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Fuel: Strawberry & Coconut Protein Muffins

Science in Sport Ambassador Christie Johnson, also known as “The FitNut Kitchen” has come up with some great tasting recipes fulled by science. RECIPE: MAKES 12 | 7.9g protein per muffin Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour 1/3 cup […]

Posted on July 28, 2020

How to Stay Motivated

RUNNING MOTIVATION SEEMING TO SLIP AWAY? There’s undoubtedly a shadow cast over everything we do (and can’t do) right now, amid the global coronavirus pandemic. Running is supposed to be a cure-all, but these unprecedented, trying times are making it […]

Posted on July 16, 2020

5 Reasons Why Caffeine is a Pro Athlete’s Secret Weapon

The Science in Sport nutritionist Ben Samuels outlines the performance benefits of using caffeine during race day and why pro athletes performing at the top level trust the product so much. 1. Caffeine acts on your brain, lowering your perception […]

Posted on July 1, 2020

Developing Your Technique

Getting used to running, if you haven’t done it in a while or ever, can be brutal. But once your body and mind start to acclimate, running can be blissful, meditative, and provide a sense of freedom.  The team from Science […]

Posted on May 11, 2020

5 Reasons To Run

Almost every part of our daily routine has been impacted by the current COVID-19 situation. As the government tightens it’s lockdown measures, we all seem to share the same understanding that running, and other forms of moderate intensity exercise are crucial […]

Posted on May 1, 2020

Vale Ted Paulin 1938-2019

Melbourne Marathon’s first race director Ted Paulin has passed away, aged 81. IMG would like to pay our respects to one of the race’s iconic figures and pass on our best wishes to his family. As race director from 1978 […]

Posted on December 11, 2019

Early Bird registrations now open!

The 2020 Melbourne Marathon Festival is back, returning to the MCG Sunday 4 October and Early Bird registrations are now open. After a sell-out event in 2019, 37,185 people took part in the 42nd Melbourne Marathon Festival – making it Australia’s […]

Posted on December 5, 2019

SAVE THE DATE

Following record-breaking numbers in 2019 and four sold out events, the Melbourne Marathon Festival returns to the revered Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Sunday, 4 October 2020. Featuring five cleverly curated courses for people of all ages, abilities and athletic stature, […]

Posted on November 25, 2019

AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST EVER MARATHON RECYCLES PAPER CUPS

Australia’s largest ever marathon saw over 37,000 people take to the streets of Melbourne on Sunday 13 October – and for the first time, a new initiative meant cups from the event could be recycled. As the official sustainability partner […]

Posted on November 14, 2019

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