Whenever they appear at marathons, girls squeal with delight, and guys stare and smile. No, it is not the hydration point (although the reactions are very similar), but costumed runners dressed as superheroes and fairytale characters.

As a vegan athlete by choice, my diet differs from many of my counterparts. As I seek to find the middle way in being a vegan and athletic gains, I find myself wandering onto the path of a plant based diet which contains little processed food.

H&M recently launched their sportswear brand, “Go Athletic, Stay Fashion”. Lightweight, ergonomic and reflective, the garments are both flattering and comfortable to wear.

2014 marks the third edition of the VENUS RUN, a women-only 5km race, which was also held in conjunction with International Women’s Day on 8 March 2014. This year’s edition was by far the largest, with close to 5,000 participants and Swiss premium sports apparel sponsor, X-BIONIC, with a S$2 million sponsorship deal.

Tokyo is now the 6th marathon major worldwide city. What makes running in the Tokyo Marathon so unique, attracting entries into the hundreds of thousands each year?

Saucony Guide 7, a stability shoe, comes in 4 colours each for males and the females. It is a shoe commonly used for training and the Guide franchise has sold more than two millions pairs globally since its debut in 2008. I recently got a pair which was in the gray/orange/citron colour scheme for review.