The Running Lab in Novena Square was crowded when I went in. Many were already in their running attire and all too many cameras were seen, flashing their shutters with style. It wasn’t just a normal day for Running Lab and all the people in it. It was a day where Luke McKenzie, a three time Ironman Champion, came to run with runners and triathletes because just so conveniently, he was in Singapore during that time. A nice turn-up of 74 athletes came and the run was broken down into three groups to accommodate the various running speeds; not leaving anyone out. A brief introduction of Luke and Steve was done. Steve Locke is in-charge of -Swiss and he’s a triathlete as well.

On the 10th of February 2010, a press conference was held to announce the official launch of the upcoming CitiSpa Mizuno Power Run 2010 which will be held on the 28th of March 2010 at the Playground @ Big Splash East Coast Parkway.

For the first time, CITISPA is partnering with Mizuno to launch the inaugural CITISPA Power Run 2010 as to encourage women to power up their desire to embrace a healthy and meaningful lifestyle.

Here’s another installment on the TT Series of interviews initiated after telling you about TriathlonTeam.org. This time its with two-time British National Triathlon Champion and Beijing Olympian Will Clarke! Please be sure to check out Will-Clarke.com another great Pro Triathlete Website worth following. Now, let’s get down to business:

This interview is the second in the TriathlonTeam.org Interview Series which I have dubbed the TT Series for short!

Aleksander was super quick to respond and is generally just a great guy to talk to! I hope you enjoy it and please also visit Pulsslag.com for Aleksander’s musings!

Here is my pretty recent interview with the legendary XTerra Triathlete Conrad Stoltz. His responses were so excellent and eloquent that I decided to just publish the whole lot word for word! (This was an e-interview since I live in QUITE the different time zone!)

Make sure you check out Conrad’s Blog at http://www.conradstoltz.com/. He’s an excellent writer and I’m sure no one will contest that he’s worth listening to! Anyway, lets get down to it:

8 October 2009 (Singapore)- Due to the success of Nike+ Human Race 10km 2008, also it’s maiden race, the Nike+ Human Race 10km 2009 is back on demand! This year, 10,000 participants of this global event in Singapore can look forward to a unique running experience on 24 October 2009 as it will be held at the F1 Pit Building at the Singapore Flyer.

K•Swiss Sets the Bar for Versatility with First-Ever True Customizable

Sole System for Runners in Singapore

In fall 2009, K•Swiss in Singapore will set a new bar in performance footwear eliminating the need for athletes to purchase and maintain multiple shoes for demands of all levels of training.  A new, tested and proven technology provides a singular solution for both running and tennis performance. One shoe can now do it all and meet both race and training days.  Introducing miSOUL™ Tech by K•Swiss, the first ever modular individualized sole system engineered for customized performance.

According to David Bond, Vice President of Footwear, “miSOUL™ Tech is revolutionary because athletes only need a single shoe rather than multiple pairs to address their different needs of training.  It is so much easier and much more desirable to switch the insole depending on if you are going for a long run or race. There is nothing like it currently on the market.”

After vigorous testing and seeding with top running and tennis athletes, K•Swiss will introduce its proprietary miSOUL™ Tech collection for fall 2009.  The collection will include men’s and women’s RUN ONE-miSOUL™ Tech for runners.  The RUN ONE-miSOUL™ will come complete with two customizable insoles to enhance both performance needs and their equipment investment.  The first insole is a Cushion 1.0 to meet the rigorous needs of training with a high density heel wrap, proprietary Si-18® gel to absorb shock, a TPU arch insert and medial post for stability.  The second insole is the Light 1.0 for race or fast days with an EVA heel wrap for extra support, Superfoam™ for a high energy return, and a carbon fiber spring plate to enhance forefoot propulsion.

miSOUL™ Tech will be sold only in specialty running accounts. The collection will be launched with vertical print advertising, exposure and seeding at triathlons and road races, in-store clinics, a strong point-of-sale presentation, and on-line advertising and a dedicated microsite.

K•Swiss will be sold exclusively through the Running Lab in Singapore with a launch date of September Seventh. The range will cover a posted and neutral training shoes to lightweight racing and training shoes which will go alongside the revolutionary RUN ONE-miSOUL™ Tech. A range of K•Swiss technical running apparel will also be available at Running Lab.

Woke up on event morning a little sore because I’ve gone a little too hard on the push ups few days ago and clocked a game of casual tennis the day before, resulting in abrasion to the toe (ouch!). But you’ll never know, sometimes better times are clocked when you’re feeling tired at the start but it just melts away as the race goes on so I still have to try my best.

The 2009 event is the 1st time a full marathon distance has been included and thus an ever increasing number of participants this year at ~38,000+. Besides 42.195km, there is a choice of the half marathon(HM), 12km run, 12km walk, 11km wheelchair and 4km run/walk.

The course starts from the Perth CBD and the HM runners will run up Kings Park overlooking the city while FM runners will run along Swan River before looping back towards Kings Park then to the beach. The shorter distances will go straight from CBD to City Beach.

Just like the previous year participants gathered at the Open Space between Block 121 & 123 Bukit Merah View on a special Sunday Morning to challenge themselves in completing the 10k Mount Faber run which was organised by the VGO Corporation. The route will test the runners as they make their way across the Bukit Merah area and towards Mount Faber, where a series of uphill and downhill terrains awaits them.