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2025

When the High Fades: Understanding and Navigating Post-Marathon Blues
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
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.
Making Stretching Part of Your Recovery Plan: The Missing Link in Your Fitness Journey
·4 mins
Recovery isn’t just about rest days and protein shakes. It’s the invisible engine that propels your progress forward, and stretching might just be the premium fuel you’ve been overlooking.

2024

Best Scenic Running Routes in Singapore | 6 Top Routes
·6 mins
After running for more than five years in Singapore, here are my favorite running routes to appreciate the scenic views.
How to Deal with Pre-Race Anxiety
·5 mins
You’ve signed up for a running competition, and trained for it for months, and here we are, a few days before the race. The pre-race anxiety is ramping up. Today, I’ll share how to best manage it with my own few tips.
7 Tips to Stay Injury-Free While Running
·4 mins
Running injuries is a common topic that can quickly affect your ability to run and train. After years of running, I’ve got my share of injuries. Today, I’ll share the tips that helped me stay injury-free until today.
The Role and Rituals of Long Runs in Your Training
·3 mins
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.
Setting Running Goals for 2024
·3 mins
Last year, I listed a few goals for myself when it comes to training and running. In my opinion, it’s important to move towards a goal rather than not having one. Here is my list for this year, and why you should start one.

2023

Highlights and Review of Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2022
·7 mins
As Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon announced a new finish line for their 2023 edition, I take this opportunity to reflect on the 2022 edition and share my feedback on the great race.
7 Tips to Keep Your Running Motivation on Track
·5 mins
When starting your running journey, there will be some days it will be easy to go, and some others that will feel extremely difficult to lace your shoes and get out. So how can we consistently find the motivation to go for a run? Here are a few tips to get you started.