David Palmer on Training for an Ironman: Part 1.
At the tender age of 26 at the time, and having always been a relatively fit guy, I felt like I may have just found the perfect challenge. I’d been…
Tips to get you through your weekly long run. Join Pure Physio In Half-Marathon Training!
You know the feeling – dragging yourself into your running gear, struggling as the thought of hitting the wall looms larger than your enthusiasm for hitting the pavement. You’ve just…
The perfect race day diet. Join Pure Physio in Half-Marathon Training!
“Bonking” is the colloquial term used to describe the depletion of glycogen stores in the liver and muscles. It might not sound too threatening, but it’s definitely not something you want to…
Top tips for safe winter cycling!
The benefits: Riding’s a fantastic workout at any time of year and many of the staff at Pure Physio jump on the bike for the daily commute. Regular cycling is…
How fast should my long run be? Join Pure Physio in Half-Marathon Training!
The optimal long run pace has been subject to significant debate since the beginning of marathon running. Running too fast can impact your recovery for the next run. But on…
Keeping a healthy appetite for exercise. Join Pure Physio in Half-Marathon Training!
To celebrate the half way mark of our program, the team thought it might be a good time to share some of our favourite running exercises. A tasting platter of…
The Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro: a swell time over Easter.
Firstly, I loved city life and having everything on my doorstep. But the decent surf beaches were at least an hour away from the city. What about all those postcards…
Rule changes and injury reports: Welcome to the 2016 AFL season!
Interestingly, there have been some rule changes over the off season. Notably, the substitute rule has been abolished, and a new cap of 90 rotations per game has been implemented…
The Data and the Distance. Join Pure Physio in Half-Marathon Training!
The exact distance of a half marathon is 21.0957km. The Great Ocean Road race sneaks in an extra 2km (hey, at least it’s value for money!), but that won’t affect…
Can You Fuel a Marathon with Coffee? Join Pure Physio in Half-Marathon Training!
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to walk through the Pure Physio clinic, you’ll be aware that there’s no mystery surrounding our love of coffee. Coffee is well loved throughout…