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Diagnose and Manage a Knee Meniscus Tear

Diagnose and Manage a Knee Meniscus Tear

Articles Training
For most runners I know, every aspect of their life is better when they are running. They make better diet...
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Race Report – Bondi to Manly Ultra – Fred Francis

Race Report – Bondi to Manly Ultra – Fred Francis

Articles Training
TBM Physio Fred Francis shares his thoughts on what it takes to make the Bondi to Manly Ultra a successful...
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How does alcohol affect your health and wellbeing?

How does alcohol affect your health and wellbeing?

Articles Nutrition
Have you ever wondered exactly what alcohol does to your health and what the implications are of drinking too much...
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Mindset Matters Most!

Mindset Matters Most!

Articles Training
I have shared an excellent podcast a few times called "Mileage Matters Most" on the Science of Ultra Podcast -...
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June Push Up Challenge

June Push Up Challenge

Articles Training
Please join us for the June Push Up Challenge
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Race Report – Costa Brava Stage Run – Kate Cush

Race Report – Costa Brava Stage Run – Kate Cush

Articles Training
Costa Brava Stage Race - Spain 2024 - 120km in 3 days
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Why You Need To Get Outside Your Comfort Zone

Why You Need To Get Outside Your Comfort Zone

Articles Training
Are you starting to wonder why you entered that next big race?
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Switching to the trails could rekindle your love of running.

Switching to the trails could rekindle your love of running.

Articles Training Training Advice
Hitting the trails might be just what you need to renew your love of running.
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Race Report – Boston Marathon 2024 – Peter Sweeny

Race Report – Boston Marathon 2024 – Peter Sweeny

Articles Training
What a blast! Running Boston marathon in an Irish strip was a phenomenal experience
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Kim Loane – UTMB 2023 –  What it is like to hallucinate during an ultra

Kim Loane – UTMB 2023 – What it is like to hallucinate during an ultra

Articles Training
Kim Loane spent close to 24hrs hallucinating his way through UTMB 2023 - find out how he managed to finish
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How to run faster at the City2Surf

How to run faster at the City2Surf

Training
Base training is the first phase of a training cycle. It is what you should do as you start to...
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CCC Race Report 100km by Helen Beard

CCC Race Report 100km by Helen Beard

Articles Training
How and Why Helen Beard competed at UTMB's CCC event in September 2023
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How I completed the UTMB Mont Blanc 100 Mile Race

How I completed the UTMB Mont Blanc 100 Mile Race

Articles Training
Running UTMB was, for me, the ultimate lesson in the extent of my personal capacity.  Limits set in the mind...
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Running Session That Replicates A Hill or Stair Run

Running Session That Replicates A Hill or Stair Run

Articles Training
If you live in a flat area and you are training for a mountainous trail event - try this running...
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Heart Rate Variability – How Can It Help Your Training?

Heart Rate Variability – How Can It Help Your Training?

Articles Training
If your watch measures HRV then I would highly recommend taking an active interest in your nightly readings. It will...
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6 Tips For Running Further in a Back Yard Ultra

6 Tips For Running Further in a Back Yard Ultra

Training
Jeremy Pelvin has run 6 BYU's - his latest effort was an amazing 50 laps or 335km. Find out how...
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Australian Alpine Ascent – Training Plans

Australian Alpine Ascent – Training Plans

Articles Training
AAA Training Plans - March 15th 2024
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The Single Leg Squat Test

The Single Leg Squat Test

Articles Strength
Can you do a proper single leg squat? It should be easy, but I bet it's not. Test yourself to...
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How To Train For the Six Foot Track Marathon

How To Train For the Six Foot Track Marathon

Training Training Advice
Six Foot Track is more like a road run than a trail run. It needs a very specific approach to...
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Training Run Routes

Training Run Routes

Articles Training
Here are some potential training runs for you to explore - including a Strava map and a basic description of...
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Max Adventure – Glenbrook Adventure Race

Max Adventure – Glenbrook Adventure Race

Articles Training
If you are looking for an adventurous day out - this is it!
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Nose Breathing Vs Mouth Breathing – Which is best?

Nose Breathing Vs Mouth Breathing – Which is best?

Articles Training
Nose breathing Vs Mouth Breathing - Which is best for a runner?
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Bondi To Manly Relay Training Plan – Which Training Level Should You Follow?

Bondi To Manly Relay Training Plan – Which Training Level Should You Follow?

