Posts Tagged ‘ Running ’

20 Rules of Kenyan Running

KenyanRunner

We all know that some of the best runners in the world are Kenyans. At the recent Gold Coast Marathon (July 2010), the top four runners in the marathon event were Kenyans. The Sydney Marathon, which is held in September each year, was won last year by Julius Seurei, a Kenyan. And at the...
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City2Surf 2010, Join the UOW team and how you can WIN a Runners Pack!

City2Surf 2010

The City2Surf is on Aug 8th 2010. Find out why this is one run you should not miss. The University of Wollongong has a City2Surf team, find out how you can be a part of it. Also find out how you can win a...
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Run for a cause

Run for a cause

Most people in running events like 10K runs, half marathons or marathons run as either a personal challenge or for social reasons. Ever considered running for a cause and making a difference? It's easy and it'll also provide an additional motivation during your training.
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Running and Sleeping

How many times have we given up sleep just so we can go for a run. It's hard, between work, studies, family and other commitments, there just isn't enough hours in the day to do everything. Sleep usually ends up being the one suffering. We all know that not having enough sleep will affect...
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The North Face 100

The North Face 100 will take you outside your comfort zone, on a journey through 100km of wilderness trails that will deliver nothing less than the ultimate experience.
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10 Marathon Tapering Things to Avoid

With the Gold Coast Marathon just 2 weeks away, it's time to start tapering! Every marathoner wants to tell you all the things to do during your marathon taper. Are you ready to hear what you shouldn’t do?
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Why I run the Comrades Marathon

Why I run the Comrades Marathon

Why do runners run? Why do they enter a half marathon, a marathon, and who in their right mind would enter an ULTRAmarathon? Why would anyone want to run 89.17km on a road? Surely there are easier ways to get from one city to the next - bicycle, bus, car? Yet every year thousands...
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Comrades Marathon 2009 Michelle’s Story

Comrades Marathon 2009 Michelle’s Story

Wollongong runner Michelle M. recently completed the 2009 Comrades Marathon in South Africa. This is an account of her 2009 Comrades Marathon journey.
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Sun-Herald City2Surf 2009 Entries Now Open

Sun-Herald City2Surf 2009 Entries Now Open

The Sun-Herald City2Surf is back again on Sunday, August 9. Join in all the fun of this fantastic community event. Whether you walk, jog or run, start training and get excited about participating in this iconic 14km race from Hyde Park, up Heartbreak Hill and on to the spectacular finish at Bondi Beach.
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50km Night Run in Wollongong

50km Night Run in Wollongong

With the North Face 100 challenge coming up, a fellow runner in Wollongong, Neil H., decided to do a 50km night run to see if he is ready for the challenge. This is the account of his run:
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