Friday, February 1, 2008

HOT-RUNNERS Prefered Running Routes

UPPER PIERCE RESERVOIR AREA

1. Beginner 4.2km route








2. Intermediate 6.5km route









3. Intermediate 7.25km route









4. Good 10.0km route









YIO CHU KANG AREA

1. 6.5km Track-24 Route (half beside main road and half in scenic clean air area)
This is among the more popular route among the AMK Hot-Runners as it is very convenient. Start from the bus stop outside Motorola. Run towards and turn into Lentor Ave. When you are able to see Bullion Park condo (brown color buildings) on the left, keep to the right and turn into a small road called Track-24 (under the MRT track). From here onwards it is scenic and clean air. Run all the way passing by a reservoir on the right and continue until the end when you see the Satellite discs. Then it is dead end. So reverse all the way back to the bus stop outside Motorola. A total of about 6.5km approximately.

2. 10km Route (convenient but a lot of cars)

START from AMK St 64 between Apple & Motorola, turn left into Yio Chu Kang Rd. Run along Yio Chu Kang road and turn left into Ang Mo Kio Ave 6 (1km mark when you cross AMK Ave 9). Turn left into Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 (2km mark when you reach AMK Ave 5). Turn left into Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 until you pass the CTE (3km mark). Run along Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 and turn left into Yio Chu Kang Rd (you have cross 5km mark). Run along Yio Chu Kang Rd until you pass the CTE (8km mark). Run along Yio Chu Kang Rd and turn left into AMK St. 64. Run pass Motorola and make 2 left turns into the small road. Turn right and run ahead until you reach Moto rear gate (10km mark). END. Congratulation and you have completed the 10km run!

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Socks for Long Distance Runners - Injinji Performance Toesocks

From: Yun YowSeng
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008
Subject: FW: Injinji Footnotes: Marshall Ulrich Runs Across America in Injinji Performance Toesocks
Ultrarunner Marshall Ulrich Completes Run Across America

in Injinji Performance Toesocks™

To say Marshall Ulrich is an athlete is an understatement. The world-class ultrarunner, Seven Summits mountaineer and record-setting adventure racer just completed his most grueling feat (even tougher than Everest) of running across the United States in just over 52 days.

The 3,063-mile run from San Francisco to New York City had Ulrich pounding the pavement an average of 58 miles – more than two marathons – per day, smashing records for his age group.

The socks that helped save his feet during his run? Patented Injinji Performance Toesocks™.

“During my record-setting Run Across America, Injinji Performance Toesocks provided me with blister protection where other socks failed,” Ulrich said. “Their comfort and function are unparalleled, and they are my sock of choice for competitive events and extreme conditions.”

Injinji socks have been Ulrich’s pick since he first tried them during the Badwater Ultramarathon, the self-proclaimed “world’s toughest foot race,” in 2003. After the first 40 miles, he took his shoes off for the first time and was pleasantly surprised to not see a single blister. He scratched his head and told his crew, “Wow, imagine that, something that actually works!” Now, Injinji are about the only socks he’ll wear, whether running, climbing mountains, or just kicking back.

Recently given the Seal of Acceptance by the American Podiatric Medical Association, the seamless five-toe-sleeved Injinji Performance Series toesocks combine the comfort and dexterity of being barefoot with the protection and moisture management capabilities only a sock can provide. The choice interface for amateur and professional athletes worldwide, the toesocks eliminate friction between the toes, thus preventing blisters, hot spots and other common foot ailments.

Injinji Performance Toesocks™ are available at:

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Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Running Tips : How To Lace Your Shoe

From: Ong BokHui-F11645
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008
Subject: Running tales...tips
Hi guys, here's some running tips. these was originally posted on my blog site but long time no update liao...we can share this on hot-runners.


Oct 19, '08 5:00 PM
for everyone
http://www.runnersworld.com/video/1,8052,s6-4-0-4,00.html?ext=Y&videolink=http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1243816238/bclid1716449631/bctid171644000

if you are still clueless or having a hard time understanding what kind of runner you are, this video will help heaps! A picture (or video) is sure worth a thousand words...
lots of other useful tips on running comfortably as well...
like having black toenails (sounds familiar rite??)
feeling that your laces are not rite...
how to prevent blisters...
even how to choose a sports bra..
very useful indeed...
New Running Phenomenon
this is fictional....or is this going to be the new order....
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1243816238/bclid1497991493/bctid1644026629

Lacy Tales: How To Lace Your Shoe

Wide foot, narrow foot, high instep...? Here's a lacing solution for your problem

Loop-lacing lock
This is a great way to create a secure, tight fit. Just put each lace end back into the same hole it just exited, leaving a small loop on the top side of the shoe; now thread each loose end through the loop on the opposite side; then pull to create a supertight closure.

Loop-lacing lock

For a high instep
Problem: High instep.
Solution: Start with normal criss-cross lacing, but over the midfoot feed the laces up each side of the shoe. Finish with the criss-cross technique at the top.
Problem: Wide forefoot.
Solution:
Over the width of your foot just feed the laces up each side of the shoe, again using the criss-cross technique at the top.

For a wide forefoot

For a narrow foot
Problem: Narrow foot.
Solution:
Using the loop-lacing lock halfway up the shoe doubles the laces over your midfoot, ensuring a tight fit.
Problem: Heel slipping in your shoe.
Solution:
Lace the shoe using the normal criss-cross technique, then tie a loop-lacing lock on the last eyelet.

To stop heel slippage
Rgds,
Bok