Making sure your body receives the proper nourishment pre- and post-exercise can be an important step in getting the most out of your workout. It can help to sustain your energy, reduce physical and mental fatigue, and can aid optimal recovery. Like everything when it…

The Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival is Australia’s premier Marathon event. There are five event distances to choose from all ending with a lap of the colossal MCG, so there is a distance for everyone.  October 14th will see the streets of Melbourne fill with participants…

Yes, you can do it! Here's how to get started on your new running plan. A common fear for most people planning to start a running routine is that they’re not fit enough. That they’ll be left red-faced, coughing and spluttering as other, more…

I'm taking part because........  We celebrate the journey together, but the drive to reach the finish line on 14 October is personal.  Meet some of our amazing 2018 participants: Robyn Sutcliffe, 33, Full Marathon "At 30 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I'm running to raise money for young…

We all know that regular exercise has a range of benefits, from reducing the risk of heart disease, to improving your mood and mental health. But between work, family and social commitments it’s not always easy to fit it in. Here are six ways…

Weight training. For some people, these two words conjure up images of ginormous, muscly blokes working on their biceps with oversized dumbbells in a stinky, chalk-dusted gym. There’s nothing wrong with this of course, but more and more, the broader population are starting to…