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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Sunday Apr 21, 2019

S03: E02 - The history of cross country running

Sunday Apr 21, 2019

In this week's episode Lisa and Brian recap their underwhelming Canberra half-marathons that saw Lisa nursing her frustratingly fickle runner's knee and Brian remembering that you need to run more than two 60km weeks to produce a decent half. Lisa schools Brian on cross country running history, including the surprising fact that a cross country competition has been held at the Olympics.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: The complete history of cross country running by Andrew Hutchinson. 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.

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 YouTube: http://youtube.com/runningtechniquetv

Friday Apr 12, 2019

S03: E01 - Cross country and road racing

Friday Apr 12, 2019

In this week's shorter episode we battle some technical difficulties, but manage to piece together some training and race reports as well as outline the cross country and road racing season of the podcast. Brian runs 11:23 in the 3k Opie Family Championships at Lake Wendouree in his first race wearing Eureka Athletics Club colours for many years. Meanwhile, Lisa is on a down week, but bounces out of it in good form leading into the Canberra half marathon.

Wednesday Apr 03, 2019

S02: E16 - Brian goes sub 20 at Castlemaine parkrun

Wednesday Apr 03, 2019

In this week's episode Brian recaps on finally going sub 20 at the beautiful and speedy Castlemaine parkrun. Meanwhile, Lisa tries mountain running and earns the first piece of silverware for the podcast with a NSW state medal. We also wrap season two with a brief reflection on the various successes and otherwise of our 5k campaigns, and preview season three - cross country and road racing. Finally, Brian will complete a fun run dressed as Don Draper as his penalty for losing the 3k/5k challenge.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Parkrun Castlemaine Results. NSW Mountain Running Championship results. Lap of Lake Wendouree photos via The Running Company Ballarat.

Wednesday Mar 27, 2019

S02: E15 - Five ways to run parkrun

Wednesday Mar 27, 2019

In this week's slightly delayed episode we workshop some ideas of different ways to run 5k at parkrun - other than a flat-out PB attempt of course! Meanwhile, Lisa runs 10:46 for 3k, spikes her HR above 200, and collects some much needed data for review by her cardiologist. She also outlines Brian's penalty options for losing the 3k/5k challenge. Down south in Ballarat Brian's fitness has finally arrived and he's running longer threshold sessions while toying with the idea of one last gasp effort to break 20:00 for the 5k before the end of March. He also spends some time reflecting on the health of the aerobic system in contrast to building a bigger aerobic base, personalising HR formulas, and including more threshold runs in his next block of training.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: What is a MAF test?

Sunday Mar 17, 2019

S02: E14 - Lisa's ludicrously low HR 5k personal best

Sunday Mar 17, 2019

This week we recap on the final leg of our 3k/5k challenge with Lisa winning by a knock-out, and claiming an equal 5000m personal best of 18:33, while barely raising a sweat or her heart rate. Meanwhile, Brian has to settle for 20:12, but shows encouraging signs of improving fitness and renewed motivation to attack the winter cross country and road running season.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: Melbourne University Athletics Club 5000m results.

Connect with Brian and Lisa:

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 YouTube: http://youtube.com/runningtechniquetv

Friday Mar 08, 2019

S02: E13 - Will strength training make you heavy?

Friday Mar 08, 2019

This week we debrief on Brian's threshold cruise interval session, discuss warm up strategies for 5k races, and catch-up on Lisa's so called cardiac stress test non-results. We also talk about the contribution of strength training to maintaining healthy body composition, weight loss/gain, and why you shouldn't care about what you weigh, but should focus on what you can do in training and racing.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: VDOT app link. Daniels' Running Formula Book - 3rd Edition. Waist measurement should be half your height by Dr Phil Maffetone.

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Friday Mar 01, 2019

S02: E12 - Threshold cruise intervals

Friday Mar 01, 2019

This week we talk about lactate threshold cruise intervals as a great sub maximal training stimulus for the 5k as a recreational runner. Lisa provides an update on some encouraging medical test results and describes what happed during the week when her heart rate inexplicably spiked during a training session. Meanwhile, Brian is exploring some new trails on his longer walk/runs, changing up some exercises in the gym, and workshops his weekend cruise interval session and how he plans to approach the workout.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: VDOT app link. Daniels' Running Formula Book - 3rd Edition.

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Sunday Feb 24, 2019

S02: E11 - How do you select 5k racing and training paces?

Sunday Feb 24, 2019

This week we check in on lab rat Lisa's various test results and health woes. Meanwhile, Brian blows up trying to break 20 minutes, running 20:20 at the Ballarat Park Run. This prompts a discussion on how to select an ambitious but achievable 5k race pace based on a previous performance or training level.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: VDOT app link. Daniels' Running Formula Book - 3rd Edition.

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Saturday Feb 16, 2019

S02: E10 - Lisa's heart and how Campbell Ackland ran sub 3

Saturday Feb 16, 2019

This week Lisa opens up about seeking medical advice about worrying heart rate spikes and symptoms of breathlessness during and after a tough 19:22 5k on the track. Meanwhile, Brian talks through his 5k fitness hacks as he prepares to attempt to run under 20 minutes the first time in his forties off a limited base. We also feature Brian's detailed chat with Physical Education teacher Campbell Ackland, who broke the three hour marathon barrier at the 2018 Gold Coast Marathon. They discuss Campbell's training and racing approach that delivered a progression from 3:46 at Melbourne 2016, 3:14 at Canberra 2017, and then his 2:56 at Gold Coast 2018.

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Saturday Feb 09, 2019

S02: Episode 9 - Can you run faster as you age?

Saturday Feb 09, 2019

This week we talk to 55+ world record holder Keith Bateman about the running technique book "Older Yet Faster" that he co-authored with podiatrist Heidi Jones. Brian dreams of running faster over 10k than his 34 year old self. Meanwhile Lisa preserves personal dignity with a DNF in the the B race in the NSW 5000m championships, but gains confidence from a well paced first 3k.

Resources and references discussed in this episode: David Blackman's blog about technique change. olderyetfaster.com. Older yet faster Facebook group. Brad Beer's interview with Jono Hall - Head Coach Triathlon Canada - walk run strategy. Interview with Gene Dykes, the 70 year old that ran a 2:54 marathon from Humans of Ultra Running. Brian's blogs about cadence: Does increasing cadence improve running technique? And 180 steps per minute.

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