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Hydration for Endurance Performance

Hydration for Endurance Performance   We have all heard that our bodies are comprised of mostly water.  A 60kg individual is composed of around 48kg of water in which all their body’s biochemistry will take place.  Water has a number of other functions in the body - evaporative cooling, glycogen storage and maintaining electrolyte balances.  The loss of even a small proportion...

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Training For Mountains Without Hills

The Ultra Trail Australia events have many exciting challenges, one of the most noteworthy being the large and numerous hills that runners will encounter in the Blue Mountains. As this...

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Running Training Planners

Running training. Two words that put fear in anyone who does run. But for those of us that do, these two words make us deliriously happy. Try to explain this...

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Orchestrate Your Own Recovery: PART 1

Are you currently basking in the beautiful aftermath of ultra-running euphoria? On returning to your hotel did your saturate your day of running in the shower then crawl under the...

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Orchestrate Your Own Recovery: PART 2

The weather feels colder.  Your sick of the colour of your running shoes.  Work should be for the under 30’s.  Where did all this traffic come from?  You think you...

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The Ultra Trail Australia 100/50 Taper Week

Taper week!This is your opportunity to revive and thrive.  The work is done.  All that is left to do is to try to find a sense of peace and tranquility in your busy lifestyle.  Here are some quick tips to help you out:

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Diet Patterns Of An Athlete: Part 1

Since the start of 2014 I have been battling return from an Achilles injury. I do not use the word battling loosely as this is what it has been. A battle. I have tried just about every quick remedy I can.  

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