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 our running performance, but did you know that even slight sleep deprivation can have effects on your running?
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?
On 8th June 2009 (Queen’s Birthday), members of the Equinox Oxfam Trailwalker did a training walk along the Coastal Walk, from Bundeena to Otford.
The journey began with a train ride to Cronulla, followed by a ferry to Bundeena.
It was supposed to be a 27km walk, however we got a little off course and ended up doing 32.7km.
The Wollongong University Recreation and Aquatic Centre has an 8 week training squad to prepare you for the upcoming City2Surf event!
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:
The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon is only weeks away!
In order to train for a half marathon, it is essential to stay motivated the moment you decide to start training for a race, during the training and during the race itself. A few tips on staying motivated are discussed below.