Jurong Lake Run 2013 saw approximately 15,000 runners taking part in this flagship running event in the west. 5,500 runners participated in the MediaCorp 10km Run. This was followed by the AIA 6km Vitality Run which saw some 3,000 runners, and an additional 6,000 participants in the 3km Community Walk-a-Jog.

hange is the only constant. Merrell is a perfect example of how an established shoe manufacturer can work hand-in-hand with the changing times. Merrell understands that as much as many runners would embrace the barefoot running experience, not all are willing to switch cold-turkey, thus the powerful invention of the Merrell Bare Access shoes.

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.