By Hayden Shearman // No matter how many FitBits or GPS watches or fancy new running shoes you get this Christmas, the gift of fitness is something that only you can give yourself. So let’s get busy preparing for yourself that gift of amazing training and racing in 2017. There are no lucky finishers at the[…]
The first of our in-depth three-part interviews with New Zealand running legend and Olympic bronze medalist Barry Magee. This first episode covers the early years from birth to becoming part of a team led by Arthur Lydiard who had transformed the New Zealand running scene. No Treats Till Christmas: https://www.tempofit.org/no-treats-till-christmas/ Barry Magee’s Coaching: http://www.upandrunning.co.nz TempoFit in[…]
Keep that physio happy with this week’s mobility for runners workout. Not so much intensity, but plenty of active recovery. Enjoy!
Ladies and gentleman, NZ has a new world record holder! Brad Luiten claims the 12-hour speed golf record. And we catch up with NZ speedster Camille Buscomb after her dominating win at the prestigious Zatopek 10,000m. Plus we talk about how to structure your 2017 of racing. How many marathons should you run? What about[…]
Like your stereotypical infomercial, this week’s STRONG workout is all about buns and abs. You will need: A seat, half foam roller or a low stool A small weight e.g. 2 litre milk or can of food
Soooooooo much action this week! The Kepler Challenge, The Goat and a barn storming National Secondary Schools Track and Field Champs. We catch up with 800m and 3000m champion brothers Tom and Nick Moulai and chat about how they’ve become one of the speediest families in the country. And in training talk, we turn our[…]
It’s time to be pro-active about that recovery. And this 18-minute foam rolling session is just the ticket to sort out those tired runner’s legs. You will need: – one firm foam roller – one tennis ball, hockey ball or physio ball
With the Kepler Challenge and The Goat and National Secondary Schools Track and Field Champs coming this weekend, we catch up with Brad Luiten who is hoping to become NZ’s next world record holder … in the rather obscure speed golf. He has a seven handicap and is a 1:11 half marathoner so has the[…]
The festive season has arrived and, with it, the double jeopardy of less time to train and more temptations to indulge. It’s little wonder that come January we’re often beating back the battle of the bulge. So here’s a challenge for getting a major head start on those New Year’s resolutions … the No Treats[…]
By Hayden Shearman // I love to eat. But I also love to run. And it just so happens that, on the whole, these two pastimes have an incredibly complimentary relationship. But, with the festive season upon us, this relationship, and our waistlines, can get a little strained. So here are some tips for balancing[…]