Running Technique Tips

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A weekly conversation between two mid-pack runners learning to master the art of running while life gets in the way.

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Friday Aug 30, 2019

S03: E12 - Lisa gets elected

Friday Aug 30, 2019

In this catch-up episode Lisa gives an update on her dodgy calf, irregular heart, and recent election to the board of Athletics NSW. Meanwhile, Brian's been sick, which has put his road racing ambitions on hold as he contemplates the Flinders Island running festival.

Connect with Brian and Lisa: email brian@runningtechniquetips.com lisa@runningtechniquetips.com Blog: http://runningtechniquetips.com Brian's Running Technique Book Brian's Running Form Drills eBook and free online resources. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningtechniquetips/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunningTechniqueTips/ Twitter: @BrianRunCoach

Sunday Aug 04, 2019

S03: E11 - Lake Wendouree XCR 15k road race

Sunday Aug 04, 2019

In this episode we recap Brian's above expectation 15k road race result and discuss the method and impact of his recent low mileage polarised training regime. We also mull over some key takeaways from Zane Robertson's interview with Brad Beer. Meanwhile, Lisa pays the price for some over-zealous training in Byron Bay, confined to the elliptical trainer, with her calf back on the blink.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Brad Beer talks to Zane Robertson. Athletics Victoria Lake Wendouree 15k road race results.

Sunday Jul 28, 2019

S03: E10 - Arm swing in running

Sunday Jul 28, 2019

In this episode we discuss the wide variation of arm carriage and styles in running. From Japanese marathon runners to the pointy end of the 1500m, there's so many effective variations to get the job done - which one is best for you? Meanwhile, Lisa's back running in Byron Bay, but has she pushed the envelope with getting back into sessions too quickly? Over in Ballarat Brian is preparing himself for the 15km Lake Wendouree road race and wonders how will he go off his low milage unstructured training regime?

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Brian's blog on Nick Willis' Arm swing Brian's blog on Japanese Arm swing. Brad Beer talks to Zane Robertson. Guardian article straight arms or bent? Matt Beckenham's Instagram

Tuesday Jul 09, 2019

S03: E09 - Should you train for mileage or time?

Tuesday Jul 09, 2019

In this week's episode we talk training for time versus mileage. We discuss the benefits of both, and remember a time before GPS watches when all of our running was done to time and by feel. In other news Lisa discovers her tight calf was caused by an old injury, and is back running after a popliteus palpation. She plays it safe at Gold Coast turning spectator in the rain. Meanwhile, Brian gets in some solid threshold runs and completes a cracking 1,2,3,4,3,2,1 pyramid fartlek at 4:00 km pace off a minute jog recovery.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Tweet - training for time or mileage?

Sunday Jun 23, 2019

S03: E08 - Should you train your weaknesses or strengths?

Sunday Jun 23, 2019

In this week's episode we discuss the pros and cons of a strengths or weaknesses based approach to our training. Does it make sense to bash your head against the brick wall of weakness, or should you be skipping down the happy strengths path lined with rainbows and unicorns? Brian is hanging on to some semblance of fitness running a 20:30 parkrun on a wet Ballarat track in lieu of shirking the 10k Bundoora cross country. Meanwhile, Lisa has hit rock bottom with illness now adding insult to injury.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Brian's Ballarat parkrun result. Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument. Steve Pavlina Blog on training to your strengths.

Monday Jun 10, 2019

S03: E07 - Cross country race reflections

Monday Jun 10, 2019

In this week's episode Lisa finds herself compressed under the weight of life responsibilities and her own performance expectations, and is seriously considering adopting a "Brian" unstructured training approach. She competes in the Western Sydney 10km, finishing a credible 5th in 39:42, but is lacking motivation and now sidelined by another calf strain. Meanwhile, Brian is happy with his solid XC performance over the hills at St Anne's Winery. He gives a detailed recap of his 8k race, which remarkably went to plan, and reflects on the success of strategies discussed in episode 06 on how to race a cross country.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Athletics Victoria St Anne's Winery Results: XCR Round 2 Results. Lisa's 10k results.

Tuesday May 28, 2019

S03: E06 - How to execute a cross country race

Tuesday May 28, 2019

In this week's episode Lisa and Brian start to tackle their own cross country races, which initiates a conversation on different cross country racing strategies for mid-packers. They offer suggestions on how to confront a cross country race to ensure you get the best possible result without running yourself into the ground across challenging terrain. Brian also discusses his favourite topic, shoes, and delves into possible footwear options for racing cross country. Lisa describes losing her mojo due to life stresses getting in the way. Meanwhile, Brian is getting in some good training but lacks motivation to race, instead he takes the parkrun option for a threshold session and goes long over the hills on Sunday.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Athletics Victoria XCR Season. Ballarat Parkrun results including Brian's threshold. Lisa's NSW XC Relay results. World XC livestream replay.

Saturday May 18, 2019

S03: E05 - Six cross country session ideas

Saturday May 18, 2019

In this week's episode Brian and Lisa walk through six cross country training session ideas to integrate into your season plan. Brian manages a solid week of training as he begins to master the art of commuting and runs a seriously hilly weekend warrior long forest run. Meanwhile Lisa is on a down-week and is nursing a tight old-lady calf. Finally, we chew over a listener question from Phil who's just completed a 10k and wonders where to from here?

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Athletics Victoria XCR Season.

Saturday May 11, 2019

S03: E04 - A planned versus unplanned season of XC and road racing

Saturday May 11, 2019

In this week's episode Brian describes surviving his first full week of commuting, but more importantly manages to eke out 40km and maintain at least an impression of still being a runner. Meanwhile, Lisa gets a little carried away in the Sydney 10k, blows up, but runs her best time in years the hard way. We talk through our respective season plans with Lisa offering some structure, and Brian happy to wing it and take what comes his way through steady training and racing throughout the season.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Lisa's Sydney 10k result. Athletics Victoria XCR Season.

Saturday May 04, 2019

S03: E03 - The real history of XC with Andrew Hutchinson

Saturday May 04, 2019

In this week's episode Lisa takes a deep dive down the real history of XC rabbit hole with the author of The Complete History of Cross-Country Running: From the Nineteenth Century to the Present Day - Andrew Hutchinson. In her wide ranging conversation conversation with Andrew they discuss the genesis of the sport through hare and hound paper-chasing private school boys, Olympic readmission, his personal mission to reinvigorate cross-country running, involvement in Aarhus 2019, and contribution to the 2021 world XC to be held in Bathurst Australia. Meanwhile, Brian finds life priorities getting in the way of running and Lisa nurses her ITB but still manages to run 19:05 and finish first at Albert Park parkrun.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: The complete history of cross country running by Andrew Hutchinson. The Real XC Instagram. Lisa's Parkrun result. Down the track podcast: Episode 13 where Tim Crosbie describes the event planning and course design for the 2021 World Cross Country Championships to be held in Bathurst Australia.