As we wind down the year and approach the holiday season, we explore the benefits of holistic workouts that benefit us not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Hosts Chermaine and JX discuss with calisthenics coach and yoga instructor Erin Ong on popular topics: Do girls get bulky if they do weights? What are some of the physical and non physical benefits of yoga? Watch the full episode to find out.

Will there be a seven star medal for six-star finishers at Sydney Marathon? When is the general ballot date for entry into the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS? This and other frequently asked questions (FAQ) here in our special feature on the TCS Sydney Marathon. This week, SportPlus.sg invited two key members of the TCS Sydney Marathon team to SportPlus Studios to find out what runners can expect in 2025, after Sydney Marathon joined the ranks of the world's most prestigious marathons as a World Marathon Major. James Constantine, digital marketing manager at Pont3, organisers of the Sydney Marathon; and Monika Denkova, Marketing Executive at Pont3; were joined by Melvin Wong, Team Singapore and SEA Games athlete and Sydney Marathon ambassador to Singapore in 2023, as well as Arthur Tong, founder of Elevate Performance Coaching - coaching partner for #SGtoSydney and Cheryl Tay, content creator and key opinion leader, and a participant of the 2024 Sydney Marathon.

National Championships: Soh Rui Yong and Rachel See emerge victorious as the men’s and women’s champions in the Marathon category; while in the Half Marathon, Shaun Goh and Vanessa Lee crossed the finish line first

As race day draws near, we delve into the different types of runners who lace up for Singapore’s biggest annual running event. 👐🏼 🤔 What kind of toxic runner are you?

As the global appeal of overseas marathons increase, SportPlus.sg highlights the importance of building a marathon culture locally and the risks for our running community if we do not look beyond ourselves. Despite increased exposure to overseas marathons for Singapore runners, the marathon culture in Singapore falls somewhat short of the race experience that many overseas marathons have to offer.  This poses a real threat to participation in local races if the trajectory continues, with current trends suggesting most singapore runners prefering to head overseas for their marathon experiences, making runcations a greater priority each year over taking part in local Singapore running events. While overseas races can be awesome, here we discuss why building a marathon culture within Singapore is equally vital for the running scene's longevity - from improved social cohesion and inclusivity, to growth of the running community overall, economic development and also encouraging sporting excellence and a national identity.

Every two years, the whole of Southeast Asia is captivated by the ASEAN Championship Mitsubishi Electric Cup (AMEC), previously known as the AFF Championship. It’s our Euros craze, and whether or not you’re a football fan, trust that your eyes will be glued to all the action. From high speed slide tackles, to heroic saves and to outrageous goals, the ASEAN Championship is a spectacle that means everything to the people of Southeast Asia. After all, with all the friendly, yet intense rivalry between the countries around these parts, what’s better than bragging rights of being the kings of the world's most popular sport? As AMEC 2024 rolls around, Sportplus.sg caught up with adidas athletes Harris Harun, also Singapore's captain and the up and coming Shah Shahiran on just how significant the tournament has been for both players and the people of Southeast Asia.

Fast and lightweight, the PUMA Deviate NITRO™ Elite 3 emphasises a quick turnover or high cadence, making it a really fun ride. Join travel vlogger and marathoner Daniel Fang as he shares his thoughts with SportPlus.sg on PUMA's latest race day shoe.

Celebrate your run in style with official apparel created specifically for Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon runners. Whether it's your first time running the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon or your tenth, there is no better way to celebrate the occasion than to deck yourself out in style with some special edition graphic tees and PUMA Running apparel.

Push together, win together – Log your distance with your running mates to win prizes (and bragging rights) as you train for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 When you ask a runner what gets them through those long runs in Singapore’s thick humidity and early morning training sessions, they’d often tell you that it’s the community. When training towards a common goal, only you and those you run alongside understand the pain — and just why the blood, sweat and tears shed will be worth it in the end.