After our recent blogs on Outdoor Gyms I had to post a short blog (while I’m over here on holidays) to show you the great facilities we found when we rode around San Fran. In the park leading to the Golden Gate bridge, (the view wasn’t too bad), we came across this great new equipment. Nearby was the old brown wooden equipment with chin up bars, … [Read more...]
Berlin Marathon 2013
September 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
2013 Berlin marathon and a new marathon world record to Wilson Kipsang of Kenya 2:03:23 has once again shown the dominance of the East African runners. Kipsang broke Patrick Makau’s 2yr old mark of 2:03:38, which had eclipsed the previous world records of Ethiopian great, Haile Gabrselassie, also set in Berlin. This the 4th consecutive world record … [Read more...]
2013 Sydney Marathon & Sydney Running Festival
September 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sydney shone with stunning blue skies while 34,000 runners took part in 4 events in this years Blackmores Sydney Running Festival yesterday. In perfect conditions the harbour glistened as runners took part in the 4km Family run, the very popular 9km Bridge run, the half marathon (21.1km) and the Sydney Marathon (42.2km). Kenyan runner Willy … [Read more...]
How long do running shoes last?
September 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The magic number is approx. 600-800km, but depends on a few factors including your weight, biomechanics & running style, the terrain your running on & environmental factors. How well you look after your shoes also influences their life. If your shoes are constantly wet or left in the sun all day they will age quicker then those better … [Read more...]
Core Exercises for Runners #2 – Runners Strength Series
August 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The core is your power base for running. Everything moves around this. Following on from the Core Exercises for Runners #1 this 2nd core exercise set focuses on more dynamic moves (box jumps, Jacknife & Medicine ball Sit-ups) as well as advanced static moves (V-sit & side plank). Many of these exercises have variations to increase or … [Read more...]
What to eat before training
August 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Toast, fruit, cereal, smoothies… ahhhh what do I eat before training? Sound familiar? It’s something I’m often asked and is a question many seem to struggle with. In my mind I think of a pre-training meal as a fuel top up to help get the most out of the following session… but one size doesn’t fit all! Everyone is different and different … [Read more...]
The benefits of Massage
August 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The benefits of massage are many, but one of the most immediate is the feeling of calmness & relaxation that comes over you as soon as you lay on the table. By taking time out & separating yourself from all the distractions & commitments it is great to help reduce stress & tension. But massage can provide so much more. Here is a few … [Read more...]
Wentworth Park, Outdoor Gym Workout
August 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you, like most people, have generalised fitness goals of achieving better ‘overall fitness’ then everything you need is in the cheapest gym in the world – the outdoors! In response to a health conscious population, equipment and space to exercise can be accessed around Sydney’s well known parks, ovals, and beaches. OUTFIT trainers have covered … [Read more...]
Friday Fartlek
August 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Swedish term fartlek, translates as ‘speed play’ and is a great workout which can challenge a range of energy systems as you vary your speeds and duration on faster & slower intervals. Typically these will be between 10s to 3mins of faster running with varied speeds & recovery… so yes almost anything goes. Of course some Fartlek are … [Read more...]
Core Exercses for Runners #1 – Runners Strength Series
July 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Our next feature in the Runners Strength Series is all about the core. It interacts with the muscles of the trunk & the pelvic stabilisers we’ve been speaking about in the 3 Glut Exercises for Runners blogs so far. Core Strength is essential to maximize running efficiency and your ability to for speed & distance running. A strong trunk will … [Read more...]
