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Meet Helen Han: Where Finance Precision Meets Marathon Grit
Many people have positive targets for 2026 and friend of freshpod Helen Han Quinfei has a huge goal: breaking 3 hours in the marathon Balancing a full-time finance career with elite marathon training takes discipline, consistency and smart nutrition. Helen embodies all three. Originally from China and now based in Singapore, Helen built her career in finance while discovering running in 2017 with friends from NUS. She wasn’t naturally gifted and often finished last, but she f
Jan 51 min read
Friends of Freshpod: SEA Games Athlete: Nicole Low
Some athletes discover running early; others find it almost by accident. For Nicole, a Singapore National runner currently training for the 5000m in the upcoming SEA Games, the journey began not on a track, but on a netball court. “I first dabbled in long-distance running just to get fitter for netball,” she recalls. “Then I won the 3000m at my school’s sports day in Secondary 4, and that’s when I realised I might have potential. Netball was fun, but distance running was wher
Nov 28, 20252 min read
Friends of Freshpod: Harisazmi – Brewing Energy, Balance, and Good Coffee
Meet Harisazmi, one of the friendly faces behind the counter at the cafe in Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore . Known for his calm energy and ever-ready smile, he’s a barista who makes every customer’s day a little brighter, one perfect cup at a time. “I’m a full-time barista, I serve coffee, tea, and simple foods. It’s busy, but I enjoy the pace and the people. I just try to deliver the best service I can every day.” Like most of us, coffee fuels his mornings. But for Harisazm
Nov 7, 20251 min read
Chef Pristina Mok: Where Culinary Craft Meets Fresh Thinking
For Chef Pristina Mok, food is far more than sustenance—it’s how people connect, celebrate, and build memories. Her journey from Michelin-star kitchens in Singapore to crafting innovative.
Nov 6, 20252 min read
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