by Judith, Research shows that even a short weights session can reduce your risk of heart attacks and stroke. The research comes from Iowa State University, and was published in Medicine and Science in Sport and Medicine (published October … Continue reading
This article should be a doddle: google, copy, paste, publish! … if only It turns out that people don’t agree that much, scientific opinion has evolved and there are still differing opinions. As usual, the smart thing to do is … Continue reading
Strength Training – by Judith There is an old runner’s adage that if you want to train for running, just run…. And the same would be true for walking. I accepted that as Gospel for most of my running years, … Continue reading
The Alfredson Protocol is the one training exercise I need the most (apart from Fem’s floor sitting exercises). The one exercise that keeps me running, given how little training I currently do. The one exercise that, if I miss out … Continue reading
Marathon training: I’m planning on running the Gold Coast marathon on 1st July. This coincides with the Wellington Marathon, so if anyone is interested in a training program for that event, please feel free to use mine I’m following Wim’s … Continue reading
Here are some exercises that will strengthen all the right muscles so that running Wellington’s hills will be a breeze: http://www.runnersworldonline.com.au/hillprep/ Caution: be careful with the deadlift – try to keep your back straight, with the bend coming from the … Continue reading
A strong core can lessen our vulnerability to injuries – especially knee and back injuries. A strong core contributes to stable alignment so that we don’t end up inadvertently over-using some muscles/joints/tendons. This workout shows some very important strengthening exercises … Continue reading
Getting on for three decades ago (Good grief! Is it that long?) we used to have 10 minute talks on running when we met in the upper meeting room at the Aquatic Centre at 8 o’clock on Sunday mornings. President … Continue reading