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24.01.2022 Bare Creek Trail Run is scheduled to go ahead on 8th November 2020. There are still spots left Whether you’re just starting out, or an experienced runner there is a run (or walk) that is ideal for you. From the 2km Dash, 6km family walk/run, to the challenging 12km and 20km courses.... It will be a COVID-19 compliant event! They have some fabulous options to keep us all safe while we are having fun in our amazing Aussie bush. Learn more https://barecreektrailrun.com/

24.01.2022 It is just over 4 months until the UTA 2021 Do you know exactly what you have signed up for? The Ultra Trail Australia courses have a lot of vert UTA100 = 4500m... UTA50 = 2500m UTA22 = 1200m UTA11 = 560m Learn more about how to train for each distance and get an idea of exactly what you are in for on race day. https://thebodymechanic.com.au/uta-training-when-where-and/

23.01.2022 Base training is exactly what you need to be doing right now. Don't give up, don't lose all of your hard earned fitness. Base Training is the phase between races when you focus on building strength and endurance.... Learn why you should be base training and 4 elements you need to include for a successful base training phase. https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/base-training-phase-what-is-/

20.01.2022 One of our running clients, Mark Avery, is running 1000km from Tweed Heads to Sydney Opera House in twenty days to raise funds for mental health. Mark is a great guy who has found running to be a huge benefit to his mental health. He has been preparing for this 1000km run for 3 years, so it is not a project he has taken lightly. He is a huge advocate of using running to help deal with mental health issues, and he wants to be able to help other people through raising money for... Gotcha4Life. You too can help by creating a team and taking part in a virtual relay. This should provide great running motivation and raise money for a good cause at the same time. How does it work? - The challenge is to collectively run, walk, or crawl 1000km over 20 days as a team - Teams can be any size. For example, a team of 10 equates to each individual moving on average 5km’s a day over the 20 days - Challenge starts Mon 26th October and finishes Sat 14th November - To take part in the challenge they are asking for a donation of $35 - All of this donation (less a small transaction fee) goes to Gotcha4Life to run workshops in schools and clubs in the community. Take on the challenge. Register here: https://tweedheadstosydney.raisely.com/ #keeptheconversationrunning

20.01.2022 The single best thing you can do to become a faster runner is to train consistently. Training consistently means you need to avoid getting injured. Avoiding injury is easiest if you incorporate some rolling, stretching and strength work into your regular training routine. Our Locker Room training plans include running-specific body maintenance video routines which are simple to follow and super effective. They will help you to achieve your personal best through avoiding injur...ies and therefore being able to train consistently. Prevention is better than cure!! BUT, if that ship has already sailed, and you are already dealing with niggles or injuries, here are 8 exercises you can do to help maintain your fitness. (NB: Next time - train smarter, and prevent the injuries before they happen by signing up to a Locker Room training plan) https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/8-exercises-you-can-do-to-ke/

19.01.2022 Injury, rest, run, repeat! Injury, rest, run, repeat! Injury, rest, run, repeat! Stop the cycle now with our 10-week return to running program.... Learn exactly what you need to do to be able to run injury-free. https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/return-to-running-after-inju/

17.01.2022 The Six Foot Track Marathon Race entry process is underway for 2021. If you are trying to secure a spot or you are lucky enough to have an entry already, then you need to be training! We are now in week 6 of our race specific 14-week training plan. ... If you want to join learn more now. https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/training-program-sixfoot-tra/ Here is a summary of the process for those looking to grab a race entry. Check out the Sixfoot website for further details. As a summary there are 4 key stages for the 2021 entry process, the details for each of these are then covered further below. - 2020 Entrant Entry Deferral Option, December 22nd, 2020 to January 3rd, 2021: Entrants from 2020 need register their preference to either defer their eligible entry to 2022 or enter the 2021 race. If you do not register your preference you will automatically be deferred to the 2022 race. - 2021 Entries open for 2020 Entrants, January 4th to January 8th, 2021: Only for those 2020 Entrants who confirmed their preference to enter the 2021 race they now need to formally register and pay for their entry. - 2021 Preferred Entries open, January 11th to 15th 2021: Entries open for any eligible Preferred Entrant who did not have a 2020 entry. Entry spaces available will be dependent upon number of 2020 runners who enter. - 2021 General Entry Lottery, January 18th to January 22nd, 2021: If there are enough entry spaces available after the 2020 and preferred entries closed, we will open and conduct a lottery for these remaining places.

