The grand motto of “Running as One” was encapsulated in the charity element and the broad races. New this year was the 3km community walk-a-jog, allowing everyone to run their own race. With inclusion in mind, the veteran categories caused the age band to explode. The Jurong Lake Run 2012 had participants from one years of age to eighty!

Kor Hong Fatt started running at the age of 70. Today, at the age of 80, Hong Fatt completed a total of 16 marathons and counting. With races like the Shanghai Marathon, Beijing Marathon and Boston Marathon under his belt, Hong Fatt proved that running is definitely not limited to the young and virile.

The Roclite™ 295 is an all-purpose, tough and reliable trail shoe that employs a specially developed rubber as its sole’s material of choice. Named Sticky Rubber, for obvious reasons, it uses rock climbing rubber technology to optimise grip in wet conditions. This makes it well suited for the terrains in Singapore, which are often wet and muddy due to the morning dew or the frequent rainfall.

Coffee and other caffeinated beverages often get a bad reputation, but many individuals do not understand the benefits that come with a cup of coffee. The reality is that caffeine in moderation is actually beneficial to anyone who needs a boost in brain power or reaction time.

By now, you may have already heard about the first ever Reebok’s CrossFit Enduro Box opening in Singapore. CrossFit methodology follows a programme consisting of constantly varied, functional movements, executed at high-intensity to cater to people of different fitness levels, to the community project of the Box.

In its six year running, the Mizuno Passion Mount Faber Run was a great draw for runners, as the route contained an element uncommon in Singapore – hills! Just 10km long, the rapid inclines featured heavily, making this race a challenge for any runner. Though glutes were fatigued repeatedly, reward came in panoramic views at the submit of each climb. Breathtaking sights and a bun buster really get your heart going.