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Tight Hips
Dealing with tight hips and hip pain was a major issue for me in 2021. It caused discomfort when I got up from sitting and made it tough...
Anna Armstrong
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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The benefits of training outdoors for our Circadian Rhythms
Training outdoors offers a range of benefits for your circadian rhythms, aligning your exercise routine with the natural light-dark cycle...
Anna Armstrong
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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Does Running ever feel easy?
As a new runner, one of the most common thoughts and questions that may cross your mind is whether running will ever get easier. The...
Anna Armstrong
Mar 16, 20232 min read
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Your retirement options, what choice do you prefer
How do you imagine spending your retirement? Growing up, my parents were my inspiration. They were always active, participating in sports...
Anna Armstrong
Mar 2, 20232 min read
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The running foundations - five ways to improve
More efficient engine - VO2 - delivering oxygen to muscles, and increasing the rate at which your body can produce energy. Build a bigger...
Anna Armstrong
Sep 22, 20222 min read
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Stress and Rest
The simple key to improvement. Stress then rest. I am currently reading the book Peak Performance, where a sprinter and a scientist...
Anna Armstrong
Sep 9, 20222 min read
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How many times a week should you run?
How many times a week should I run a week? The big questions, what do I need to do to get fit, to run faster, to run a marathon?...
Anna Armstrong
Aug 25, 20222 min read
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What Cross-training is most beneficial for you?
CROSS- TRAINING!! Cross training is a word thrown around, but what does it mean I should do and where should you fit it in? Cross...
Anna Armstrong
Aug 10, 20222 min read
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Race Week Need to Knows!
Race week and Race Day Prep Race Week!!! You have hopefully been training and been building towards the event for between 6 weeks and 3...
Anna Armstrong
May 27, 20223 min read
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Resilience - When you get smacked down, how to get back up again stronger than before
Resilience How you deal with adversity and setback, do you lie down and accept being knocked out or do you take a moment to reassess and...
Anna Armstrong
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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Are you Running too much?
Do you run too much? Have a think. Look at your training program and how many hours are you out there training a week, trying to train...
Anna Armstrong
May 25, 20212 min read
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For those who fear trying, for worrying about standing out
The other day I felt like I really helped someone, it was her first session with us, and by our previous talk, I knew she wasn't a keen...
Anna Armstrong
May 17, 20212 min read
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Why does Running feel hard?
what are the pain points that stop you in your running or what makes your run not as enjoyable as it could be? From the people I have...
Anna Armstrong
May 6, 20211 min read
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Fear of being a Burden
Tell me are you missing out on events and adventures because you are worried about being a burden? These common thoughts are what I...
Anna Armstrong
Apr 29, 20212 min read
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Exercise bringing us closer together
I just felt it was pretty special and wanted to share with you, some of the genuine friendships, respect, and trust that has formed in...
Anna Armstrong
Aug 9, 20172 min read
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Social run group
Sunday Run group has been created to bring social runners together to run every week in a group environment, and to explore some of the...
Anna Armstrong
Jul 10, 20171 min read
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The purpose and importance of warm ups
They are not just a slow run! I am as much culprit here as anyone else, I love to run so I would do just that - go for a run. However it...
Anna Armstrong
Jul 1, 20172 min read
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Supplement Your Running: Strength Training
Do you want to be a runner? Or maybe you already are, so would you like to be faster? Run further? Or maybe just be able to run injury...
Anna Armstrong
May 29, 20173 min read
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Is my health and fitness a priority?
Grab a pen and paper and write down what your top priorities in life are. Number them off in order of what is most important to you. Now...
Anna Armstrong
Apr 30, 20172 min read
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North Shore Coastal Challenge
What better way to discover the beautiful North Shore Coastline and Tawharanui Peninsula than doing the Coastal Challenge with the...
Anna Armstrong
Mar 23, 20172 min read
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