A column by Michael Beisty

Written by Michael Beisty ‘I didn’t get any great pleasure out of beating Zola. Certainly, no more than if I were beating Yvonne Murray, but it is nice to show that she isn’t invincible.’ (Liz McColgan, 1986) 1  ‘Just because I’m not winning races it doesn’t mean I’m not running.’ (Jim...
Written by Michael Beisty ‘I have to remind myself not just to stick to my side of the road and grind it out, but to go leap ditches and climb hillocks, to bushwhack, to break out of that rigid plodding that is good for the coronary arteries but not necessarily...
A column by Michael Beisty Part 4: Supplementary Exercises – Are you fit for purpose, flexible and strong? Disclaimer: Content herein does not constitute specific advice to the reader’s circumstance.  It is only an opinion based on my perspective that others may learn from.  Experience unparalleled comfort and agility with Tarkine...
A column by Michael Beisty Disclaimer: Content herein does not constitute specific advice to the reader’s circumstance.  It is only an opinion based on my perspective that others may learn from.   Anyone of any age who engages in running should be in tune with their body and seek medical advice before...
Written by Michael Beisty Distance running can be a sorrowful sport. While some of us maintain a durability in competitive performance over many years, others aren’t so fortunate. For the few who have extraordinary ability, there is only a small window of opportunity to scale the heights of athletic endeavour,...
Written by Michael Beisty Disclaimer: Content herein does not constitute specific advice to the reader’s circumstance.  It is only an opinion based on my perspective that others may learn from.   Anyone of any age who engages in running and related exercise should be in tune with their body and seek medical...
A column by Michael Beisty I started running on 20 December 1970, six days prior to my 12th birthday. On the same day, my mother started jogging to lose weight.  I joined Glenhuntly Athletics Club, my father's club.  At that time Trevor Vincent (club captain) was on a recruitment drive. ...
A column by Michael Beisty Disclaimer: Content herein does not constitute specific advice to the reader’s circumstance.  It is only an opinion based on my perspective that others may learn from.   Anyone of any age who engages in running and related exercise should be in tune with their body and seek...
Written by Michael Beisty “Some people simply aren’t motivated to train and don’t push themselves anywhere near their limits in a race.” (Joe Friel 2015) (1)  “Everything evolves from the enjoyment. The national titles, international successes, world records and gold medals are signposts along the way. They are not the end...
                   

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2022