Travelling away for any event always has it’s difficulties… and fun. After all you're travelling for a reason, to experience life, so you don’t want to miss what’s on offer, but how do you balance everything? Ideally when travelling for a marathon you want things to be as familiar & routine as possible, but Japan presents plenty of challenges. … [Read more...]
Tapering for Tokyo…
February 15, 2014 By Leave a Comment
One week to go until the Tokyo Marathon & i’m starting to taper (at least the running). Today, with a week to go until the marathon, i’m flying to Tokyo. It’s going to be the earliest i’ve arrived before a race, & the extra time to acclimatise will be very useful considering they’ve been getting a bit more snow in Tokyo this week. Actually … [Read more...]
Foam Rolling & Massage
February 12, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Foam Rolling is quickly becoming a popular and effective tool for athletes, trainers and gym go-ers. The technique uses a foam cylinder (or sphere) to help stretch out muscles, tendons, tight spots, and tightness trigger points. This Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) works by utilising stretch reflex inhibitors within the muscle unit that decreases … [Read more...]
The road to Tokyo…
February 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
With the Tokyo Marathon only 2 weeks away & the last of my big training runs are behind me I’ve started my taper. I can’t wait to get over to Japan & experience as much as I can. I’m especially looking forward to going for a few warm up runs in Yoyogi park in central Tokyo. While I’ll be reducing my training volume during the taper it’s … [Read more...]
Strength training for runners… Tips & myths
February 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Running is a dynamic high impact action that requires a strong body for maximum efficiency. Long distance running is also repetitive in nature, so to help minimise the risk of injury & provide support for tough training, strength exercises are essential. While you’re running you’re only ever on 1 leg (when you’re not in the air) so it’s … [Read more...]
Beachsprints & Soft Sand Running
January 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Summer is a great time to hit the beach & change up your training with some challenging sand running. With the softer sand your legs work harder on push off giving you that characteristic leg burn. It's great to mix up your training but avoid jumping straight into long runs on the sand or you'll pay the price. Because you push your toes into … [Read more...]
Cross-Training for Runners
January 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Running is a dynamic high impact action that requires a strong body for maximum efficiency. Pilates, rowing, skiiing and the elliptical trainer are among some of the best cross-training options for runners. Read our blog on Strength training tips & myths for runners, or follow our Runners Strength Training Series here. Distance running is … [Read more...]
Bring a friend for FREE in January
January 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment
For the whole month of January you can bring a friend along for Free to an OUTFIT class that you’re already enrolled in. Did you know that research shows training with a mate means you’re more likely to be successful & consistent, so to help both you and a mate in 2014 we want to extend an offer to your training buddy too. This is offer is … [Read more...]
2013, a year of PB’s, travel & good friends
December 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
2013 has been another great year full of fun adventures, fitness & good friends. Just as in previous years cricket dominates my summer in January & the Richies had a huge day at the SCG test with 110 of us helping turn Day 2 of the test into Richie Day. And just a week later I put my fitness cap back on when I zipped down to Hobart for the … [Read more...]
Tabata Interval Training
December 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Interval training has long been regarded the most effective way to burn kilojoules and increase your fitness. High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) is a great way to maximise these fitness benefits in minimal time. It’s tough though so be prepared to work as hard as ever. Traditionally interval training will use a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio where the … [Read more...]
