The Xtenex laces have been used in a wide range of applications, from elite triathletes who use these laces to reduce their transition time, to helping the elderly with arthritis put on their shoes without any hassle. But we’re here to focus on what matters: How do the Xtenex laces perform for a runner?

Red was the color of Marina’s F1 pit building as 18,000 people gathered for the Nike We Run 2013. This year’s race saw an upheaval of concept, as Nike took the suggestions of runners and conceived an interactive and unique race for the individual; giving them the liberty to choose which path to take at different points of the race. The concept emphasizing the journey to completion rather than reaching the finish mark was refreshing, and I was in for a treat.

Beyond the right shoes, stretching and finding a clear path, one of the most important tools that a runner should utilize is a running log. The type of journal doesn’t really matter. It can be a small notepad, a spreadsheet on a computer, or even an app on your smartphone. What does matter is that the runner is consistent with their entries.

World Champion and multiple Olympic gold medallist Allyson Felix is in Singapore to cheer on runners at We Run SG 2013. She was at Raffles City on Saturday morning for a meet-up with aspiring young local runners from the Singapore Sports School.

Anyone running for extended distances or engaging in a marathon will put extra demands on their body when it comes to energy, making it necessary for them to carefully monitor their diet both before and during a race.

10,000 women in bright orange Reebok running tank-tops gathered at Nicoll Highway as early as 6:30 am to flag off for the Shape Run 2013 Singapore. Shape Run is a women-only race that takes place annually. There were three categories for the race this year: the competitive 10km and 5km routes, as well as the 2.4km fun run.