Training
Pilates Balance for Busy Runners: A 10-Minute Desk-to-Mat Reset
A controlled 10-minute Pilates balance routine for runners, with simple foot, ankle, hip and trunk work after sitting…
Author: Charles R Summer
Charles R Summer writes and edits for Run HQ Australia, covering Australian running news, race results, training, gear, major events and the athletes and communities that move the sport forward.
Race Results
Belair Marathon 2027: A Trail-Focused Preview for South Australia
Belair Marathon 2027 preview: official date, distances, trail elevation and practical planning notes for South Australian runners.
Training
Long-Run Route Planning: A Safe Three-Point Checklist
A practical long-run route planning checklist for Australian runners: match the distance to the session, check weather and…
Training
Trail-Safe Downhill Technique: A Practical Guide for Australian Runners
A guide to downhill running technique for trail runners, with practical cues for controlled descents and adjusting to…
Training
Breathing Reset for Runners: A Six-Minute Downshift
Breathing reset for runners: a six-minute downshift routine with a calm approach to winding down around your training.…
Training
Hill Form Drills: Six Calm Repetitions for 5K Runners
5K hill form drills built around six controlled repetitions. Explore the session structure, movement cues and how to…
Training
Long-Run Fuel Rehearsal: A Four-Week Practice Plan
Long-run fuel rehearsal is the quiet practice that makes race-day eating feel ordinary. Over four weeks, Australian runners…
Training
Pacing by Effort: Three Controlled 10K Tempo Sessions
10K tempo pacing through three controlled sessions. Learn how the plan uses effort to organise tempo work without…
Training
Runner Strength Microdose: Two Short Sessions for a Stronger Week
A runner strength microdose is a small, repeatable dose of resistance work that fits around real training. Instead…
Community
Hallora Marathon Festival 2026: A Community-Focused December Preview
Hallora Marathon Festival 2026 is Victoria’s regional running calendar has a distinctive early-summer option in the Hallora Marathon…
