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Cascais Trail Experience Race Report 27th October 2019

November 26, 2019 Andrew O'Brien Comments 0 Comment

Busy Training After a busy period of training I have my first race ticked off, so this weeks round-up includes my Cascais Trail Experience race report. Also, after a few busy weeks of training and having our son visit us from Australia, I have not posted my training weeks. (Well that’s my excuse anyway). My running has been going well. I have incorporated some self-massage of the quads and calves, and along with my strength training, the body is adjusting…

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Running and Photography

November 26, 2019 Lisa O'Brien Comments 0 Comment

Running and Photography Running and photography are two hobbies I’m very fond of. This post will go through why I’m such an avid running photographer and why I think it can enhance your running experience. I will also list the tips I’ve found helpful in getting the best shots. So, can you easily combine the two? I say heck yes! I’m a self-professed amateur at both which gives me the freedom to do each with no pressure whatsoever. I’ve also…

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Why Do I Get Muscle Cramps? – A Runner’s Guide

October 20, 2019 Andrew O'Brien Comments 0 Comment

The Dreaded Cramp Many, if not most runners will have experienced cramp, either during or perhaps after a race. It can appear at anytime, although more often than not will be in the back half of your run or after/during an increase of physical exertion. They can sometimes start with a slight tightening of the muscle then slowly develop. Or they can hit you hard and fast, which stops you in your tracks. My research has unveiled two distinct…

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Training Week 16

October 20, 2019 Andrew O'Brien Comments 0 Comment

DAY TRAINING DISTANCE ELEVATION Monday AM E trail run 10.3km 29m TuesdayAM Tempo Run Ocean swim 12.56km 80m 92m Wednesday AM E Run 10 min leg & core workout 12.3km 244m Thursday AM E Trail Run 10.68km 282m Friday AM E Run 10 min leg & core workout 5.5km 47m Saturday AM Hike 11.8km 532m Sunday Hike 11km 125m TOTALS Running 74.1km Swim 80m 1351m Very happy to be back on track this week after 3 weeks of resting my…

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Why Should Kids Play Outside?

October 17, 2019 Lisa O'Brien Comments 4 comments

An Indoor Childhood The topic of our children’s ever-increasing time spent indoors has sparked many studies and discussions over the last decade or so. So why should kids play outside? I’m going to delve into the reasons the indoor phenomenon has come about, the health risks associated with it and the natural antidote for turning it around. “Nature Deficit Disorder describes the human costs of alienation from nature, among them: diminished use of the senses, attention difficulties, and higher rates…

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Hip Drop Running – How to Identify and Correct

October 15, 2019 Andrew O'Brien Comments 0 Comment

Hip Drop Hip drop running is one of the most common problems in the running community. Apart from making you go slower, it can be the reason behind so many different running injuries. I am going to go through how to identify and correct this problem to increase your running efficiency and help prevent associated injuries. What Is Hip Drop? Hip drop is also known as Trendelenburg gate. Named after Fredrich Trendelenburg, it is an abnormal gait when either walking…

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Trail Running Quotes – Ten Quotes to Inspire You to Explore

October 10, 2019 Lisa O'Brien Comments 8 comments

What Do Trail Running Quotes Do For Me? For me, trail running quotes are those that either inspire me to get out there and explore and appreciate the trail or provide me that extra push I need when things get tough. Motivational Quotes I’m not a fan of motivational quotes in general, as they have been done to death and have therefore lost some of their value. In saying that, there are quotes out there that really resonate and give…

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Training Week 13-15 (Taking a Step Back)

October 10, 2019 Andrew O'Brien Comments 0 Comment

A Forced Rest Period Training week 13 – 15 has been very quiet due to a forced rest period. I have been dealing with the frustration of injury which is indeed incredibly frustrating. At the end of training week 12 on my last run, it became apparent that my right groin area was becoming increasingly tight. While completing a 12km run along the flat coastline the tightness located deep in the groin started to develop into a dull ache….

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COROS GPS Watch Comparison- Which Should You Buy?

October 4, 2019 Andrew O'Brien Comments 0 Comment

Coros Comparison – 2019 Coros is a very new company to the sports GPS watch scene. They have attracted a lot of attention due to entering the market with very competitive pricing whilst producing a watch comparable to the big names (ie Garmin and Suunto). Of note is their superior battery life, being particularly appealing to the ultra running community. Making Their Mark With the Coros Pace first hitting the stores in early 2018, the company has come a…

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Exercises For ITB Pain – For Runners

October 1, 2019 Andrew O'Brien Comments 0 Comment

Exercises For ITB Pain – For Runners Let’s look at exercises for ITB pain for runners. Iliotibial Band (ITB) pain can be a debilitating condition which can literally stop us in our tracks. This article will not only go through some effective solutions for the problem but highlight an ineffective treatment you may have tried using in the past. This article will also give you an understanding of the function of the ITB and the associated muscles. What is the…

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