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Amidst a legal storm, Soh Rui Yong keeps his cool

This isn't the first time that two-time SEA Games marathon champion Soh Rui Yong has courted controversy in the media spotlight. But it's the first time that the legal system has been involved, whether he's on the receiving end (over the validity of Ashley Liew's sportsmanship award) or the other (Soh is suing national organisations for lack of transparency). Soh made headlines daily since

By Second Wind Nation|August 9th, 2019|Running|

4 things to look for before you invest in a run analysis

Let's face it. Run analyses aren't the cheapest around. But these analyses can go a long way in keeping those nagging injuries at bay, or even uncover why that seemingly chronic pain just won't go away. More people in the sports/healthcare field are incorporating gait analysis into their skillset to set themselves apart in the increasingly saturated industry. So how do you know who

By Second Wind Nation|July 10th, 2019|General|

Mok Ying Rong earns SEA Games nomination at Tri-Factor Belitung Duathlon

After many hits and misses in the marathon, Mok Ying Rong knew she needed another way if she wanted to get to the 2019 SEA Games. In just her second duathlon ever, she secured her SEA Games nomination at the Tri-Factor Belitung Duathlon. Mok won the race in 2 hours 17 minutes 20 seconds under the relentless noon sun. “I felt pretty strong,” said

By Romaine Soh|July 7th, 2019|SEA Games, Duathlon|

Ethel Lin set to pick up where she left off from her last SEA Games

Two minutes. Ethel Lin had two months to extinguish that gap if she wanted to realize her SEA Games aspirations once again. She spent the better half of three years attempting to claw back her fitness amidst work and injury woes. A tear in her calf muscle took her out for two months earlier this year, hampering her chase for a qualifier. “It feels

By Romaine Soh|June 24th, 2019|SEA Games, Triathlon|

Ahmad Arif Ibrahim earned a SEA Games nomination – during Ramadan

Educity, MALAYSIA – After crossing the finish line at the Triathlon Singapore mixed relay trial on Saturday morning, Ahmad Arif Ibrahim, went back to his room to sleep without drinking or eating. Racing while fasting may seem contradictory to some. Not for Arif. He competed in both the triathlon and duathlon mixed relay trials, qualifying for the latter with his second place finish on

By Alvin Ho|June 5th, 2019|SEA Games, Duathlon|

New faces notch SEA Games nominations at the Triathlon Singapore mixed relay trials

The only time the Singapore juniors had a taste of their regional competition was when they travelled to the ASTC cups in the Philippines, Japan, sometimes Australia. The biggest stage that the male juniors, Nicholas Rachmadi and Luke Chua, ever competed at was the ITU Junior World Triathlon Championships. By the bike leg, they were in a different league from the rest of their

By Romaine Soh|June 5th, 2019|SEA Games, Duathlon, Triathlon|

Dream chasing far from home

“I want to win the SEA Games and be the first Singaporean triathlete at the Olympics,” said Herlene Yu, 17. “I want to compete at the Kona Ironman World Championships,” said Phoebe Kee, 18. I want. Two powerful words that inspired two girls to dream big. Both of them left the ‘A’ Level system after a year to start a new life in Australia.

By Romaine Soh|May 29th, 2019|SEA Games, Duathlon, Triathlon|

Vera Wah clinches first National Schools Cross Country title in her swan song

Since 2015, Vera Wah never finished outside the top three at the National Schools Cross Country Championship. Every time she made a run for the title, new rivals rose to the challenge. On Wednesday morning at Bedok Reservoir, well after 9 am under a blistering sun, Wah broke the tape first in the 'A' Division. She'd finally broken the curse. Wah earned double honours

By Romaine Soh|April 11th, 2019|National Schools|

Staff blog: Doing our part for the environment through sports

Even before founding Second Wind Nation, sports were powerful vehicles for my intentions. When I set a goal, maintaining fitness for example, at the end of the workout, I was one step closer to achieving it. Sometimes, when I had a key race, my entire lifestyle revolved around that single intention. But what if the intention is to be more eco-friendly? The connection between

By Jing Zhi Chua|April 1st, 2019|Staff Blog|