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Benzo.run

Hello 👋, my name is Ben, french runner based in Singapore 🇸🇬. After years of running and chasing personal bests, I want to share more about my running journey and how you can start yours.

With this blog, my goal is to help you start running and how you can enjoy it. I’ll share how to get ready for your first race, but also how to stay motivated and injured free over time.

You can learn more about me and my goals, or start browsing recent articles 👇.

Recent

StartLine: A Checklist App for Race Day Logistics and Gear
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Race Planning Logistics Marathon Half-Marathon Travel
Training gets you to the start line fit. What gets you there calm, with the right kit, documents, and plan, is a different skill. StartLine is a simple checklist app I built that keeps travel, logistics, and gear in one place so you can focus on preparation instead of last-minute scrambles.
Marathon Recovery: Rest Well Before Your Next Training Block
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Recovery Training Marathon
A few days after the Kyoto Marathon 2026, the finish-line high has faded. The hardest part is not the 42 kilometres I ran anymore; it is the discipline of not running again too soon.
Tokyo Marathon 2024: Complete Race Review
·4 mins
Review Race Tokyo-Marathon Japan Marathon
Some races pull you in quietly, like a whisper. Tokyo is the opposite. It grabs your attention with neon lights, orderly chaos, and the promise of one of the smoothest marathon experiences on the planet.
When the High Fades: Understanding and Navigating Post-Marathon Blues
·6 mins
Running Injury-Free Training Running Tips Injury Prevention
As good as it feels to finish a running race, it quickly gets replace by a strang feeling of emptiness. My last marathon in Sydney proved me that again. If you’ve ever felt a low-mood dip, lack of motivation, or just “now what?” in the days following your race, you’re definitely not alone. In this post I’ll walk you through what the “post-marathon blues” are, why they happen, how long they might last, and, most importantly, actionable steps to come out the other side feeling recharged.
Best Scenic Running Routes in Sydney for Every Runner
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Running Sydney Running Routes Scenic Runs Coastal Running Urban Running Running Route
After living two years in Australia, I’ve found Sydney to be a runner’s paradise. Whether you want ocean views, leafy park loops, or a skyline backdrop, the city delivers. With coastal paths, iconic landmarks, and hidden green spaces, every run can feel like a mini-adventure. Here are my favorite routes.