Running

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.

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.