Training

My long runs in Sydney sat around 135 bpm at 5:30 min/km. Comfortable, conversational, well within what I’d call easy. Then I moved to Singapore. Same effort. Shorter run. Slower pace — 6:15 to 6:40 min/km. Heart rate: 155 bpm and climbing. Nothing had changed about my fitness. Everything had changed about the conditions. And that gap between what I expected and what my body was doing forced me to rethink something I thought I already understood: what “easy” actually means.

How you fuel is a key success factor to finish your first marathon. For first-timers, it can be overlooked and make it more difficult than needed. Today, I’ll share how I plan carbs and fluids from long run to race day, and what Kyoto Marathon 2026 added to my notes.

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.

If you have started a training plan for running, it probably includes a long run. This is commonly part of the running training plan but it’s not always obvious how it helps you progress.

With temperatures often reaching 30°C or more, running in Singapore can be uncomfortable and even dangerous if you don’t take the necessary precautions. Fear no more, here are some of the tips I collected over the past 5 years to make the most of your running session.

I have been running for almost a decade and it’s often someone asks me what’s the benefit of running, why they should run, or what I enjoy in running. Today I will dive further into this subject and why you should start running today.

Since you come so far to come to this content, it means you are motivated to start this journey. If you’re still wondering about the benefits of running, check that out first, then let’s see what’s the best way to be ready to run your first kilometer.