Gels what are they good for? A detailed viewpoint by Coach Jonathan Worswick Be careful using gels. I know this sounds a bit drastic considering their popularity but consuming a gel without understanding the consequences can ruin your race. Don't...
Read moreGood Luck When I hear the words “Hey, good luck for your race tomorrow” I often wonder whether the sentiment will make that person run any better, or whether the statement will turn an untrained athlete into this super human who will come from...
Read moreThe 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 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...
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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 moreT.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 moreImagine 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 moreFinding 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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