We have a unique opportunity to host some core & stretching master classes starting soon with physiotherapist Deane Sullivan. Dean has experience with elite Triathlon, Swimming and AFL and is a registered therapist with the Queensland Academy of Sport. We would like to gauge interest and also timings. Our options are Wednesdays at 5:30pm or 6:00pm. Entry will be $10 per head, total bargain! Please use the poll to indicate your interest and your preferred start time.
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Striders Club Championship Points
To make it easier to keep an up to date Club Championship Leaderboard we are putting the onus back on runners to let us know when & what they have run so that we can accurately compile and allocate championship points for our Annual Club Champion Award. If you would like to qualify for points please check the list and submit your times. Continue reading “Striders Club Championship Points”
Striders Road Trip 2012
The annual Striders Road Trip to Toowoomba is on again! This is one of the highlights of the year as we get away for a 24 turnaround trip filled with great laughs and good memories (and the odd tough race!). Continue reading “Striders Road Trip 2012”
Eatons Hill State School Community Fun Run
When: Wednesday 5th September 2012, 6:00am registration, 6:20am race start.
Where: Eatons Hill State School. The 4km race course departs and finishes at the school.
Why: To celebrate World Health and Physical Activity Day. Continue reading “Eatons Hill State School Community Fun Run”
Running Race Roundup: Brisbane, XC Nationals, Lakes College, Sunny Coast
Over the last couple of weeks there have been some great race results for Striders in a number of races including two junior members competing in the Australian Cross Country Championships in Adelaide. Here’s some edited highlights: Continue reading “Running Race Roundup: Brisbane, XC Nationals, Lakes College, Sunny Coast”
Race Day Nightmares – turning disaster into triumph
The old maxim that ‘times don’t win races, racers win races’ was proven again this week at the Olympics where we saw some high profile meltdowns. Emily Seebohm did the nation proud but felt she had failed in missing out on a gold medal, and James Magnussen didn’t fire as expected in the 4X100m freestyle relay final. Channel 9 helped make matters worse by conducting some train wreck interviews at a time when both athletes needed some space to process their emotions and thoughts so soon after the end of the race (and catch their breath). Most of us who race have had our dog days, when things just don’t go right, and many would have sympathised with James and Emily. Here’s my guide for ensuring that race day isn’t a disaster or at least learning from it: Continue reading “Race Day Nightmares – turning disaster into triumph”
How To Run Faster The Older You Get
As much as I struggle to accept it, I’ve now entered my middle ages. I’m 47, and there’s no denying it. It looks bad on paper but it doesn’t have to feel that bad in life. Thanks to a lifestyle of running and fitness and the blessing of health I’m fitter and healthier than I’ve ever been. And I’m running the fastest I’ve ever run. I’ve just returned from the Comrades Marathon in South Africa having achieved my running dream off the back of some key changes to my training and racing strategy. If my health allows me to continue running, these changes will help keep me running long into my twilight years, or here’s hoping! I think these key changes can help anyone no matter how old or young. See what you think: Continue reading “How To Run Faster The Older You Get”
New Season Membership Flyer
If you have family friends who you think may be interested in joining our club we’ve got a huge stock of flyers that you can pick up at your next training event or you can download a pdf version here and get busy recruiting. Continue reading “New Season Membership Flyer”
Striders At Gold Coast Marathon 2012
A good bunch of Striders headed down to the premier running event in SE Queensland this weekend for the Gold Coast Marathon Festival. Julie Turner kicked off the weekend in style with a blistering 38:51 in the Southern Cross University 10km. Julie had a seeded start after taking out her age group at the Noosa 10km and she used it to good effect. In a very competitive field she placed 3rd in her category and of course posted another consistently fast time. On Sunday we had a number of Half and Marathon debutantes who all did remarkably well on what turned out to be a hot day for the marathoners. Continue reading “Striders At Gold Coast Marathon 2012”
Gold Coast Marathon Top Ten Taper Tips
The premier running event of SE Queensland is only a week away and final training preparation us underway. There’s not much you can do to make yourself faster right now, but there are things you can do to make yourself slower and have a really bad day. Here’s my top taper tips: Continue reading “Gold Coast Marathon Top Ten Taper Tips”
South Pine Striders 