Thinking About Goals: Training Log
The week after the Surf Coast Century Relay was about recovery and thinking about goals. I was unsuccessful in my 2018 Running Goals. More on that after we look at the…
Surf Coast Century 2018 Relay: Race Report
There is something extra special about the Surf Coast Century 2018. This race has become an annual trip. It is more than just a run. If you want to experience…
Improve Your Patience: Improve Your Running
Patience is the ability to wait calmly in the face of adversity and frustration. Running rewards consistent and progressive training over extended time. If you improve your patience, you will…
Find That Running Feeling: Training Log
Improvement in running isn’t linear. Over the last few weeks I’ve had to remind myself running rewards consistent work over long periods of time. I’ve been frustrated my running hasn’t…
Why Do You Run?: Training Log
During the week I was asked why I run. It was good timing for the question. We can all benefit from being asked this. Take a moment and ask yourself why…
Sleep Beer Run: Training Log
Easy runs aren’t so easy when you add beer. It’s amazing how you can set yourself up to fail. The final run of the week almost didn’t happen. Before…
My Biggest Race Weakness: How To Fix Your Race Pacing
Pull apart my biggest race weakness. You learn a lot from mistakes. Learn from mine. Learn from my mistakes and fix your race pacing. Pacing Over the years…
Recovery Week Doesn’t Have To Be All Week: Training Log
Change up your easy week. You can get extra out of your training by taking a different approach. Your recovery week doesn’t have to be all week. I took…
Coburg Half Marathon 2018: Race Report
Caught in between wanting to race and knowing I’m not as fast as I want to be. Leading into the Coburg Half Marathon the excuses not to race built up.…
Injury Proof Your Running In 6 Steps
Get more out of your running by staying injury free. Keep those improvements coming by avoiding time out of training. I’ve had very few injuries in over 20 years of…