This post started out as an email response to a question about fuelling for a half marathon: Previous advice during a race is not to…
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The Tarawera 50km Off Road Race
I like big hairy audacious goals, the ones that scare you to bits. The ones that in the back of your mind you are scared you may not achieve, but it keeps you going. So I chose the Tarawera 50km.
View More The Tarawera 50km Off Road RaceBook Review: Matt Fitzgerald – 80/20 Running
Fitzgerald, Matt (2014) 80/20 Running – Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower New American Library I’ve been wanting to read this book since I…
View More Book Review: Matt Fitzgerald – 80/20 RunningThe Goat Tongariro
It’s not for the faint hearted! It’s tough. One of the toughest off-road runs in New Zealand and I love it! From Whakapapa ski field…
View More The Goat TongariroIt’s a Fine Line Between Listening to Your Body and Training Through an Injury
If you have a question you would like me to answer, click on this link here. This is a response to a question from a…
View More It’s a Fine Line Between Listening to Your Body and Training Through an InjuryKepler Challenge – What an Adventure
Heather wrote an article a few weeks ago about her training in the great outdoors as she trained for the Kepler Challenge. This is her…
View More Kepler Challenge – What an AdventureWhat are the Consequences of Missing a Workout?
What are the consequences of missing a workout? Although this isn’t a common question the implications of the answer affect anyone following a training plan. A training plan is only as good as the adherence to this plan. As a result I am often asked “What do I do if I miss a session?” but before I answer the more common question I will explain what I refer to as the ‘Why factor’. The ‘Why factor’ will help provide you with the information as to why that is the case.
View More What are the Consequences of Missing a Workout?My Awesome Weekend Completing the Queenstown 2015 Marathon
My name is Barb Frost. I am 46 years old and I have been a runner for 10 years. I have never felt the need…
View More My Awesome Weekend Completing the Queenstown 2015 MarathonIs More Training Better?
Is more training better? How much is too much? How hard is too hard? I’m feeling good so I should push myself hard today. All…
View More Is More Training Better?The Joy of the Outdoors
I love the outdoors, so I trail run, sea swim and mountainbike. Most of all, I love to run trails. I like hills and gnarly…
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