Running is a no-frills sort of sport where you put on your running gear, lace up your running shoes and zip out of the house. Many seasoned and novice joggers alike often incorporate listening to music into their usual routine, bringing their iPods or smart phones with them to listen to their favourite work out beats. Well, for those of you who are looking for another way to use of your smart phones, here we’re reviewing ten running applications that will better your conventional jog!

Being a regular marathoner for almost 3 decades, many people will be surprised to learn that Chan Meng Hui only started running seriously when he was 54, what many people consider their “twilight” years. Since then, Mr. Chan has clocked up some serious mileage, with 92 marathons completed under his belt. The energetic grandfather is currently training for his 93rd marathon.

It is not every day we witness a girl’s journey from the TAF Club to winning athletic competitions. Coming from a not-so-active lifestyle, Sarah originally took up recreational running around 8 years ago to keep fit. Being encouraged by her weight loss and craving a challenge, Sarah decided to race competitively by joining the NUS Cross Country team, competing in the IVP (Intervarsity-Polytechnic) Track & Field Championships and SUNIG (Singapore University Games) Cross Country.

Known as one of the biggest running events in Singapore, the SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon 2013 didn’t disappoint this year. Over 46,000 registered runners turned up for the experience, drawing 18,000 active servicemen to run. Not to be outdone, 17,000 NSmen and 4000 of their immediate family members also came down for the run, which was a remarkable 74 percent increase in participation amongst NSMen!

If you’ve been around the running community for any length of time, you would have heard a lot about Merrell. They’ve been around for a while, and their ‘Trail Glove’ running shoe is quite a sensation in minimalist running circles. Hoping to expand on the success of the Glove, Merrell has recently introduced its new M-Connect series, which aims to provide minimalist-inspired footwear for a variety of activities. One of the most talked-about styles in that series is the new Proterra Sport.

Good news for runners who enjoyed the Saucony’s Kinvara series: the fourth-generation natural motion icon has arrived; with upgraded design features to exceed the expectations of even the most ardent “Kinvara faithful”.