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Xtep 160X marathon racing shoe

FYI Xtep is a Chinese sports manufacturing company that started in 1987 and its core business is still mainly driven by the domestic...

Andy Neo

Jun 2, 20201 min read

Qiaodan 乔丹飞影pb

An unboxing quick look into another super shoe from China that is the cheapest of its high-tech tier at this stage [RMB699 or SGD140...

Andy Neo

Oct 14, 20201 min read

Tokyo Marathon 2020 Preparation Episode 3

Our final video supported by Pocari for Tokyo Marathon 2020 and hope everyone likes all 3 episodes content despite the event...

Andy Neo

Apr 16, 20201 min read

TRX by runner for runners

Due to the Covid-19 where we are discouraged to exercise outdoor in groups by our government to contain the pandemic. However, that...

Andy Neo

Apr 12, 20201 min read

Episode 2 Tokyo Marathon

This episode we will discuss on tips about hydration and carbo loading leading up to Tokyo Marathon 2020.

Andy Neo

Mar 30, 20201 min read

Episode 1: 3 episodes collaborating with Pocari Singapore

Supposed to be a series of 3 educational episodes for marathoners heading for 2020 Tokyo marathon but unfortunately cancelled due to...

Andy Neo

Mar 30, 20201 min read

ASICS Tartheredge 2019 comparison video

This is a video which I compared with the 2018 Tarther series aka Tartherzeal 6 Tenka and a bonus Tarther Japan at the end. A very...

Andy Neo

Oct 1, 20191 min read

Drill Video with #secondwindnation

Aye aye I haven't been posting anything lately due to my new work that keeping me occupied. Anyway lately I have a privilege to be...

Andy Neo

Oct 1, 20191 min read

Reebok Forever FloatRide Energy

It has been a long time since I last update my blog and well I'm back again to introduce another shoes into my closet. This time I going...

Andy Neo

May 23, 20193 min read

Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 Turbo

Long overdue review is finally completed and so here it goes. Working in the running shoe industry for more than a decade I have seen the...

Andy Neo

Jan 2, 20196 min read

ASICS DynaFlyte 3 Quick Review

Without beating around the bush I will make this content concise and short to keep it productive for better readership. 2018...

Andy Neo

Dec 28, 20183 min read

23rd Oct Pistol Squat (bonus clip at the end)

I chunk down some basic steps that may help you perform the pistol squat successfully. It is an advanced exercise that requires strong...

Andy Neo

Oct 23, 20181 min read

10th Oct 2018

Not wasting too much time after the Berlin Marathon (16th Sept) I want to take advantage of the 'new' fitness earned and build from it...

Andy Neo

Oct 10, 20183 min read

ASICS RoadHawk FF 2 review

Disclaimer: I'm reviewing the ASICS RoadHawk FF 2 running shoes from a neutral perspective even though the pair is seeded courtesy of...

Andy Neo

Oct 2, 20186 min read

Berlin Marathon 2018 Reflection - Did Swoosh VF4% really work?

This year Feb I wasn't training particularly well for Tokyo Marathon due to heavy workload but I was still grateful to my ex-company that...

Andy Neo

Sep 27, 201812 min read

Wacaco nanopresso & Barista Kit

I'm a lover for black coffee like lungo, americano, long black and a double espresso. The joy of having the 'kick' and high from caffeine...

Andy Neo

Sep 6, 20183 min read

Army Half Marathon 2018 Review

Leading up to Berlin (16th Sept) in 3 weeks time, AHM 21k was one of my key training opportunities to practice marathon pacing. I often...

Andy Neo

Aug 27, 20185 min read

Throwback to Shoe lacing techniques

Last year I helped Shape Magazine for this educational content about the common ways of tying your shoelaces. Interestingly this was an...

Andy Neo

Aug 24, 20181 min read

My 2nd Agility & plyometric workout 22nd Aug

Reducing my weekly volume and divest the same time with agility and plyometric workouts will help to tune my body to be more efficient in...

Andy Neo

Aug 23, 20182 min read

22nd Aug Wed

Didn't expected to rain the whole noon until night and so glad I already planned to run indoor treadmill in the late noon. The idea of me...

Andy Neo

Aug 22, 20182 min read