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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.

Running with eczema in Singapore and Malaysia can feel like negotiating with the weather every morning. Most advice around eczema and exercise tends to stop at “avoid sweat” or “stay cool”, which is not particularly realistic if you are trying to run consistently in Southeast Asia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After running for more than five years in Singapore, here are my favorite running routes to appreciate the scenic views.