After completing the full distance at Ironman Malaysia last year, I decided I would only do the half-distance this time (phew I'm glad I did lol). Coming into this race, a large part of me wanted to get it over and done with. The past few months have been quite busy with work and I’ve been tired that...

Specialized Asia celebrated its 10th anniversary in Singapore and they had Tim Don in town for a few days. Tim is the Ironman world record holder (7:40:23) and also one of the most inspiring athletes of all time. If you don't know Tim's story, here it is in a nutshell: He had set the world record...

I knew that trail running is another beast to be tamed altogether, but when I was given the opportunity to take part in the Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) - a 25km race with 1,000m elevation in France - I was like, YASSSSS I'M IN. It was gonna be – and it was – a huge challenge but that’s what...

After my first time racing in Danang in 2017, I didn't want to race there again because I had a bad race and it scared me off. But I went back again last year (had bike trouble) and then did it for the third time last Sunday. LOL!! Aren't we suckers for punishment sometimes? I guess I had some unfinished...

You know, I think this is the most chill I've been for a race, because I was struggling to find the motivation after coming off a high at Ironman Langkawi. I think it was good because I wasn't as gan chiong as I usually am, but man, the race certainly challenged me greatly. Tri-League has been...

“CHERYL TAY, YOU’RE AN IRONMAN!” Wow, these words felt like a million bucks when I crossed the finish line after a long day of having my physical and mental limits tested. Hence I couldn’t hold back the tears when I finished :’( At the start of this year, I decided that 2018 will be the year...

This race certainly took a lot out of me and it was a very humbling experience on all counts. The race was tough, the toughest I've raced thus far and I was out of my comfort zone for the entire race  (taking 'Get out of your comfort zone!' to a whole new level!). I slipped into the dark place a few times...

A journey without challenges and obstacles will not show you how much more there is to yourself. Each time you run into a setback, get up, dust yourself off and get going. While we want a smooth and easy life, we wouldn’t know how to appreciate the sweet times without going through the tough times. It...

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!)...

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...