16.01.2022 There are still places left for the UTA On Course Training runs this weekend. Get out with fellow entrants, run the course and learn from the professionals at Blue Mountains Fitness. There are two options this Saturday... Scenic World to QV Hospital 22-27km First Leg of UTA50/3rd Leg of UTA100 Facebook Event Link https://fb.me/e/Rh3jQ0dx Register Now Link https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=41781 QV Hospital to Scenic World 19 27km UTA22/2nd Leg of UTA50/Last Leg of UTA100 Facebook Events Link https://fb.me/e/cBPznK1jC Register Now Link https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=41783

16.01.2022 Coastal Classic 12 Week Training Plan Starts Tomorrow! The 30km Coastal Classic is scheduled for Dec 5th and entries are sold out Our 12-week plan will kick start your training, and keep you motivated all the way to race day!... https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/coastal-classic-training-pro/

15.01.2022 Ankle sprains are common in trail runners. This video will teach you how to tape your ankle and prevent further sprains from occurring. http://thebodymechanic.com.au/anklesprainvideo/

15.01.2022 Coastal Classic 12 Week Training Plan Starts Monday The 30km Coastal Classic is scheduled for Dec 5th and entries are sold out Our 12-week training plan will kick start your training, and keep you motivated all the way to race day!... Coastal Classic Trail Run NSW 2020 https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/coastal-classic-training-pro/

14.01.2022 I was lucky enough to take part in the Stromlo Running Festival 2020 in Canberra on the weekend. It was my first running event for 2020, and it was exciting to be standing on a start line again. They had 10k, 30k and 50k distances available with the field at full capacity of 1800 runners.... The race organisers did an amazing job of spreading the field into waves of 100 runners and holding the 10k race on the Sunday to further separate the runners and comply with all of the Covid and social distancing restrictions. Running legend Rob De Castella who is co-founder of the Stromlo Running Festival was the MC, welcoming everyone to the event and sending each wave of starters on their way. It was inspiring listening to him talk and hearing how passionate he is about running, the local Canberra community, and using running as a means to create resilience and strength. This experience brings hope that we will see a lot more races returning next year. Race organisers are doing a wonderful job of providing a safe, fun and enjoyable race experience working within the scope allowed by the ongoing pandemic issues. It was great to see so many Locker Room members out on the course. I hope you all enjoyed your race weekend. #run #trailrunning #outdoors

14.01.2022 The Coastal Classic is a race which attracts road runners and trail runners in equal numbers. It is a bit like the 6 Foot Track in that respect, and one of the reasons I enjoy it so much. As a trail runner it is always good to be able to pit yourself against the roadies to find out where you stand in the strength vs speed stakes. With two weeks to go to this year's event, this description will give you a first-hand account of what to expect come race day.... https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/coastal-classic-course-descr/

13.01.2022 Avoid Injury By Foam Rolling Your Quads Foam rolling is a great way to "self massage" your body. Some people respond better to foam rolling than to stretching, others find that stretching works best. There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to successfully managing your body. If you suffer from tight quad muscles, if you have knee pain, or if you have ITB related symptoms, then foam rolling your quads properly should help to reduce your symptoms.... Watch this video to learn what to do, and what not to do when foam rolling your quads. For more running and cycling advice follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodymechanic.com.au/videos/1287589874610901/

13.01.2022 If you are training for the Coastal Classic in December you ideally need to incorporate some sand running into your training program. If you are new to trails or haven't spent a lot of time running on the sand I recommend starting with one sand running session per week. Start with 10 x 100m intervals at an easy (aerobic) pace on soft sand and slowly build up the volume each week until you are running 2km - 3km in one session. Coastal Classic Trail Run NSW 2020 Maximum Adventure

12.01.2022 Do you have heel pain when you run? It could be your plantar fascia, or your achilles tendon, or it could be caused by a stiff lower back and tight glutes. Learn what causes foot pain, and what you can do to fix it.... https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/plantar-fascia-treatment-plan/ See more

