Shoe sizing is true to fit and no compensation required. I was equally satisfied by how roomy the toe box is which provides relief for my wide feet. With ProGrid midsole extending to the entire foot bed, the shoe feels cushy with a touch of firmness. Even after 120km worth of pounding, the shoe still feels evenly cushioned and responsive.

Prior to the BlueHR, my experiences with heart rate monitors were with some rather archaic examples, due partially to the fact that this was in 2004, where Polar was still king of the hill and alternatives were often unreliable.

Remarkably the one of the most famous trail races, this year’s North Face 100 Singapore Race attracted numerous serious runners. They were more than ready to take on the challenge of conquering undulating terrains and mind stretching race courses.

In order to gauge our level of fitness, it is basic to first know how to calculate our Resting Heart Rate (RHR). Wendy recommended that we count our heart beats for 10 seconds and then multiply the number of heart beats by 6; this allowed us to have a rough gauge of our RHR. It is more accurate to calculate this first thing in the morning when you wake.

As the race date draws near, most runners must be stepping up their training programme to achieve peak race performance. It is, however, important to remember that we can only become “Kings” of the road, if we stay injury-free. A good way to prevent injury and also improve overall performance is to practice Yoga.

Many runners will experience injury at some point in their running career. Hopefully for most these will be minor and will not affect them greatly. For others, these could threaten to prevent them from enjoying their sport temporarily or, in the worst cases, permanently. Prevention is definitely better than cure when it comes to running injuries!