Tough Mudder recently concluded its third New South Wales event on October 12 and 13, which was held at Sydney Motorsport Park and Sydney Dragway for the first time.

Running a marathon is not a decision to be taken lightly. Before signing up for a marathon, runners have to consider a wide range of factors in order to be at their best possible condition to race. Here are the top 7 mistakes that you have to look out for before making the commitment to sign up.

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.