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Running in Cold Weather: 11 Infrequently Asked Questions

1. Does running in cold weather help you burn body fat? Seemingly, yes. Cold weather exercising can produce high rates of glycogen depletion, and also high rates of fat metabolism. Glycogen is the form that carbohydrates are stored in the

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tempo runs, long runs, easy runs. What does it all mean?

What is a tempo run, a long run, a speed workout?

. When I put together a training plan for a runner, I ask myself the question “What is the purpose of this training session?” for each session I put on their program. It helps me to create a training plan

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Prepare Your Hamstrings for the City to Surf

The City to Surf is indeed a hilly run. But did you know there is almost as much downhill running in the City to Surf as there is uphill? It’s essential to prepare your legs for the added stress of downhill

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Prepare Your Legs for the City to Surf with Eccentric Squats

This simple modification to the humble squat exercise will help your legs handle the added stress of downhill running. Essential when you’re training for a hilly race such as the City to Surf. Combine the squat with some eccentric hamstring

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The City to Surf is More Than Heartbreak Hill

Why You Need to Train for The Downhill Sections Too If you’re one of the 80,000 strong field who’ll be making their way from the city to the surf this year, you need to be getting good at downhill running. Yes, that’s right

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9 Ways to be a Good Sports Parent

Good Sports Parents Don’t Stuff Up the Car Trip Home In the US, about 20 million kids register for competitive sports each year. By the time they are 13, just 30% of those kids are still playing sport. And the

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Carbohydrate Loading for Peak Performance

What is Carbohydrate Loading? Carbohydrate loading (aka carb loading or carbo loading) is a strategy to boost muscle glycogen (carbohydrate) stores. It involves modifications to training and nutrition. It does not mean eat your head off for the few days

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Good Running Technique: What’s The Secret?

Nearly everyone who’s ever thrown on a pair of running shoes will have an opinion on running technique. Some opinions are better informed that others! Talk about running technique will centre mainly around: what part of your foot hits the

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Teaching Kids to “Run Properly”

As you can imagine, over the years, I’ve had many conversations with parents about their kids’ running. What comes across in these conversations is firstly, that we’re all trying to do the best for our kids. We all want our

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