What was once considered a solo sport has become a social phenomenon, with hundreds of young Singaporeans lacing up before sunrise and after work, not just to clock kilometers, but to make friends, meet new people and build a sense of community.

So what's driving the running club boom? Is it really about fitness, or are running clubs becoming the new way to socialize in an increasingly disconnected world?

Hongbin Jeong speaks with Andee Chua, founder of OFF:FORM Running Club, to find out why so many people are swapping nights out for early morning runs and whether this trend is here to stay.