Hello fellow running enthusiasts, I am Angie Petty, a 26 year old middle distance runner from Christchurch, New Zealand.
I started running for a club when I was 10 years old and got a coach when I was 13, so have been in this sport 16 years so far. I...
When it comes to running-related knee injuries, the first thing most people think of is an ACL tear. That’s not the only thing that can go wrong with your knee while you run, though.
Medial-collateral ligament (MCL) tears are also common among runners and other athletes.
Like an ACL tear, and...
When looking back at my journey into competitive running, it’s safe to say it isn’t the usual pathway taken by most athletes still competing in senior ranks. As a junior the only involvement I had with track and field was being dragged along to a Little Athletics “bring your...
My name is Matt Scott and I am a middle distance runner from Sydney, training with the Melbourne based, ‘Wolf Pack Track club’; coached by Bruce Scriven. Before relocating to Melbourne in 2016 to attend university, I was training with Lindsay Watson - whom I still train with when...
Some people say that the only way to improve your running is to run. This is not the case. Even the most elite athletes substitute running sessions for cross-training work outs to give their bodies a break.
It wasn’t until I had a severe injury (ruptured plantar fascia that meant...
From 5ks to full marathons, hundreds of thousands of people train for and run in races every year.
If you’re looking to join this group and are starting to train for your first race, it’s important to make sure you’re training in a way that allows you to see great...
'You'll never be able to run harder' - Robert Lister 4 Key Sessions - Coached by Michael Dooley
As before most races, the day preceding Herb Elliott winning the 1500m at the 1960 Olympics his eccentric 65 year old coach Percy Cerutty ran himself to exhaustion. Prior to collapsing he managed...
I always laugh about how I got into running. My older sister, Emma, showed some potential in long jump whilst we were both in primary school. Our aunt suggested that Emma come along to try out little athletics at Hornsby District Little Athletics Centre and at the ripe old...
I'd like to start by saying it is an honour to be able to write this small piece. I think I can safely say that writing about yourself is nearly harder than any session!
My name is Jordy Tyler. I am a Tasmanian middle distance runner focusing predominately on...
Running may be praised as one of the fastest tracks towards a healthier lifestyle, but many also find themselves frustrated at how gradual their progress seems to improve. Thankfully, the differences between a good runner and a great one are often very minor and can be rectified by tiny...
