The Halo II pullover headband is technically designed to keep sweat and sunscreen out of your eyes and off your glasses while training, working out, racing, or just working hard.

Amidst the quiet ambivalence that encroach the looming chaos on Monday, the 2012 NTUC Club U Run occupied the sleeping streets of the island nation’s economic engine with over 5,440 runners sweeping the city grounds in a collage of red; not in “protest” but in celebration of that liberating running experience.

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).