Runner's Forum With Polar In this workshop, learn how to pick and best utilise the right gadgets to improve your run. You'll also learn how to fine-tune your training programme in this sharing session. Registration closes September 26.
Marathon Guide Planning on conquering the marathon? We've prepared a gamut of topics from nutrition tips to getting in tip-top form so you'll be ready for race day.
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It’s way too easy to fall into a rut. If your boredom gets excessive, that means you’ll begin lacing up less often – bad news for your own routine, because getting back on track will be that much harder. Prevention is better than cure – try our quick fixes.
Sleep Less, Run More
Never ran in the morning before? Consciously force yourself to sleep earlier (we know it’s close to impossible sometimes) on a night when you don’t have morning commitments, like a Friday night for starters. Once you’ve gotten the hang of it, do a run on a weekday morning once a week. By mixing up your running schedule, you’ll keep things interesting – running in the quiet, cool morning air is totally different experience compared to an evening, or even a night run.
Run Faster
Don’t run at the same pace every workout. Once a week, pick up the pace – after a 5-10 minute warm up, either head to a stadium track or do this workout at your usual route. Do this workout in sets of 10 seconds: Run slowly for 10 seconds, then speed up for the next 10 seconds (don’t go all out for the first 10-second set, but try to work up to a sprint). Take this as one set, and have a two-minute walking break in between. Go for five sets if you’re able to.
Go For A Long Run
Instead of running 5km two to three times a week, switch it up – do one 5km run, and a longer 8-10km run, for instance. Long runs are swell because they teach your body to last longer while running, and work to build your endurance base, crucial especially if you’re looking to enter a race like a marathon.
Go Off-Road
A change in location never hurts. We love off-road enclaves like the Dairy Farm Quarry along Bukit Timah Road. Besides, trail running exacts quite a different demand on your body as opposed to running on the flats; running on uneven ground generally involves undulating terrain and also requires you to focus more on the obstacles in your way – you’ll find yourself more tired and more alert during a trail run.
Join A Race
Races are probably the best piece of motivation you can get, that’s because an objective is usually what’s missing from an uninspiring routine. Fix a race, plan your training schedule, and get a training buddy or join a running group, and you’re on your way to becoming a running junkie very soon. Not sure which race to aim for? The Men’s Health Urbanathlon is a good start.
Train Now, Triumph Later Sports training isn't one-exercise-fits-all. No matter what your game, here's how to improve it.
Dynamic Stretches For A Better Run While research has shown that static stretches before your workout can damage your performance, dynamic stretching specially targets muscles used for running. Try this pre-run routine to add some kick to your workout.
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It’s way too easy to fall into a rut. If your boredom gets excessive, that means you’ll begin lacing up less often – bad news for your own routine, because getting back on track will be that much harder. Prevention is better than cure – try our quick fixes. 
