When I opened the shoebox, I was filled with mixed feelings. The colours and design looked amazing but at the same time, I had no idea what to expect from the crazy-looking zigzag soles. The dual-density ZigLite sole with the unique zigzag shape was the key highlight of the shoe and I could not wait to try them out.

A new extraordinary event has just been added to this year’s race calendar: Vietnam Mountain Marathon offering unique trail runs of 21km, 42km and 65km. The event will take place 5th October 2013 in the northern part of Vietnam.

Sometimes all we need is a simple jog to help us revitalize our senses and keep us active and healthy in our hectic schedules. Singapore has an indefinite amount of places you can go for a jog to unwind, and these following 11 locations are ones that will surely keep you up and going.

Fruits are a key aspect of a runner’s diet, mostly because they help strengthen and heal the body. Five fruits in particular are wonderful for runners, so check them now.

The Color Run is a five-kilometre, un-timed race in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometre. The fun continues at the finish line with a gigantic “Color Festival,” using more colored powder to create happiness and lasting memories, not to mention millions of vivid color combinations.

The Saucony Virrata is a natural motion running shoe with all the benefits of form and none of the strain. The 0mm heel to toe offset ensures that the landing is even with no extra cushioning elevating your heel. The Saucony Virrata is extremely light and flexible, this translates to THE perfect marathon shoe this season!