Runner Natalie Dau bonds with daughter over books

BookTalk

- Gabrielle Marie Sunderaj

Who: Australian athlete and fitness influencer Natalie Dau, 53, holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of Peninsular Malaysia on foot—eight days and 46 minutes. The Singapore permanent resident is also the co-author of Run Like A Woman, an Amazon bestseller which breaks down the impact of the menstrual cycle on female athletes and recommends training regimens for women. She completed a 1,000km run in the Philippines, spanning 12 days, which ended on May 2. She recently started a run club in Singapore, called Project 100 Run Club.

"I try to read every night. I always tell myself—even if it's just 10 minutes. Ten minutes is better than nothing and it cleanses my mind before I sleep. My life is very much built on habits and discipline, so I try to carve out at least a 10-minute read before I go to bed. So, phone away and just read."