What on earth made me decide to run a 102km ultra? Given free time you’ll find me writing poetry or playing the piano. Ultra marathons are my wife’s thing, not mine.
December 20, 2017 by Rob Bathgate
Aches and pains! I did a big run the other week. It was a reminder that over the full distance of the ultra marathon, I’m going to enjoy a smorgasbord of physical complaints.
November 24, 2017 by Rob Bathgate
Is this a familiar scenario? You’re halfway through a 10km run and you’re comparing it to a marathon. "Oh man, how am I ever going to run three times this distance?"
November 13, 2017 by Rob Bathgate
What’s the most common question you get asked about your running? For me the question tends to be: “How many kilometres are you running each week?”
November 3, 2017 by Rob Bathgate
A few years ago I trained for my first marathon and it sucked. It was lonely and hard and I actually quit five weeks before the event. "Running is stupid and boring" I declared.
October 10, 2017 by Rob Bathgate
We've got some handy tips to help you manage your training load as you get back into activity for summer.
October 4, 2017 by Rob Bathgate
Participation in youth sports is increasingly popular, with many youngsters initiating year-around training. It is not uncommon today for preteens to train 20 or more hours each week in sports like gymnastics, or to compete in triathlons, or for children as young as 6 to play organised soccer or hockey.
September 13, 2017 by Rob Bathgate