Running-Malaysia

Been looking to improve your core strength? Add some press-ups into your strength training routine.Ideally, all runners should add push-ups to their training routines. It’s a chest, shoulder, and core exercise that can help you to run stronger. It is an upper-body strength exercise that requires core stability, which is essential for runners. Having a strong core also allows...

Everyone has experienced some form of cramps during running, but foot cramps in particular are a horrible and painful experience on its own. Most often the cramp happens in the arch of the foot, which causes it to tighten up and stop your whole run completely, at times it is unbearable and immediate attention is needed. Don’t be alarmed, cramps...

If you are living in Malaysia, running under this tropical and unexpected weather condition shouldn’t be a surprise for you if you're an avid runner. We are certainly used to running in the hot, rainy or humid seasons all in one day. But as the year slowly approaches the hottest season that normally falls on January to March, most runners...

Alzheimer’s disease is single-handedly the most common type of dementia. Most people have either heard of Alzheimer’s or know someone who has it, but what is it exactly? It is a progressive disease in nature whose symptoms include memory loss and inability to converse as well as appropriately respond to one’s surroundings. Running is considered one of the most popular...

Do more, do more, do more! But in this instance, Overtraining is a syndrome that occurs when you don’t get a sufficient amount of recovery time from constant intense training. This can result in a decline in your overall performance, muscle fatigue, and an increase in the risk of injury.Training hard is a must, and having progression in your...

Running and weight loss have a challenging relationship. Some people lose weight easily when they start running or when they push the intensity and volume of their runs. While some put on weight when they develop a running habit, it’s only normal to hear a marathoner who visits the pizza or donut shop after every run and ends up...

Treadmill running versus outside running has been an age-old debate, and every runner has their own preference which suits their needs better. There is no clear winner for this conversation nor is it a matter of which is correct or wrong. Though there are differences between the two, both share the love of running but just in a different format,...

If you are a long-distance runner, you probably know that running is just as much a mental challenge as it is a physical test of strength and fitness. While strength and endurance certainly play a key role in your physical ability to run, without mental toughness and perseverance, no barriers can be broking. So, what is mental strength? It refers to...

Is this your first rodeo in training for the marathon? Well, marathon training is indeed tough, especially as your runs get longer and further the last thing you want is a running injury to slow you down. During most runs, we feel strong, we tend to push through the pain and when we finish it’s the best runner’s high. You...

Are you new to running? You probably haven’t given much thought to how to improve your breathing while running. After all, who needs to be thought how to breathe? However, once you enter into the running world, learning how to breathe properly makes running easier and enjoyable.Proper running breathwork, helps to improve performance and keeps you from running out...