5 Things Active Humans Should NEVER Do!
You may not know this about me but I used to be a Pilates instructor. I LOVED it. I was a super hands on, passionate, small group class (max of 4 participants) teacher. During this time and as I have become more passionate about running I have noticed certain themes that crop up. Especially around
Embrace the Force
There is a saying that I love. “Running is a mental sport. And yes, we are all insane.” I am not sure who said it initially, but it often rings true for me. It resonates with me. It ties in perfectly to this time of year. I am a geek, a statement I now say
Crap… Its happened…
Last week I went to an incredible conference with some amazing people and heard some super brilliant people talk – Anna Meares and Justin Jones, just to name two. I came away inspired, as I always do when I speak with, interact, and listen to people who have achieved amazing things. Just like I am
Keeping The Motivation Alive
Finding motivation to train, achieve and set your goals can sometimes be VERY elusive. I am sure we have all been there. It doesn’t even have to be motivation to train. It could be motivation to get something done that you just don’t want to do. Or that you don’t feel is critically important right
Our Chafe Prevention Top Tips
Let’s face it chafing really does suck – sometimes at the time, it happens and especially in the shower afterwards! We all know that face you make when the water and sweat combine and hit all those spots you had no idea you had chafed in. We affectionally call it Shower Chafe-Face but it is
Finding Your Finish Line
It’s fairly safe to say that the last 12 months have taught us a lot of lessons and knocked us on our butt a lot. They have shown us both the best and the worst of people and situations. Above all, it has enabled us to meet some of the most amazing people we could
Summer Training Survival
So it is officially summer here in the southern hemisphere. Melbourne has done its typical boiling hot for a few days then needing to turn the heater on the next; well, they do say variety is the spice of life! Summer is when mother nature makes the temperature soar, and if you are like me,
The Middle Third
There comes the point in any session, event, an adventure where all you want to do is curl up in the foetal position, cry, and make it all stop. This is the section I like to semi-affectionately call the middle third. It is always the suckiest, most painful, most gut-wrenching (sometimes literally) part. Simply it’s
Guest Blog by Emily Donker – Get Your Feet Ready to Run
Emily is a super awesome all round top human! Emily is a fully qualified Podiatrist, Pro Triathlete, Coach and Gait Analyzer/Fixer! You can find out more about Emily and everything she is about HERE at Running Fix. Race season is well and truly in full swing. You’ve done all the hard work. You’re physically and
