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Jen's Journey: Navigating Life's Challenges and Celebrating Triumphs
As many prepare to begin the New York Marathon, my first marathon, the event that mark the start of my journey, I find Jen's story to be one of this year's most extraordinary. Her experience connects with people more deeply than the typical marathon tales of retired athletes or young individuals under 30 running their first marathon. Yet, it's best to hear it directly from Jen herself. Hi, I’m Jen. I work full-time in the social policy sector specialising in an engagement an
runningevolution5
Nov 26 min read
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Melbourne Marathon Festival
Last event for the year, Melbourne Marathon Festival. This is one of my favourite events and I have been doing it every year since 2019 (except last year I missed out on an entry). Its one of my favourites for a number of reasons; it’s a great event, the crowd, finishing on the MCG but most of all it’s an event where I get to catch up with a lot of my running family from all around Australia. Leading into the event, Running Evolution had four athletes competing across the hal
runningevolution5
Oct 135 min read
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Berlin Marathon
Berlin Marathon was my goal event for the year. The notable flat and record breaking course was what brought me to the event - a chance...
runningevolution5
Oct 47 min read
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TCS Sydney Marathon
What a weekend! The first time Sydney Marathon becomes a world major. For someone that has attended other majors, Sydney brought their A...
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Sep 13 min read
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Fuelling during a race
For those training for any endurance event, you will know the important of fuelling during your longs runs. We interviewed Sally Anderson...
runningevolution5
Mar 312 min read
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Dani's Journey
Last year Dani got in touch with us to help her to be accountable and train for the Three Bridges. We were fortunate enough for Dani to...
runningevolution5
Mar 95 min read
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Turning One
Running Evolution has celebrated its first anniversary! The idea of Running Evolution is something I've contemplated for a while. I enjoy...
runningevolution5
Feb 172 min read
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Back to business: getting back into routine
The holiday season has concluded. Many have embraced the new year with a "new year, new me" mindset. How to initiate change? Times have...
runningevolution5
Jan 131 min read
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Are you wearing the right shoes?
I recently had a trip back home to Adelaide. It was definitely nicer running in cooler weather and not having to get up at the crack of...
runningevolution5
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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End of racing season: How to find that motivation
After the excitement of big national races, it's common to feel a dip in motivation. But remember, you're not alone in this journey!...
runningevolution5
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Easy Runs
Every running program has an easy run or two in a week. What is an easy run? Well, it’s a run where you are not pushing yourself – a...
runningevolution5
Aug 12, 20243 min read
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Olympic Fever
The Olympics have arrived. What better way to ignite the Olympic spirit than by having a conversation with an Olympian! We were fortunate...
runningevolution5
Jul 26, 20245 min read
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Catch up with Emma
The Gold Coast Marathon 2024 marked the largest event in its history, with both the half marathon and full marathon selling out months in...
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Jul 22, 20242 min read
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Catch up with our newest Marathoner Naomi
The Gold Coast Marathon 2024 marked the largest event in its history, with both the half marathon and full marathon selling out months in...
runningevolution5
Jul 14, 20242 min read
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Reflection on Gold Coast marathon 202
This has been the most significant Gold Coast marathon event I have participated in every year since 2018, excluding the COVID-affected...
runningevolution5
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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How do you strike?
As both a coach and a physiotherapist I often get asked about what is the best running technique – heel strike or forefoot strike?...
runningevolution5
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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Nutrition chat with Sally
As a coach we often get asked nutritional questions. I can speak from my experience and what I have seen or being advised. However, being...
runningevolution5
May 26, 20246 min read
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How many pairs of sneakers do you use?
Let’s get the conversation going about sneakers - running shoes. To the majority of the population – running is a free sport. It costs...
runningevolution5
May 22, 20243 min read
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Training in AM versus training in the PM
Recently we asked what time of the day you prefer to train. The majority, 57%, said they prefer to train in the evening. Let’s have a...
runningevolution5
May 13, 20243 min read
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When sometimes you just need to rest
Reflecting over the last few days being home sick with COVID again you can really take for granted being fit and healthy. When training...
runningevolution5
May 6, 20243 min read
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