Every organisation needs a catalyst – someone who can identify a worthy goal and can inspire others to pursue it. 43 year old Muthu Samy Mariappan is one such person. Last year, he rallied 10 of his colleagues to run together as part of their corporate team in the SingTel – Singapore Cancer Society Race Against Cancer(RAC). This year, he’s rallied 48.

The hype is not over yet. RunSociety caught up with the fun happenings at the Race Entry Pack Collection last Saturday. A carnival was held concurrently with the collection at Singapore Marina Square. Many expectant participants turned up with much awaited deals awaiting them at the booths set up by the kind sponsors. We even had a interview with multi-talented Ming Bridges.

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.