For almost 10years I’ve been thinking/dreaming about completing all of the World Marathon Majors (WMM). They’re such iconic races run through incredible cities I was totally captivated by the majors. On 24th April 2016 I will complete my 6th and final WMM, the London Marathon. For London i'm proud to be raising funds for a charity, Changing Faces, … [Read more...]
3 workouts for AFTER a race
May 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
We've spoken before about the best ways to help recover from a big race such as a half marathon & marathon. With so many people recovering from last weeks SMH half marathon (& so many OUTFIT runners doing so well) we wanted to give you 3 workouts which will let you ease back into training & also provide a bit of an insight how you're … [Read more...]
Mo Farah & the 2014 London Marathon preview
April 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment
April is an amazing time of the year for Marathons around the world with the 2014 Boston Marathon on Monday 21st April, and London Marathon on the 13th April. The 2014 London marathon could be the best marathon field assembled yet. I wrote similar things last year and 2014 promises to be bigger. Amazingly much of the attention is on a debutant, … [Read more...]
Sign up to an event for maximum motivation
February 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Are you looking for a new challenge in 2013? Check out the event calendar on the new OUTFIT website. There's something for everyone with fun runs, walks, adventure races, triathlons, ocean swims, mud runs and more. You can search by event type (eg ocean swim, fun run, triathlon). Or choose for a specific date. ie if you know you're going away in … [Read more...]
Sydney’s quickest 10km
May 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On Sunday 8th July the inaugural Sydney Harbour 10k will be held along the harbour foreshore on what is being billed as a very flat and fast course. With strong support in the running community it looks like this event will soon be a staple of the Sydney running calendar. Steve Moneghetti (4-time Olympian) is one high profile supporter commenting … [Read more...]
Strong Australian Marathon Team heading to London
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Athletics Australia have announced the Australian Marathon team for London 2012. Sending the full compliment of 3 women; Jessica Trengove, Lisa Weightman & Benita Willis, and 3 men; Michael Shelley, Martin Dent & Jeff Hunt. It is a welcome return for Australian marathon running to have the full team of 6 runners after sending only 4 … [Read more...]
New Shoes & post race blues…
April 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As we all recover from a fantastic long weekend, and look towards May and beyond there is some great events on the horizon. Whether you’re running the North Face 100, Wild Endurance, the SMH half marathon, other road races or tackling 4 or 8km in the Mothers day Classic, May has some fantastic events for all. But what happens after your big race. … [Read more...]
Fat Ass Run, New Years Day
January 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“No Fees, No Awards, No Aid, No Wimps! Beginners NOT encouraged.” This is some of the helpful info on the website for Beyond the Black Stump (BBS). It’s not an exclusive event that turns its nose at participants (far from it in fact) but its not an easy event and has grown out of a small group of bush runners keen to start the year off with a … [Read more...]
Sydney Stair Running Workout
August 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Stair running and training for fun runs using stair runs is a great alternative workout to build strength & foot speed. The “High 5’s” as I call them are a great workout to get your legs used to stair running and a good way to add in a varied run into your weekly or fortnightly program. The 5 is in reference to the 5 different sets of stairs … [Read more...]
