Do you FLOW over it or CRASH and BURN? Running technical terrain can be a daunting prospect for many experienced trail runners, and a terrifying idea for beginners. However, what constitutes technical terrain will also differ markedly between experienced and novice trail runners so let’s provide...
Here are some useful thoughts about the athletic off season, delivered for the northern hemisphere winter which coincides sweetly with our summer off season here in north Queensland. Do you take a break, remain indoors but continue training, or is your off season really your pre-season for...
Big plans to blitz your next sporting event, or just starting into training with uncertain goals at this point in time? Either way the one thing you don't want is for injury to hamper your chances of achieving your ambitions. Injury prevention is a key...
This article has more to do with fairy tales than nutrition but is very relevant to running. Andy Mouncey provides us with four important protocols that just may help you defeat your next great running challenge. Although this articles was written for and about ultra...
This article addresses training in hot conditions from the perspective of a medical responder. It is a little sobering but does provide valuable advice to the athlete as well as a clear warning about the dangers you may face, particularly when high humidity is coupled...
Yes, we all know how difficult and uncomfortable it is to train in the heat so why should we? Gyms are air conditioned (mostly) so why not simply avoid the heat and use their running, rowing, cycling, etc equipment to train? Easy solution you might...
How relevant does this sound as we move towards warmer temperatures? This article by James Eacott from the UK based RunUltra web site provides a clear summary of why running (read as any outdoor sport) can feel like a real effort in warmer temperatures and...
Would you like the good news first? In general, we all know that exercise is supposed to be good for us however few of us really understand the reasons behind that premise. The following article authored by Tracy Beth Høeg MD, PhD, a sports medicine fellow...
Trail running is the perfect way to build applied core strength, cardiovascular endurance, aerobic power, agility, balance, and confidence in a pragmatic and natural environment. Free yourself from the roads and engage in a richer and more enduring experience. The program is perfect for running...
Some simple REI Tips on Trail running which you can bring to your next race or training session. ...
