Mastering Recovery: A Guide for Runners to ensure you finish with a smile It is no secret now that as runners the hidden discipline is recovery. When we are training, we are breaking the body down with the intention that it comes back stronger thus leading to increased performance. But the question is what…
What a fantastic weekend! Two massive days of talking everything running and coaching with this great group of coaches as they progressed through their Athletics SA Level 3 Performance Development Run Coaching Course. What did we cover, well everything you can imagine: Endurance Theory Training Periodization Threshold Sessions Tempo Sessions Running Video Analysis Race…
Run Coaching to Conquer the MSFT (Multi Stage Fitness Test) Beep Test: A Guide for Non-Runners undertaking the test as part of entry requirements for the Defence Force, Police Force or to become a firefighter. For many individuals pursuing careers in the defence force, police force, or firefighting, the dreaded Multi Stage Fitness Test…
Nick’s Running Adventures – Episode 1: Chambers Gully, Winter Loop Trail Run Click here to watch the episode Welcome to Nick Running Adventures As a coach I am always asked, ‘Nick where should I go running?’ We are going to answer that and cover some of the best running loops…
Coach Profile Q&A – Nick Muxlow Your Coaching Philosophy What inspired you to become a running coach and how has your personal journey in the sport shaped your coaching style and philosophy? My coaching journey began as an 18-year-old, coaching juniors, progressing from my love of lacrosse in childhood and early adult life,…
Youth and Junior Run Squad Adelaide. The Ultra Journey Adelaide youth and junior run squad is launching. This junior run squad is for runners based in and around Adelaide, South Australia as it is for in person coached sessions. We are passionate about supporting runners to ‘run with a smile’. For those…
Wow, amazing Thailand lived up to its name. I was fortunate to receive a call 6 weeks ago that my application to represent Australia at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championship to be held in Chiang Mai Thailand was successful. I was excited, nervous and didn’t even have a passport! Fast forward 6…
Standing on the start line of the Tarawera 50k at Te Puia you could tell everyone was excited to be back and racing. While the 100k and 100-mile course had been changed it was full steam ahead for the 50k and 21k course. As the clock edged closer to 7am a hush fell over the…
UTA 50 Nutrition & Hydration Template UTA 100 Nutrition & Hydration Template Finishing with a smile requires making sure your nutrition and hydration strategy is up to scratch come Ultra Trail Australia. Runners are regularly fit enough to finish but they don’t fuel or hydrate themselves well enough over the event to allow themselves…
Expressions of Interest – Grampians UTA Race Preparation Camp As I finalise details, I need to get a better feel for numbers. If you are interested in coming i’ll need an expression of interest. (A direct message through Facebook with your email address) As a thanks for helping out, I’ll open booking on the…