Form, pace, and mileage are just one part of running. The other part of the equation might not be what you think! Without rest days, the hard work of training can actually become harmful – and you might find yourself injured or overtrained. The harder you train, the more important recovery becomes. Your body needs rest to recover and get stronger from hard workouts. Rest and active recovery are both tools you can use to achieve your goals.   Difference between Rest and Active Recovery Rest days do not involve any exercise at all. While it also doesn’t mean being a couch potato (you can still do light errands) try…

Running is one of the most accessible forms of exercise, all you need are a pair of shoes and a place to run! But it is also quite hard on the body, especially if done incorrectly. Getting into the correct running form requires patience and practice, but it is well worth it even if you’re just going for a casual jog.    Why is proper running form important? Proper running form protects your body from getting injured, and helps you run more efficiently and effortlessly. The better your running form is, the easier running will feel, especially once you start feeling fatigued. This is why paying attention to your form…

If you are just starting out running, then here are some important workout tips for beginners which will help you maximise your training, care for your body, improve posture and flexibility, and prevent injuries. It may be tempting to skip the warmup and cool down and jump straight in – hit the ground running so to speak – but our advice is don’t!   Why are warm-ups and cool-downs important? Running without a warmup can expose you to the risk of pulling a muscle, tweaking a tendon, bone, or joint, or getting into an unsustainable pace, resulting in you burning out before you finish your session. The worst part is…

For someone on the outside, joining a run or a marathon might seem like a completely insane thing. Why people would someone wake up at the crack of dawn to run 5,10, 21kms or more? It’s exhausting, painful and time-consuming, yet millions of people around the world do it, and numbers are growing! If you’re looking for motivation to push you into that active lifestyle, or are just itching to tick off running on your to-do list, here are 9 reasons why you should take the plunge and sign up for a run right now!   1. To improve your fitness In our sedentary lifestyle these days, it’s important to…

Are you a beginner joining your first run this SCKLM and not sure how to properly train? Worry not because we have running training plans for you! Whether you’re joining the 5K, 10K, or Half marathon, follow our simple schedule and customise it to suit your fitness level and timeline. These plans were tailored to beginners just like us! A quick google search will land you hundreds of training plans, but the core of most are pretty similar and are structured around a basic formula as follows Train three days a week Run or run/walk 20 to 30 minutes, two days a week Take a longer run or run/walk (40…

My road to 5k was not easy. Ever since I was in school, I would be the first person to call in sick in every school cross country run event. We would have a 1.5km run test every year and I would make my first run straight to the school’s sick bay. From asthma attack to meticulously planned migraine or stomach ache, I pretty much managed to skip all the running tests from form 1 to form 5. Fast forward to this day, I have been trying so hard to change that couch potato habit. Bought a full-fledged huge Nordic Track treadmill (I used it to hang my clothes). Joined…

When wedding season rolls around, it’s good to have a stock of ideas ready for gifting the bride and groom. Giving gifts in encouraged in Islam, and I don’t know about you, but I always feel great after giving someone a gift! Here are 4 ideas to get your gift-giving juices flowing. Unique wedding gifts Nothing spells personal like a unique gift that truly reflects the couple you’re gifting. If you’re the crafty or artsy type, hand-making a personalised item for the couple is a great idea. If you’re not blessed with those talents, fret not, you can hire people to help you out! Monogrammed bathrobes, engraved silverware, or his…