If you want to get faster, then yes is important to train your legs to get faster. You do this by running further, or by intervals. The other way to get faster and stronger is by hitting the gym. Every runner should be doing some form of weight training 2-3 times a week. What weight …
It sounds silly but in my opinion, it’s true. Trail running has this unique ability where you can be lost in the moment, but at the same time find yourself in a more profound way. When you’re trail running, you’re constantly bombarded with new sights, sounds, and smells. You’re forced to pay attention to your …
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Each week, when I do my strength training sessions, I note down what exercises, reps, sets and weights I use. I like to keep track of my progress. This allows me to know when to increase my weights or reps, or change in exercise and sets. Regardless of what program I have done for strength …
Somehow in the crazy life that is mine, I forgot to do High Five Friday for August. My last HFF was back in July, so it’s well overdue. Here is what I give a high five to this Friday. Five Pictures Five Links .1. A Beginners Guide to Armstands Armstands are a great foundation for …
I have to thank Kristy from Runaway Bridal Planner for giving me the inspiration and motivation for starting up this network. I have been blogging here on RunMum since 2012. Many things have changed in that time. I’ve become a better writer that’s for sure, and have gotten to experience many things. But most …
I am no stranger to Obstacle Racing. I’ve done 4 Tough Mudders & 3 Spartan Races since 2013. It’s safe to say that I have learned a lot about obstacle racing in that time frame. So let me give you some Beginners Tips on: How to Rock and Obstacle Race So you have decided you …
I knew when I volunteered at Spartan Super that I was going to be a Spartan. I enrolled myself in the Melbourne Sprint event in May 2014, but alas due to getting sick that never happened. The event organisers had to cancel the Super Race in December 2014 due to the CFA fire restrictions. That event ended …
Earlier on in the week, I received an email from Run Down Under giving me the stats for week 30. I was like what! No that can’t be right. Alas, it is. Seriously! We are currently in week 31 of 2015. Seriously. So we must catch up, so grab a drink & seat and let’s …
There is no one way to define being fit. Being fit differs for everyone, and so it should be because being fit is The definitions of fitness between a gymnast and a tennis player are vastly different for the reason I mentioned above. One thing for certain. No matter what type of athlete you are, …
We all have 24 hours in a day. That’s a fact. So how can some people fit so much in and others can barely fit anything in? It all comes down to time management, and if it’s important to us or not. Here are 3 tips that will help you find the time to exercise. …
