Pre-race Healthy Habits
Training for any activity is essential, yet many of us forget eating well is an integral part of that training program. The food we eat gives our body the fuel to function. When we don’t give our bodies the right type and amount of food, it is like trying to run a car on unleaded petrol when it should have been given leaded petrol. When we do, it improves our physical and mental function for everyday living as well as making it possible to perform at our very best. Carbohydra
Stronger, Fitter, Faster
Prevention is always better than a cure, but when faced with the choice of lacing up those joggers and pounding the streets of Perth, or staying at home for an extra 10-15 minutes to do some valuable injury prevention exercises, most of us are already out the door and clocking up the kilometres before we know what’s happened. It’s not until injury rears its unpleasant head we actually consider doing something about it. Our efforts are usually diligent and well intentioned unt
Things Every Runner Should Know...
With the Chevron City to Surf just around the corner and marking the beginning of spring, there is no better time than now to be out and running around Perth. The health benefits from running are widely acknowledged, but as all runners know, this can also come with some aches, pains, and an increased risk of running-related injury (RRI). In fact, experts say the recreational runner is at risk of sustaining 1-2 RRIs per year. For anyone who is training for an event like the Ch
Refuelling those Running Legs
When it comes to refuelling after a run session, timing is everything particularly when we want to bounce back ready for the next Perth Run Collective session. While everyone’s post-run nutrition needs vary, a good rule of thumb according to Performance Specialist and Dietitian, Julie Meek, is consuming a blend of carbohydrates and protein within 15-30 minutes. “Refueling immediately after running restores the essential nutrients and glycogen lost during training and triggers
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