At 2,100-2,700m above sea level, there is a noticeable change in what can be managed and sustained in training. Whilst many athletes talk about undertaking a block of altitude training to improve performance, it can also have the opposite effect. Individuals respond in different ways and certain factors, such...
Every athlete dreams of making that elusive step and becoming a full-time athlete, for most it won’t become a reality. Independence, training and racing across Europe with two great mates from Adelaide; Jack Harvey (400mH) and Mick Heron (800m).
7 races, 6 competitions, 4 countries – 5 weeks. We were...
Did you have some time off after the Commonwealth Games?
I did! My coach (Adam Didyk) and I had planned a longer than usual 'rest' period post-Glasgow for a mental as much as a physical break from normal the training routine. As it turned out, I sustained a metatarsal bone...
Written by Lachlan Chisholm, Physiotherapist
The Achilles tendon is a very common injury area in running and sport in general. Injury to the Achilles has a multitude of potential causes. The most common site of injury is an Achilles tendinopathy to the mid portion of the tendon, the other common site...
First of all, how are you enjoying your experience at Stanford?
I love Stanford University! Combining both my academic and athletic endeavours in one beautiful location is such a blessing.
Were you nervous about heading over to college in the US? And how are you coping with living on the other...
Interview with Brittany McGowan: A freakishly good year
You chose to do you’re pre domestic training up at Perisher this year. What was the reason for this and how do you rate your current fitness with the Aussie domestic season looming?
My old coach Pat Clohessy retired late last year and...
Interview with Morgan McDonald: Wisconsin Ways
How are you finding life in the US at the UW?
The life of a student athlete at Wisconsin is a lot of fun! The sport, academics and social aspects are all pretty amazing. The only thing is that it can sometimes be a little difficult...
Recently, young West Australian middle distance runner, Jonas Aranda received an exciting offer to continue his education and athletic career at Harvard University. We scratched beneath the surface and discovered Jonas is the product of a long line of successful middle distance runners from Aquinas College, which traces back...
By Cindy King.
I have been following the career of Eloise Wellings (nee Poppett) since the late 1990s. I remember in 1999 when, as a 16-year-old, she ran 15:18.60 for 5,000m in a mixed interclub race in Sydney. I remember being fascinated by her speed, her prodigious ability, and her...
It’s been a terrific year for you, breaking records, winning races in the outback (Leonora), representing your country multiple times with success and more. What has been the highlight of this exceptional year for you?
As boring as running a solo 1500m leg at the World Relays in the Bahamas...
