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 🤔 Are runfluencers here to stay or just another commodified fitness trend? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Find out in our first #AthletesVoicePodcast, as @runsohfast and @unbelievaboy joins @sportplus.sg to share what they think makes a runfluencer, the impact of social media on running and sports… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ and how influencers have altered the running landscape and shaped brand decisions in modern day sports marketing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ |  In episode 3 of #FitTalk, we speak with @so_fieeee, founder of an all-female run crew @happypaceclub, a captain at #adidasrunnerssg and @thehighpanterssg as one of the pioneers of building marathon programming in Singapore on race weekends. Despite increased exposure to overseas marathons for Singapore runners, the marathon culture in Singapore still falls somewhat short of the race experiences that many overseas marathons have to offer. This poses a real threat to participation in local races |  Singapore’s SEA Games marathon debutants 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️Richard Heng (@ricviv_xxvii ) and Goh Shing Ling (@sh1ngl1ng_ ) get real about training, setbacks, sacrifices and that surreal moment they qualified for the Games. 🇸🇬🔥 They open up about the people who inspire them — from Gordon Lim to the rising Malaysian star Kristian Tung, and even her loved ones for Shing Ling who push them to run faster every day. |  🎙 ️ Is “Achieving Balance” overrated? In the latest episode of The Athletes Voice Podcast, SportPlus.sg speaks with ultrarunner & wellness advocate Natalie Dau (@nataliedau) and triathlete & life coach Elaine Young (@elaineforeveryoung), as we get real about chasing passion, setting boundaries, and redefining what it means to “have it all.” |  📚 Studies have shown that participating in sports together within a romantic relationship ❤️ can significantly boost connection and satisfaction by creating shared experiences, promoting teamwork, building mutual support, and enhancing positive emotions, leading to a stronger bond between partners. But what are some of the challenges for athletes in a romantic relationship? |  Abbott @wmmajors : How to join the TCS @sydney_marathon 2025 via Ballot Entry? ✅Will there be a seven-star medal for six-star finishers at Sydney Marathon? ✅Will the race expo be better or bigger in 2025? ✅When is the general ballot date for entry into the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS if you didn’t run it in 2022, 2023 or 2024? These and other frequently asked questions were addressed in our special feature studio show as @SportPlus.sg hosted two key members of the Pont3 team |
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 @sgmarathon race week is ON. ⚡️ Trusting the process isn’t easy — early mornings, tough sessions, setbacks and self-doubt. Team @adidassg athletes Nicholas Rachmadi (@nicholasrachmadi), Najib Mooiz (@runmusicpeace), Bernice Tan (@bbernn_ ) & Raymond Sng (@raymond_sng ) share how they push through and keep chasing that start line. 💪 |  💫 Breaking Barriers with @kerstinong 🇸🇬 What does it take to break a national record, qualify for your first SEA Games, and still crush it in a 9–5 corporate job? 🏃♀️💼 In this episode of the Fit Talk Podcast with @xoxochermaine & @worldthroughjx , national hurdler Kerstin opens up about: 🔥 Battling burnout & imposter syndrome 💡 Balancing “corporate girl” life with elite training 🧠 Redefining success beyond medals & job titles 💬 Finding purpose, rest & resilience |  🧊 Ice baths, massage guns, and red light therapy — recovery has become the new flex across Instagram and TikTok. But is it all science-backed — or just wellness theatre? 😮💨 In Ep 8 of The Fit Talk Podcast, hosts @xoxochermaine and @worldthroughjx get real about recovery with 🇸🇬 national duathlete & physio-in-training @xxuanjie. From the effectiveness of cold plunges to most underrated recovery methods, we separate science from hype 🔬✨ |  🏁 Sole Mates returns for Season 4 with a new team of reviewers, a fresh format, and a sharper point of view. ASICS opens the new season with a statement piece. The MAGIC SPEED™ 5 isn’t just an update — it’s a purposeful reset. With a return to a lower, closer-to-the-ground silhouette and a refined midsole/plate setup, ASICS is clearly repositioning the MAGIC SPEED™ line as a true speed-focused trainer and World Athletics legal racer, rather than another high-stack super trainer. |  🏋🏻 Do lifting weights make girls bulky? 🎄 Holiday season is here! Girls are you planning to work out through the season of feasting but afraid of doing so? 🎙️ This week in #FitTalk, we debunk the common myth that women who gym are at a higher risk of becoming big and bulky. 🤸🏻♀️ Lifting weights are not only great for building strength, but it can help girls develop a lean, muscular body and develop a higher resting metabolic rate in the long haul. |  🏆 From qualifying for the HYROX World Championships set to take place in Stockholm next year with men’s doubles partner Lim Jia Jun, to smashing his personal best and achieving a sub 3:05 at the Sydney Marathon, 2025 has been a defining year for hybrid athlete @kennethseet. In the latest episode of “The Athlete’s Voice Podcast” with @SportPlus.sg, Kenneth opens up about his road to the HYROX World Championships, the grind behind achieving a sub 3:05 marathon. |
