Running with additional weight is not something new. However, it might sound just a tiny bit crazy for newbies. But for people who like adventures and challenge, the Burden Run: The Rope Edition might sound like excellent fun.

A single father with with four children, this plucky American National has lived in Asia almost full-time since 1984 (17 years in Tokyo and 12 years in Singapore).

Slip on a pair of Julbo Ultra sunglasses for some shade. Try on Puma’s Sunny Lime Gym Loose Tank Top and complement it with a pair of New Balance Impact Graphic Shorts. Chase away tomorrow’s sores with the CEP Progressive+ Calf Sleeves 2.0, and a pair of purple Reebok ZQuick shoes. Lastly, wear the Soleus 262 watch to finish the outfit!

The Pocari Sweat Run is back on the 8th June for its third edition for 2014! This year, the race sees two main categories, the 10KM Competitive to target seasoned runners looking to hit a personal best, and a 5KM Competitive to get non-runners to pick up the sport and start on a good foot, knowing the importance of hydration and other important factors when running.

The AllOut series was designed by Merrell to strike the balance of natural movement and the necessary protection underfoot for running on trails. The AllOut Rush that I’m reviewing in particular was meant for the ultra or trail runner looking to have a shoe to go for extreme distances in trail terrain.

But what do you need to know, in order to be fully prepared for the race? That is why the race organisers have scheduled a sharing session on endurance running with Northface athlete, Sam McGrath on 23 April, at the HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok Auditorium.