The Triple Challenge So a few people have asked me which event I am doing at this weekend's Western Sydney Marathon. Brendan responded perfectly with a comment that you should ask which event I wasn't doing as that would be easier. The answer was...
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It's Race Time STOP! It’s race week and the paranoia is setting in, the nerves lead to thoughts that something just has to go wrong to prevent you having the best race you can. Shut down those thoughts and dwell on the positives you can take out...
Read moreThe key to a successful taper
The Perfect Taper You’ve trained hard. You’ve met your schedule, got your race plan(s) in place and the event is fast approaching. You should be confident but somehow you are restless, nervous, even doubtful. The “dreaded” taper has started. It...
Read moreRunning the Seven Seas
Running the Seven Seas Here are the seven Cs that will make your running an incredible and worthwhile journey. C.Consistency There’s no quick fixes and the most rewarding things in life take time to build. In years to come you’ll find yourself in...
Read moreThe Keys of a Successful Taper
T.Trust Trust in your Training. The hard work is done, the early mornings, the late nights and all the hard work is in the bank. A.Adjust Adjust your calorific intake. Make wise food choices to match your training load. Eating a meal...
Read moreThe Perfect Race Photo
Imagine that you’re running in the race of your choice - the 5K, 10K, half or full marathon. You’re out on course, hoping you can hang on to your target pace for a few more kilometres. You see a photographer, 50 metres ahead. You instantly change...
Read moreWestern Sydney Marathon Article 1: Finding Form
Finding Form By Coach Graham Hand With the lead up to the Western Sydney Marathon races, no matter the distance athletes should take time out each week to work on their form. Good runners seem to run like it’s effortless as they let gravity...
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