10.01.2022 Thinking of entering the Ultra Trail Australia 11km? This course is mostly stairs. It has an elevation gain of 560m and something like 4500 stairs! Because it is relatively short, and because you don’t have to run down Kedumba, putting in some serious stair training sessions will help a lot if you are intending to race rather than finish this event. This 5 min video clip will give you a very good idea of what to expect. The course and views are spectacular.... https://thebodymechanic.com.au/uta-training-when-where-and/

10.01.2022 Entries open for the UTA 2021 on 3 December 2020 at 11am AEDT . If you are thinking about which distance to enter here is some helpful advice on how to choose the course that best suits you. https://thebodymechanic.com.au/uta-training-when-where-and/

08.01.2022 Sally is a runner who has recently experienced an ITB issue (pain around the outside of the knee). Initially this pain came on towards the end of a 20km run, she rested a couple of days and then ran again but this time the pain came on after 12km. Does this sound familiar? Sally then decided to rest for 3 days to really let it settle down but unfortunately during her next run, the pain started at 5km and became so painful that she had to stop her run early and limp home. He...r knee felt like it had a knife sticking into the side of it. Finally, coming to terms with the fact that her knee wasn’t going to improve without doing something proactive, Sally booked in for a massage and reluctantly resigned herself to three full weeks of no running. She did some swimming and some boxing classes during the break from running to try and maintain some fitness, and to prevent her from going mad! Do you think you know what happens next? Did she choose: A - Improve her running technique, or; B - Rest some more and then ramp up the running again. https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/how-to-return-to-running-aft/

07.01.2022 More stretching may not be the answer if you suffer from tight hip flexors when you run. Learn how to activate your glutes to unlock your tight hips and improve your running. https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/run-faster-and-stronger-lear/

05.01.2022 The UTA has been postponed until next year! As frustrating as this is, your training will have been good for your mental and physical health during this difficult year. It will also have helped you to create a large base of strength and endurance from which you can build to make next year's event your best race ever!... Learn what training you should be doing right now to ensure a successful UTA 2021. https://thebodymechanic.com.au/a-delayed-uta-could-be-the-/

05.01.2022 THE TOP 10 FACTORS THAT HELP RUNNERS LOSE WEIGHT Running is a great way to get rid of a few extra kilos. But running alone won't make the difference. You can't ignore your diet! In fact, you could find yourself gaining weight if you over-fuel your body.... Nutritionist and endurance athlete, Tamara Madden, has treated hundreds of athletes looking to improve their performance while shedding a few unwanted kilos. In her experience, there are 10 key areas you need to consider. https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/weight-loss-for-runners/

05.01.2022 9 New UTA On-Course Training Runs Join the awesome Blue Mountains Fitness Team this weekend for some fun on the UTA course. Get expert tips, meet fellow runners and learn how to approach the race for a great day on the trails.... Join Now https://www.facebook.com/events/730392797563504/ Find all scheduled events here https://thebodymechanic.com.au/ultra-trail-australia-on-co/

04.01.2022 Maximum Adventure Race Series 2021 Race #1 Lake Macquarie Entries Open www.maxadventurerace.com.au/event-entry/ These are great fun for the whole family

03.01.2022 Follow this simple guide to diagnose your calf pain. Are you worried you have a strain or something more sinister? Use this guide to work it out and learn how to rehab your calf pain... https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/how-to-diagnose-and-treat-ca/

03.01.2022 One of our regular clients, and all-round good bloke, Troy Sachs, has been training for the UTA 100 with only 1 leg. True to form he has accepted the date changes for this year's UTA as an opportunity to improve for May next year. He is inspiring in so many ways. If you are struggling with your motivation to get out and run. Watching his interview will help.... https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/troy-sachs-training-for-the-/

02.01.2022 Ready for a New Year's Challenge? - Try the Jabulani! Entries to one of Sydney's favourite trail events, the Jabulani Challenge Trail Run NSW 2021 are open. There is a 12km, 22km and 45km event option. These are great for beginners, those training for UTA or those that missed out on a spot in UTA or Sixfoot track. The Training Plan Starts Monday 25th Jan.... https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/training-program-jabulani-ch/ See more