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A few weeks ago I mentioned there were 2 things I’m constantly asked about. One is how to fix hamstring injuries. The other is how to get rid of lateral knee pain – ie, the dreaded ITB syndrome. Back in early 2011, I wrote about iliotibial band pain. It’s now one of the most popular [...]
I’m constantly asked how to fix two things. ITBs problems and tight hamstrings (we’ll deal with ITBs again later this month). Unfortunately there is no magic pill for either. Sorry That distinctive tightness in the back of your upper leg has plagued almost every runner or cyclist at one time or another. Sometimes it’s a [...]
Being a sporting ‘weekend warrior’ is like being on a roller coaster isn’t it? You get fit. Feel great about yourself, the changes you see in your body and the speed you’re developing. You’re on a high. And then it happens. The drop. The fall. The injury you didn’t see coming (or maybe in hindsight [...]
With 12/12/12 occurring this month, I thought I’d extend that theme. Welcome to our 1st ever annual wrap up of the most popular posts here this year. Whether you are new to the Sparta community or a regular visitor, a triathlete, runner, cyclist or someone just interested in general health and fitness, I’m sure you’ll [...]
There are certain topics I could talk for days about. This is one of them Ever since this website started 18 months ago, I’ve constantly talked about the importance of looking after your body through stretching, self-massage and self-myofascial release (SMR for short) in order to maximise your recovery and your body’s ability to deal with your [...]
Next time, I’m going to… …do more core exercises …do less mileage … do more stretching …stop wasting time on Facebook …start doing strength training …get more sleep …do more quality sessions …get down to my race weight …drink more water …drink less beer …eat more fresh foods …eat less chocolate …get more massages …start [...]
It happens one day when you least expect it. Your training is all going well. You are consistently ticking the sessions off your program. Looking back at your sessions, you know that your average pace is increasing. You feel fitter and stronger and confident that this might the time you finally pull together all the [...]
Even all these years later, I still remember the moment as if it were yesterday. The morning sun had only just cleared the horizon. The early spring air was still cool on my nose & lips. Dew formed droplets on the surrounding trees and reflected the sun’s rays. I still remember how I felt. Invigorated. [...]
Take a moment & think back to when you were 18. What were you doing? What did you think you would be doing with your life? How different are you from the person you were at 18? For many of us, life unfolds very differently from how we imagined it would. It certainly has for [...]
I have always been a big fan of sporting autobiographies. I have just finished reading One Way Road, the autobiography of 3 time Tour de France green jersey winner, Robbie McEwen. And before that, it was I’m Here To Win by 2 time Ironman World Champion, Chris McCormack. What I loved most about both books (if I [...]
The winner of the 2004 IAAF World Cross Country Championship (the last non-African to achieve this feat), Benita Willis is one of Australia’s greatest ever middle distance runners. She holds the Commonwealth Record for the marathon as well as the Australian record for the 2km, 3km, 5km 10km & marathon. Over the years, Benita has [...]
I’m sorry. I have been talking about you behind your back. Were your ears burning? I know it’s rude but, well, you know, it had to be done. Truly. So who was this discussion with? Well, here’s the thing. I was talking about you – with your body. Your body isn’t too happy about a [...]
Pavlova. A delectable & irresistible Australian dessert consisting of a light fluffy meringue base, topped with cream, fruit and chocolate. (And before anyone from New Zealand says it, yes like everything good to come out of New Zealand, we Australians have claimed it as our own! ) Happiness in a spoon if you ask me. [...]
There are times in your life when you have to step up & do things. Things you know you should do. Things you don’t want to do. Or can’t be bothered doing. Things that will make a significance difference to the outcome. Things that will contribute to your success, bringing you pride, joy & satisfaction [...]
I have a client. Let’s call him Bob. Bob is a big guy and, like most men, doesn’t think of himself as flexible. And, although he hasn’t said it, I suspect he thinks being flexible isn’t important. But flexibility - which includes having a good range of motion through your joints - is essential in order to [...]
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