Articles Training
You probably already sit far too many hours every day. Learn how to make your evenings much more productive by...
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Bondi to Manly Ultra Training Plan – Which Level To Follow

Bondi to Manly Ultra Training Plan – Which Level To Follow

Articles Training
You probably already sit far too many hours every day. Learn how to make your evenings much more productive by...
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The “Get Off The Sofa” Challenge

The “Get Off The Sofa” Challenge

Articles Training
You probably already sit far too many hours every day. Learn how to make your evenings much more productive by...
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How to set race goals for success

How to set race goals for success

Articles Training
Are you setting race goals that are in sync with the rest of your life?
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Coastal Classic – Course Description

Coastal Classic – Course Description

Training
Have you ever returned to running from an injury, only for it to come screaming back again? Follow this plan...
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Cadence is King

Cadence is King

Articles Featured Technique
Should you be running at a cadence of 180?
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How to train for a 100 mile trail running event

How to train for a 100 mile trail running event

Articles Training
How do you train for a 100-mile race? It certainly isn't 1.6 times as much as a 100k plan!
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6 Steps to Learn to Love Running (a love hate relationship)

6 Steps to Learn to Love Running (a love hate relationship)

Training Training Advice
Learn how to go from hating it to being addicted.
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Create an Annual Running Plan to maximise your results

Create an Annual Running Plan to maximise your results

Training
How to create an annual running plan to maximise your running potential and ensure you continue to improve year after...
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How Long Should Your “Long Run” Be? (UTA100 Training Program)

How Long Should Your “Long Run” Be? (UTA100 Training Program)

Training
If you are training for the UTA100, you may be wondering what the maximum distance that your longest training runs...
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How to adapt our training plans to best suit your work / life balance

How to adapt our training plans to best suit your work / life balance

Articles Training
To follow a training plan consistently it needs to work around the other aspects of your life
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Carb Loading – should you or shouldn’t you?

Carb Loading – should you or shouldn’t you?

Articles Nutrition
Carb loading in the lead up to endurance events is a good idea if done properly.
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Base Training Phase – What is it? How do you do it?

Base Training Phase – What is it? How do you do it?

Training
Base training is the first phase of a training cycle. It is what you should do as you start to...
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Nutrition For Endurance Running

Nutrition For Endurance Running

Articles Nutrition
Fuelling can make or break you race. Learn what to eat and drink during endurance events.
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UTA22 How the new course changes impact your training

UTA22 How the new course changes impact your training

Articles Training
The new UTA22 course has more stairs and some technical terrain to negotiate
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3 tips to help manage stress

3 tips to help manage stress

Articles Training
Stress that is short lived and mild can be healthy as it leads to adaptations. However prolonged or uncontrolled stress...
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To “B” Race, or Not to “B” race

To “B” Race, or Not to “B” race

Articles Training
What are "B" Races? and how do you choose which ones to do?
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How to boost your immune system

How to boost your immune system

Articles Nutrition
The stronger your immune system, the less likely you will fall ill or unwell with exposure to pathogens.
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How to activate and strengthen your glutes

How to activate and strengthen your glutes

Injury Management Strength Videos
Lower Back, Glute and Hip pain is one of the most common problems faced by runners. It can range from...
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Low Heart Rate (MAF) Training – Explained

Low Heart Rate (MAF) Training – Explained

Articles Technique
Our 12 Week Base Training Program focuses improving your aerobic efficiency by learning how to use heart rate as an...
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Ultra-Trail Australia – What distance should you enter?

Ultra-Trail Australia – What distance should you enter?

Articles Training
It can be hard to know what distance event to enter. It needs to be a distance that your body...
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UTA50 Course Description – Stairs, Hills, More Stairs . . . What are you in for?

UTA50 Course Description – Stairs, Hills, More Stairs . . . What are you in for?

Articles Training
The UTA50 is sometimes considered to be the “middle child” in the Ultra-Trail Australia weekend. It sits between the quad-busting...
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Is your ego writing cheques your body can’t cash?

Is your ego writing cheques your body can’t cash?

