Menopause can be devastating for runners, but new research and the now more open conversation can help in navigating the challenges and emerging stronger, heathier and happier in the long run. By Sam Murphy When the symptoms started, I had no idea what was wrong. I was experiencing heart palpitations, my joints and muscles ached. Even […] The post Our complete guide to running through menopause…
By Runner’s World AUSNZ Three-time Olympian, current Australian marathon record holder and lululemon Ambassador Jess Stenson has learned that running at your best isn’t always about doing more. It’s about trusting the process, staying present and focusing on what matters most. Here’s what every runner can learn from her marathon mindset. Jess Stenson knows what […] The post The Marathon Mindset:…
Unsure what to eat before a run? Power up your next workout with these delicious breakfast ideas. By Alice Barraclough We’re always told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – but what should your breakfast be if you’re a runner looking for appetising yet effective fuel to see you through the miles? […] The post Perfect pre-run breakfasts to keep you fueled appeared first on…
Including a 10-minute full-body workout that will work every major muscle group in just five moves (yes, really!) By Jenessa Connor On your busiest days, you probably don’t have a spare hour to strength train. But what about those five minutes between meetings? Or the 10 minutes before you leave to pick up your kids? You may […] The post 6 mini strength workouts for when you’re short on time…
What happens when the symbiotic relationship between running, diet and maintaining a healthy weight becomes disordered? By Adrian Monti, Runner’s World UK One of the many benefits of running is that it helps to control body weight. Anything from a couch-to-5K program to a marathon will burn extra calories, which means many of us use running […] The post Disordered eating: runners share its…
Rose Davies has etched her name into Commonwealth Games history, becoming the first woman from any nation to win both the 5000m and 10,000m titles at the same Games. The Newcastle-based distance runner completed the historic double in dramatic fashion, storming home to claim gold in the 5000m final after a thrilling battle with fellow […] The post Rose Davies makes Commonwealth Games history with…
How do they happen? How can you prevent them? And can you run on them? Here’s the lowdown on ankle pain and sorenessBy Georgia Scarr, Dr Jordan Metzl Runners are, unfortunately, often prone to ankle injuries. But despite despite how many people suffer from sore ankles or ankle pain after running, it doesn’t get the same attention as […] The post Everything you need to know about ankle injuries…
The former 1500m world champion has just bettered Hicham El Guerrouj’s long-standing mile mark on home soil. By Rachel Boswell In front of a roaring home crowd at the London Diamond League, British athlete Josh Kerr has on Saturday 18 July done what many deemed impossible and broken the men’s mile world record. Performing at a […] The post Josh Kerr has just broken the 27-year-old mile world…
How to build endurance gradually and avoid injury when running long. The post 8 Best Ways to Extend Your Long Run Endurance appeared first on Runner's World Australia and New Zealand .