19 March 2017 marked the 32nd edition of the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, and I was one of the privileged persons selected by Skechers to run it. Nearly 24,000 participants from all 50 states and 63 countries participated in the race. We had a welcome reception where we met international runners as well as […]
And so the countdown begins.. T minus 5 days! .. Am I excited..? Hell yeah! Can’t wait to meet international runners from all over the world… some of whom have become Instagram friends over the past few months. Here’s the route for the LA Marathon .. the scenic Stadium to […]
So, a mere 3 months post partum and we are back in training for marathon running, early next year. Here are some tips on how to train for a marathon, post baby! 1.Run close to Home When you have a baby to feed every 3 hours (I’m referring to breast fed babies) you need to […]
Here we are, in Japan, with 2 weeks of temperatures of 5°C to look forward to.. and loving it! From Osaka, to Kyoto, Nagoya, Mt Fuji and finally Tokyo for the Marathon on the 22nd of Feb, we find this country a fantastic, highly runnable place. So here’s why running on holiday is good for you… […]
Having just completed my first Full Marathon, in Gold Coast, Queensland Australia, I feel like I am bursting with gratitude for having been given the honor to participate. Here are my 10 tips on running a full marathon, and running it well, so you can have the best race possible! 1. Train hard, but train […]
How should I plan my Race Day Diet, in the days leading up to my race? As race day approaches, runners are winding down on training and starting to prepare for the big day. One of the most important aspects of running a good race, is nutrition. Here are our tips for race day diet.. […]
What a run, at the Yoma Yangon Marathon 2013! On the 27th of Jan 2013, both me and hubby were in Yangon, to be a part of the Yoma Yangon Marathon 2013. This was the inaugural race, and we were so happy to be a part of history. Hubby did the 42K (full marathon) and […]
Training for a Marathon is something I look forward to. I like the way I start to feel my body, my heart and legs grow stronger as the day approaches. There are ups and downs and no two training days are the same, but I really thrive on it! My appetite grows and so does […]
Most common running injuries are due to over use, over-training, improper shoes, or not listening to your body and taking uncalculated risks on the road. As a runner, understanding injuries and injury prevention is critical to your longevity in the sport. Sometimes, you might stop for a spell, then start running again. Typically, if you […]
Anyone who knows me, know’s I’m a firm believer in taking supplements. I am after all a pharmacist. My friends kid that my handbag is full of pills. This is true but they hardly complain when my pills have stopped them from bloating up like a puffer fish or stopped them running to the loo. […]
