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Why do people sign up for marathons? S’pore runners share some life lessons and tips
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Senior runners (foreground, from left) Jileen Tan, Tan Cheng Kok, Francis Ang, Chan Kok Fu and Chua Suat Har at a run on Aug 27.
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- Singapore sees strong marathon interest, with participation growing in recent years. Runners face "The Wall" (glycogen depletion) but push through via mental strategies.
- Seasoned runners advise finding the right training plan, moving on from setbacks, and finding a support group for motivation.
- Listening to your body and running your own race are key.
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SINGAPORE – Interest in running marathons is strong in Singapore, despite the physical and mental challenge of covering the 42.195km distance.
What makes runners sign up for the long run, and how do they get through it?
