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. […]
Posted on June 25, 2018
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 […]
Posted on June 19, 2018
These are the best stretches for your back, hips and legs after a tiring run. Butterfly Half Pancake Kneeling Hamstring Stretch Piriformis Stretch 90/90 Hip Stretch Side Lunge Wide-Legged Forward Bend Forward Fold With a Twist 1. Butterfly Sit […]
Posted on June 12, 2018
One of the hidden benefits of running is how your muscles adapt to improve your performance, burn energy more efficiently and have improved recovery. 1. Slow is the way to go Many thousands of muscle fibre cells are bundled together […]
Posted on June 1, 2018
Many of you will be aware that the title off Spartan Legend is bestowed upon a select few who have completed every Melbourne Marathon since its beginnings in 1978. The youngest of this group, Manny Karageorgiou, has been battling multiple myeloma […]
Posted on February 1, 2018
More than 32,000 participants who took part in the Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival woke to perfect running conditions on Sunday, October 15 with Australian, Celia Sullohern and Kenyan, Isaac Birir taking out first place in the Medibank Melbourne Marathon. Grafton […]
Posted on October 15, 2017
As we head into peak running season we need to remember to nurture our bodies to avoid injury and ensure optimal performance. The benefits of incorporating yoga into your routine are great and span from improved muscle function during performance, […]
Posted on September 21, 2017
Running is tough. Whether you’re a newbie trying to crack their first 5K or a veteran sprinter gunning for the medal, you’re bound to encounter a few bumps (and blisters) along the way. It can be tricky to know which […]
Posted on September 11, 2017
This article is brought to you by Medibank’s Be.Magazine. Click here for more running and health and wellbeing tips. Go the distance and seamlessly achieve your running goals – while protecting your body from injury. With plenty of running events coming […]
Posted on September 11, 2017
A word from some of our charities participating in this year’s Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival… RUN FOR THOSE THAT CAN’T Fundraise for JMB and help us to help young people living with Acquired Brain Injury. Even a small amount can […]
Posted on September 7, 2017
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