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How a pair of trail running shoes changed my life
I went for my first run of the year on the 19th of October 2022, the same day as my first psychology appointment as I embark on the journey of healing PTSD.
Tricks of the trail trade
Most runners have their own little things they do on a run that make a big difference. Things that have been tried, tweaked, tested and tested again hundreds of times.
Got the ultra itch?
What’s next on the running bucket list? An ultra maybe? Yeow, go you! It’s one helluva journey and 100% worth it.
Sarah Douglas - 2022 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
New Zealand Mountain Running champ, Sarah Douglas, talks about developing a passion for mountain running and playing to her strengths as she powers uphill. Sarah is competing in the 2022 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Thailand this week. Her aim? To get in the top 30 in the uphill event - all of New Zealand is cheering you on, Sarah!
Me vs The Taupō Ultra
In an ultra, it’s always handy to have a plan, because at least then you have something to throw away as soon as you start.
Running with the Salomon Adv Skin 5
I don’t know about you but I want to put on my running pack, and then forget it’s there.
34 laps to win 'The Claw'
Simon Cochrane smashed the Blue Lake 24hour event running for an impressive 22 hours over 202km, claiming 'The Claw'. Listen in for chats about how to prepare physically and mentally for epic events like this.
Forget FKTs, why don't you aim for a SKT?
SKTs, also known as your Slowest Known Time could be the secret to actually enjoying the outdoors we love so much. The idea behind a SKT is to grasp the magic of slowness, because, "We can’t all be champions" and stopping to smell the roses really does take a lot of effort and time.
A breathing method to help you fall asleep
The 4-7-8 breathing Method, also known as the 'relaxing breath' is about breath regulation. Many people struggle to fall asleep or 'shut their mind off'. Breathing methods are one of the strategies proven to help reduce sympathetic activity and activate your parasympathetic nervous system (your system responsible for relaxing).
The impacts of Body Image and Running
Everyone's body is different. So why do we say that one person has a runners body and another person doesn't? We all have bodies and all bodies can run. This podcast dives into the psychology behind these body image issues, especially in females.
Running holidays
Need an excuse to travel overseas? How about a runners holiday? The rise of running holidays have become hugely popular after being stuck at home over the last few years. We are hungry for travel that pushes us outside our comfort zones, challenges us and immerses us in diverse cultures and experiences.
Proof that craving a burger after your trail run is perfectly normal.
Craving a burger after a run? That's okay, a lot of us do! This podcast goes into the science behind why we crave burgers, proving that a perfect mix of carbs, protein and fat satisfies our post run hunger.
