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• How To Keep Training During Lockdown with Tim Locke

  

  Monday Jun 01 2020

  To heavily paraphrase British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, a week is a long time in running. The world in 2020 is now a different place and presents a new set...

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• Foam Rolling: A Love / Hate Relationship!

  

  Friday Aug 16 2019

  By Balmain Sports Medicine Foam rolling, two words that can instil dread in any runner or triathlete, however with consistent use can become a phrase of endearment! If you are unfamiliar...

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• City 2 Surf - 5 ways to prepare

  

  Thursday Jul 04 2019

  City 2 Surf is practially here..   The Fun-Run as well as a race, attracting both competitive runners and community participants who can choose to run or to walk. The event attracts...

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• How To Recover Properly with Tim Locke

  

  Tuesday May 28 2019

  Let's start by defining some terms. Stress = the body's reaction to physical or psychological threat, challenge or barrier. Recovery = a period of rest or reduced stress which provides...

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• Salomon Sense Ride 2 Review by Tim Locke

  

  Thursday Apr 11 2019

  This is only the second Salomon shoe I've had my feet in, after spending most of 2018 logging kilometers in the Salomon S-Lab Ultra. Having had a positive experience with...

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• Can your diet really help to reduce inflammation?

  

  Thursday Feb 14 2019

  Inflammation is a natural and necessary response to injury in order to heal. When you run, you create micro-tears in your muscles, then temporary and localized inflammation occurs and is...

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• This running technique improves your form (and your glutes)

  

  Sunday Feb 03 2019

    How a simple tweak to your running form can lead to better results. Do you feel like you are always running into a headwind and you turn up the...

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• 5 Common Nutrition Mistakes Runners Make

  

  Thursday Dec 06 2018

  We caught up with sports nutritionist, Tamara Madden to go over some of the common errors most runners (including ourselves) make. For more amazing nutrition advice, visit her at Mad...

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• The latest Trail Gear put to the test!

  

  Friday Nov 30 2018

  Never ever would I turn down the opportunity to don some of the latest gear and give it a thrash around our local trails of Manly Dam.  Some of the...

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• I’ve signed up for Ultra Trail Australia… What happens next?

  

  Friday Nov 16 2018

    So, you’ve signed up for UTA (congratulations) that’s step one in the bag!  You decide to look a little further into what you’ve actually got yourself into and come...

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• ARE YOU RUNNING THE UTA100? - HOW LONG SHOULD YOUR LONGEST TRAINING RUN BE?

  

  Friday Nov 09 2018

  Article by Mark Green of The Body Mechanic If you are training for the UTA100, you may be wondering what the maximum distance that your longest training runs should be....

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• What are the Recovery Principles from Exercise?

  

  Tuesday Oct 30 2018

  Article by Craig Gregory of Balmain Sports Medicine.  An athlete must recover adequately so that they are ready to perform 100% for their next event, whether this is minutes, hours...

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• Get Faster For Your Next Half Marathon

  

  Wednesday Aug 22 2018

  Words by Mark Green of The Body Mechanic At 21.1km, it is long enough to require endurance and mental toughness, but short enough for most runners to tackle with less...

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• How to succeed at your first marathon

  

  Monday Jul 30 2018

  How to succeed at your first marathon Work on your technique Your technique affects your speed, your running economy and how susceptible you are to getting injured. Some examples of...

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• City 2 Surf Shoe Guide

  

  Wednesday Jul 11 2018

  We had the staff of Pace Athletic pick out their favourite shoe to run the City2Surf in. From support and comfort to speed and response, we have something for every...

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• Conquer the City 2 Surf

  

  Tuesday Jul 10 2018

  Words by Jase Cronshaw of V&B Athletic Whether you’re looking at the City 2 Surf as a daunting run or are in serious training to get the best results possible, everyone can...

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• 25 Years of the Asics Kayano - the Evolution of a Legend

  

  Monday Jun 25 2018

  The Asics Kayano is a shoe that needs no introduction, it's clearly been around for quite some time and lived through some of the world's most memorable moments. Widely regarded...

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• Is The North Face RKT the fastest trail shoe on the market?

  

  Friday Apr 20 2018

  Words by William Austin-Cray The Flight RKT is the lightest shoe in the new The North Face range this season. A collaboration with TNF ultra runner - Rob Krar, this...

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• The North Face Ultra TR III Review: When a makeover works!

  

  Wednesday Apr 04 2018

  Words: Les Clarke The North Face knows a thing or two about making outdoor equipment; the ubiquitous brand can be found on the side of a tent atop a massive...

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• ON Running - The brand that actually cares about running

  

  Tuesday Mar 20 2018

  It was in December of 2015 when I first met one of the On running founders, I was at a US trade show In Orlando Florida, it was about 5:00pm...

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• Specificity and your Training

  

  Thursday Mar 08 2018

  Words by coach Tim Locke of DBA Runners Specificity! What are we talking about when we talk about specificity and your running training? Training specificity suggests that training must progress...

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• Saucony Kinvara 9 Review

  

  Thursday Mar 01 2018

  The Saucony Kinvara typically needs no introduction - the shoe franchise that has built an absolute legacy. The running shoe that has the 'less is more' approach - and it works! However,...

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• Nike Epic React Flyknit Review

  

  Wednesday Feb 21 2018

  Nike invited us to the pre-launch of their latest innovation the Epic React Flyknit on Valentines Day. Let me tell you, we haven't seen Nike put this much muscle behind...

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• Hoka One One SpeedGoat 2 Review

  

  Tuesday Feb 13 2018

  When Will threw me a new pair of Hoka One One Speedgoat 2's to try, I was hesitant. I had, at best, 'mixed' experiences with the Speedgoat 1, and I...

