“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
August 22, 2019 By Leave a Comment
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
June 27, 2019 By Leave a Comment
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
June 3, 2019 By Leave a Comment
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
April 10, 2019 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Introducing kids to running – 5 unique ways to encourage healthy habits
January 11, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Your children love to run, jump, spin, hurdle, hop & sprint. It’s this innate urge to move which we should encourage & nurture. Running is probably attractive to your kids as they want to emulate your healthy habits, and they also get to spend time with you, without the distraction of your phone, TV, work demands, chores at home etc. It’s a … [Read more...]
Glut Exercises for Runners #2 – Running Strength Series
December 15, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Improve your running economy, and reduce your risk of injury with our Running Strength Series. Our Glut Exercises for Runners #2 follows on from our previous post Glut Exercises for Runners #1 adding some additional exercises to improve your pelvic stability & target the gluts. The following exercises require pelvic stability utilising 1 leg … [Read more...]
Glut Exercises for Runners #1 – Running Strength Series
November 3, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Improve your running economy and speed through running specific exercises, which target glut activation. These exercises will help improve your pelvic stability as you run so you will lose less energy and have less pelvic tilt each step. This will help reduce excess loads placed on your hips, ITB & knees. In this first series of exercises we … [Read more...]
Returning to training after a marathon
October 19, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Returning to training after a marathon is an exciting time. You’ve gained experience and many lessons learnt from your race, especially if it was one of your first at the marathon distance, and returning to training and setting your sights on your next goal can provide strong motivation and rejuvenate your running. Just make sure you don't rush … [Read more...]
Beat Your Best 2015; Who’s in?
September 24, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Hi guys, Our new #BeatYourBest program is perfect for those wanting to finish 2015 at their peak! Summer is coming, Christmas parties, holidays, bikini weather… Now is the time to get started so you’ll look & feel your best. Don’t have time for face to face training? We’ve got you sorted! We’re all busy with work/travel/family, so we’ve … [Read more...]
