Training

You don't get to be an elite runner or an Olympian without a few lung-busting workouts! Most elite athlete's have their very own staple workout, or favourite workout. Check them out and hit the roads to try them our for yourselves. #1 Steven Moneghetti Photo Credits: Alchetron 4 time Olympian Steven needs...

Running efficiency is a much neglected element of running. We runners spend so much time trying to improve our speed and endurance but we tend to neglect this aspect – which is actually a very important element of running. With better running efficiency, we use less energy to run...

We all want to be better runners. Here are 5 simple key rules to follow to be a better runner! #1 Add Variety To Your Runs If you want to be a better runner, you can’t just go out and run for as long as you can or as fast as...

We runners love to run, but when it comes to stretching, it's not really something we love. But we have to bear in mind, stretching can help prevent injury that could keep us away from our beloved sport for months. Warmup stretches differ from cool down stretches. Warm up...

Stretching is the most neglected aspect for a runner. Think about it, we spend often more than an hour running but stretching for what only 5 minutes? It is a really important aspect of training because it can prevent injury. I mean, what is the point of running for...

I know a half marathon ain't a full marathon, but don't be fooled by just the half distance. You do need to train for a half marathon. You can't just wing it. You've got to train for it. Running a half marathon is different from say running a 3 or...

You have heard it before. Exercise - be it running, cycling or core strength building - is great for your body. This is due to a remarkable process known as adaptation and remodelling, which is the ability of your body to constantly breakdown and build-up muscle, tendon, bone and ligament...

Speed workouts - this is often described as running above your red line. You will come out gasping for air. I guess you could call this uncomfortably hard. You run for a short intense period, then have a short recovery time before going out full force again. You will...