Although we did not have our Half Marathon Champs this weekend [they will be had at the Gold Coast Marathon], we had a number of Striders competing in the Half marathon. Wendy Clarke, Gavin Hendry, Gabriel Petrie and John Brown. Continue reading “Ladies First in Half Marathon”
The Striders 10km Run & Walk Championships were held this weekend at the Brisbane Marathon Festival and produced a few sensations. Continue reading “Striders 10km Championships Report”
You have prepared physically with all the training you have done. You can’t afford to be undone by not being mentally prepared on Sunday morning. This post contains essential pre-race checks. Come prepared! Continue reading “Race Essentials for Brisbane Marathon Festival”
Now that you have started to wind down your training into the ‘taper’, timing is everything. You must have an idea of what time you are capable of running, and then working out what pace that is per/km. Using the km markers, you must stick to your pace and no faster. You can go faster over the last 3km’s of the 10km if you are capable, and in the Half once you have passed 17km you can think about getting faster. If you have a 3km or 5km [even better] time trial time, you can work off that. You will not be too much better than predicted, so don’t get any flash ideas. Continue reading “How To Get Your Pace Right”
Next Sunday a number of our club members will be running the Half Marathon. My hope is that it will be a precursor to the Gold Coast Marathon.
Here’s some inspiration if you have ever thought about the possibility. you can do it!
First Timer for the Brisbane Marathon Festivcal? If you are remember to take it all in and enjoy the occasion. How you do doesn’t matter all that much. Having fun does matter. Make sure you don’t put any pressure on yourself and burden yourself too much with expectations. You will have plenty more opportunities to get serious at other races. Race day is a buzz, it’s an occasion so get into the spirit of it and have a great time! Continue reading “First Time Racers Advice”
A number of newcomers to Striders have discovered that running has a nasty little side-effect: chafing. Chafing is a normal part of any runner’s experience, although it doesn’t have to be. There are things you can do about it. Continue reading “Don’t Get Rubbed Up The Wrong Way”
The Brisbane Marathon Festival 10km has been chosen as our club 10km Run & Walk Championships. Many club members will also be competing in the Half Marathon event. The Marathon and Half kick off at 6:00am and the 10km at 9:00am. Continue reading “Brisbane Marathon Festival”
There are 2 running mags available in Australia: Runner’s World and R4YL [Run for Your Life]. I read both every month and have followed their progress fro some time now. Both can be a great help to you as you learn to become a more knowledgeable runner. Continue reading “Running Magazines”
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