WINTER RUNNING

RUN MELBOURNE 2024 edition is in the books. A strong showing from the JET athletes who took to the streets of Melbourne We are strong believers in using winter to build better athletes for racing season. As such we don’t call it an ‘off-season’ – which helps frame the mindset for ...

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UNCONVENTIONAL

UNCONVENTIONAL Tyler’s build to Cairns 70.3 was unconventional to say the least… He managed to slice his toe open (we will spare you the images!) six weeks out from the race which meant he needed surgery and a skin graft to put it all back together This meant some time away from runnin ...

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Half Marathon Training Program

Preparing for a half marathon involves many elements. We’ve already discussed the broader, big-picture considerations, such as:

Sustainable training approaches Accountability Cross-training Equipment choices Supporting habits Embracing ‘easy’ runs Focusing on continuous self-improvemen ...

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IRONMAN CAIRNS RUN TIPS

FLAT LAPS IN CAIRNS A two to four lap run course along the Cairns foreshore. This run course is DEAD flat… which sounds like a good thing for fast racing, and it can be, but don’t underestimate the effect the lack of variation in terrain can have on the mechanical and musculoskeletal loa ...

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IRONMAN CAIRNS BIKE TIPS

RIDING IN PARADISE The ride at Cairns 70.3 and IRONMAN Cairns is spectacular in places. Most of the elevation comes in the first 60km (70.3) and 150km (IM) and should be managed accordingly. It is a course where you can still ride quite fast due to the road surface and rolling terrain Manage ...

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IRONMAN CAIRNS SWIM TIPS

SWIM (WITH THE CROCS) The Cairns swim course is quite unique in that the temperature is warm and it would typically be a non wetsuit swim but thanks to the likelihood of jelly-fish making the swim uncomfortable the race is wetsuit compulsory. The warm air plus warm water can make this a hot swim ...

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EYES ON THE PRIZE

EYES ON THE PRIZE IRONMAN Cairns & Cairns 70.3 coming in hot! 1 x IRONMAN debut 2 x 70.3 debuts Three weeks to go… ...

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FUN

FUN… “If you are having fun then success becomes unavoidable” Jan Frodeno re: Sam Long at T100 Singapore Ryan: “say no more” Photo: koruptvision for IRONMAN ...

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Winter Running Season Approaches: Are You Prepared?

As the popularity of running and endurance sports continues to soar, it’s evident that they offer a fantastic pathway to a healthy lifestyle for individuals of all ages. Here in Victoria, as we transition into the colder months, the running event season is gearing up. Whether you’re a seasone ...