Everyday in Singapore, 15 people die from heart disease and stroke. Heart disease and stroke combined is the No. 1 killer of women in Singapore. Every year, nearly 1,400 Singaporeans are hit by sudden cardiac arrest and only 2 -3% survive.

The MerrellMix Master II is a cushioned lightweight trail shoe that is built for people who want more than a simple shoe. It is perfect for those who are changing from a conventional trail runner to more minimal shoes. At the same time, it provides the added traction and protection that most runners are looking for.

The Reebok Delta Apparel range was designed and built to be versatile, functional and durable. It is also made to complement natural movement. It is engineered with Reebok’s Play technology and that means the tops minimize friction for your sport.

On a sleepy Sunday morning where most of the population were still in bed, approximately 7000 runners made their way down to The Promontory@Marina Bay to participate in the Pocari Sweat Run 2013. The starting point of the run which is in its second year was different from last year’s inaugural run which commenced at the Gardens by the Bay.

Imagine a shoe that has the ability to adapt to the way you run. Puma calls this new and innovative technology, adaptive running. Instead of your feet relying on the specific purposes of your running shoe, the Puma Mobium Elite works the other way round. It changes and expands to accommodate the natural movement of your feet with every stride you take. The Puma Mobium adapts to you.

“The marathon is not to be underestimated,” I thought to myself as I half-walked and half-jogged the 42.195km of the Sundown Marathon 2013. It was my first ever marathon and I was exhilarated. However, my training spoke otherwise. The longest training run I had only stretched to 20km, which is insufficient if I am training for a full marathon.