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A Simple Drill to Correct Overstriding
Jaclyn asks: A friend told me my running stride is on the slow side. I tested it by counting my stride for a minute and ended up with 164. What does this mean? Do I need to increase it, and if so, how?...
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How to Learn From Your Race Experience
“If you had a great race, you’ll want to know how to repeat the experience,” says Alexa Martin, a running coach. If you fell short of your training target, whether it was a time goal in a race or a key...
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Proper Running Form
More people than ever are trying to fix their running form in the hope of eliminating injuries and getting faster. Experts say there’s not enough research to definitively say that any of these methods...
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Should I Do My Long Run or Race During Training?
Tim asks: I need to run my first 25 kilometres for my marathon training on the same day as a very popular 10K in my area. I really enjoy this race and have run it several years in a row. Can I do both...
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How to Run a Marathon: Jared Ward’s Top Five Tips
As an Olympian, statistician, and student of the sport, Jared Ward has put a lot of time and research into his marathon career. Here are five successful strategies he has derived from both his personal...
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How to Progress From a Half to a Full Marathon
Kaitlin asks: I’ve run several half marathons and I’m considering a full marathon, but I’m a little freaked out about the double distance. Do you have any tips for me graduating to the marathon? The...
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Weekly Workout – Dead Bug
Work your abs and hip flexors with this core move. The post Weekly Workout – Dead Bug appeared first on Runner's World Australia and New Zealand.
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What to Do Between Training Cycles
Kent asks: I just finished racing a half marathon, and I’m starting 20 weeks of marathon training in 10 weeks. What should I do in the meantime? Congratulations on your successful half marathon and...
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Follow The Leader: Braden Currie
Braden Currie, 29 of Wanaka, New Zealand, is the 2015 Xterra Asia Pacific Champion (1.5K ocean swim, 34K mountain bike and 10K trail run) PREPARE “Two weeks before an event, I do a cycling session with...
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Why You Need Hills In Your Running Routine
I’m new to running, so I’m reading as much as I can about training. Running hills is mentioned pretty often. Why is it important to include hills, and how do I incorporate them into my weekly training?...
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How to Recover from Your First Half Marathon
Did you train consistently for the past few months and complete your first half-marathon? Congratulations! Now it’s time to celebrate—and to recover. As soon as you cross the finish line, you can start...
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How to Run at Lunch
At Runner’s World, the lunch run is ingrained in our culture. Flushed cheeks and sweaty button-ups are common sights at meetings after 1pm. We know we’re lucky; getting out for a workout at lunchtime...
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Top Ultra Running Tips
Bernadette Benson, 47, Kelmscott, WA, first female finisher at the 2016 Yukon Arctic Ultra (483km), Canada and an ambassador for Udo’s Oil. + For the full story, see page 28 in our July 2016 Runner’s...
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Marathon Training: Jessica Trengove
Jessica Trengove, 28, from South Australia is an Olympic marathon runner and is heading to the Rio Games in August. “A typical training week* for me includes two interval sessions, a third fartlek or...
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Weekly Workout – Fire Hydrants
This week, coach Budd Coates teaches fire hydrants, which will strengthen your glutes, back, and IT band. The post Weekly Workout – Fire Hydrants appeared first on Runner's World Australia and New...
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How to Train for a Flat Race Course
SEEKING OUT A FLAT ROUTE FOR AT LEAST EVERY OTHER LONG RUN CAN HELP YOU PREPARE FOR A RACE THAT HAS FEW HILLS. Mike asks: I live in a very hilly area, but I’ll be racing on a very flat course when I...
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Follow the leader: Steve Moneghetti
Follow the Leader: Advice from the world’s best runners Steve Moneghetti (53), Ballarat, VIC, long-distance runner, four-time Olympian and ambassador for The Great Ocean Road Marathon. Go the distance...
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Race Day Tips
Three-time Australian Commonwealth Games representative Pat Carroll has won the Gold Coast Airport Marathon a record four times and has held the Australian half marathon all-comers record since 1994....
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Planning out marathon weekend
A little preparation now will keep you from screwing everything up on marathon weekend. If you’re running a marathon – or any race, really – it’s always a good idea to plan the weekend in advance. You...
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How to Adjust a Training Plan After Missing a Few Weeks
The key to adjusting your plan is to start from where you are, fitness-wise, and not where you hoped to be. Isabella asks: I’m training for a marathon and my training took a hit over holidays. How do...
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