In 2013 I ran the Geelong Half Marathon for the first time. It would be another 8 years before I would go back and revisit an event I truly enjoyed. Running along the Barwon River the course is flat (with a few rises), but also scenic. With the event falling during the Easter school holidays, …
While out running one day, I felt something irritating in my cleavage. I look down and I could see that the wire of my bra was pocking out and was causing some chaffing. Argh, how annoying I thought, while stuffing the wire back in place, I just hoped my lucky stars that it wouldn’t aggravate …
A few weeks ago I made the last minute decision to run to Landsborough as a training run for my Run to Paradise project. This week on the training plan I had a 5 hour adventure run on the cards. Checking out the map and various routes, I decided the best option would be to …
Whether you are a pre-dawn runner, or a sunset runner. Running outside in fading daylight has it’s challenges. As we are coming into the cooler months, the days are getting shorter and the most common thread theme I hear on various running forms is “I want to get a headlamp what do I get?” My …
Track workouts don’t have to be scary. If you can comfortably run 5km and are new to speedwork or interval workouts, then this is the workout you want to give a crack. It will improve your stamina and help you get faster at that 5k distance.
As a part of my Run to Paradise project, I made the last-minute decision to Run to Landsborough as a training run. On the plan was a 4 hour adventure run. It’s 34km to Landsborough, and with similar terrain and elevation as what I would expect for Run to Paradise, I figured it would be …
Running in the summer has it’s own challenges. Not all of us have the luxury of running early in the morning to beat the heat, or even a treadmill in an airconditioned room. Some of us, have no other choice but to run when it’s heat has risen to it’s maximum in the late afternoon …
The first half marathon I ran at Run Melbourne, I knew by the 18km mark that I wasn’t going to get a sub 2 hour time. It would be close, and yes, it would have been awesome to get sub 2 hours, but it was my first half marathon, I was just so grateful to …
Last year I decided to take on the handstand. Handstands use to bring me so much joy as a kid. Which is why I wanted to be able to do one. Not only to feel that joy again, but because handstands require a lot of strength. It all began with starting off with practicing free …
One minute is doable. Everyone can do 1 minute. Which is why this particular speedwork session is suited for anyone of any abilities. Whether you a new to running, returning from injury, or just want something different. Just a minute is the workout you need to do this week. Your warm up could be a …
