#857 Are Run Clubs the New Social Media Status Symbol?
About this episode
The episode explores the rise of running clubs in Singapore and their connection to social media and community.
You’ve probably noticed the surge of running groups across Singapore’s central districts in recent months. But long before it became the latest fitness trend, runners like Izuan were already building communities around the sport. Widely regarded as one of the OGs of the Malay-Muslim running scene, he shares his perspective on how the community has evolved, and whether the boom is truly about health and fitness, or increasingly shaped by social media and the desire for online validation.
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