Perhaps you’re a seasoned marathon junkie who runs 10 miles before breakfast. Or perhaps you are eating a slice of cake on the couch while reading this very article. These details don’t matter. What matters is that there is an ever-evolving community of running ideas out there, and unless...
Making the Right Choices about Your Training Program
Often we hear about the importance of making smart decisions regarding our training programming, but unfortunately, we still make mistakes. Unfortunately, still one of the biggest causes of injury is making changes or making a lack of changes in your training programming...
Incredible achievement on completing your marathon or running event! As you approach the finish line, it's time to redirect your attention towards the crucial phase of recovery. Here's a unique three-stage approach to ensure your successful post-race recuperation:
Training and Coaching via Correspondence - Article by Jack Colreavy and Adam Didyk
RUNNER'S TRIBE
TvC - Training via Correspondence
Part 1: By Jack Colreavy
Who is your coach? Who do you train with?
These are two of the most frequent questions that I get asked by other runners. My response being that Adelaide-based Adam...
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...
Runner's Tribe - Caitlin Murdock, 26 – Middle distance athlete, Brisbane, QLD
Runner’s Tribe – The Workout Series
Written by Caitlin Murdock
In late 2014 after graduating from university, I decided to make a “comeback” to athletics. Having not competed for years I thought I would give it one more go to...
4 Key Middle Distance Workouts from Aussie Elites
ATHLETE: Tom Fawthorpe
Coach: Andrew “Jack” Russell
PB's: 1500m 3:41.49, Mile 4:01.9, 3000m 8:03.12
Key Workouts
6x3min with 1-minute recovery
This is probably the hardest session I do and that’s why I enjoy it. No matter what shape I’m in I always find this session to be very tough. I...
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?
What If There Is No Finish Line?
One year ago today—on October 6, 2020—I had a bad run. It was the type of...
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?
One of the more common forms of self-sabotage perpetrated by endurance athletes is racing too often. Now, before I go any further,...
As winter sets in, the prospect of an invigorating outdoor run competes with the challenges of navigating through heavy snow, treacherous ice, and the biting cold. The choice between facing the elements head-on or opting for the comfort of indoor activities, such as diving into a good book by the fireplace, presents a real quandary. Here are vital considerations for those contemplating a winter run:
