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Tackling scary obstacles on your mountain bike

Tackling scary obstacles is not just about overcoming the mental aspects but it is about thinking. Taking a 'smart' approach to any obstacle is key to success; understand your skill level and stay sensible then think your way through before attempting. Identify the key problems...

October 1, 2018

We all have to start somewhere – mountain bike basics

Nervous about tackling a mountain bike trail? Everyone has to start somewhere so here is a video designed to help the beginner. Basic skills and messages are presented here to help you gain confidence when tackling obstacles. The key messages are to learn skills then...

October 1, 2018

Improve your hardtail MTB skills

Some simple steps to help improve your mountain bike skills. You can consider yourself an experienced rider yet still be making some basic mistakes out there on the trails simply because you have learned to 'ride around' those skills. So whether you are a beginner or more...

October 1, 2018

New MTB Feature announced! "Floating Bridge"

The Mackay MAD MTB XC Race This October 13th as part of the New 3 stage Adventurethon weekend offering will feature a New feature "Floating Bridge" The Floating Bridge will feature in between laps of the 7km purpose built Singletrack trails at Rowallan Park and will...

September 28, 2018

Running in the Heat – A Medical Responders Perspective

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...

September 25, 2018

Training in the Heat – Some good news

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...

September 21, 2018

Running in the Heat – Hydration and Nutrition basics

What to eat and drink when humidity is all around This information is paraphrased from an article written by Rin Cobb, a Sports Dietitian specialising in endurance nutrition and published on the UK-based RunUltra website. Rin provides valuable insights into dealing with nutrition and hydration when...

September 18, 2018

Lose weight while running long

Weight loss is often a motivation for commencing exercise, or for increasing exercise levels to tune up for a big race or sporting event. Whatever the reason, fad diets are unlikely to be conducive to weight loss while retaining training efficiency (the Nutella pancakes above should not...

September 18, 2018

Running in the Heat – Simple measures to help you train effectively

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...

September 13, 2018

How Running Affects the Heart

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...

September 13, 2018

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