Mental health, depression & exercise... The recent departure of Jonathon Trott from the English cricket team, part way into the Ashes, has drawn attention to depression & mental health issues. Sadly many people battle in isolation, and even worse many others are chastised and treated with disrespect. Thankfully this high profile case has … [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...]
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...]
Fitness that’s free and fun, but beware of imposters
February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Most people wouldn’t get their teeth pulled by a backyard ‘dentist’ or visit the local mechanic for legal advice. So, why would you sign up for an exercise class or bootcamp where the person organising it isn’t a trained fitness instructor? There is a great piece in the SMH on 5th Feb 2013 about the growing trend of free fitness activities … [Read more...]
Adventure Racing, the ultimate in muddy fun
February 1, 2013 By 1 Comment
Adventure racing; combining mountain biking, trail running, kayaking and orienteering, is one of Australia's fastest growing sports. And for good reason; it's great fun, is raced in beautiful locations and provides challenges for all fitness levels! The courses are usually located are amazing national parks & outdoors settings all around … [Read more...]
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
September 18, 2012 By 1 Comment
You've probably heard all about them, but why are S.M.A.R.T. goals so effective? Whether you're training for an event, trying to lose weight or using it for career development the S.M.A.R.T. goal framework can help you develop clear & measurable goals to give you the best chance of success. There are many advantages to S.M.A.R.T. goal … [Read more...]
Soak it up…
February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Running has universal appeal and is the exercise of choice for millions around the world because of it’s versatility & simplicity. Whether through the forests & parks, long sandy beaches or the concrete urban environment a run is always possible. In sunshine or snow, hearty runners will still be seen out on their favourite trails & … [Read more...]
New Shoes & post race blues…
April 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As we all recover from a fantastic long weekend, and look towards May and beyond there is some great events on the horizon. Whether you’re running the North Face 100, Wild Endurance, the SMH half marathon, other road races or tackling 4 or 8km in the Mothers day Classic, May has some fantastic events for all. But what happens after your big race. … [Read more...]
A little bit of Chilean inspiration…
October 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
One thing I love about exercise, sport (& especially running) is the great tales of people overcoming adversity and rising above it all. Tales of athletes completing gut churning workouts to extract their best performances, or other athletes escaping internal troubles, addictions or even war and famine. It just makes the hairs on the back of my … [Read more...]
