According to a new study released in the US, people only require 15 minutes of physical activity per day to extend their lifespan. If all the sedentary individuals out there start with just fifteen minutes of physical activity per day, then we might be a healthier nation for it. But I disagree. For the past few… Read More
My last couple of interval workouts have been shockers. My fitness level is wavering. Only a few short months ago I could run intervals of 14-15k/h several times in the space of half an hour; yesterday I was having trouble completing a 30 minute workout with a couple 13k/h intervals. My lungs felt like they… Read More
One of the great things about living on the Gold Coast in QLD is that on one side the city we have the gorgeous stretches of coastline, and on the other side we have the mountains with many treks, waterfalls and wildlife. This allows for a varied workout. So, today instead of hitting the gym,… Read More
I’m one of those people who functions better when they are super busy. Give me a week where I’ve got no where to be, no responsibilities to fulfill and I won’t get anything done. On the other hand, if I have a full time job, exams to study for and training to get done, I’ll… Read More
I got up at 4am this morning to take my partner and my brother to the airport. They have gone to Sydney for a boy’s long weekend and I’ve got four days all to myself, well sort of. After dropping them off I argued with myself about the pros and cons of going to the… Read More
I have a confession to make. I am scared, frightened and petrified of racing triathlon. You wouldn’t think it when you saw me at the starting line though. Actually, I find many things scary; starting up a conversation at a party, talking to strangers, asking questions in front of others, writing on this blog, posting… Read More
Yesterday, I pointed out the costs of running. Today, I’ve got a few ways that you can reduce those costs so you can run without worrying about going over budget. *Be picky about the races you take part inYou don’t have to partake in every single race that comes along to be a serious runner.… Read More
Running is an activity that most people consider to be free. No losses in our wallets and huge gains in health. However, once you start to become serious about running the costs start to appear and they become significant. When you start competing, running can get quite expensive. So how do you justify race entries,… Read More
I went for my first post marathon run today. It wasn’t long; much shorter than expected actually. Ten minutes. I was aiming for twenty. But when I still felt a tingle in my right quad and left ankle I figured it was better to slow down to a walk than risk a long term injury.… Read More
It’s July, I sit around rugged up in the early mornings and early evenings, while during the day I stroll around in a pair of thongs. I love Aussie winter, especially when I can sit on my balcony and bask in the afternoon sun while I write, read, apply for work and surf the net.… Read More