One of the biggest problem I have during endurance racing, be it running or triathons, is low blood sugar and energy. After a few hours my body somehow doesn’t signal out to dip into my fat reserves. I’ve tried all kinds of tricks like running on empty or low carbs but that origin

Before packing for a triathlon race I always make a list about two pages long of what I need to put in my bags. First there’s all the swimming gear: several pairs of goggles (so I can choose), a wetsuit, flip flops, earplugs, Vaseline, sunscreen. Moving onto the bike we have a helme

A few years ago when I realized that time slipping like sand through an hourglass was not just a proverbial saying, I decided that I wanted to start doing things that I had always dreamed about doing but had never gotten around to. I intended to celebrate each and every year of my lif

Here’s a race idea our Australian readers: The Variety Santa Fun Run. Held on 29 November 2011, this 5K charity fun run will take place is every major city across Australia. With the funds raised from the Santa Fun Run, children’s charity Variety will be able to provide hu

I see a group of women, most of whom started running a mere 18 months ago I see a group of women who are all smiling I see a group of women who unknowingly color coordinated themselves I see 1 woman who didn’t feel well but wanted to be there anyway I see 2 breast cancer survivo