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The ultimate guide to running
Expert advice and practical tips to help kickstart your running journey or take it a step further.
How to nail your technique and go the distance
From setting a program and preventing injury, to choosing the right fuel and gear, consider this your five-week training toolkit.
- Sarah Berry and Sophie Aubrey
The three most important tips for runners
Melbourne Pack running coach Sean Williams gives his three top tips for runners, plus a few pointers for beginners.
The gear, training and fuel you need to become a better runner
With running season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to try for a personal best.
- Sarah Berry
- Video
Watch: Bodyweight strength exercises for running
Todd Liubinskas from the 440 Run Club demonstrates 4 bodyweight strength exercises to improve your running technique.
- Video
Watch: Mobility exercises for pre and post running
Trent Knox from the 440 Run Club demonstrates 4 mobility exercises for pre and post running.
- Video
Watch: How running at this pace helps prevent injury
Rachel Stanley, creator of the Run180 app, explains how a 180 step-per-minute cadence improves strength and helps prevent injury.
The best running apps to get you moving again
If the pandemic or the return to work has killed off your running momentum, these running apps can help you.
- Laura Hill
The secret to better running? Try distraction
Focusing on external sights and sounds, rather than what’s going on in your body, makes running feel easier and improves performance according to a fascinating new study.
- Gretchen Reynolds
Are you an ‘older runner’? Here’s how to avoid injury and run faster
More weights, more carbs and less running? Here’s the advice you need to be a better runner as you age.
- Jessica Salter
Too much, too fast, too soon: The common mistakes new runners make
Running coaches and medical experts offer advice on what beginner runners can learn from these mistakes.
- Kelyn Soong
Sand running can supercharge your fitness. Here’s how to start
If you’re heading to the beach or river this summer, take your running onto the sand with the right technique to build your strength.
- Laura Hill
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