Fitness

The 12-week program I have outlined is achievable for anyone who has comfortably completed a few sprint or standard distance triathlons. However, making this jump can be intimidating. The total time to swim, bike...

Arthur Lydiard of New Zealand was a pioneer in the sport of distance running. His coaching and his training principles were revolutionary during the 1950s and 1960s and are now standard practice for many...

The half-marathon distance isn’t half of anything. The name is deceptive and in my experience the distance has always required an effort more suited for a ‘double 10 km’ than anything else. Training for...

This plan has been designed for a runner who has either recently completed a half-marathon and is looking to step up in distance to the marathon, or for a runner who has run marathons...

With warmer weather around the corner and our spring and summer race dates in our calendars, runners across the country are ready to make the most of the season ahead. A part of making...

We know movement is good for our bodies. Yet, many of us still struggle to make it to the gym, or hit the path for our long runs consistently. Keeping a training journal or diary can...

It’s a brand new year and you’ve been hitting the gym hard. You’ve improved your diet and even hired a personal trainer. Despite all your hard work, you’ve noticed that instead of losing weight...

Most of us know that exercise is good for us. The research is clear: exercise makes us live longer. You would think that if we all knew movement was key to a longer life, all...

One of the biggest paradigm shifts we’ve experienced over the past few years has been toward a massive focus on recovery. From supplements to tools, a wide range of products have flooded the market...

There are many ways to target your lower body and at times it can feel overwhelming. To help with your next leg workout, I thought I would walk you through mine and give you...