Everyone has their reason for running. Some for physical and mental wellbeing, others are motivated by PBs (personal bests) and races. I used to be motivated by the latter. Training involved long runs, intense speed work, hills etc. I was younger, had a bit more time...
It might shock you to learn that writing a short blog every six weeks for a local running store doesn’t provide me with a liveable wage. So, when I’m not grappling with a shoe review in which I don’t mention the shoe’s name, I can usually be found practising my hobby...
There is a lot going on at the moment with COVID-19 spread. Races and gatherings are being cancelled left, right and centre. Right now, for most, continuation of some running is vital for physical and mental health and there is a stack of evidence to support this....
I’ve done a fair amount of running over the years, mainly Half Marathons and shorter. This was my first real crack at a Marathon and I chose Melbourne. What have I learnt? So much. Firstly; Running is Awesome The ‘runners high’ achieved from each session is awesome....
Orthotics – What are they? Inserts, arch supports, foot beds are some names. There are also many forms – Custom made, ‘out of a packet’, hard, soft, cheap, expensive. Some are effective, some are not. I preach to my runners to not rely on their orthotics forever just...
Running season is fast approaching for road runners. I’ve just started my 14wk block for the Half Marathon in May along with other individuals, groups, highly experienced runners, beginners and everything in between. Overload is thought to be the main cause of 80% of...
