Current — Marathons

Current — Marathons

• Don’t Stress, You’re Running!

  

  I've had a pretty good week training wise, confirming that the week off has been no detriment to my training. This was pretty reassuring, and has helped keep... Read more

  The 20 march 2011 by   Ajwbowen
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• Feel Your Way to Better Running Form – in the Dark

  

  This evening I planned to go out for a hill session. Since the house move this is a bigger effort than normal as it’s about 7kms to get to the bottom of the... Read more

  The 02 march 2011 by   Ajwbowen
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• Find Yourself Whilst Running an Ultra

  

  It’s funny that since my last post when I covered getting back on track with my training and the need to get out of my comfort zone, I have found myself in a... Read more

  The 26 february 2011 by   Ajwbowen
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• Running Pink!

  

  This Thursday I was lucky enough to have the chance to run with a great Australian (recently awarded the Tasmanian Australian of the Year) and Ultra-runner who... Read more

  The 06 february 2011 by   Ajwbowen
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• Be Prepared and Knowing the Signs to Keep You Running

  

  My planned training run was a set of hill repeats on the trails about 5kms from my house. My legs felt good from the start, but half way up the first hill set... Read more

  The 14 january 2011 by   Ajwbowen
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• Ultra Marathon Running Safety Considerations While Training Near Roads

  

  The holiday season is all but over and now it’s time to get back into proper Ultramarathon training as I look forward to my running goals for 2011. Read more

  The 05 january 2011 by   Ajwbowen
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• Your Race Strategy for Successfully Running an Ultra Marathon

  

  For any running race you can’t just turn up and expect to run a personal best. It is important to have a plan or strategy. It is likely that you will record a... Read more

  The 15 december 2010 by   Ajwbowen
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• The Difference Between Running 100km and 100miles – 5 P’s

  

  Following the completion of the Great North Walk 100 mile event a couple of weeks ago (race report here) under very tough conditions it highlighted to me a... Read more

  The 02 december 2010 by   Ajwbowen
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• Planning for Race Day by Running It in Your Head!

  

  I’m 2 weeks out from the Great North Walk 100 mile ultra event, the final race information has been sent out, and I’m starting to taper. Read more

  The 01 november 2010 by   Ajwbowen
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• A Beautiful Running Quote - the "Why" of Distance Running.

  

  A good friend of mine sent me this quote as he thought it was appropriate for someone with a running affliction. I wanted to share this with you... "At least I... Read more

  The 26 october 2010 by   Ajwbowen
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• 5 Top Tips and Techniques for Running Hill Repeats

  

  This week I’ve changed the focus of my training to more strength related workouts. For the previous weeks, and indeed months, the core of the running I have don... Read more

  The 15 october 2010 by   Ajwbowen
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