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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
London Marathon 2013
April 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
London: In beautiful weather for a marathon, cool & clear skies, and increased security the London Marathon was magnificent on Sunday. While the WR was not challenged the elite field set a cracking pace over the first half of the course to set up a potential record finish. British favourite & dual Olympic gold medallist, Mo Farah, delivered … [Read more...]
Boston Marathon 2013
April 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
It has been a terrible week of news coming out of Boston after the horrific bombings just metres from the finish line on Boylston st. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family & friends of those affected by the bombings. Sadly the 2013 Boston Marathon will long be remembered for the act of terrorism which claimed 3 lives and injured more … [Read more...]
2013 Tokyo Marathon preview
February 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The 2013 Tokyo marathon, to be run on Sun 24th Feb, will be the 7th edition of the race, and the first as a member of the prestigious World Marathon Majors. The event has the strongest field assembled yet in what is looking like being a record-breaking race. The men’s field for Sunday’s race includes defending champion, Michael Kipyego (KEN), … [Read more...]
Geoffrey Mutai wins the Berlin Marathon
September 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai claimed his maiden Berlin marathon win with a strong performance and final sprint finish to outpace compatriot Dennis Kimetto. Mutai finished in 2:04:15 with Kimetto only 1 second behind (2:04:16). Incredibly it was Kimetto’s debut competitive marathon and in this performance he has announced himself as another great Kenyan … [Read more...]
