Training
Progressive 10K Race-Week Taper: A Seven-Day Framework
A practical seven-day 10K taper that trims fatigue, preserves race rhythm and simplifies the final week for recreational…
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.
Community
Melbourne Marathon 2026 Preview: A New Two-Day Festival Era
The official 2026 Melbourne Marathon course, distances, start and finish details, entry position and practical planning information.
Training
Desk-Break Mobility for Runners: A Practical Eight-Minute Reset
An eight-minute desk-break mobility routine for runners, with supported movements for the ankles, hips, upper back and shoulders.
Training
Yoga Balance for Runners: A Supported 15-Minute Routine
A supported 15-minute yoga balance routine for runners, with stable options, calm progression and practical scheduling advice.
Training
Strength Training for Runners: A Practical Two-Day Framework
A practical two-day strength framework for runners, with adaptable exercises, sensible progression and recovery spacing.
Training
Progressive 5K Intervals: A Controlled Six-Week Plan
Build 5K speed progressively with six weeks of controlled intervals, practical recovery guidance and a balanced weekly structure.
Training
Pre-Run Breakfast: A Practical Guide for Morning Runners
A practical guide to pre-run breakfast timing, familiar food choices, long-run practice, hydration and post-run recovery.
Training
Easy Running by Effort: A Practical Recovery-Run Guide
Learn how to keep recovery runs genuinely easy using conversational effort, adaptable duration and sensible watch-data review.
Training
Flexible Running Schedules: Protect the Sessions That Matter
A practical framework for flexible run scheduling, using weekly anchors, recovery spacing and sensible decisions when life disrupts…
Training
Post-Run Hip Mobility: A Gentle 12-Minute Reset
A gentle 12-minute post-run mobility routine for the hips, calves and trunk, with supported options and sensible progression.