Articles Training
Are you choosing events that you are capable of finishing, and finishing "properly"
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Nutrition for Menopause

Nutrition for Menopause

Articles Nutrition
As the female reproduction cycle starts to taper, there is a significant change in hormones that occur during the transition...
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Six Nutritious Breakfast Recipes

Six Nutritious Breakfast Recipes

Articles Nutrition
Here are six healthy and nutritious work-from-home breakfast recipes for you to enjoy.
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Winter Warmers – Four simple, family friendly, dinner recipes

Winter Warmers – Four simple, family friendly, dinner recipes

Articles Nutrition
4 simple and healthy dinner recipes that are suitable for the whole family
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9 Ideas To Help You Move More During The Day

9 Ideas To Help You Move More During The Day

Articles Training Training Advice
As a runner there’s probably nothing more frustrating than when you can’t run. Over the course ...
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Don’t “Pick The Scab” Off Your Overuse Running Injuries

Don’t “Pick The Scab” Off Your Overuse Running Injuries

Articles Training
If you return to running after an overuse injury with a run which is long enough to bring back your...
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What is the shortest training run that will improve your fitness?

What is the shortest training run that will improve your fitness?

Articles Training
Every little run counts. Don't put off a run just because you don't have time to do 10km.
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How to Master the UTA Taper – Overcooked Vs Undercooked?

How to Master the UTA Taper – Overcooked Vs Undercooked?

Training
How much running should you do in the final three weeks before the UTA?
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Intermittent Fasting – Is it good for you?

Intermittent Fasting – Is it good for you?

Articles Nutrition
Fasting has been around for centuries, But does this mean that Intermittent Fasting is right for everyone?
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Heart Rate Training – Why You Should Do It

Heart Rate Training – Why You Should Do It

Articles Training
Heart Rate Training - Why is it better than pace or perceived exertion?
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UTA11 Course Changes 2021

UTA11 Course Changes 2021

Articles Training
The UTA11 course is changing for 2021, it will start and finish from Scenic World and have less stairs.
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Is Your Waist Circumference More Than Half Your Height?

Is Your Waist Circumference More Than Half Your Height?

Articles Nutrition
It is possible to be "normal-weight" and still have excessive abdominal fat. So don't automatically assume that "this doesn't apply to...
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Nutrients to help with Exhaustion

Nutrients to help with Exhaustion

Articles Nutrition
There are a few key nutrients that can be limiting factors for energy production if your body doesn’t absorb enough...
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What to do when you get training fatigue

What to do when you get training fatigue

Articles Training
Training fatigue is a common issue in runners and ranges from mild to extreme symptoms. What can you do to...
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Can supplements improve your running ? or are they a waste of money ?

Can supplements improve your running ? or are they a waste of money ?

Articles Nutrition
Do you need supplements to stay healthy as a runner? and if so, which ones should you take?
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Single Leg Stability Test

Single Leg Stability Test

Articles Stability
Why do almost all running injuries occur on one side of your body and not both? Because your body is...
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50 Walking Deadlift Challenge

50 Walking Deadlift Challenge

Strength Training Videos
A new challenge - 50 walking deadlifts after every run. They will make you a stronger, faster, more mobile runner
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Free Meal Plan For Runners

Free Meal Plan For Runners

Nutrition
Real food programs designed to improve running performance.
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Coronavirus 10-Minute Indoor Cardio Workout

Coronavirus 10-Minute Indoor Cardio Workout

Training Training Plans Videos
Here is a simple 10-Minute Indoor Workout For Runners that you can do anywhere at any time.
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Get Faster In Your Next Half Marathon

Get Faster In Your Next Half Marathon

Articles Training
For your half marathon to be a success you need to make sure you have the right training approach.
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The Top 10 Factors that help runners lose weight

The Top 10 Factors that help runners lose weight

Articles Nutrition
Running is a great way to get rid of a few extra kilos.  But running alone wont make the difference. ...
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Base Training – What is it? How do you do it?

Base Training – What is it? How do you do it?

Articles Training
If you get the right mix of training sessions you can put together a perfect base training phase which will...
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Treadmill Vs Running Outside: Which is best for runners?

Treadmill Vs Running Outside: Which is best for runners?

Technique
Running on a treadmill can cause overuse injuries. If you are going to run on a treadmill, learn to run...
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Strength Work or Stability Work – Do you need the gym?

Strength Work or Stability Work – Do you need the gym?

Articles Stability Strength
Will going to the gym and lifting weights help or hinder your running?
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Recovery Nutrition – What do you eat after training?

Recovery Nutrition – What do you eat after training?

Articles Nutrition
Do you pay attention to your recovery meal?
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Reduce ITB pain with this taping technique.

Reduce ITB pain with this taping technique.

Articles Training
This ITB taping technique can help to reduce pain through the outside of your knee.
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What does “Core Stability” mean for a runner?

What does “Core Stability” mean for a runner?

Stability Stability
Core stability for a runner means having stable hips and a stable pelvis while you are running.
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