My marathon birthday (42.2km @ 42)
“You’re crazy!” (Lots of people’s response). “I love it, that’s a great idea.” (Fellow crazy runners). Turning a significant age (for a runner), 42, naturally a marathon (42.2km) would work perfectly. In a year where running has been dominated by virtual runs, with no mass participation events, obviously the best thing to do was to organise … [Read More...]
Alice Springs completes the Aussie Marathon tally
Cool, dry & dusty, Alice Springs is a runners dream in winter time. Ok, maybe not the dust, but the scenery is amazing. Under the cover of darkness about 100 runners began their marathon & half marathon races out near Mt Gillen at the Alice Springs Desert park. The first 10km were stunning as the dawn broke & the rising sun lit up the … [Read More...]
Hill Running secrets for the City to Surf
Only 7 weeks to go until the 2019 Sun-Herald City2Surf on Sun 11th Aug. By now you should be gradually increasing your longer runs and building your strength on climbing & descending hills. Follow these training tips to make the most of the undulating terrain past Kings Cross, Rushcutters Bay, Edgecliff, and Rose Bay. Most recreational runners … [Read More...]
5 Winter fitness tips to keep you active
There’s nothing like a training session to help you feel energised, positive and help maintain your fitness. Winter can be a tough time to maintain your training as we see less of the sun & more potential excuses to roll over & snuggle under the doona. Follow these 5 tips below to help you keep going through winter. Run at lunchtime. If … [Read More...]
Glut Exercises for Runners #3 – Running Strength Series
In our 3rd & final Glut exercises for runners we utilise some resistance band training to target the Glut med and also present a few alternatives for those without bands. Remember to focus on keeping a stable pelvis & torso throughout the exercises to help facilitate the strength transfer through to your running. Using the resistance … [Read More...]
