#SCSM2018
The biggest running event in Singapore, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM), has always been a place where people achieve new goals, overcome personal barriers and create new dreams. This year, SCSM will be held over two days – 8 and 9 December. The Kids Dash, 5km (new category!) and 10km will take place on […]
Ironman 70.3 Danang 2018: Train the mental
We spend so much time training our physical limits, that we forget to train the mental. And honestly, in endurance races, the mental strength is very important. It can get hot and tiring out there, you feel like giving up, you question your purpose… so it really comes down to your mental resolve. At the […]
Balance.
The concept of balance is simple, yet difficult to achieve in reality. Most of us struggle on a day to day basis to balance work, exercise, family… and a social life if we are lucky. What about me? I struggle to balance work commitments, training for Ironman triathlons, taking care of the house (ie. doing […]
Running pain-free with Runity
When you are training hard for an upcoming race or competition, what are some of the things you fear the most? I’m sure injury and/or illness would rank pretty high up that list. Hence, it is crucial that you train WITHOUT pain. There will be a certain level of pain from muscle soreness, but what […]
Ironman 70.3 Taiwan 2018: Comeback
Excited, I was feeling very excited to race at the Ironman 70.3 Taiwan because I missed out on Colombo after battling a stupid flu bug that kept me in bed for a week. I only had three weeks to the race at Taitung and I was struggling to get my pace back (I was still […]
sloggi x Rock The Naked Truth
For a long time, I was so obsessed with wanting to be skinny. I felt that being skinny would make me popular and accepted. So for half my life (ok la I’m only 32 this year), my whole life was all about being skinny – starving myself, exercising excessively, taking slimming pills, weighing myself nonstop, […]
Why you should invest in a fitness watch
There are so many brands flooding the market with smartwatches and fitness trackers that you become spoilt for choice. What’s the difference between a smartwatch and a fitness tracker? Do I need one? How much is one? What can it do for me? I’m not very fit, so why should I get one? Ok, a […]
Knocked down, but not knocked out
So, the start of my 2018 season didn’t quite go as planned. I was all set and booked for the Ironman 70.3 Colombo tomorrow and I was preparing my pre-race blog piece, when I got struck by illness. -_-” On Monday, the start of what was race week, I started to feel a bit weird. […]
REVIEW: Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro
Between the Samsung Gear Sport and the Gear Fit2 Pro, I personally prefer using the Gear Fit2 Pro to work out in, primarily because it is lighter and more workout-friendly. When you purchase the Gear Fit2 Pro, you can choose between a Small or Large band, so you cannot share it with your spouse or […]
REVIEW: 5 things I like about the Samsung Gear Sport
I first got acquainted with Samsung wearables three years ago with the Gear S2 and I recently got hold of their latest – the Gear Sport, Gear Fit2 Pro and Gear IconX (the wireless earbuds). I was so excited I didn’t know which to use first, but I’ve calmed down since and today I’m gonna […]