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• Les' 5 Essentials for Ultra-Trail Australia Pace 22

  

  Wednesday Jan 17 2018

  I’ve been trying to maintain some consistent training for next month’s Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon in Queenstown, New Zealand and whilst I may not be the world’s most reliable trainer,...

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• Stueys 5 Essentials for Ultra-Trail Australia Pace 22

  

  Wednesday Dec 20 2017

  Ultra-Trail Australia is just around the corner - and that means it's nearly that time of the year when an equal combination of nervousness, and excitement kicks in. It's that feeling...

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• Brews & Shoes: What's inside?

  

  Wednesday Nov 29 2017

  What does beer really have to do with running shoes? The bond between runners and our favorite tasty, malty beverage has been forged over many years. It's a partnership that, in the words of...

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• Charlie Teo: What Happens In Your Brain When You Run

  

  Monday Nov 27 2017

  This time of year is marked by those Aussie beach summers, and shedding those winter kg's (quite often by incorporating running into your training schedule). As a fan of running himself,...

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• Why we run

  

  Wednesday Jul 26 2017

  It’s an oft-asked question (particularly by those who don’t run) but the significance of ‘Why we run’ can be underappreciated by many. There are the obvious physical and mental benefits,...

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• 5 Exercises to Prevent Your Plantar Fasciitis from Slowing You Down

  

  Wednesday Apr 19 2017

  5 Exercises to Prevent Your Plantar Fasciitis from Slowing You Down Having plantar fasciitis doesn’t mean that you should slow down. In fact, an exercise that stretches your plantar fascia and you...

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• The Life of a young Triathlete

  

  Thursday Feb 02 2017

  Emma Jeffcoat is a young athlete that seems to have her work/life balance just right.  A northern Beaches local with buckets of god given talent she is one of the...

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• Australia's VK King: Aaron Knight

  

  Tuesday Jan 31 2017

  Aaron Knight was ANZ’s sole representative in the Vertical Kilometer at the 2016 World Skyrunning Championships. Here he provides a bit of an insight into the experience and some of...

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• Picking your footwear with Kendrick Louis

  

  Monday Jan 23 2017

  1. What Roles do shoes play in your training? Running is the highest impact training that you will do, shoes keep my joints and muscels safe from injury. The cushion in...

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• Buffalo Stampede March 26th, 2017. Be There!!

  

  Friday Dec 16 2016

  Two of our best young ambassadors for the sport of trail running share their thoughts on this unique event. Look forward to seeing you all there. Link to website: http://www.buffalostampede.com.au...

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• Top 5 Trail events for 1st Timers

  

  Friday Nov 25 2016

    Making the transition from the track or road to trail running can be a daunting one. Apart from the increased physical demands of the off-road world, there’s also a...

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• WAC’S SPONTANEOUS ULTRA

  

  Saturday Nov 19 2016

  WAC’S SPONTANEOUS ULTRA Quick background on me. My name is William Austin-Cray, most people call me WAC. I’m a middle distance track runner, I’ve been a member of UTS Northern...

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• Dad, Husband, Businessman and World Champion. Owain Matthews explains to us how he fits it all in

  

  Thursday Nov 17 2016

  As age group triathletes we devote a significant amount of time to juggling a healthy lifestyle, training, racing and work. More and more I’m asked about how I manage my...

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• Andy DuBois recounts his time in the Simpson Desert

  

  Thursday Nov 10 2016

    The comfort zone – it’s a place we all like to hang out. We know how it feels, we know it’s a safe place to be and the outcomes...

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• Train Smarter, Race Faster with Lactate Threshold Testing

  

  Tuesday Oct 11 2016

        Regardless if you are a newbie, competitive age grouper or elite athlete, the amount of time and effort put into training for your upcoming endurance event is...

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• Majell learns the importance of Setting Goals.

  

  Monday Sep 26 2016

    Just like that, 3 months away in a foreign country, running up and down mountains has come to an end. So what did I gain, learn and loose from...

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• Race Day Nutrition

  

  Monday Sep 05 2016

  Nutrition for Marathon Race Day Tamara Madden Nutritionist Ph: 0407509683   Below are some important considerations to ensure that you have the best possible race on the 18th of September....

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• Running Training - How Much is Too Much?

  

  Thursday Sep 01 2016

  Mark Green explains a few effective training principles and some simple rules to stick by. Mark is a Master of efficient training, a rare example of a man that runs...

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• Your Brain Knows Sitting Better Than It Knows Running

  

  Wednesday Aug 24 2016

    Running Is A Skill Malcolm Gladwell states in his book ‘​O​utliers’​t​hat it takes 10,000 hours of purposeful practice to master a skill. If we are spending 10 hours a...

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• Finding fitness inspiration within your local Community!!

  

  Thursday Aug 18 2016

  The world we live in now is more health conscious then ever before. As a society, we are well informed on what the positive effects will be on our lives...

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• Dave Bryne tells us what really happened in this years Pace22.

  

  Friday Aug 12 2016

  We asked Pace22 winner and all round nice guy Dave Byrne to give us a quick insight as to what happened up front at this years event.  We didn't know...

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• We ask Tamara Madden "What Do I Eat When Training For My First Marathon?"

  

  Thursday Jul 21 2016

  Here are my top five tips to have you ready and feeling strong at the start line. Recovery Nutrition is essential Always eat a meal / snack within 30 minutes...

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• 10 Common Mistakes Runners Make (and how to fix them)

  

  Wednesday Nov 18 2015

  Whether we care to accept it or not, basic mistakes - the kind nearly every runner makes - are what stop us from reaching peak condition and performing as well...

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• Running Form Drill: Backward Running

  

  Thursday Sep 10 2015

  Improve your efficiency with this classic drill. Why? If you’re always moving forward when you run, is there any reason to ever go in the opposite direction? The answer is...

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