Always keeping it fresh, the Civil Service Club morphs the event’s name to fit the running location. Last year, the race was organized at Bedok Reservoir and was named “Reservoir Run 2011. Set in the heart of the Marina Bay area, organizers have aptly named it “Run by the Bay 2012!”

Polar Electro, the market leader and pioneer in heart rate training technology, has released the new GPS-ready RCX3 training computer that gives you instant feedback after every session. It interprets what your heart says to give you simple-to-understand guidance at every step – making your training smarter.

Here in Singapore for the first time – Brooks Run Happy presented by Aquarius Isotonic will bring a brand new experience to running enthusiasts from the local sporting arena. Whether you are 16 or 60, male or female, this race breaks all boundaries, so put on your running gear from the Brooks Nightlife series for a leisurely 9KM night run with your pals.

Hot on the trails of the minimalist craze, barefoot shoes are truly in vogue in today’s market. Merrell’s barefoot run trail glove is the brand’s latest foray into the world of minimalist shoes. Armed with a collaboration with Vibram to develop its outsole, it seems well adept to take on other minimalist shoes in the market.

How you eat directly affects what you are able to get out of your body. Your body has specific responses to different foods, depending on the type, quantity and frequency of consumption. Not all foods going into your body will help you get the most out of it from an endurance standpoint and this could be the difference between racing a personal best performance or falling by the wayside.

You have got the inspiration. You have got the determination and are raring to go. You even got the right shoes. But before you intend to sprint off like Florence Griffith-Joyner, ask yourself if you are wearing the right attire.