As winter blankets the northern hemisphere, trail and ultrarunners face a familiar dilemma: the absence of suitable hilly landscapes for training. Across diverse geographical regions, these athletes encounter trails buried under snow, icy patches, or muddy terrain, severely limiting their training options. For those eyeing mountainous events, this lack of terrain access poses a significant hurdle. Thankfully, experienced runners have devised effective strategies to maintain their mountain running prowess.
MATT FITZGERALD – Runner’s Tribe
Matt Fitzgerald is an acclaimed endurance sports coach, nutritionist, and author. His many books include The Endurance Diet, 80/20 Running, and How Bad Do You Want It?
The body is smart. When you increase your habitual activity level, your body consumes more energy and therefore requires more energy input...
You have probably heard the term ‘running form’ before. Like any other exercise, running performance can be significantly enhanced through an understanding and practical use of proper biomechanics. Implementing good running form has the potential to increase your efficiency as a runner and help to minimize your risk of...
Over the past ten months I have been lucky enough to train with the Gold Coast Run Co group coached by Jackson Elliott. Our group features a diverse range of athletes and everyone is so supportive of each other which makes it a lot easier to get through tough...
With mounting scientific evidence suggesting that regular planking can effectively combat heart disease, it's time to delve into the secrets of this exceptional exercise. Not only does the plank excel at building core strength, which encompasses the torso and lower body, but recent research has also highlighted its potential...
Written by Chloe Tighe - PB’S: 1500M: 4.11 - 3000M: 9:09
The New Year has brought some unexpected but very welcomed results with my return to the running scene in Australia.
I've spent the last few years in London, working and traveling. Whilst there, I joined a running club, which enabled...
RT’s Run School featuring Mark Blomeley. Mark is a strength and conditioning coach with over 10 years experience in the sports and fitness industry. Currently in Brisbane, he is a specialist strength and conditioning coach for runners from international standard elites to the every day runner.
Stop thinking so short...
Key Workouts from Aussie Elites: Part 2
Athlete: Maudie Skyring
Personal Bests
Event
Result
Venue
Date
400m
58.22
Canberra (AUS)
17.02.2017
800m
2:09.35
Glendale (AUS)
28.01.2017
1500m
4:22.16
Sydney (AUS)
04.02.2017
Mile
4:53.93
Sydney (AUS)
04.03.2017
3000m
9:45.54
Melbourne (AUS)
08.12.2016
The Session: Freeman (200s)
This session was part of Cathy Freeman’s training program and is great for 400m and 800m runners, to build speed and a tolerance to lactic acid build up. This session consists of...
For those seeking to elevate their running abilities and unlock hidden speed, Friday Fartlek Run Sessions are a revelation. This training program is a game-changer for both runners and triathletes, especially those preparing for events shorter than 10km. Derived from the Swedish term meaning "speed-play," Fartlek offers a dynamic and effective approach to enhance your running performance.
By Mark Tucker - Runner's Tribe
“There is an advantage to being the first mover. When you can get a surge, get your move in, everyone is reacting to you.”
This was a quote I saw (thanks to letsrun.com) from former college runner Elijah Greer, after he made a decisive move,...
