We talk to Marcus Lai, an avid runner and marathoner, about what goes on behind the psyche of a 42KM finisher, and what it takes to get across the finish line. He gives us some insights into his training and also advice for young aspiring marathoners out there. 1.) What do you find to […]
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Marathon done & Dusted – the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon
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 […]
Running the good race … 3 months postpartum
#transformationtuesday is all about the transformation of your body, from bad to good, hopefully! Those who do not already, don’t forget to follow IG @Cikipedia for our fitness updates! And today, remembering my pregnancy… Seems like a heartbeat ago I was carrying Luca Olesya. Who in the blink of an eye will be 4 months […]
We did it .. Tokyo Marathon 2015!
Wow.. It feels awesome to have completed the Tokyo Marathon 2015 on the 22nd of Feb, and to have completed it well! But preparing for the Tokyo Marathon 2015, had not been without sweat and tears. Here’s tips on how I trained. But in the end, all those 5am LSDs were worth it! One week […]
Hello Japan! Why running on holiday is good for you
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… […]
5 Great Reasons to Run on Holiday, into the New Year!
I never forget to pack my running gear when on holiday. It might mean an extra pair of shoes, and gym wear, but it is totally worth it, and I will tell you why in a minute… Here are 5 Great Reasons to Run on Holiday, into the New Year! 1. You see more of […]
Do compression socks work?
Well that’s a question I have been asking as well. You see, I used to be more of a bare-bones kinda runner, who found anything longer or more restrictive than shorts and ankles socks, well, restrictive and way to hot for this weather. So one day, I decided to try them out for myself. True […]
10 Tips to Running your best Marathon
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 […]
Foam Rolling, the best thing since Sliced Bread!
June is just round the corner.. and with it, running fever. But do you wonder, how great athletes just keep increasing their mileage without any injuries and seemingly without effort, when your gluteal muscles are just screaming for release, as you approach the 60KM /week mileage mark? Well, here’s one way how… Foam Rolling. Seriously […]
Common Reasons for Running Injuries
So you have recently been taking up running as part of the fitness routine, and you are lovnig the results. As a newbee runner you are enjoying the new found energy in running and you just want to keeping going longer and harder. Before you jump the gun too much, here are some common reasons […]