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Why running in colder weather better for your health
This winter, before you stay in for a Netflix marathon or head to the gym for a treadmill run, remember these benefits of running in cold weather.
The latest Nike Free comes with all the benefits of running barefoot
Find out why runners are leaving behind the bitumen behind for the trail and how you can join them.
Why Mark Webber swapped the race track for the running track
Mark Webber has spearheaded a start-up called Aussie Grit Apparel with the goal of creating truly functional off-road trail running and cycling gear for men and women.
Is it safe to run during pregnancy?
Running during pregnancy is safe and exercise is important for both mum and baby.
How a running plan will make you fitter, stronger & prevent injury
Following a four-week training plan made the world of difference to my City2Surf run
Ten of the best Australian winter running events
Winter is just around the corner. Depending on where you live in Australia, the days will get shorter, the mercury will drop, bone-chilling winds will pick up, and bleak and wet days will keep you trapped inside. For many runners, winter means their fitness goes into...
Five tips to help you reach the finish line of your 2017 running goals
2017 is here and you’ve set yourself a new running goal. Go you! Maybe you want to maintain your fitness but need some inspiration or perhaps you’re looking for a stretch that will push you to your limits. Whatever the reason and whichever distance you choose to run,...
Apple Watch Series 2 running review
I've always been quick to embrace the latest technology released by Apple, except for one device - the Apple Watch. I thought I didn't need a smart watch and I didn't think it could be as good a training partner to my much-loved Garmin Forerunner 220. But I was wrong....
Run review – Afterglow Trail Run (12km)
Date 26 November 2016 Event organiser Tour de Trails Review On a cold and breezy late November evening, my running buddy and I took on the 12km Afterglow Trail Run along Victoria's surf coast. Most runners had embraced the challenge to wear their best glow gear - us...
Taking running tights to the next level
When I started running years ago the only tights I owned were a threadbare pair of black full length tights from K-mart. Admittedly, I was a broke uni student, but back then there wasn't a lot of choice. However, during the past five years, stylish and...
The reason you get injured could be in your DNA
Find out why runners are leaving behind the bitumen behind for the trail and how you can join them.
The best way to lace your runners
There are so many ways to lace your runners, but are you like me and put on a pair of new running shoes without changing the way the laces are tied? If so, give some thought to the many options out there that can actually make your run more comfortable and easier....
5 pre-run breakfasts you’ll love
Apparently breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I agree. There's one thing I know for sure. It's that I can't run on an empty stomach, especially in the morning. I have friends who can roll out of bed, lace up their joggers and smash out 10kms before...
Global Running Day 2016
While 1 June is the first day of winter in Australia, around the world it's also Global Running Day. The day encourages people from around the world to celebrate the joys of running. All you have to do is take the pledge to take part in some type of running activity....
Learning to love hill running
Despite my last name being Hill, until recently I loathed hill running. I really didn't look forward to running up hill and down dale. But yesterday I completed the Great Ocean Road half marathon in a personal best time of 1:56 for the 23kms. Unlike previous middle...
What to do when you hit the running wall
Despite the best laid plans, a smooth training program, adequate hydration, carb loading and a restful night's sleep; sometimes you will feel terrible when you go for a run. That happened to me last week. I was meant to run 15 km but as soon as I started running, I...
Perfecting the lunch break run
I don’t know about you, but some days I have the best intentions to go for a run on my lunch break, only to end up sitting at my desk catching up on reading while eating my lunch. So recently I’ve been trialling different ways to help me make this aspiration a...
Should you listen to music when you run?
This wasn’t an easy blog for me to write because up until recently I always listened to music while running. For years, I was one of those people who couldn’t leave the house for a run without my iPod. I spent hours updating playlists before important runs, and I...
Running for a cause – Walk in Her Shoes
Although I don't work for CARE Australia any more that doesn't mean I don't care about women, girls and their communities overseas. Each year there are hundreds of fundraising challenges that I could support, but none mean as much to me as Walk in Her Shoes. Why?...