This year’s 2013 race saw over 3500 people being treated to the wonderful backdrop of the Singapore Flyer and city skyline overlooking the Marina Barrage stretch of the route. After two kilometres of blazing sun, the runners were treated to shade and their first water point.

Both running and exciting vacation destinations have always been popular pursuits. However, in recent years individuals who enjoy a vigorous, healthy lifestyle bolstered by running have begun to take advantage of vacations abroad as venues for that activity. Singaporeans can now have opportunities to run at such scenic places based outside our little island to make their travel experience much more vibrant and memorable outside. Here, we’ll look at some of the world’s most exciting destinations that offer travel packages for avid runners, both for the professional athlete in training and the dedicated amateurs of the running world.

The striking colours made this pair of shoes eye-catching. The luminous neon colours drew attention from my peers while I was preparing for the run. This pair of shoes felt amazingly comfortable and airy when I first put it on, providing that extra motivation even before I began my run. Sizing is true to the size and it fits me just nice (I’m a US 8.5 and it fits to a T).

The Reebok One Series launch event took off with great success at the Stadium @ Takashimaya Shopping Centre on 17th August 2013. The Reebok One Series features “Zoned” technology that mimics the way the foot moves, meeting the demands of the runner through each phase of the Gait Cycle.

The art of staying lean takes a fair amount of discipline and practice, but from experience it is not that difficult to become a master of managing your body composition. So if you would like to achieve this, consider again whether it is time, finally, to do something about it. If yes, you’ll need to think through the best approach, so to get you started here are 5 tips to help you succeed.

2000 runners gathered at the starting lines in high spirits, all ready to start their weekend with a bang by running against the CBD backdrop and clear blue skies (thankfully). That’s not all; they were there for two good causes: to raise awareness of good heart health and to raise charity funds. For every 1km covered during the race, Nestle Omega Plus Acticol would donate $1 to Singapore Hearts Foundation.