Although cross training workouts may be quite different from running, the benefits of cross training workouts translate to running surprisingly well. Benefits such as improving your muscular strength, enhancing your injury resistance, and allowing for active recovery all make cross training a great idea for any runner.

The Swissotel Vertical Marathon 2013 race saw over two thousand early risers on a sunny Sunday morning, queuing eagerly at the start line outside Swissotel Singapore. 1,366 steps that make up the 73-storey building awaited the racers dressed in red Mizuno participant tees, ending with a beautiful view at the rooftop helipad.

They say actions speak louder than words. While we nod our heads in the affirmative, sometimes we feel that words are equally as important when your body (action) has already started to give up.

This professional-grade tool is designed for all levels of exercise, is quick and easy to use and doesn’t require electrical power or batteries to run. It relieves muscle knots, aches and stiffness, loosens muscles and improves your blood circulation.

Top Singapore marathoner, Mok Ying Ren, has set a new national record in the half-marathon distance with a time of 1:07:53 at the Ageo City Half Marathon in Japan on Sunday morning. Mok, who will be representing the nation at the upcoming SEA Games in Myanmar next month, is in Japan for a month-long intensive training stint in an attempt to take his performance to the next level and based on his showing at the Ageo City Half Marathon, the move is proving to be a wise one.

Marina Barrage, the famous hangout place for family and friends, was filled with 5000 runners on a cool Saturday evening for the Brooks Run Happy 2013. It had just rained a few hours before the event, but that did not dampen the spirits of those who came.