When I first started running, I was very much into racing. Racing meant that I was always aiming for that personal best. It didn’t matter what distance either. From the 5k to the half marathon, I was racing every event. Don’t get me wrong. Racing has a place in the running world, whether you are …
We all know that speedwork sessions are designed to make you a faster runner. There are days, however, especially after leg day at the gym, when these workouts are really hard. When I plan my workouts, my aim is to put easy runs on gym days and have quality sessions before a hard gym session. …
What a year 2022 has been! I don’t think anyone expected what the last few years had thrown us. With bushfires, COVID, flash flooding, building a house and just general life stresses. In past years I have set running goals like run the year, which I have completed every year since 2018. Running the year, …
Primarily long runs are about time on feet and getting in the distance. Then there are times when you need to add some spice to your long run. The WONGA is perfect for one of those times. Why call it wonga? Because it’s named after one of the streets on the running route I did …
Whether you are new to running or a seasoned pro, there are many reasons why you should invest in a running coach. When I first started running, I never thought about getting a coach. I saw running as an item to be crossed off my goal list. Crossing the 5.2km Run for the kid’s fun …
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In 2013, I wrote about why the Marathon was not for me. I stand by that decision back then. A lot has happened in that time frame. I got into trail running, and have done two ultras, Surf Coast Century, and WTF Lumberjack, yet officially I have never run a marathon. You could count Run …
Event: Warburton Trail FestivalDate: 12-14th March 2022Type: TrailDistance: 50KM / 25KM / 21KM / 14KM / 9KM / 5KM / 3KM Lilo Derby / 100M TTT (Three Tong Thang)Where: Warburton, VictoriaEvent Partners/Sponsors: Salomon, Suunto, Tour de Trails, Tailwind, Warburton Adventure Co, T8 It was 1989, I was 9 and I was in grade 4. This would be …
Taper is that weird time after your last long run and race day. This doesn’t mean that you completely stop your training program after your last long training day. Instead, we back off the intensity, while keeping the same amount of training days. It’s normal to feel sluggish, hazy, and tired. You also may feel …
I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22! 22, Taylor Swift, Red Every year (except 2021 for some reason), I create a list of things that I want, like, and dream to achieve. This list covers all areas of my life. From running to family to reading, with a few random things thrown in …
If you didn’t already know I’m a big lover of podcasts. I couldn’t just recommend five podcasts for High Five Friday. This is why, this week I’m giving you my five running podcast recommendations, and next week I shall give you a general podcast recommendation. Five Podcasts Koopcast Coach and ultrarunner Jason Koop brings together …
