful on the day of the race.