My name is Barb Frost. I am 46 years old and I have been a runner for 10 years. I have never felt the need…
View More My Awesome Weekend Completing the Queenstown 2015 MarathonTag: Marathon Training
Is More Training Better?
Is more training better? How much is too much? How hard is too hard? I’m feeling good so I should push myself hard today. All…
View More Is More Training Better?The Joy of the Outdoors
I love the outdoors, so I trail run, sea swim and mountainbike. Most of all, I love to run trails. I like hills and gnarly…
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Round Rarotonga Road Race
What a beautiful setting for a run, or should I say 5 runs. A whole run festival with the big race being 32kms right around…
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Oonagh and the Sunshine Coast Marathon — Making Marathon Training Fit Around Life
Oonagh’s Sunshine Coast Marathon journey shows how effective marathon training can fit around a demanding FIFO lifestyle. With long shifts, tropical heat and limited training opportunities, her programme was adapted around real-life commitments, helping her prepare consistently while staying focused on her goals and her powerful reason for running.
View More Oonagh and the Sunshine Coast Marathon — Making Marathon Training Fit Around Life8 Weeks to a Faster 10k: Initial Time Trial
Over the next 8 weeks I will post a workout that when done in sequence will help you run a faster 10km. The key to…
View More 8 Weeks to a Faster 10k: Initial Time TrialPeriodisation of Training: Weekly Periodisation Part 2
This is the second part of the article on Weekly Periodisation: the first can be found here. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4…
View More Periodisation of Training: Weekly Periodisation Part 2Periodisation of Training: Weekly Periodisation Part 1
Periodisation is a term used by coaches and sports scientists alike to describe the concept of varying training load and/or stimulus to maximise the benefits…
View More Periodisation of Training: Weekly Periodisation Part 1Rest and Recovery: How to Recover from Racing and Training Better
Does your training and racing leave you tired and shattered? Want to get back up and going quicker after events or training sessions?
View More Rest and Recovery: How to Recover from Racing and Training BetterAsk Coach Ray
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