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...]
The Amazing Boston Marathon
July 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Boston marathon is the most amazing road marathon in the world. On Sunday 28th July the runners of Sydney will honour those who lost their lives in the bombings this year & support the people of Boston. Run for Humanity http://bayrunforhumanity.wordpress.com/ #BayRun28July #RunForBoston #OneBoston 7 amazing facts on the Boston … [Read more...]
Perth Marathon 2013
June 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The 2013 Perth marathon was a great experience and provided an opportunity for a short getaway to WA. We spent a night up in Chidlow with great trails & bush hospitality, as well as a couple of nights in town, a day exploring Fremantle & of course a good part of a day running around Perth. The course was beautiful. Starting at 7:30am, the … [Read more...]
Nutrition plans for the SMH Half-marathon
May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Just over a week to go until the SMH half marathon and it’s time to perfect all the little 1%’ers, such as your race pace plan and fluid intake. Unfortunately the SMH half marathon website doesn’t give the simplest instructions with the drink stations or aid stations but here is what I have worked out. Some of this is straight from the race … [Read more...]
Top 6 tips for your first Half-marathon
May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The months of training building up to your first race is a big undertaking, and can be all consuming, but as the hard physical work is nearly completed the tactical & organisational elements of the race become more important. Here are 6 tips to help make your race day a memorable one for all the right reasons. 1) Dressed Rehersal. Use your … [Read more...]
Race Nutrition for Runners
April 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
With the SMH Half Marathon just over a month away now is certainly to time to be perfecting your race nutrition strategy... Gels, energy bars, Endura, Gatorade, salty water, lollies, Powerade etc etc. No matter what your personal preference or secret nutrition strategy is, one thing is common. Its tried, tested and works for you! For beginners … [Read more...]
Putting the FUN back into Fun Run
February 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Last weekend the Sydney ‘Color run’ was held at Sydney Olympic Park with thousands of participants made their way along the colourful 5km course. The event provides a one of a kind experience that is more about enjoying the run than what speed you run. It’s a refreshing change and one I’m sure lots of people will love. Today the Sydney event of … [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...]
Recovery is the Key to Successful Running
December 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Recovery is the key to successful running. Whether you’re an elite or just getting started we all need to recover well from our exercise to reap the fitness benefits. Follow these steps to get the most from your long run Immediately after your race nutrition is key. Refuel and rehydrate. High protein foods will help with muscle repair and … [Read more...]
3 Key Elements for an Economical Running Technique
October 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The perfect running technique doesn’t exist, even the greats have their own anomalies. I think of Emil Zatopek’s anguished face or Haile Gebreslassie’s unique left arm drive. Their results were both outstanding so I’m not here to critique the great runners. We can however certainly improve our own technique and running efficiency and reap the … [Read more...]
