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Kunanyi Mountain Run, a Tasmanian Adventure!
A brief write up about Ali’s Kunanyi Mountain Run experience.
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Stagnation?
An athlete reached out stating that they feel as though they have been holding station a bit and were wondering where the gains had gone.
Hopefully my response is of interest or use to a wider audience.
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‘Age is just a number’ – by the numbers.
It is an undeniable truth that as we age we slow down, but from what age this begins and at what rate do we slow has been the subject of much research.
We do not begin to slow down until our early to mid-30s, and the three primary physiological mechanisms that cause us to slow down are well understood.
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How to run stairs at UTA
#1 Don’t run at the start what you wouldn’t run at the end. A majority of you should be hiking most of the stair climbs. Keep in control of your effort and use the energy to run the flats and the downs well. #2 When you can, put your whole Read more
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Estimating your finish time
Estimating your finish time for an event you have not done previously. Relatively common question – “how long do you think my race will take?” Good question! The first step is to get an approximate understanding of where an athlete typically finishes in a field. Start by checking previous results. Read more
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Our Running Pushchair
I love the outdoors and love the places that fitness can take you. It’s important to me that I get back moving postpartum so that I’m fit and strong enough to keep up with my boy for years to come. Childcare support is limited, moving and outdoor time is great Read more
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Post Race Recovery
Hello fabulous runners! If you have finished your big event there are a few things to consider for the next wee while. The best thing you can do is to get lots of sleep! That stuff is gold for recovery. Make sure you’re rehydrated and putting good Read more
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Taper Time – What the science says.
If you’re a runner gearing up for a big race, chances are you’ve heard of tapering. Tapering is the process of reducing your training volume and intensity in the days and weeks leading up to a race to help your body recover, reduce fatigue, and perform at its best on Read more
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Eccentric Strength for Endurance Performance
Eccentric strength training involves the lengthening of a muscle under load, which can lead to improvements in strength, power, and endurance. Here are some key findings that support the use of eccentric strength training for endurance performance: Eccentric training can improve running economy. Running economy refers to the amount of Read more
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6 Weeks to UTA
Train where you are at. Now is not the time for panic kilometres. If you can do more, sure, consider doing a little bit more but significantly increasing your training stress will greatly increase the risk of injury. You have to train where you are at. Comparison is the thief Read more