Measuring your heart rate is a great way to track your recovery from a major event such as a marathon or half marathon. You’ll first need to establish a baseline measure of your average resting heart rate. It may fluctuate a little daily so take it at the same time each morning (ideally before you get up out of bed) and establish your average. It's … [Read more...]
Tokyo Marathon 2014
February 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The Tokyo Marathon is an amazing race, and rightly one of the world major marathons. The Japanese people love & respect marathon running and as a nation have an amazing number of elite marathoners. Yesterdays race was won by Kenyan Dickson Chumba in a new race record time of 2:05:42. He beat home Ethiopian Tadese Tola (2:05:57) & compatriot … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Breaking in new running shoes
October 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
New shoes can be the motivation every runner needs to get out & hit their bests... but they can also cause a few problems. Some people are lucky & can slip straight into a new pair of runners without any problems while others need to break in the new shoes. Even just transitioning to the new version of your current model of shoe can cause a … [Read more...]
2013 Chicago Marathon
October 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In perfect weather the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon hit the streets of Chicago for what was expected to be a fast race. Kenyan Dennis Kimetto claimed his 2nd World marathon Major win for 2013 in a course record time of 2:03:45. The record time, knocking almost a minute of last years record, backs up his strong win in Tokyo in February. … [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...]
