The shoes felt snug around my feet, fitting like a pair of gloves, reminding me of climbing shoes or booties, except that they’re much more comfortable and secure with adequate cushioning and support at the heel counter.

Many of us have no problems running 14 kilometres. It is, however, a different story when you add nine challenging obstacles. The obstacles will break your running rhythm and force you to use different muscle groups.

Project Love Sneaker was a one-month drive organised by Running Lab in collaboration with the Singapore office of Jet Airways (India’s premier airline) to encourage the donation of used sneakers in exchange for gift vouchers. Over 1,000 pairs were collected at the end of October 2011.

Saucony has recently released its latest Kinvara 2 performance training shoe. At 218 g (US 9), it is equipped with the innovative memory of foam heel pods and Heel ProGrid LITE technology (lightest version of ProGrid that absorbs impact, dissipates shock and sets the foot for a smooth transition).

It is no secret that the use of compression wear has gained in popularity – at least within the Singapore context. There are benefits to that “tight wrap”; you should also know that there are shortfalls.

Brooks has distanced itself away from Sportslink and decidedly come under the purview of Key Power International. Good on them. It’s a choice RunSociety fully supports, especially with all the mediocre branding supporting they’ve received for years that has seen the brand fall way below the local pecking order.