Tweet Finally did it. Unfit, overweight me ran a full 10k this morning. Step by step, bit by bit, I worked my way to complete a 10k run. I had to do it. My break is almost over and tomorrow I’m starting work again. I was actually exhausted. Had dance class last night. Then woke [...]
Training to run 10k
Tweet I’ve been very lax for too long. Hadn’t had time to run much because of work commitments. Rather than procrastinating, I decided to train again for 10k runs Picking a scenic spot always helps. While I could train in a stadium, counting the laps I go, I prefer a scenic track by a canal [...]
Saw a crane on my morning run
Tweet One reason why I prefer running outdoors is the scenery. Running along the canal offers unexpected sightings of wild life. While I don’t particularly look forward to encountering the occasional snake, squirrels and bird are a welcome sight. I have yet to photograph the squirrels or the blue birds in action but today, I [...]
Running outdoors to get in shape
Tweet It’s been a while since my last run. Blaming it on a lack of time is but an excuse. One can always make time for things that matter. Why do I run?The original reason was to burn more calories and boost my metabolism so that I can lose weight. Then I discovered endorphins and [...]
Running in the Morning
Tweet I woke up soon after sunrise. The weather was great. Cool, after a slight drizzle. Perfect for a morning run. I once lost weight and got in great shape by running. Exercise alone let me really pig out, yet stay toned and really fit. Then again, in those days, I’d run 10k every morning. [...]
Starting Over At 71.4 kg
Tweet I’ve really blimped out again. This time, horribly. I gained 12kg in 1 year. I was in great shape a year ago, working from home, with time to run 10k daily. Back to work, I ate as much.. ok.. probably even more. At the same time I exercised far less, running 10k once a [...]
Safra bay run 2010
Tweet My dream is to run a full marathon at least once in my lifetime (is that mid life crisis talking?). It still seems a distant goal, but my original plan regarding the safra bay run 2010 was to try my first half marathon. When I saw the flag off time, 6am = getting up [...]
Scaling the vertical kampong
Tweet Once upon a time, most Singaporeans lived in kampongs. Kids were rarely fat as play was synonymous with physical activity. Soccer, playing catch and running around the kampong visiting friends in the area was the norm. Everyone knew everyone else in the kampong. Neighbours were neighbourly. Now, most Singaporeans live in HDB flats. Doors [...]
Choosing your running shoes
Whether you run 100m or 42km, you need a decent pair of running shoes when you run. Here’s how to choose a good pair of running shoes that’s right for you.