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 […]
Twilight Bay Run: a night to remember It was an amazing night under the stars for the seventh annual Twilight Bay Run on Saturday 22 September. Part of the Twilight Run Series, the Twilight Bay Run attracted participants from across Australia to join in the fun, fireworks and run under the moon and stars. More […]
2018 Training Update Oct 5 Running in Review We have a couple of weeks to catch up with. This past weekend saw 2 long runs occurring in warmer and windier conditions. A special thanks to John and Solly for organising the run at Sandgate. It is a beautiful venue, and an enjoyable alternative to Brisbane. […]
Weekly intraining running update September 14th 2018 by Coaching Director Greg Scanlon Running in Review Last Sunday we tried a new idea for testing your pacing abilities. It was a handicap/predictor event where the goal was to run as close as possible to your nominated time without going over. Watches were not allowed, making you […]
Lyn Robertson’s Trail Adventure Hello Everyone Some time ago, Tracy asked me to write a report on my trail running experiences and I have finally put something together for her. In case you only read a little of this, can I just say that the support from everyone at Intraining New Farm has been invaluable, […]
Dust off the Cobwebs from your Bike. Tri a Triathlon 6 Tips for your first triathlon It can be daunting to take that first step into something new. Intraining Running and Triathlon Club is here to help ‘tri’ a new challenge. You don’t need all the costly ‘smart tech’ or wetsuit or new tri-bike. Dust […]