My Melbourne Half Marathon by Cathie Lambert Very early in the year i decided to run Melbourne marathon. Accommodation and flights were booked, but i left entering the event til quite late. The accomodation was a bit of a disaster, and i had to find alternative accomodation the week before. I had done coastal high […]
Running in review by Coaching Director Greg Scanlon Wow… make sure you at the great photos from intraining’s crew at the Aoraki-Mt Cook Marathon tour. Are you feeling a heavy case of FOMO? By all accounts the race, and the tour, were a huge hit with the runners. Check out the Photos here and read […]
Philip Teakle’s New Zealand marathon story I decided this year I’d like to give a running tour a try. When intraining announced a New Zealand tour the combination of beautiful scenery, a short flight and reasonable costs seemed ideal for a first go. The timing was also good: my training was interrupted for a month […]
How to find your best running form by Emily Donker, intraining podiatrist, coach and triathlete Everyone can benefit significantly from learning about, and practising, good running technique. Developing good form encourages better motor patterning and muscle recruitment, which in turn will improve your running efficiency and reduce the risk of fatigue and overuse injuries, particularly […]
That tingling feeling: five causes of tingling in the toes Margot Manning, intraining podiatrist and running coach Tingling toes are a common sensation that can be experienced when running as well when you are wearing day-to-day shoes. The main reason for tingling to occur is from pressure on a nerve. Running can cause continual pressure […]
Are your everyday shoes your friend, or your foe? Doug James, intraining physiotherapist, podiatrist and runner Running shoes play an important part of a comfortable run. Similar to the tyres and suspension of a car, good running shoes can help provide your feet with traction and offer protection from the harsh impact of running. What […]
Why a strong Achilles tendon is the key to unlocking your best performance Steve Manning, intraining podiatrist, coach, runner and QUT podiatry lecturer One of the best ways to run faster with less effort is by incorporating plyometric drills into your training. Plyometric drills can include things like jumping, skipping, split lunges and bounding. Research […]
From your hips to your feet: why your podiatrist is more than a ‘foot doctor’ Emily Donker, intraining podiatrist, coach and triathlete Injury management is all about perspective. While podiatrists are known for dealing with foot complaints, our scope extends much further than many people realise. We address all sorts of foot issues, but we […]
Herbed chicken with herb yoghurt dressing Liz Lovering, intraining accredited sports dietitian, chef, coach and runner Ingredients (Serves 4) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 2 large garlic cloves, peeled Juice and zest of ½ a lemon 1 bunch of fresh flat leaf parsley, washed and stalks removed A handful of fresh basil leaves, […]
Share the joy of running with your kids by Margot Manning, intraining junior running coach, mother of three and podiatrist Imagine this… You are getting ready for parkrun, feeling happy because your kids are coming with you. It’s a really exciting moment for you because all you can think about is that lovely satisfied feeling […]