The best bit about homemade protein bars? You have complete control over what’s in them. Which means? You can up their nutritional ante with the addition of super-charged ingredients such as antioxidant-rich berries, power-packed spices and natural sweeteners. Ultimately, they become almost guilt-free. Makes:  8…

Even the most experienced runners in the world can be nervous leading up to an event. These handy hints can reduce your race day nerves so you can enjoy the Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival. The following tips will help you, whether you are running the…

Cerebral Palsy Education Centre (CPEC) is once again excited to be the official charity of the 2018 Medibank Melbourne Marathon. Focusing on early intervention, CPEC is a world leading centre providing essential therapy and equipment for children with cerebral palsy (and similar conditions) to live…

Winter is almost over, and the countdown to this year’s festival is well and truly underway.  It's time to rise to the challenge & beat the #melbmara price rise! Make sure you sign up before 21 August to join the majority of our runners & save…

While your legs power you forward and handle the ground impact, it’s important to remember your upper body. When you start to tire, upper body posture is often the first thing to go. You start to slouch, which restricts your breathing and cuts down…

The ground was built way back in 1853 when the then 15-year-old Melbourne Cricket Club was forced by the government to move from its former site because the route of Australia’s first steam train was to pass through the oval. Since then the MCG has…

The 2018 Official Merchandise Range by ASICS has landed, and you're going to want to check it out. Designed specifically for our runners, you're going to look great in our range of shorts, singlets, tights, hoodies and more for both men and women. Whether you want to…

        Marathons have become a popular way to test your strength and endurance, even for some of Hollywood's rich & famous.    Several famous actors, musicians, chefs & politicians have completed the 42km of a marathon.    So how does your PB shape up to our list of celebs?…

You get to the gym. You kill your workouts. You reap the benefits of the physical activity and love every minute. But do you ever get frustrated because you find the nutrition portion of fat loss to be exhausting? Part of what intimidates people…

10 TIPS FOR BETTER RUNNING 1. Don’t ignore pain Red flag symptoms that could indicate significant injury include night pain, swelling (particularly pitting oedema – when you press down on the area with a finger and the indentation remains after the pressure is removed) and/or…

What’s the difference between the people who achieve their goals and create lasting change in their lives, and those who start out strong then gradually fade away? Some answers that may spring to mind are motivation, discipline and willpower. Motivation is leaping out of…

Whether your goal is to run a personal best or simply complete your first run, getting your nutrition strategy right when preparing for an endurance running event can be critical to your success. Nutrition is key for a number of reasons; we need to be…