 🚴♀️🔥 Think you can lead the pack? 🔥🚴♀️ This week’s #FitTalkPodcast guest spin instructor @riallyitsme just flipped the script — challenging hosts @xoxochermaine and @worldthroughjx to take the mic and coach a class for 30 seconds! 😳💦 Can they bring the energy, or will they tap out? 👀 Tune in for the laughs, the struggle, and maybe a little out-of-breath motivation. 😂🎙️Who do you think nailed it? |  🥘 🍲 Are you fueling right for sports performance? 🤨 🎙️ Join us as @teamsingapore triathletes @tookhooforskhoo and @aaaaaaawif share expert tips on how to unlock your endurance potential through nutrition. 💯 |  🎙️Did you know? Half marathon tickets to the 45th @gcmarathon 🇦🇺 was sold out in a day and the full marathon too has sold out in record time. Join us in episode 6 for insights from the “Fit Talk” podcast hosted by @xoxochermaine and @worldthroughjx , as we share the stories of two inspiring runners—April Cheong (@aprilcheong), attempting the challenging 63.3km Double-Up race, and Doris Teo (@parksong), joining the prestigious Legends Club. |  We are back with another season of #SoleMates! Watch as @newbalance athlete @vannielyz discusses the all new New Balance Rebel V4 daily trainers with host @thejohnyeong, dropping soon in stores! From the responsive cushioning to its sleek design, does the Rebel V4 live up to its expectations and how does it compare to earlier Rebel editions? Watch to hear Vanessa and John’s honest opinions on why it might set a new benchmark in your running experience. |  🎧 New #SoleMatesPodcast Episode Drop! We took the new PUMA Velocity NITRO™️ 4 for a spin and here’s the verdict: subtle upgrades, amazing durability and some serious performance.🔥 Coach @jacky.ongyj from @pumanitrorunclub_sg joins us to break down why this sleek, versatile daily trainer punches way above its weight. 💬 Spoiler: it’s softer, snappier, and still grips like a beast. |  🎾 Game, set, match at the Singapore Tennis Open! 🔥 Ahead of the @sgtennisopen at @sgsportshub this week, former WTA Future Star @lynellelim shared her thoughts on how having world class tennis has the potential to cultivate interest in the sport of tennis in Singapore for the next generation. |
 🏁 Sole Mates season 4 continues with Under Armour’s latest race day drop — as the brand kicks off 2026 with a weapon. The UA Velociti Elite 3 is not your typical soft, bouncy super shoe. With a 2mm drop, firmer PEBA foam, carbon plate, and real rubber outsole, this is a race shoe built for precision, control, and forefoot efficiency. 🎙️ “This shoe doesn’t try to save you — it rewards good mechanics,” — Aldrich |  🏃♂️💨 Elite tech. But is it your Sole Mate? 👟 Not just for race day — this one’s built for the long run.💥 If you’re chasing PBs, you’ll want to hear this. On Sole Mates Podcast Ep. 27, we put the Li-Ning FEIDIAN 5 Ultra to the test with two of Singapore’s top runners — Gordon Lim (@gordonlwx) and Jasmine Teo (@highwayclouds). Have a listen to what they had to say about Li-Ning’s latest top end race day shoe. |  👩🏻As the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day, the conversation around gender equality in sports has never been more relevant. Women continue to break barriers, push boundaries, and redefine what it means to be a sportsperson in traditionally male-dominated arenas. |  Get comfy with the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080! Season 2 episode 3 of #SoleMates sees Shannon Taylor Wong (@shannontaylortw), who recently completed her first half-marathon in Nagoya, join host John Yeong (@thejohnyeong) on the set to discuss New Balance’s versatile and ultra comfortable daily trainer. Did it win Shannon’s approval for comfort and performance during her trainings for the Nagoya City Marathon? Tune in as John and Shannon dissect New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080’s innovative fea |  Season 2 Ep 2 of #SoleMates sees recent @nagoya_gowomen finisher Melissa Foo (@swashed) discuss with host John Yeong (@thejohnyeong) about the New Balance FuelCell Super Comp Elite V4 as she puts @newbalance’s race shoe through its paces. Did the FuelCell Supercomp Elite V4 live up to the hype? Could it become your perfect Sole Mate or a new go-to race day shoe? Tune in as we dive deep into the shoe’s features, testing its responsiveness, cushioning and overall performance. Watch the full epi |  #SoleMates is back with another episode, this time we review ANTA’s new daily trainer G21 3 with marathoner @unbelievaboy ! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So what are Desmond’s first impressions of the shoe and how does it compare to other shoes in the same price bracket on the market? A higher-cushioned neutral shoe designed for distance and durability, the ANTA G21 3 is value for money as a well rounded shoe, he says. |
 👟 What should you look out for in a pair of good marathon racing shoes? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our special @sydney_marathon edition #SoleMates episode 23 reviews three of @asicsrunning’s Celebration of Sport Collection marathon shoe options as you train for Sydney Marathon! 🇦🇺 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ NOVABLAST™️ 4, MAGIC SPEED™️ 4 and METASPEED™️ PARIS SERIES. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Find out if carbon plated shoes are really a must for running a marathon, and whether you are more suited for the METASPEED™️ EDGE or METASPEED™️ SKY i |  ASICS athlete and NUS Track and Field almuni Shohib Marican (@shibbylax) discusses the features of the latest drop from @asicsrunning , the NOVABLAST™️ 4 with host John Yeong in the final “Sole Mates” episode of this season. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What improvements and new features do the NOVABLAST™️ 4 design have that make an already popular NOVABLAST™️ series better at improving your runs? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Find out more about this daily trainer in our full review via #LinkInProfile or www.sportplus.sg/spotlight/r |
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