Below are some tips for those of you running the Beach2Beach on the 27th of March or for anyone who wants to improve their running performance. BeachLife will be providing physiotherapy services to the Beach2Beach competitors on race day, so make sure to come and say hi!!

Tip #1: Improve Endurance

Improve endurance in the muscles used in running, such as the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings and calves. Endurance is improved by completing high repetitions of exercises, such as 3 sets of 20 reps.

Exercises can include: Squats, Walking lunges, Skipping

Tip #2: Improve Power

Improve power in the muscles used in running, such as the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings and calves. Power is improved by completing exercises at high speed and high intensity.

Exercises can include: Squat jumps, Hops for distance, Box jumps

Tip #3: Set a Goal

Set a realistic goal time for the run, then divide this into smaller intervals (such as 1km). In training complete intervals at the goal speed with either rest or slower intervals in between.

For example: Complete 13kms in 80 mins. 1 km= 6 min 10 sec. Train intervals of 1km with 3 mins slow jog in between

Tip #4: Strengthen Tendons

Strong and healthy tendons enhancing your performance and allow you to keep pushing your running. Weak and painful tendons will stop you training. Incorporate tendon loading into your training. Beach2Beach 2021 competitors get 50% off their first appointment.

Tip #5: Performance Edge

BeachLife Physio specialises in bridging the gap between injury recovery and athletic performance. Our 'Performance Edge' classes help you reach your peak athletic potential while building resilience to injury. Beach2Beach 2021 competitors get 50% off their first appointment.